LeBron James finally looked human in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets as he struggled with scoring and taking care of the basketball.
For over a decade, basketball fans, analysts, and barbershop debaters have been locked in a relentless tug-of-war over one impossible question: Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?
As the Lakers focus on a critical Game 5 against the Rockets on the court, the team is also preparing for important moves off the court as well. One of the bigger changes expected under the new ownership of Mark Walter is an expansion of the front office.
Stephen A. Smith has clarified numerous times that he doesn’t view LeBron James as the GOAT. However, the veteran analyst recently revealed that James should be happy about the position he holds in Smith’s book instead of worrying about his position in the GOAT debate.
The Los Angeles Lakers have needed contributions from their entire roster with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the first four games of their first round series against the Houston Rockets.
While Austin Reaves is nearing a return, the same can’t be said for Luka Dončić. He has been out since Apr. 2 with a hamstring strain and despite a trip to Spain to speed up his recovery, he has yet to do significant on-court work.
Draymond Green has added a major twist to the conversation around LeBron James’ future, and it is not something NBA fans are ready to ignore. LeBron is still playing meaningful playoff basketball at 41 years old, which makes every postseason appearance feel historic.
Over the years, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has naturally been compared to Michael Jordan as two of the best basketball players ever, if not the very best.
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make a legit run this postseason, they need to get their two leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back in the lineup.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from beating the Houston Rockets to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs, and they’ve done so without their superstar and best player, Luka Doncic.
Retirement rumors surrounding LeBron James have followed him throughout the season. The 41-year-old has yet to confirm whether he will return to play next year.
Deandre Ayton has been a major factor in the Los Angeles Lakers taking a 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been engaged on both ends of the floor for the Lakers, able to defend and score when the needs him to.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves knows injuries test more than just the body. This season, Reaves was on track for the best campaign of his career.
The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-1 in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and they have done that without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
Two Los Angeles Lakers players are now feeling the wrath of the league office. The NBA announced on Monday that Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have been fined.
Turnovers have been a talking point for the Lakers throughout their first-round series vs. the Rockets, and it remains an issue even with L.A. holding a 3-1 lead.