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'I Love To Train Still:' Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Opens Up About Love Of Basketball As Year 23 Begins

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is 40 years old. He turns 41 in December and is the oldest active player in the NBA. The 2025-26 season is James’ 23rd year in the NBA.

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Austin Reaves’ Grandma Got Mad At LeBron James For Yelling At Him

Austin Reaves has been fortunate enough to spend his entire career so far with the Los Angeles Lakers alongside one of the greatest players ever in LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 2

Richard Jefferson says LeBron James could pull the ‘ultimate card trick’ over his LA Lakers future

LeBron James has many talents, but staying out of the media’s spotlight isn’t one of them. Evidently, that means when LeBron James announces his retirement from the NBA, he’s expected to get a massive farewell tour.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / October 2

LeBron James Sends Clear Message Before Historic NBA Season

LeBron James is preparing to begin his 23rd NBA season, setting another milestone in a career already filled with historic firsts. The Los Angeles Lakers

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

Los Angeles Lakers News / LAFB Network / October 2

Lakers Now Have ‘Bigger And Bigger Plans’ With Top Trade Asset

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again at the center of NBA trade rumors, but this time the conversation looks different. With Luka Dončić now secured on a three-year contract extension, the Lakers’ priorities are shifting away from LeBron James’ twilight years and toward building around a superstar who could define the franchise’s next decade.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 2

Lakers Media Day: LeBron James Not On Bryce’s Timeline To Play Together In NBA

Last season, LeBron James and his son Bronny James suited up together for the Los Angeles Lakers, making history as the first father and son to play together in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / October 2

Watch: LeBron messing with Rui's photo (via michaeljduarte/X)

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 2

Lakers Media Day: LeBron James Discusses Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton & Jake LaRavia Additions

Outside of the 2019-20 season, the upcoming 2025-26 season might represent LeBron James’ best chance to win one more title. James has the luxury of playing second banana to Luka Doncic, a position he’s never been in before as he’s historically been the best player on his team.

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The 'Active multiple 140-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 30-homer MLB seasons leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

3 James Harden bold predictions for 2025-26 Clippers season

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the NBA. After an offseason in which they added Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, the franchise is hoping this is finally the year that their stars align at the right time.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / October 2

No LeBron James in the opener, here’s why it still matters for Suns

As the 2025-2026 NBA season gets underway, the Phoenix Suns will begin their preseason without seeing LeBron James in their first game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Lakers' starting five for the 2025-26 season is revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers have a few new faces this season but apparently only one new starter.

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 1

Watch: LeBron James Gives Inspirational Speech On Stream With Kai Cenat

The Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice of training camp on Tuesday, although LeBron James was among the players that didn’t participate due to a glute injury.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / October 1

LeBron James sidelined to start camp as Lakers play ‘long game’

The Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday without LeBron James on the floor, as the 23-year veteran deals with what head coach JJ Redick called “a little