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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is making an impact on the next generation. Recently, James was rumored to be working out at Lourdes High School in Minnesota, and the Lakers star confirmed this to be true by appearing on the school’s auditorium stage before a crowd of shocked and cheering students, per Sports Illustrated. […]

Team USA basketball is looking to rebound after their disappointing showing at the FIBA World Cup in 2023. After failing to take home any medal at this year’s FIBA tournament, many are suggesting that some NBA superstars return to the Olympic stage for Team USA’s run in Paris in 2024. Recently, former NBA center and […]

Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard sent to an interesting “voicemail” to former Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James about his availability for the 2024 Olympics. In a video posted on TikTok, Howard and his friend look at a photo of the “Redeem Team,” the iconic USA squad—starring Howard and James, among […]

In the NBA, you don’t remain a fixture in your late 30s without possessing a high basketball IQ. LeBron James is still highly skilled and can attack the basket with great ferocity, but it’s his ability to consistently see the whole court that allowed him to play at a superstar level for the Los Angeles […]

In its revamped efforts to prevent marquee players from sitting out regular season games, the NBA has introduced a new player participation policy (PPP). Here’s how the policy, which is set to go into effect for the 2023-24 season, may affect LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron and AD are the […]

Idan Ravin is a prolific basketball trainer who has worked with the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Carmelo Anthony. As the basketball producer on “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, he’s tasked with transforming the cast into believable Lakers greats and advising on all basketball-related matters. Ahead of the Season 2 finale, […]

Load management has been a major topic of conversation in recent years in the Association. As a result, the NBA is making a big change in order to prevent stars from sitting too many games throughout the season. In a nutshell, the league can fine teams over $1 million if they violate the resting rules. […]

Kai Jones has gone from being a player many do not know on the end of the Charlotte Hornets bench to making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The former 2021 first-round pick was seen live on Instagram last week claiming that the team would not trade him and based on the way he was […]

Every new draftee to the NBA has dreams of sharing the floor with the likes of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. But for new Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, the 20th pick in the 2023 draft, that dream extends beyond just sharing the floor with them. He wants to posterize them. Speaking on Playmaker’s “To Inspire”, […]

Load management has been an intriguing topic of conversation in the NBA for many years. The propensity of many teams to rest players throughout the course of what is a very long season is at odds with the league’s desire to get as many bums on seats and eyes on TVs as possible, and recently […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office have been looking for a way to stop teams from resting their stars throughout the season, essentially ending the idea of “load management.” Earlier this week, it was revealed that the NBA’s Competition Committee had come up with some stricter guidelines to regulate star players sitting out. […]

After Team USA failed to medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, rumors began to swirl suggesting that LeBron James wanted to assemble a superstar squad of Americans for the 2024 Olympics. Many basketball fans who are tired of seeing less than stellar USA squads compete in the biggest tournaments were fired up at that […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the epitome of longevity. At 38 years old, he’s still playing at an extremely high level and has shown no signs of slowing down. That’s much in part due to the focus and money Bron puts into his body each and every year. That being said, it appears […]

Former NBA three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard wants to play with LeBron James, Kevin Durant and others on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But if he cannot, he issued an ultimatum to the NBA stars. Howard, who plays for Taoyuan Leopards, said he would suit up for Taiwan and drop […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t hide his pain after learning of Aaron Rodgers’ devastating injury. Rodgers sustained a leg injury during the first drive of the Jets’ Monday Night Football showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Later on it was confirmed to be a complete Achilles tear, officially ending the New York debut of […]

At least one sportsbook seems to think the rumors that LeBron James is recruiting NBA All-Stars to play for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics are true. BetOnline has odds for which players will don the stars & stripes next summer and try to help Team USA win its fifth consecutive gold medal at […]

With the FIBA World Cup now over, the focus turns to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where Team USA basketball appears to be building a ridiculously strong roster in order to take home gold. With LeBron James recruiting numerous NBA superstars to join him next summer, the Americans have opened up as a massive favorite […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has committed to play with Team USA at the Summer Olympics in 2024 in Paris, and the NBA world is on fire with the speculation about who will join LeBron on what could be the next great Olympic superteam. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas weighed in with his reactions […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup ended in disappointment for Team USA. Falling in the semifinals of the tournament to Germany, the Americans went on to lose to Canada in the bronze medal match. Thought to be the favorites to win the gold medal in yet another international event, USA Basketball now looks ahead to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be entering his 21st season in the NBA and the lifetime Nike athlete just recently announced his 21st signature sneaker model with the footwear giant. Following a similar cadence to some of their previous releases, Nike will be re-releasing one of James’ most unique and recognizable sneakers. Follow […]

