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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Not Accused Of Any Wrongdoing In Illegal Sports Betting Scandal

NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is not accused of any wrongdoing in the illegal sports betting scandal, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

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Lakers Drop Major Bronny James Update Before Facing Timberwolves

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to their Pacific Division foes, the Golden State Warriors, in their regular-season debut, losing 119-109.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

$Is LeBron James, Lakers relationship already fractured beyond repair?$

Is LeBron James, Lakers relationship already fractured beyond repair?

LeBron James may just be the biggest elephant in the room this NBA season. Although Luka Doncic has brought new championship expectations with him to the Los Angeles Lakers since last season’s blockbuster trade, LeBron’s immediate future continues to be the No.

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How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Old LeBron James ‘bet’ tweet goes viral amid NBA gambling scandal

With several individuals in the NBA being investigated for a gambling scandal, it appears sports fans are digging up old tweets that may or may not seem a bit suspicious.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / ESPN / October 23

Source: Bettors given privileged info on LeBron

Former player Damon Jones was arrested amid charges he disclosed injury information about Lakers star LeBron James, a source told ESPN, to facilitate illegal betting.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

NBA gambling probe reportedly involved inside info on LeBron James

LeBron James may provided inside information about himself that was used as part of a wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme, though there is no reason to believe the Los Angeles Lakers star was aware.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 23

Paul Pierce Claims People Believed 17-Year-Old LeBron James Was Already All-Star Level

With his NBA debut last night, 18-year-old Cooper Flagg became the youngest player to play in the league since LeBron James’ rookie season in 2003. Flagg

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23

LeBron James Unaware Damon Jones Shared Info On His Playing Status

The entire NBA world was rocked on Thursday morning by news of arrests by the FBI involving current and former players and coaches linked to gambling scandals.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

Ex-LeBron James teammate also arrested in FBI gambling probe

Several people were arrested on Thursday morning in connection with a massive FBI gambling investigation, and a former teammate of LeBron James has been charged in both cases.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23

Lakers Notes: Latest on Luka Doncic Injury, LeBron James Return Timeline, Austin Reaves Future

The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the center of several major storylines to open the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made headlines after unloading

Los Angeles Lakers News / LAFB Network / October 23

Insider Sounds Lakers Vibes Alarm After Noticing Star’s ‘Detached’ Demeanor

The Los Angeles Lakers began the 2025–26 season with a 119–109 loss to the Golden State Warriors — but the real story wasn’t the scoreboard. It was LeBron James, sitting quietly at the end of the bench.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23

Draymond Green Wishes LeBron James Speedy Recovery From Sciatica

There is a long history between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors dating back a decade now. As a member of the Cleveland

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Sixers Rookie Bests LeBron James In NBA Debut

By the time that the Philadelphia 76ers were on the clock, everyone knew that they were leaning towards using the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on hyper-athletic Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23

'Vibes' around LeBron James concerning for Lakers

James is supposed to be in his record-setting 23rd NBA season, but his body language and behavior hint at a semi-retired athlete.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 22

LeBron James Applauds Denver Nuggets’ Offseason Roster Upgrades

While there are a few teams that truly shook things up over the 2025 NBA offseason, the Denver Nuggets arguably won the summer. The Nuggets added a handful of difference-makers in Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Bruce Brown, bolstering their championship-caliber roster.

LeBron James News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

LeBron Looked Different on Opening Night, and Everyone Noticed

For the first time in his career, LeBron James was not playing on opening night. In his 23rd season, James had to miss the season opener due to sciatica issues.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Lakers Insider’s Words About LeBron James Spark Concern

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their season with a 119-109 loss to their divisional foes, the Golden State Warriors, on Tuesday night, showing early struggles in their campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 22