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LeBron James' Retirement Could Be Worth $75 Million to Lakers Star

LeBron James may earn as much off the court as he does on it if next season becomes his farewell tour. NBA analyst Anthony Lima reported that media executives believe streaming rights for James’ final season could fetch between $40 million and $75 million in a bidding war.

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LeBron James to Cavs is ‘99%’ if the price is right, NBA insider says

LeBron James has not decided when he is done. That much is clear. What is getting louder, though, is where this could all be headed if he is not. James is finishing the season with the Lakers, chasing Western Conference contention alongside Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Jeanie Buss says father Jerry would've supported Lakers sale

Jeanie Buss spearheaded a 2025 effort to sell majority control of the franchise to minority stakeholder Mark Walter.

Jeanie Buss' latest comments suggest LeBron James doesn't have future with Lakers

Carmelo Anthony gets honest on 'villain' LeBron James

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The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 18

Chris Paul Confirms Stance on Retirement U-Turn to Join LeBron James, Lakers

Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Chris Paul might not have envisioned that his farewell tour would get cut short. The soon-to-be Hall of Fame guard’s illustrious career that lasted over two decades came to an unfortunate end when the Toronto Raptors decided to waive him following his arrival from Los Angeles.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Austin Reaves Credits Rajon Rondo As First Veteran Mentor

An extremely important thing for a young player’s development when they enter the league is having a veteran teammate who can really show them the way both on and off the court.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 18

Luka Dončić reportedly supported Lakers trade deadline approach

A franchise and its biggest star need to be aligned, and it appears the Lakers have that with Luka Dončić. The Lakers traded for him last February, and he showed that he wanted to stay here by signing an extension in the summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / FortyEightMinutes / February 18

Rival NBA Execs Believe Lakers Should Part Ways With LeBron James

Where LeBron James ends up next year is going to be one of the major storylines of the offseason. While the three-time Olympic gold-medalist hasn’t public announced whether he will retire or not, some around the NBA believe the Lakers should part ways with him regardless.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / February 18

Jeanie Buss Sounds Uncertain on LeBron James’ Lakers Future With Cryptic Offseason Comments

Remember LeBron James’s much-talked-about announcement of “The Second Decision” in October 2025? The four-time NBA champion is no stranger to speculation about his future.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Suns’ Devin Booker Misses Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential figures in the game of basketball and sports in general as his mindset and competitive spirit defined his illustrious 20-year career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Jaxson Hayes Unlikely To Compete In NBA Slam Dunk Contest Again

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles has passed and the Los Angeles Lakers were represented well as players like Jaxson Hayes took part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest while Luka Doncic and LeBron James played in the All-Star Game.

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.