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Finally, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is set to represent Team USA basketball. LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise player, has been wanting to team up with Curry for the past few seasons. Now, James gets his wish as they join forces for Team USA. Players started arriving in Las Vegas on Thursday, […]

Where do the Los Angeles Lakers stand almost a week into the 2024 NBA free agency period? Sure, they’ve added a new head coach, two players in the NBA Draft, with Tyler Knecht and Bronny James both landing standard four-year NBA contracts, and have brought back many of their own players, from Max Christie, to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the NBA’s most heartwarming story right now. Pairing LeBron James with his son Bronny James on the Lakers is something that you never see in the NBA, let alone from one of the game’s most legendary figures. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes that James may be biding his time before looking […]

Usually, the idea of LeBron James coming off the bench would only be thought of by the most irrational “LeBron haters.” However, it’s a different conversation when “The King” is playing on a squad full of superstars in the Olympics. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that he and the staff have thought about […]

After swinging and missing on Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas — a trio of players that LeBron James was reportedly willing to take a major pay cut for — the Los Angeles Lakers are now running out of ways to make meaningful improvements to their roster ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Thus […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers made shockwaves around the NBA when it was unearthed that they had signed rookie second round pick Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, to a multi-year, fully guaranteed contract with the franchise. While it has happened before, these sorts of contracts aren’t necessarily the norm for second round […]

Can you imagine if LeBron James decided to play football instead of basketball? It almost happened when he was in high school and thought long and hard about it during the NBA lockout.  Even if for some reason James does decide to play in the NFL when he’s 40, his impact on the game would’ve been totally different had he played […]

Fans have eagerly awaited Bronny James wearing the Lakers’ purple and gold ever since he was selected as the 55th pick. As a special touch, the Lakers also photographed Bronny with his parents, LeBron James and Savannah James. This iconic image, now viral on social media, has even caught the eye of James’s former teammate, […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers missed out on top free agents like Klay Thompson and Paul George this off-season, NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski doesn’t anticipate them making a major roster change. During Sportscenter’s free agency coverage, Wojnarowski suggested that while the Lakers might make minor moves, a significant acquisition seems unlikely. “It’s a very limited […]

On Wednesday, superstar small forward LeBron James signed a new two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly worth $104 million, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The decision came after James had reportedly offered to take a pay cut in the event that the Lakers were able to lure in a prized free […]

The Boston Celtics are coming off an impressive 2024 NBA Finals victory. However, the Celtics ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is making the franchise available for sale. New intriguing odds for the team’s next majority owner feature several big names including former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron […]

On Monday, it was reported that LeBron James had agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN on X, the social media platform formerly referred to as Twitter. This came after reports had surfaced claiming that James was willing to take a pay cut […]

LeBron James is reportedly re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year max contract, which gets the most important piece of business out of the way. With James (and the other James, Bronny) under contract, JJ Redick hired as the new head coach, and first-round pick Dalton Knecht having signed as well, the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for an emotionally charged and historic moment as they plan to have Bronny James share the court with his father, LeBron James, during the first week of the NBA season. This strategy, while laden with sentimental value and potential media frenzy, is also part of a broader developmental plan […]

LeBron James has had a long and legendary NBA career. Along the way he has made a lot of money, and it is always one of the most dramatic times in the league when the NBA great is due a new contract. James ranks first in NBA history in terms of career earnings. The former […]

Los Angeles Lakers second round-pick Bronny James, son of LeBron James, has signed his rookie contract with the team which is lasting four years, worth $7.9 million according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. Included in the contract is a team option for the fourth year. Bronny James has signed his rookie contract […]

After reported failed attempts to land multiple complementary players, LeBron James is set to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $104 million max contract. James, who opted out of the final year of his previous contract, will reportedly receive a player option on the second year of his new deal, which will […]

It was said that LeBron James would take a pay cut in free agency this summer if it helped the Los Angeles Lakers sign a difference maker, with names such as Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas offered up as possibilities. It was rumored DeMar DeRozan could be on that list as well. However, […]

LeBron James is not going anywhere. After opting out of his $51.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, leading to speculation that he could entertain other offers from rival teams, LeBron has come to an agreement on a two-year, $104 million contract with the Lakers, according to Shams Charania. The second year of James’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft and fans are beside themselves with how the young gun looks in an LA Lakers jersey. Photos of LeBron James’ son are going viral as Bronny Mania grabs hold of the the Web with an unrelenting, icy grip. The […]