The United States has dominated basketball since the game was first invented, however, the rest of the world continues to catch up. In Team USA’s last two FIBA World Cups, they’ve posted multiple losses and failed to medal both times. The Americans still managed to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and it looks like […]

Kobe Bryant wasn’t the only sports legend that Novak Djokovic shouted out following his US Open victory. Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title following a 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 victory over Daniil Medvedev in the final last night in New York. As a result, he equaled Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 major wins, […]

Load management has been one of the most heavily discussed topics in the NBA over the past few seasons. Players such as Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers stars Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James have become known for sitting out games to focus on avoiding injury in the past. However, there are many other […]

After much fanfare, Team USA ended their 2023 FIBA World Cup stint in Manila with nothing to show for but heartbreak, disappointment, and consternation. Despite entering the tournament as the favorite to win it all, they failed to make the podium, losing two straight games against Germany and Canada, faltering at the worst possible moment. […]

LeBron James is ready to step in again and save US Basketball after Team USA shockingly crashed out of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the semifinals. The NBA superstar and two-time Olympic gold medalist is reportedly trying to put the next Redeem Team together to play in the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Monday, The […]

Dennis Schroder unveiled an insanely good side of himself during the FIBA World Cup. The Team Germany star led his squad all the way into a world championship through his playmaking and scoring prowess. All of his effort and sacrifice paid off in Manila as he was named the FIBA World Cup MVP. One of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James absolutely loved the now viral moment between Austin Reaves and former Purple and Gold teammate Dennis Schroder. For those who missed it, after Germany took down Team USA in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup, Reaves waited for Schroder outside the Germans’ locker room to congratulate him once […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped up after watching Deion Sanders and Colorado football destroy Nebraska during Saturday’s showdown at Folsom Field. Sanders and his new-look Buffaloes were making their home debut on the season.  And just like what Coach Prime promised after he said prior to the game that “ain’t […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. was unexpectedly quiet in Ohio State football’s disjointed Week 1 victory over Indiana. The superstar wide receiver wasted no time making up for his lackluster performance in the opener on Saturday, and LeBron James took notice. As Harrison lit up Youngstown State for seven catches, 160 yards and two touchdowns in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James watched Team USA shockingly bow out in the semifinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Friday with a loss to Germany. Shortly after the game ended, The King reacted to the possibility of him suiting up for the States at the 2024 Paris Olympics next summer with an […]

LeBron James might be suiting up for Team USA next season. The Lakers star was one of many American basketball fans who reacted to Team USA’s 113-11 FIBA World Cup loss to Germany. Fans criticized the Team USA World Cup squad for the lack of star power that the roster displayed. Sportscenter posted an Instagram […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers know how difficult building a winning team is. A combination of luck and shrewd decision making is necessary for teams to break through and win a championship. And surely, as luck would have it, the arguable greatest player of all time in LeBron James grew up in the same state where the […]

LeBron James is a freak of nature, that much is clear. Despite being 38 years of age already, the Los Angeles Lakers star remains one of the best players in today’s NBA, an incredible force of nature that bends defenses to his will. Now, James greatness is so easy to take for granted, as he […]

The NBA offseason is in its biggest dry spell before the 2023-24 season begins to round the corner, so basketball fans have been willing to talk about anything. As a result, one of the biggest debates recently has revolved around Stephen Curry and his recent comments stating that he believes he is the best point […]

Anthony Davis has always preferred to play power forward, and the Los Angeles Lakers publicly acknowledged that reality after signing him to a three-year, $186 million contract extension earlier this summer. Related: Christian Wood finally put pen to paper with the Lakers on Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation that he was bound to sign in […]

Bronny James is set to start his first year for USC basketball, but one NBA scout is already predicting where he’ll end up in the NBA. Though the Los Angeles Lakers are not guaranteed a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the NBA scout expects that the Lakers will select Bronny if they end […]

LeBron James is obviously one of the greatest players in NBA history, but if there’s one stain on his legacy, it’s his performance in the Finals throughout his career. James has won four titles throughout his storied career, but he’s also lost on the biggest stage six times as well. Some folks are of the […]

This year’s NBA Free Agency has taken interesting turns. One of the main storylines has been a massive overhaul to build on the Los Angeles Lakers success in the postseason. Rob Pelinka is starting to acknowledge that LeBron James may start to enter his career twilight. The window for a Larry O’Brien trophy might be […]

Team USA is cruising into the FIBA World Cup semifinals after absolutely destroying Italy Tuesday by a score of 100-63. Mikal Bridges led the way with 24 points, but Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves also did his part, adding 12 points. That included a ridiculous putback slam just before halftime, which had teammate LeBron […]