LeBron James: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lakers’ Luka Dončić Says He’s Willing To Do Whatever It Takes In LeBron’s Absence

Earlier this week, NBA insider Shams Charania announced that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss at least the first month of the NBA season with a sciatica injury.

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LeBron James warns teammates about 'cutthroat, ruthless b******'

LeBron James also talks about his marriage to Savannah James.

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Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden Not In Great Shape

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is not in great shape right now, according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN. “James Harden is actually not even in that great of shape,” Windhorst said.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / October 17

Watch: LeBron James and Luka Doncic Changing Roles This Season | Bulletin Board Material, Ep. 4

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 17

Topps Unveils First-Ever LeBron James Autographed Lakers Card

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering a historic campaign for multiple reasons. First and foremost, this is his 23rd NBA season. Once he takes the floor for the first time, he’ll become the first player in league history to have played in that many seasons.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Former Lakers guard Steve Nash compares career ending back injury to LeBron James’ sciatica

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to open the season without LeBron James, who is sidelined with sciatica in his right side. The 40-year-old star has been ruled out for several weeks.

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East contender named best landing spot for LeBron

Eastern Conference contender named best landing spot for LeBron James

Despite opting into his $52.6 million player option this summer, LeBron James' future with the Lakers has been a prominent discussion point.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 16

Lakers Forward Gets Brutally Honest About Life Without Injured LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers announced superstar forward LeBron James would be out for three to four weeks with sciatica on his right side on Oct. 9, meaning he will miss the Lakers' opening game of the season — and perhaps even more.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Scoop B / October 16

Matt Barnes Coins the Term ‘Bron-gevity’ to Describe LeBron James’ Unprecedented Career

Former NBA champion and analyst Matt Barnes is hailing LeBron James’s sustained dominance, coining a new term—”Bron-gevity”—to capture the unparalleled consistency of the superstar as he prepares to enter his 23rd professional season.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 16

LeBron James Targeting Mid-November Return

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar LeBron James to begin the season as it was recently announced he will miss the first Opening Night of his career due to sciatica on his right side.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / October 16

Lakers targeting mid-November for LeBron James return

LeBron James won’t be on the floor when the Lakers open the season, but his return may not be too far off. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Los Angeles is targeting mid-November for James’ season debut as he continues to rehab from sciatica on his left side.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16