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LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 18

LeBron James: Lakers Must ‘Right The Ship’ While Waiting To Get Healthy

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a huge January slump. Since Jan. 7, they are 1-5 with an average point differential of minus-6.8. Austin Reaves has been out for all six games, while all of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura missed at least one game in that stretch.

NBA News / HITC / January 18

He won two NBA championships with LeBron James, then joined college to pursue Golf dream

J.R. Smith, who won two NBA championships alongside LeBron James, took an unexpected turn in his career by enrolling in college to pursue his dream of playing golf.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 18

LeBron James Endorses Deni Avdija for All-Star Yet Again

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija might have missed his third straight game on Saturday, but he still went home with some high praise from Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 18

JJ Redick & LeBron James Discuss Inconsistency With NBA Officiating

The Los Angeles Lakers have been reeling and things didn’t get much better when they went up north to play the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been without Austin Reaves, but they also ruled out Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes for the contest.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 18

Visibly Upset LeBron James Blames NBA Refs After Creating 'Uphill Battle' for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers went down to the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, 132-116, in a rout at the Moda Center in a matchup where both teams were shorthanded.

LeBron James News / The SportsRush / January 18

Blazers Coach Confirms He Isn’t 'Depressed' About LeBron James Blocking Him In The 2013 Finals

LeBron James has made plenty of rivals over the course of his two-decade-plus NBA career, so it would not come as a surprise if some still hold grudges against the King.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 17

Donovan Mitchell not hiding from LeBron James caliber expectations with Cavs

For every young basketball player, the dream is to become the best. It’s to become the face of a franchise and become “the guy.” For Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell, that dream has become a reality.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 17

Jaylen Brown Reveals LeBron James’ Influence Made Him Hide Major Truth From Mom

Jaylen Brown returned to Georgia, his hometown, and visited his alma mater, Wheeler High School, for a special ceremony. In a dream-come-true moment, the Celtics ace saw his number 0 jersey retired.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 17

Mentally Scarred by Michael Jordan, Rapper Sides With LeBron James’ Supremacy

Sometimes, it is the briefest interactions that shape how you see your heroes forever. That idea rang true when rapper and basketball superfan Symba shared a personal story about meeting Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 17

LeBron James Praises Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s Improvement

The Los Angeles Lakers have to be pleased with LeBron James’ production in Year 23, though the team remains in a bit of a funk. The Lakers have struggled this past week, with their most recent loss coming against the Charlotte Hornets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 17

Lakers Risk Losing Both LeBron James, Austin Reaves After Unexpected Development

The Los Angeles Lakers look unsettled, and so does the future of one of their rising stars. Austin Reaves took a huge bet on himself this season. He declined an extension, willing to earn a bigger payday with his production.

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LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / January 17

LeBron James Leads League in Unbelievable Stat at 41

At this point of his career, just about everything LeBron James does is historical. Every time he steps on a basketball court for an NBA game, he breaks his own record as the most tenured player in NBA history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 16

LeBron James vs. Shaquille O’Neal: Breaking down the greatest NBA players lists

The debate over who deserves the title of the greatest NBA player of all time often comes down to contrasting careers and styles, and few matchups illustrate that debate better than LeBron James versus Shaquille O’Neal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 16

Ranking the top 5 NBA player feuds: LeBron James’ greatest rival isn’t Dillon Brooks

LeBron James has been at the centre of some of the NBA’s biggest rivalries over the past 20 years, but his most famous feud isn’t the defining one of his era.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 15

LeBron James Quotes Jay-Z When Explaining Why He Still Cares So Much Late In Career

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now 41 years old and in his 23rd NBA season, the first person in league history to ever suit up this many years.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 15

Buzzworthy Hornets look to bounce back against LeBron James and the Lakers

The Charlotte Hornets continue their swing through LA Thursday night, visiting the Los Angeles Lakers as the LeBron James-led dynasty tries to steady itself amid a crowded Western Conference.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Reggie Miller names LeBron James’ potential next team after the Lakers

LeBron James is in his 23rd season in the NBA, and with the way he’s playing, a 24th year in the league still seems very likely for the future Basketball Hall of Famer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 15

LeBron James distances himself from Rich Paul's incendiary comments

James addressed a series of recent controversial comments from his agent.

Why this former first-round pick could help the Lakers on both ends

Lakers could solve Warriors' problems with Jonathan Kuminga trade

Rich Paul is right about Lakers' Austin Reaves

The 'Most 30-point NBA games' quiz

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Lakers’ LeBron James suddenly drops ‘love or hate’ message

The life of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an open book. He has learned to live with the spotlight always on him. It is the trade-off for being one of the best athletes in the galaxy.

Los Angeles Lakers News / BasketballNews.com / January 14

LeBron reveals his stunning routine, secret for his incredible longevity

LeBron James has long been revered as the symbol of longevity in the NBA. Playing the most seasons of all time at 23 years, James is still going strong even at 41 years old.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / January 13

LeBron James Emotional Over His New NBA Jersey Patch

LeBron James responded to his commemorative jersey patch introduced on Monday night. For the first time, James wore a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13