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LeBron James Gives Final Answer on if He'll Coach Basketball in the Future

LeBron James is getting prepared to play in a record-breaking season No. 23 in the NBA. At 40 years old, he hasn’t appeared to have lost a step. As James has progressed through his incredible basketball career on the court, he has become an ambassador of the game off the court as well.

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Trae Young Hits Back At Patrick Beverley; Highlights Failures With LeBron James, James Harden, And More

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young candidly broke down how he feels about veteran defender Patrick Beverley in a video that he released to clarify his stance with the former Bucks guard.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

LeBron James Reflects On 50K Record In CCTV Interview

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James isn’t just a run-of-the-mill superstar. Of course, that’s an oxymoron in and of itself. Nevertheless, he’s truly a larger-than-life basketball prodigy who’s earned every bit of his respect and acclaim.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 17

'He’s Still Too Good a Player to Just Walk Away' – Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Could Play Beyond 2025-26, Per NBA Exec

LeBron James is entering his 23rd year in the NBA, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and one anonymous NBA executive believes that the 2025-26 campaign would not be his final one.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 17

Lakers’ LeBron James Heaps Praise on Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are placing a lot of faith in LeBron James and Luka Doncic to win a championship this season together. James is running out of time to win titles.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Lakers Star LeBron James Did Not Hold Back After Kevin Hart's Public Call-Out

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been busy preparing himself for what will be his 23rd NBA season. During the summer, the 40-year-old has also spent a considerable amount of time on the golf course, working on his new hobby.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

‘Awesome fit’… Veteran star would be great signing for LA Lakers, LeBron James would approve

The LA Lakers have been urged to sign an experienced NBA star who LeBron James has played with in the past. The LA Lakers have done a solid job this offseason.

Houston Rockets News / Sporting News / September 17

NBA champion doubts Rockets’ Kevin Durant will ever join LeBron James’ former team

The surprising reason why Kevin Durant may never play for this Eastern Conference team.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 17

West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs

LeBron James’ future may be murky, but ESPN suggests that the Lakers are suddenly looking pretty secure. Why? Because they swung big, trading for Luka Doncic in February, then locking him up with an extension in August.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / September 17

LeBron James Closes Door on One Post-Retirement Career Path While Speaking in China

Imagine being a kid in the far east watching the NBA, wanting to be a professional basketball player, and one fine day, you are told by the great LeBron James to go for it.

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Lakers rumors: ‘Whispers’ emerge about LeBron James wanting to play with Bryce too

Nobody knows when LeBron James will decide to hang up his sneakers. Some said James will do so during the NBA Summer League. But his inevitable retirement may come later than most anticipate.

LeBron James News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Historic Season Awaits LeBron 'King' James

Twenty-three years in any professional sports league is an accomplishment that many will never touch. Whether you’re a star in that league or a role player, 23 years is no small feat.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / September 17

Nike Honors Team USA Basketball With Limited-Edition Sneaker Pack

It has been just over a year since Team USA won a gold medal in men's basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. The only thing more impressive than their play was the players' footwear.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

Kevin Durant open to playing in 2028 Olympics, but doesn’t want treatment that Jayson Tatum faced in Paris

Kevin Durant is ready to hunt for his fifth Olympic gold medal in 2028, but won’t accept a bench role as a formality. Kevin Durant is the most decorated men’s Team USA player in Olympic basketball history.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Kwame Brown Hints LeBron James Is On Steroids: 'NBA Created A Monster'

Kwame Brown is back in the headlines, and once again, it’s for taking a shot at one of the game’s biggest names. On his recent livestream, the former No.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 17

LeBron James praises 'savant' Lakers teammate Luka Doncic

Lakers' LeBron James praises 'savant' teammate as his career is nearing its end

As James approaches his 23rd year in the NBA, he will get his first full season operating as Doncic's teammate.

LeBron James could make a surprising career move

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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

ESPN Insider Provides New Update on LeBron James’ Retirement Plan

An ESPN expert has a fresh update for when 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers star power forward LeBron James could finally hang up his Nikes. More news:

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

LeBron James Praises Luka Doncic As Basketball ‘Savant’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the most special players in the NBA today. There are simply very few people capable of doing what he does on a basketball court and his pairing with LeBron James gives the Lakers one of the best duos in the entire league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16