There are a lot of rookies that may want to prove themselves in the upcoming season. After all, the 2024 NBA Draft class was dubbed as one of the weakest in league history. This was despite being headlined by guys like Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher. While the top of the class usually gets all […]

Things have not exactly been going according to plan so far in free agency for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in desperate need of a roster shakeup but are seeing their potential avenues for doing so dwindling in real time. Recently, it was reported by Brian Windhorst of ESPN that James–who […]

Bronny James has had quite the week. After getting drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers (his dad, LeBron James’ team) 55th overall, he now is reportedly getting a guaranteed, multiyear rookie deal. With NBA Summer League fast approaching, Bronny spoke to NBA TV about what his goals are during the annual Las Vegas event: “Proving […]

Not a ton has happened thus far in this free agency period for star small forward LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are clearly in need of a roster shakeup but are running out of options. The Lakers are coming off of their second straight playoff exit to the Denver Nuggets, and James […]

Bronny James is expected to sign a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. BREAKING: Bronny James will sign a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract with the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/9REVdAHuBB — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 2, 2024 After being drafted 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by […]

If anything has become clear with the new rules and financial implications of NBA free agency, it is that teams are being very careful with how much money they have on their books. In the past, teams utilized free agency as a time to spend their funds freely. Now, all of the teams that entered […]

The Giving Tree might have just run out of apples. With Klay Thompson set to join the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade, LeBron James may no longer be inclined to take a pay cut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time champion was reportedly willing to help out the franchise, but his generosity will not […]

It’s been a massive few weeks in the James household as the Los Angeles Lakers made history in drafting Bronny James, joining LeBron James as the first father-son duo to ever play for the same team. With LeBron James having one of the most successful Nike Basketball signature lines in the company’s history, is there […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has achieved a lot during his incredible basketball career, but he could not have been prouder than the moment he learned that his eldest son, Bronny James, finally joined him in the NBA. The Lakers used a second-round pick at the 2024 NBA Draft to get Bronny, who spent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are always under pressure to deliver a championship product on the hardwood year-in, year-out. The offseason provides hope that, perhaps, the Lakers could once again find the right pieces to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with a championship-caliber roster. And at the start of free agency, James wasted no time […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a vibrant and exciting roster heading into the 2024-2025 season, and the announcements of Coach JJ Redick’s signing and Bronny James’ drafting are big reasons why. On Saturday, June 29, longtime NBA reporter Shams Charania revealed the latest bit of Lakers news that will fire up Los Angeles fans: Cam […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some decisions to make after LeBron James essentially told the front office to pursue a top talent in free agency. As a result, the rumor mill suggests the franchise may pursue Klay Thompson. And from the sounds of it, James is “hopeful’ that is the case. All signs are pointing […]

LeBron James recently opted out of his contract with free agency around the corner. It’s expected he’ll re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his Rich Paul revealed that James has one “priority” for the franchise to fulfill before he signs a deal. Reports indicate that LeBron James will sign a new contract with the […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world. In fact, his stacked list of accolades should speak for itself. But with the free-agency period getting ready to open, it’s safe to say NBA fans are keeping tabs on what James’ next move will be with his potential impending free agency. With James […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal was on his show called “The Big Podcast” where he talked about the team drafting Bronny James with a second-round pick. With the selection of current Lakers star LeBron James’ son, criticism has come in floods to Bronny citing nepotism as being the deciding factor being drafted rather […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has gotten his way this offseason, and there’s no sign of that stopping anytime soon. Just days after the organization drafted his son Bronny with the 55th overall pick, the elder James will now opt out of the last year of his current deal. The Lakers will now be […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is getting used to the idea of playing alongside his son. LeBron gave a two-word reaction on social media to his son’s choice of what number to wear for the club. “No Words!” James posted to Instagram, when Bronny chose the no. 9 to wear for his jersey. Bronny […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the most polarizing moves of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Lakers selected former USC basketball guard Bronny James with their 55th pick. James’ impeding professional debut has countless fans and athletes excited. One such athlete is former Lakers guard Nick Van Exel. LeBron James showed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made headlines during the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft when they selected Bronny James with the 55th pick. Bronny, the son of LeBron James, impressed scouts at the summer Combine, although his lone college season has fans questioning if he deserved to get drafted. LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul […]