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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 15

'White version of LeBron James': Mavs' Cooper Flagg draws wild take from NBA champion

Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg has been off to a strong start in the preseason, making plays all over the floor. This has caused Mavericks fans

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cleveland Cavaliers predicted to do something they haven't done in 15 years

Last season was truly a memorable one for the Cleveland Cavaliers as the team continued its upward trajectory with the best season they have had since the 2017-2018 season, when it won the NBA title with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 15

LeBron James Reveals The Most Egregious Travel He’s Gotten Away With: 'The Basketball Gods Was Not On My Side'

The 2025-26 NBA season will be LeBron James‘ 23rd in the league, and he has gotten his fair share of lucky breaks over the years. Most commonly, James has gotten away with traveling often in his career, and Steve Nash once asked him what the most egregious one of the lot was on the Mind the Game podcast.

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How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 14

Robert Horry Details the Silver Lining in LeBron James’ Absence for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin the regular season without LeBron James after news broke that The King will be sidelined for at least the first two weeks of the year due to a sciatic injury.

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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.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Brian Windhorst says Cooper Flagg’s skills better than 2003 LeBron James, ‘frankly it was a disaster’

The Dallas Mavericks lucked out and won the 2025 NBA Draft lottery which netted them Cooper Flagg. Cooper Flagg looks every bit of a No. 1 overall pick.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Victor Wembanayama names his all-time NBA starting five

It will be a while before anyone can say with certainty that Victor Wembanayama is one of the greatest players ever. However, he continues to show flashes of potential and has many years ahead of him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14

Lakers’ JJ Redick Provides Ominous Update on LeBron James Sciatica Injury

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has supplied an ominous update on 21-time All-NBA superstar power forward LeBron James' new sciatica injury. More

LeBron James News / The Spun / October 14

LeBron James Issues Warning To Men About 'Ruthless' Women

LeBron James has a general warning to men about women that he shared in a recent podcast interview. Appearing on the Everybody's Crazy podcast hosted by his wife Savannah and April McDaniel, along with special guests such as Kai Cenat and others, LeBron gave some unfiltered opinions on why relationships fall apart quickly.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 14

The Lakers apparently only have a mediocre trio in Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves

What do you get when you take an All-NBA player and arguably the basketball GOAT in LeBron James, pair him with arguably the best player in the game in Luka Dončić and add in a budding superstar in Austin Reaves?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 14

When can the Lakers sign a 15th player to a standard contract?

News broke last week that LeBron James will be sidelined for at least 3-4 weeks due to sciatica on his right side (aka, DNP-Old). The Lakers do have one open roster spot, but help won’t be on the way anytime soon.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 14

Rui Hachimura Discusses How Role Changes With LeBron James Out

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar LeBron James to begin the season due to sciatica on his right side, which means other players like Rui Hachimura will need to step up in his absence to keep pace in a loaded Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 14

Lakers Media Day: Jake LaRavia Looking Forward To Learning From LeBron James

New Los Angeles Lakers wing Jake LaRavia has a lot of potential as a two-way player in the league with his ability to defend and knock down shots. The hope is that he will be able to carve out a consistent role on this Lakers team and realize his potential in purple and gold.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / October 14

Gilbert Arenas Calls Out Michael Jordan’s 'Cigars In Rotation' While Defending LeBron James’ Hennessy Partnership

LeBron James and his “second decision” announcement had the potential to create an earthquake in the NBA landscape. Instead, it turned out that Bron was simply shaking his table louder than necessary.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Dallas Hoops Journal / October 13

'Our Mentality Needs To Be Next Man Up': Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić Reacts To LeBron James Injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season because of sciatic nerve irritation on his right side, which means superstar Luka Dončić will have to take his game to another level for the Lakers to stay afloat in the rugged Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 13

LeBron James Wouldn’t Be Surprised If Dennis Schroder Makes Hall Of Fame

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had a ton of teammates throughout his NBA career. Some were fellow superstars while others that he built a connection with were role players and one of the better ones in his time with the Lakers was point guard Dennis Schroder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Lakers fan explains why he’s suing LeBron James over Hennessy ad

One devoted Los Angeles Lakers fan is determined to teach LeBron James a lesson, even if it means spending on attorney fees to do it. James was at the center of a polarizing advertising campaign earlier this week for the cognac brand, Hennessy.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 11