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Giannis Antetokounmpo Looks Up To LeBron James

With Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in his 23rd season and limited time remaining in his career, there is no telling how many times he will face off against some of the greats in the NBA.

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LeBron James to wear patch honoring record-setting 23rd season

LeBron James will wear a new jersey patch for the remainder of the season honoring his record-setting 23rd NBA season. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported James will wear it beginning Monday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 12

Deandre Ayton Becoming Luka Doncic's Enforcer Unsurprising Given Agent Connection

The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings' rivalry seems to be exiting its dormant era and becoming a blood feud again. The last time these two teams played, on December 28 at the Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers laid a 125-104 beatdown on the Kings.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 12

Lakers make controversial decision because of LeBron James

The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.

LeBron James pulls a disrespectful move on Kevin Porter Jr. during game

The 'Most 30-point NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 12

JJ Redick Undecided On Starting Lineup When Rui Hachimura Returns

When it comes to the starting lineup, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is a believer in not being beholden to one grouping for the entirety of a season.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / January 12

JJ Redick Discusses How Lakers Will Manage Difficult Upcoming Schedule

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is trying to find ways to get the best out of his group in the middle of the 2025-26 season. The dog days of the NBA calendar can be challenging, especially for a Lakers squad that is still finding its way.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 12

LeBron, Bronny James Under Threat as Stephen Curry Breaks Kobe Bryant Family Record

Bronny James and his father, LeBron James, became the first to play alongside each other in the 2024-25 season. But there have been legendary father-son duos who are still creating records.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 12

JJ Redick Makes Drastic Change to Help LeBron James, Luka Doncic Over NBA’s Unfair Treatment

The NBA’s grind culture is very different from what the players and teams actually believe. We’re now at the stretch of the season where injuries escalate and the schedules start to take a toll.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 12

'He’s So Close to Jordan': 3-Time All-Star Defends LeBron James Over Goat Debate Hate

An injury-plagued start, new records, and a broken scoring streak have defined LeBron James’s chaotic 23rd season, fueling a GOAT debate that continues to rage.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 11

NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Heat, Norman Powell, Grizzlies

The Lakers have transitioned into Luka Doncic’s team, and LeBron James is fully at peace with that reality. James’ per-game numbers this season are among the lowest of his career, but he views that as a natural byproduct of sharing the floor with a 26-year-old franchise centerpiece.