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LeBron James Addresses Future For Hopefully Final Time This Season

There has been a question mark surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ future all season as he navigates his 23rd year in the league. James’ contract with the Lakers is expiring, so he will have the ability to test free agency this offseason.

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LeBron James addresses retirement speculation ahead of All-Star Game

James is putting up 22 points per game on 50.2 percent shooting with 7.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds in Year 23.

Donovan Mitchell won't recruit LeBron to Cleveland

Ron Harper throws shade at LeBron's parenting style

Is NBA schedule change a hint at Jayson Tatum return date?

Adam Silver addresses Giannis Antetokounmpo's stake in Kalshi

Jaylen Brown accuses police of shutting down his event

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The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most 20-assist games in a career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

LeBron James addresses retirement speculation

LeBron James on Sunday once again addressed speculation that this could be his final NBA season. James held a press conference prior to Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game and was asked the inevitable question about his playing future.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 15

Jaylen Brown Challenges Luka Doncic & Other Stars To One-On-One Tournament

NBA All-Star Weekend is always a fun time to get the league’s brightest stars together to celebrate the game. This year featured a new change with USA taking on the World in a three-team tournament, and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was the leading vote-getter.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 15

LeBron James Humbled Dwyane Wade in Practice Just to Prove a Point

The early 2010s Miami Heat was easily one of the most talented teams in NBA history. It was just completely unfair to pair LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh together on one team.

Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / February 15

Is Luka Doncic Playing in 2026 NBA All-Star Game Tonight? Latest Injury Update & Team World Star Status

Team World may have the most talented roster at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, but its chances hinge on the health of Luka Doncic. The new format features two Team USA squads facing a stacked Team World lineup built around the league’s best international stars.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / February 15

First Look at the Air Jordan 4 'Lakers' Colorway

There has been a flood of incredible sneakers dropping for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Amid all of the excitement, Nike quietly rolled out a highly anticipated colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that ties back to the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 15