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Update emerges on LeBron James’ playing future

A new update has emerged regarding LeBron James’ NBA future. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Monday, Shams Charania said the “feeling around LeBron and the league” is that James will play one more season.

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Will LeBron James Play Another Season? Shams Charania Says League Believes Lakers Star Isn’t Done Yet

The countdown to the end of an era might not be happening just yet. While retirement chatter around one of basketball’s greatest players keeps popping up every season, the latest league updates suggest fans may still get at least one more year of greatness.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

2026 NBA Draft: 4 March Madness Bigs That Fit The Lakers’ Needs

With March Madness upon us, now is the perfect time for NBA scouts and fans to monitor premier talent competing in the NCAA Tournament. With one first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and several glaring needs to address, here’s an overview of four prospects the Los Angeles Lakers could consider.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 16

Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Week For March 9-15

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played on March 9-15, it was announced by the NBA. During the week, Doncic led the Lakers to a 3-0 record with impressive wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Marcus Smart News / EssentiallySports / March 16

Lakers Star Opens Up on Traumatic Experience That Made Him Feel Like a 'Scapegoat'

Marcus Smart’s time in Memphis was supposed to be the next great culture bet for a franchise that had just talked itself into “Grizzlies DNA” as an organizing principle.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 16

LeBron James Expected To Play At Least One More Season

It sounds like LeBron James is not ready to walk away just yet. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the expectation around the league is that the Los Angeles Lakers star will play at least one more NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 16

JJ Redick was amazed LeBron James was diving for loose balls against Nuggets

Given that LeBron James has played more basketball season that any other player you’d think he was done with firsts in his career. However, he gave us all a new one in LA’s matchup against the Nuggets.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Marcus Smart News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

Marcus Smart Makes Explosive 'Scapegoat' Claim About His Time in Memphis

The Los Angeles Lakers should learn a thing or two from Marcus Smart. After doubts about starting him in place of Rui Hachimura when LeBron James was making his return around late last year, the dynamics have completely changed. He had a rough stretch before landing at the LA camp.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners Oscar win has social media making GOAT, LeBron B. James jokes

The GOAT debate between the NBA’s Michael Jordan and LeBron James will never be settled, but Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win for Sinners has sparked a new direction for it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 16

Lakers Could Face Decision on Bronny James’ Future as LeBron James’ Dream Gets Boost

After years of flirting with an expansion, the NBA is finally set to hold a vote at the Board of Governors meeting next week in New York, exploring adding teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 16

Stephen A. Smith Wants Charles Barkley to 'Stop Whining' About Lakers Not Being Contenders

The Lakers have one of the most passionate fanbases in the NBA, but as Isaac Newton taught us, each action has an equal and opposite reaction. For as fervent as those who bleed purple and gold are, there are just as many people out there who pray on the Lakers’ downfall.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 16

$30M NBA Memorabilia of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Turns Heads at Oscars

Entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary already made headlines earlier at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. At that event, he wore a dual Logoman card connected to Jordan and Bryant, a collectible reportedly worth around $20 million.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Why Bill Simmons thinks Lakers star LeBron James’ recent injury absence was so ‘timely’

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fifth straight win with an overtime home victory over the Denver Nuggets. This was an epic contest that featured a game-tying shot from Austin Reaves in regulation, and a game-winning jumper from Luka Doncic in the final seconds of the extra period.

Paul Pierce News / The SportsRush / March 16

'Not Sure They Get Out the 1st Round': Paul Pierce Isn’t Confident Lakers Can Make a Deep Playoff Run

The Lakers have been an enigma throughout this season. They have been great in close games, but also prone to being blown out with some regularity. In essence, they’re a team that hasn’t always seemed as good as their record would indicate.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 16

ESPN's Shams Charania Shares Update on LeBron James' Retirement Decision

LeBron James is currently in his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. While he is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds through 46 games, injuries have defined his year.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / March 16

LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future

At 41, LeBron James is still rewriting what is possible in year 23. But will there be a year 24?

James credits enthusiastic young fan for overtime win over Nuggets

Warriors' Stephen Curry shares candid take on his retirement

Steve Kerr screamed at wrong player after Warriors’ botched play

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / March 16

Austin Reaves Explains Why He Said ‘I Love You’ To Basketball In Nuggets Win

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves went through a roller coaster of emotions during Saturday night’s win over the Denver Nuggets. With the team trailing by two in the final minute, Reaves got stripped by Nikola Jokic on a drive to the basket and it looked like the Lakers were gonna lose as a result.

Deandre Ayton News / Last Word On Sports / March 16