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The Los Angeles Lakers are watching LeBron James continue to make history, and it has Indiana Pacers great Rik Smits more impressed with his behind-the-scenes work than his on-the-court work. James, who is in his 21st season in the league, was named to an NBA-record 20th All-Star Game this season in Indianapolis. The 39-year old […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back to getting into peak form before the postseason. They have now won six of their last 10 games and are just a game behind usurping the Dallas Mavericks as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. It took a gutsy fight against the Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves but they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have their two greatest weapons available on Sunday in a battle against the daunting Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both reportedly ready to play against Minnesota. LeBron James, Anthony Davis’ injury status vs. Timberwolves James and Davis are both listed as questionable for the Timberwolves game, per […]

Despite LeBron James reaching the remarkable milestone of 40,000 career points, sports commentator Skip Bayless remains unswayed in his assessment of James’s place in basketball history, ranking him 9th on his all-time list. Bayless’s stance, articulated with his typical provocation, hinges on the belief that longevity in the sport does not necessarily equate to greater […]

Welcome to LA, baby! The Los Angeles Lakers came into their game against the Milwaukee Bucks with terrible odds. With LeBron James sitting out, the team was seen as a massive underdog. Even without the megastar, though, LA managed to make Milwaukee’s life a living hell. In the end, a clutch stop by Spencer Dinwiddie […]

On Friday, D’Angelo Russell had ice in his veins. Splashing nine three-pointers en route to a 44-point outing, Russell led the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 123-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. His big night culminated in a go-ahead basket with 5.9 seconds to go, prompting praise from the purple and gold community. One […]

Despite LeBron James nursing an ankle injury and Anthony Davis losing an arm in the fourth quarter, D’Angelo Russell whipped out the cape from under his seat at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Russell posted a season-high 44 points on 17-for-25 shooting, including […]

It became a major cause for concern for the Los Angeles Lakers when LeBron James exited their Wednesday night loss early. Reports later came out that James is currently dealing with an ankle injury due to the wear and tear on his body, so this meant that the Lakers had to enter their blockbuster Friday […]

Skip Bayless couldn’t let LeBron James’s remarkable feat of scoring 40,000+ career points occur without unwarranted criticism. Skip Bayless has made a career of discussing LeBron James and highlighting supposed shortcomings. Bayless has been the most vocal opponent to James, so his harsh critiques of James is often expected. “So astonished by 40,000 points… Think […]

With limited time remaining this season, the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble. Not only is this team 34-30 entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but there is a lot of concern surrounding LeBron James due to ongoing ankle problems. James left the Lakers;’ previous game against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth […]

Carmelo Anthony is one of the best scorers of his generation. When it comes to getting buckets though, no one has proven to be better or more consistent than LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers forward continues to set benchmarks for numerous NBA scoring records and became the first player to surpass 40,000 career points […]

The recent passing of iconic manga author Akira Toriyama has left a profound impact on fans worldwide. Best known as the creator of the immensely popular Dragon Ball series, Toriyama’s legacy extends far beyond the realm of manga and anime. His influence has permeated into the world of sports, where athletes from various disciplines have […]

LeBron James had everyone in Cyrpto.com Arena hold their breath on Wednesday night. To make matters worse, following a 130-120 loss at home against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers were left wondering about the status of James as he gingerly walked back to the locker room with 3:55 remaining in the game. It […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham continues to establish himself among the NBA greats. After scoring his 15th point en route to a 118-112 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Cunningham became the sixth-fastest player in NBA history to record 2,500 points and 800 assists in 128 career games. The third-year guard joined some elite NBA […]

As has been the case for over two decades now, you can’t go a day during the NBA season without something newsworthy happening with LeBron James. 40,000 points? Sure, that was fun. Hourglass emoji? Yeah, been there. Another victory in his battle with Father Time? Getting used to those, right? Well, this week on an episode of […]

LeBron James downplayed the extent of the lingering ankle injury that forced him to exit the Los Angeles Lakers 130-120 loss to the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena with 3:56 to go in the fourth quarter. “Yeah, I’ll be alright,” he said. LeBron headed to the locker room with the Lakers’ trailing by 14. Darvin […]

LeBron James, the legendary figure of the NBA and the revered face of the LA Lakers, has recently extended a message of motivation and belief to Liverpool’s defensive linchpin, Virgil van Dijk. Amidst Liverpool’s ongoing pursuit of multiple trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League, James expressed his unwavering faith in Van […]

A 44-point second-quarter explosion from the Kings and LeBron James unexpectedly going down in the fourth were a bad match. The Los Angeles were at the wrong place at the wrong time as De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis popped off. While there are still a lot of opportunities for the Darvin Ham-led squad to bounce […]

