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Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 16

Rich Paul doesn’t want LeBron James to get Michael Jordan ‘charity’ treatment

Rich Paul has made it clear he doesn’t want LeBron James to receive a ‘charity’ All-Star spot, even as speculation grows that this could be the LA Lakers star’s final NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / January 16

NBA scout blames Kobe Bryant fans for LeBron James’ lack of popularity on LA Lakers

An NBA scout has suggested that Kobe Bryant’s enduring popularity is why LeBron James still isn’t fully embraced by Los Angeles Lakers fans — even as he continues to defy expectations at 41.

NBA News / HITC / January 16

40 NBA stars made top 100 highest paid athletes list: LeBron, Curry, and Durant make top 10

40 NBA stars made Sportico’s 2025 highest-paid athletes list, with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant all ranking inside the global top ten.

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?

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Fever’s Caitlin Clark shows support for LeBron James’ strong statement

Fans swiftly showed support for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after he posted about his legacy on Instagram on Wednesday. Other athletes also agreed with James, including Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

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.

Caitlin Clark appears to co-sign LeBron James’ defiant message

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and arguably NBA GOAT LeBron James is still producing at the highest level, despite it being his record-setting 23rd NBA season.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 15

Former NBA Star Reveals Why Austin Reaves Isn’t Confronting LeBron James Despite Trade Talk Controversy

Austin Reaves is currently sidelined due to a Grade 2 gastrocnemius strain. Reportedly, the Lakers star may not return until February but his name has still found its way into headlines.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 15

Lakers have found their fifth starter

Down two at home with just over seven minutes remaining against Memphis — a game the Lakers can’t afford to lose — LeBron James comes off a high ball screen and whips his patented skip pass to the weak side corner. The player usually in that position is reliable shooter Rui Hachimura.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 15

LeBron James Outlines Preparation For His First Back-To-Back Of Season

Coming into the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks, both LeBron James and Luka Doncic were being listed as questionable. It would have been fair for anyone to assume that James would be sitting out as he had yet to play both legs of a back-to-back this season.

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.

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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

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Rich Paul is right about Lakers' Austin Reaves

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 15

'Tired of Being Told What I Can’t Do': Rich Paul Refuses to Budge After LeBron James Distances Himself

If the value proposition of podcasts is to create controversy, then Rich Paul’s latest venture is definitely #1. Be it calling the Lakers not being contenders, or the idea of trading away a 27-year-old Lakers star, has always grabbed the headlines for the wrong reasons.

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 / Silver Screen & Roll / January 14

JJ Redick had an incredible rant defending LeBron James

On Tuesday night, LeBron James did something he hasn’t done all season, and that’s play both games of a Lakers back-to-back. It wasn’t a certainty he’d suit up as the Lakers took on the Hawks in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 14

LeBron James says Rich Paul comments not reflective of his own thoughts on Lakers

Lakers star LeBron James moved quickly Tuesday to create distance between himself and recent trade chatter sparked by his longtime agent. James told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that comments made by Rich Paul on his podcast do not reflect LeBron’s views or come with his approval.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 14

JJ Redick: ‘Unfortunate’ How Some People Talk About Lakers’ LeBron James

What Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is doing in Year 23 shouldn’t be taken lightly as he’s single-handedly redefining how long a star player can be effective at the NBA level.

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 / Athlon Sports / January 14

Lakers Share LeBron James Update on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, thanks to the strong play from LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion had 31 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists on 60.0% shooting.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / January 13

LeBron James ‘Super Humbled’ By 23rd NBA Season Jersey Patch

In honor of becoming the first player ever to play in 23 NBA seasons, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is sporting a special edition patch on his jersey.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13