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LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both hobbled by foot injuries during the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Fortunately, general manager Rob Pelinka confirmed that the two Los Angeles Lakers stars are progressing well in their recovery. Pelinka shared as much on Sunday while in Las Vegas for the Summer League, noting that […]

Jerry West believes he was a wolf among dogs during his playing days, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t agree more. During the NBACon even in Las Vegas on Sunday, West shared that he’s hearing a lot of people call players today who are not afraid to face anyone as “dogs.” But if […]

Former Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet knows a thing or two about trying to stop LeBron James in the playoffs…and failing. On a recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast, the current Houston Rockets man was asked if he felt defenseless going up against James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs during his Raptors days […]

He’s not leaving! Over the last few years, rumors of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich potentially retiring kept floating around. The reports fluctuated over that period, but there was always a real chance of the legend’s retirement being announced. Now, though, Pop is sticking around for the immediate future, as he signed a five-year […]

Kendrick Perkins doesn’t just believe Kobe Bryant has a better basketball narrative than LeBron James, but “the best story” of any player in NBA history. Why? The way the Los Angeles Lakers legend “worked his way back to the top” after a 2003 rape accusation threatened to derail his career entirely. Perkins’ remarks came on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have done a tremendous job in retaining and adding key free agents to bolster their chances for a LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led championship run in the 2023-24 NBA season. But by far, the Lakers’ best move in NBA free agency was re-signing Austin Reaves. Los Angeles boosted their guard rotation […]

LeBron James and his former Lakers teammate Rajon Rondo were spotted coaching LeBron’s son Bryce James at Nike’s Peach Jam this week, a premier tournament for high school basketball players. Peach Jam was created back in 1996 as one of the most important grassroots showcases for up and coming stars. Bryce will be using the […]

LeBron James officially became a billionaire in 2022, and if people call you the King, you just have to live like one, right? It’s no surprise that James can buy any piece of real estate in the world. He’s bought five different mansions and currently owns three of them. We’ll get to his three remaining mansions […]

Being the son of a future Hall of Fame basketball player already comes with its share of perks but when your dad is LeBron James, arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time, then that becomes exponentially truer. Such was the case for Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron and a four-star Class of 2023 […]

It’s no secret that Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is extremely close to LeBron James. So much so, that some folks have come out to criticize his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers talisman in that it could serve as a distraction or a hindrance when they battle each other on the basketball court. […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving shares a championship ring with LeBron James. Together, these two historically took down the Golden State Warriors in 2016 en route to leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first-ever franchise title. A chip is not the only thing Irving shared with LeBron. According to Kyrie himself, he firmly believes that […]

A lot of awe-inspiring movies have been released in our lifetimes. Films like Air Bud, Space Jam, and Coach Carter among many others have kindled the minds of sports junkies all around the globe. Despite starring in multiple of these features, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a particular pick for the greatest sports […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t be more hyped up after watching his son, Bryce James, make his Peach Jam debut with the Strive For Greatness team. On Twitter, James shared a video of Bryce playing in the contest. The short clip featured some of Bryce’s highlights from the game, during which he gave […]

After seeing the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agency additions, it sure looks like LeBron James couldn’t wait for the new season to start. The Lakers have been pretty active at the start of free agency. While they did lose some key players like Dennis Schroder and Lonnie Walker IV, they were able to add some […]

Unrestricted free agent guard Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. A first-round draft pick in 2018, Walker spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. An athletic wing with upside on […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans may not need to fret too much about Damian Lillard leaving, as the future Hall of Fame point guard may have alluded to his plans to return to the franchise after winning a championship. As of Jul. 2, the most recent like from Lillard on Twitter was a post from a […]

It sure looks like LeBron James loves what the Los Angeles Lakers have been doing in free agency. The Purple and Gold have been one of the most active teams in free agency, bringing back a number of key players from their Western Conference Finals run while also making some key additions to further strengthen […]

LeBron James, the renowned NBA player and star of Space Jam: A New Legacy, recently shared his amusement and disbelief regarding the ending of the 1985 comedy film Teen Wolf starring Michael J. Fox, Yahoo reports. In the film, Fox portrays Scott Howard, a high school student who discovers he is a werewolf, leading to […]

Klutch Sports CEO and super agent Rich Paul dominated the first day of 2023 NBA free agency, and sure enough, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was hyped for his good friend. Paul may not be an NBA star, but he handles plenty of them and makes sure they get paid. That’s exactly what he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed Jared Dudley some love as the Dallas Mavericks assistant coach earned a Hall of Fame nod from his alma mater. Dudley, who played for Boston College from 2003 to 2007, was recently named to the school’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame along with 10 others. After James caught […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first move in NBA free agency. It might not be the one most supporters have been waiting for, but it’s still a significant signing for LeBron James and Co. This comes in the form of now-former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent reportedly agreeing to a three-year deal with […]

