LeBron James: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

LeBron James Will Not Be Traded Before Deadline

Although LeBron James remains one of the best players in the NBA, his future with the Los Angeles Lakers is murky. James has been asked on numerous occasions whether or not he’ll play past the 2025-26 season, but physically he seems capable of playing at least one more season.

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LeBron James' Son Bryce James Makes Redshirt Decision During Freshman Year

LeBron James’ boys are stepping onto the court one by one. First, Bronny James joined the Los Angeles Lakers and made history as he and LeBron became the first father-son duo to play together in purple-and-gold jerseys.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / February 4

Wildcats Officially Decide to Sideline High-Profile Freshman

The No. 1-ranked Ariozna Wildcats have plenty of talent across their roster, and often times, that means others won;t play as big off a role as the season progresses.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 4

Lakers Dominate Nets in LeBron James' Potential Final Game in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 125-109 on Tuesday, making it 17 losses in their last 20 games. LeBron James showed out in front of a crowd that seemed to favor the Lakers more than the home team, finishing with 25 points on 10-of-16 shooting, seven assists, and three steals.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 4

What the James Harden trade means for the Cavs

The more you sit with it, the more it makes sense. The Cavaliers swung what might be the biggest move of the deadline, agreeing Tuesday to swap Darius Garland for James Harden in a clean one-for-one deal that also sends a 2026 second-round pick to the Clippers.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 4

Draymond Green Expresses Desire to Play With LeBron James

It's no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green are close friends, and they share the connection of being Klutch Sports clients.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / February 3

Lakers not trading LeBron James ahead of deadline

LeBron James is not going anywhere. At least not this week. Despite a trade deadline that has already delivered its share of fireworks, James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 3

LeBron James scores 25 as Lakers cruise past Nets

LeBron James collected 25 points and seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers seized control early in the finale of an eight-game road trip and cruised to a 125-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night in New York.

LeBron James News / Hoops Rumors / February 3

LeBron James Reportedly Won’t Be Dealt

Plenty of big names have already been moved prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. LeBron James won’t join the list. James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Big update emerges on LeBron James' status for the trade deadline

LeBron James may be headed for a split with the Los Angeles Lakers … but not quite yet. James is expected to remain with the Lakers through Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Bryce James makes notable decision about his playing future

Bryce James, son of LeBron James, has made a notable decision about his college basketball career. James will redshirt this season, according to Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / February 3

LeBron James & Organization Ready To Part Ways This Summer

With the NBA trade deadline coming up, much of the discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers has been about potential deals the team can make to improve the roster this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 3

LeBron James, Lakers ready for split?

Are both parties ready to move on?

Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic

NBA All-Star takeaways: LeBron James adds to record run of appearances

The '10-time NBA All-Stars' quiz

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2

Report: LeBron James, Lakers are trending toward one outcome

The King may soon be taking up his court elsewhere. The Los Angeles Lakers are “definitively” ready to move on from their superstar forward LeBron James, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported during a livestream on Monday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 2

LeBron James: It Means ‘Everything’ To Play At Madison Square Garden

With this possibly being LeBron James’ final season in the NBA, every game means a little more. That is the case even more so when the Los Angeles Lakers make their lone appearances in certain places, and their one trip to New York to play at Madison Square Garden certainly qualifies.