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LeBron James Closes Door on One Post-Retirement Career Path While Speaking in China

Imagine being a kid in the far east watching the NBA, wanting to be a professional basketball player, and one fine day, you are told by the great LeBron James to go for it.

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Lakers rumors: ‘Whispers’ emerge about LeBron James wanting to play with Bryce too

Nobody knows when LeBron James will decide to hang up his sneakers. Some said James will do so during the NBA Summer League. But his inevitable retirement may come later than most anticipate.

LeBron James News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Historic Season Awaits LeBron 'King' James

Twenty-three years in any professional sports league is an accomplishment that many will never touch. Whether you’re a star in that league or a role player, 23 years is no small feat.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / September 17

Nike Honors Team USA Basketball With Limited-Edition Sneaker Pack

It has been just over a year since Team USA won a gold medal in men's basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. The only thing more impressive than their play was the players' footwear.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

Kevin Durant open to playing in 2028 Olympics, but doesn’t want treatment that Jayson Tatum faced in Paris

Kevin Durant is ready to hunt for his fifth Olympic gold medal in 2028, but won’t accept a bench role as a formality. Kevin Durant is the most decorated men’s Team USA player in Olympic basketball history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Kwame Brown Hints LeBron James Is On Steroids: 'NBA Created A Monster'

Kwame Brown is back in the headlines, and once again, it’s for taking a shot at one of the game’s biggest names. On his recent livestream, the former No.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 17

LeBron James praises 'savant' Lakers teammate Luka Doncic

As James approaches his 23rd year in the NBA, he will get his first full season operating as Doncic's teammate.

LeBron James could make a surprising career move

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 16

ESPN Insider Provides New Update on LeBron James’ Retirement Plan

An ESPN expert has a fresh update for when 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers star power forward LeBron James could finally hang up his Nikes. More news:

Los Angeles Lakers News / Dallas Hoops Journal / September 16

‘There Are Some Whispers’ LeBron James Wants to Play With Bryce James in NBA Too

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made NBA history last season by playing with his son, Bronny James. LeBron became the first father in basketball history to play with or against his son.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

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

LeBron James Might Seek Hoops Beyond the NBA

LeBron James will be entering his 23rd season in the NBA, with no signs of slowing down or thinking about retirement. Last season, he made the All-NBA second team, proving he is still among the best players in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

LeBron James Praises Luka Doncic As Basketball ‘Savant’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most special players in the NBA today. There are simply very few people capable of doing what he does on a basketball court and his pairing with LeBron James gives the Lakers one of the best duos in the entire league.