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Lakers star LeBron James traded to Knicks in Bill Simmons’ latest proposal

A hypothetical trade sending Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to the New York Knicks in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns was floated this week by Bill Simmons, adding another layer to ongoing speculation surrounding both franchises amid uneven stretches of play.

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LeBron James Has ‘Utmost Respect’ For Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the way as the Los Angeles Lakers got their eight-game road trip off to a good start with a victory over the Denver Nuggets.

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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

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21

Lakers' Buss reportedly wanted to trade James to a West rival

Lakers' Jeanie Buss reportedly wanted to trade LeBron James to a Western Conference rival

Things could've been quite different in Southern California.

LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Brian Windhorst says he'd pick this lousy Eastern Conference team in a series against Lakers

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 21

Lakers’ LeBron James Backs Jamal Murray’s All-Star Case

Denver Nuggets superstar center was named as an All-Star starter for the sixth consecutive year, and now fans are eagerly waiting to see if star guard Jamal Murray will be joining him on Team World on February 15th.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Why LeBron James offered high praise for Drew Timme following trade to Lakers

Three years removed from his NCAA Tournament heroics, Drew Timme is finally back on the big stage. Following a short stint with the Brooklyn Nets late last season, Timme is making the most of a new opportunity with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Jeanie Buss’ Opinion on Lakers Drafting Bronny James for LeBron James Emerges

The Los Angeles Lakers made NBA history by selecting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 draft, paving the way for the first father-son teammates in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Jeanie Buss reportedly grew fed up with LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss may not feel as warmly about LeBron James as she has publicly let on. A new article by Baxter Holmes of ESPN revealed how infighting among the Buss siblings helped lead to the team’s $10 billion sale to Mark Walter.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 21

LeBron James Gives Shoutout To Luka Doncic After Being Named All-Star Starter

The Los Angeles Lakers are used to having starters in the NBA All-Star Game and that will be the case once again with Luka Doncic leading all vote-getters.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Lakers’ LeBron James showcases All-Star form with righteous tomahawk slam dunk vs. Nuggets

This may be the year where LeBron James’ All-NBA and All-Star streak comes to an end. He’s made both of them for 21 consecutive seasons, but a late start to the 2025-26 season due to sciatica and a decline in his statistics as Luka Doncic seizes control of the Los Angeles Lakers from him mean that that streak is in danger of coming to an end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 21

LeBron James Risks $35K Fine to Welcome Back 2020 Lakers Championship Teammate

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets faced off in the AWS Rivals Week tonight, with the Lakers emerging with a 115-107 win. However, the moment that caught everyone’s attention occurred during a stoppage in play, when Lakers superstar forward LeBron James did something unexpected.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / January 20

'He Is 41 Years Old!': Gilbert Arenas Says It’s Obvious LeBron James Is Not Top-10 Anymore

LeBron James is now 41, and it’s pretty clear the miles are finally showing in a real way. He can still flip the switch for a possession or two and remind everyone who he used to be, but those moments don’t come nearly as often, at least this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21

Five playoff-caliber NBA teams that can’t afford to stand pat before Feb. 5 deadline

We are officially in the dog days of the NBA regular season — the midway point of the season when everything is a drag until the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Warriors GM makes admission about Jonathan Kuminga saga

Jonathan Kuminga shows out in Warriors return

The '2016 Team USA men's basketball' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 20

Former NBA star has bold take about LeBron James returning to Cleveland Cavaliers

Former NBA champion DeMarcus Cousins believes that a hometown hero could ultimately retire in Cleveland, bringing a legendary NBA career full circle. Especially as Cousins feels that the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t utilized him properly since winning the title in the infamous bubble season in 2020.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / January 20

LeBron James’ MLK Day Tribute Has More Cultural Significance Than You Know

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recently debuted his latest colorway, but unlike routine sneaker reveals, this one carried a deeper meaning. He unveiled the newest LeBron 23 colorway right before MLK Day, and it carried significant meaning through its design.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 19