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41 Legendary Facts & Stats About LeBron James on His 41st Birthday

There is no precedent for what LeBron James is doing anymore. At an age when most NBA greats are years removed from the game, LeBron is still anchoring offenses, chasing records, and bending the league’s timeline in Year 23.

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Evaluating the factors involved in LeBron James' potential retirement decision

Should LeBron James retire? The question sounds harsher than it really is.

JJ Redick admits LeBron James is a problem for the Lakers

Pistons visit Lakers trying to avoid season-worst losing skid

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 30

Jarred Vanderbilt Believes LeBron James’ IQ Separates Him From Peers

At 41 years old, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is doing things no other player in NBA history has ever done. James may be declining from an athleticism standpoint, but he remains as effective as ever thanks to his ability to play multiple roles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 30

Bill Simmons Urges Lakers to Trade LeBron James in Blockbuster Swap

Could Steph Curry finally get his wish? The longtime Golden State Warriors star has made it no secret that he's wanted to play with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at some point during their respective careers.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 30

JJ Redick Wants Nick Smith Jr. To Be Aggressive

Luka Doncic led the way and LeBron James had another strong outing, but it was two-way contract player Nick Smith Jr. who gave the Los Angeles Lakers an extra boost in their win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night to snap their three-game losing streak.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 30

JJ Redick Calls LeBron James ‘Remarkable’ Ahead Of 41st Birthday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA but he continues to defy Father Time as he remains one of the league’s best players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 30

Is Shaquille O’Neal Dating Natalie Nunn? Did the Lakers Legend Really Gift Her a Car?

Rumor mills are running overtime. And this time it’s the Los Angeles Lakers legend, Shaquille O’Neal, who has fallen under its radar. The world knows Shaq for many reasons: basketball, an interesting music career, an entrepreneur, and so much.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / December 30

Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead first All-Star Game voting returns

The race for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters kicked off with a bang as the league released the first fan voting returns, and two of the game’s biggest stars are pacing the leaderboard.

Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / December 30

Jake LaRavia Pleased With Lakers’ Response After Being Called Out In Film Session

After three consecutive blowout losses, the Los Angeles Lakers badly needed a get-right game and that was exactly what they got on Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 30

NBA Coach Urges LeBron James to Quit on Luka Doncic, Lakers for Steph Curry, Warriors

The trade market is open until February 2026. And maybe it’s time for some surprises. LeBron James is playing on an expiring contract for the first time in his 23-year-old NBA career.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 30

JJ Redick felt Lakers win over Pistons was one of the ‘most consistent games’ of season

The Lakers have been prone to some frustrating lapses in games this season. Rarely, if at all, have they been able to put together a full 48-minute effort.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

Jake Laravia News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Jake LaRavia’s 1-word answer for Lakers’ response after tough practice

LOS ANGELES – Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ brutal loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, head coach JJ Redick was beyond frustrated when he vowed that the following practice was going to be an uncomfortable one.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Lakers Get Good News Amid Latest Injury Development

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing skid on Sunday with a much-needed 125-101 blowout win over the Sacramento Kings. It was a concerted team effort by the Lakers, with LeBron James (24 points on 11-of-13 shooting) and Luka Doncic (24 points, seven assists) leading the charge.

Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Lakers Announce Concerning Rui Hachimura News on Monday

Rui Hachimura played his part in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The 6-foot-8 power forward helped lead the Lakers to their first victory in four games with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, four rebounds, an assist, two steals and two triples in 26 minutes of action.