Tag: LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to pick up his player option worth $52.6M for the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news on the Pat McAfee Show. Next season would be James’ 23rd season in the league, which would set a new record. James is currently tied with Vince Carter for […]
All-NBA teams were named on Friday night and the First Team had no surprises. In fact, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum all earned unanimous selections. Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell made the cut as well, earning 61 First Team votes. Antetokounmpo has now earned seven straight All-NBA First Team selections, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the news when making an appearance on Jason McIntyre’s Straight Fire podcast. Okongwu averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes per game. He has emerged as a potential piece of the long-term core […]
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James provided an update on his injured left knee during the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash. LeBron James Sustained Left Knee Injury Against Timberwolves Earlier this month, an MRI revealed that James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the […]
WNBA star Caitlin Clark has officially named LeBron James the NBA GOAT after meeting the 20-time All-Star and receiving a good-luck gesture from the future Hall of Famer. “That’s one of my idols. LeBron is the GOAT to me,” Clark said. “[LeBron’s] my favorite player of all time. “He really does follow the WNBA. He […]
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the second-highest paid athlete between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025, according to Forbes. Curry earned $156M, of which $100M was earned away from basketball. LeBron James is the second-highest paid basketball player on the list at $133.8M which is good for sixth overall. Cristiano Ronaldo is […]
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is unsure if he will return to play next season. His 22nd season ended in bitter disappointment with a first-round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. James averaged 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks over five games. He shot 48.9 percent from […]
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick played five players for the entire second half of Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Dorian Finney-Smith played all 24 second half minutes. It is the first time an NBA coach has done that in the play-by-play era (1996-97). […]
Midway through the third quarter of Game 2, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called a timeout and tore into his team. After Los Angeles dominated the first half, the Minnesota Timberwolves appeared to be changing momentum and had cut the lead to 11. With the Lakers looking disorganized on offense, Redick called timeout […]
The No. 3 Los Angeles Lakers will face the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Los Angeles was left waiting until the final moment, as the West standings needed the last second of the regular season to be officially sorted. This series presents a fascinating matchup of two […]