Dennis Schroder is currently undergoing NBA free agency contract negotiations amid his public interest in a return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Regardless of a return to the Lakers or not, Schroder is so grateful for a particular moment with LeBron James that he is turning it into a t-shirt, reports ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The […]

Damian Lillard rocked the basketball world earlier in the offseason when he said he was headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. Dame was only joking around when he made that loaded declaration, but at the same time, you can’t really blame LA fans for dreaming of a Big 3 scenario featuring Lillard, LeBron James, and […]

LeBron James has built an empire in Hollywood. Apart from being the cornerstone superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, the four-time champ has also made a lot of moves over the past several years to secure his post-NBA future. This includes, among other things, building an LA-based production company that has been very successful. At […]

There was no shortage of action in Thursday’s edition of The Match wherein Golden State Warriors duo Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson took on Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. Dubs vet Draymond Green was also in attendance, and at one point, the former Defensive Players of the Year just had […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are two of the best players in the NBA currently, and they have been for some time. Whenever these two superstars meet up, basketball fans are always in for a treat. But according to Kendrick Perkins, it looks like one of these guys is beginning to gain a leg up […]

In case you missed it, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James previously declared his intention to join whichever team ends up drafting his son, Bronny James, in 2024. LeBron himself recently shared a mock draft projecting Bronny being selected 17th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA Draft and naturally, it created a […]

Maybe it should have been expected, given the nature of the world as we know it today, but with the once beloved Bronny James has now become the target of increasingly vocal doubters and detractors. Of course, there will always be a chorus of people in the peanut gallery that want Bronny to fail simply […]

With Money in the Bank right around the corner, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch stopped by ESPN’s First Take to talk wrestling, London, and, most importantly of all, which sports figures they would make into WWE heels if they somehow wrestled the book away from Paul “Triple H” Levesque… or Vince McMahon, depending on the […]

Austin Reaves had a lot of explaining to do when an old Facebook post in 2012 resurfaced of him trolling LeBron James and his lack of championships. While James was sidelined with an injury in the 2022-2023 regular season, it gave Reaves a chance to show what he was made of. After a game against […]

A couple of years ago, Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder got into a now-controversial on-court altercation with Kyrie Irving, who at that time, was still with the Brooklyn Nets. The incident involved Schroder dropping the N-word on Kyrie, to which the eight-time All-Star took exception to. In a recent interview with Ric Bucher of […]

There are certain players whose greatness or popularity is so pronounced that they bring with them legions of loyal fans who will ardently defend the athlete for life. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has his share of detractors, but he is not someone you can publicly criticize without incurring the wrath of many supporters […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t help but react after seeing a recent 2024 mock draft projecting his son Bronny James to be picked by the Atlanta Hawks. On ESPN’s latest projections, the sports media outlet has Bronny landing at No. 17 on the Hawks, with G League Ignite’s Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have just unearthed a real gem in the recently-concluded 2023 NBA Draft. This comes in the form of Jalen Hood-Schifino, who LA fans are hoping will prove that the team made the right decision in selecting him as the 17th overall pick. Hood-Schifino just turned 20 this June, and he’s […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a two-time NBA champion. The veteran shooting guard has titles with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and now Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. And now Caldwell-Pope is sharing how the two all-time great players are similar on the court. Fresh off his second Larry O’Brien trophy, Caldwell-Pope joined JJ […]

The participants of the recently concluded 2023 NBA Draft were not spared from the burning GOAT debate between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and His Airness Michael Jordan. Top three draft selectees Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, and Scoot Henderson all had the same answer — and MJ isn’t going to like it one bit. […]

There’s no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers’ combination of LeBron James and Anthony Davis still remains to be one of the top duos in the NBA today. The emergence of Austin Reaves this past season has led some to believe that LA now has a Big 3 in their hands, with the undrafted rookie […]

Sony revealed the details of their collab with LeBron James, which introduces a limited-edition PlayStation 5 cover and controller. On their official blog, Sony announced the details of their collab with LeBron James. The collab is their first-ever design collaboration with the basketball superstar, and is also the “first ever limited-edition PlayStation accessories co-designed with […]

Bronny James is well on his way to following his dad’s footsteps in the league, and if the latest 2024 NBA Draft projections hold true, he could be taken in the first round or even become a lottery pick. LeBron James’ eldest son, who is set to feature for the USC Trojans in the 2023-24 […]