There is arguably no other player in NBA history with longevity comparable to that of LeBron James’. Usually, professional athletes decline after 10 professional seasons, or when they’re approaching their 30s. But the Los Angeles Lakers star man, who will be turning 40 in nine months and 24 days, remains one of the best players […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings with what appears to be a lower-body injury. With 3:56 left in the fourth quarter, James suddenly headed to the locker room. No details about his exit were provided, but cameras caught him walking gingerly, appearing to be hurt. […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th championship in team history to cap off the 2019-20 season, many wondered just how many titles the powerful duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis would bring back to Hollywood. So far, the answer has remained just one. Under 400 miles and roughly six hours up I-5 […]

Former Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is making headlines on the latest edition of his The OGs podcast with former teammate Mike Miller. The topic of conversation shifted to the 2010-2014 Heat which featured LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. Per Haslem, Chris Bosh was the most important player on that team. “Everybody thinks our […]

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are both NBA legends that currently have sons that are trying to make it to the league. LeBron’s son, Bronny James, is a freshman at USC basketball, and Kiyan Anthony, Carmelo’s son, is a four-star high school prospect in the 2025 class. Tim Hardaway Sr. is another NBA legend that […]

LeBron James is nearing the end of his career. Now 39 years old and about to finish his 21st NBA season, there truly is not much James has left to prove. All the focus in recent weeks has been on LeBron passing the 40,000-points mark for his career, something he achieved last Saturday against the […]

With merger negotiations not progressing as fans initially anticipated, The PGA Tour is clearly focused on growing on its own. That is, with a little help from some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. Actor and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn and blockbuster movie star Chris Pratt are joining […]

LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry defined the 2010s, with each winning three NBA championships in the decade and an additional title in the 2020s. On ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday, Stephen A. Smith constructed a list of five NBA players “most deserving of a statue,” and Curry’s name landed at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have played mostly uneven basketball since winning the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers sat in the top half of the Western Conference playoff picture back then. But their rather mediocre stretch has caused them to fall all the way down to 10th place in the standings. However, on Monday night, […]

LeBron James’ SpringHill Company, his production company owned with Maverick Carter, are collaborating with The HISTORY Channel for three new documentaries, starting with Jesse Owens’ story, Variety exclusively reported. The first project bears the working title Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics, which follows the story of the Black track and field athlete who […]

Two stretches stood out in the Los Angeles Lakers’ decisive 116-104 win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder (42-19) on Monday — the 10th win in the last 14 games for the Lakers (34-29). The Lakers, locked in on both ends from the jump, took a 52-43 lead into halftime after limiting the Thunder to […]

Facing off one-on-one against LeBron James can be quite a challenge. Despite his age, his first step and ability to blow by defenders are still insanely good. There are not many options for opposing players once he gets past them even teammates like Anthony Davis find it hard to guard him in practice. Lu Dort […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in a different stratosphere when it comes to racking up statistics; such is the life for the most durable superstar in NBA history, as even in his 21st professional season, James remains one of the best players in the association. This past Saturday, James made history by being […]

Currently 33-29 on the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have just over a month to try and turn things around ahead of the playoffs. Tied with the Golden State Warriors and finding themselves occupying the final play-in tournament spot in the Western Conference, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are beginning to feel the pressure. On […]

Throughout NBA history, basketball fans have witnessed several NBA teams win the elusive NBA championship. But while winning an NBA title is already a glorious feat in itself, some franchises have stepped it up a notch by winning several NBA titles in a short span to become a dynasty. Dynasties in the NBA are often […]

The Los Angles Lakers (33-29) are in the midst of some tense times, to say the least. Despite posting an impressive 9-3 record in the month of February, they are still not in a secure spot in the standings. There are four teams and two and a half games separating LA from the No. 6 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, his agent, Rich Paul, and Drake are among the high-profile names who have recently invested in the PGA Tour, according to the New York Times. Earlier this year, the PGA Tour partnered with Strategic Sports Group (SSG) — a consortium of sports owners led by Fenway Sports Group (FSG). […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark broke Pete Maravich’s NCAA DI all-time scoring record against Ohio State on Sunday. Another superstar who knows a thing or two about scoring records weighed in shortly after the history was made, with LeBron James taking to social media with a congratulatory message for Clark. CONGRATS @CaitlinClark22 on becoming […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reached 40,000 points on Saturday night, but the Denver Nuggets ultimately beat the Purple and Gold 124-114, their fourth straight regular-season win over the Lakers. Remember, they also knocked off LeBron and Co. in the Western Conference finals last year, too. Following the victory, guard Jamal Murray spoke on […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is in awe of being able to play with LeBron James. Reaves revealed how much he appreciates the opportunity following James’ 40,000 point milestone on Saturday night. “I haven’t completely soaked in the opportunity to play with [LeBron James]… It’s just greatness, right in front of all our eyes.” […]

Television commentator Stephen A. Smith is holding nothing back. Smith is disgusted by how the Los Angeles Lakers performed on the night LeBron James reached 40,000 career points. The TV personality says the team’s performance is consistent with what happens on big nights for the franchise. "I'm quite disgusted [in the Lakers]… The night Kobe […]