For the first time since he returned from a lower back sciatica injury that kept him out for the start of the season for the first time in his 23-season NBA career, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James returned to podcast Mind the Game, which he co-hosts with Hall of Famer Steve Nash.
Rich Paul, one of the most popular sports agents in the business is the CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group, which represents a wide range of athletes, including Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and LeBron James.
Rich Paul acknowledged that his close relationship with LeBron James does not mean blind agreement, explaining that while he has disagreed with the Los Angeles Lakers star at times this season, James has earned the latitude that comes with a historic career.
The NBA world is ever-changing, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making headlines for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This has prompted LeBron James to make comparisons between Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden, noting how similar the two players are, in a recent interview with the Mind the Game podcast.
Donald Trump once made his pick in the greatest of all time debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Trump’s answer had nothing to do with numbers or titles.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
For the second time in the month of December, the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Phoenix Suns. Despite another solid performance from LeBron James, and the return of Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ defense was nowhere to be found as the Suns did whatever they wanted in the 24-point blowout.
The Los Angeles Lakers star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James is arguably the best in the entire NBA. Doncic and Reaves are the highest-scoring
Over the years, LeBron James has seen players come through with skills that are not only difficult to stop, but their ability to find ways to win eventually made them one of the all-time greats.
For a brief stretch, it looked like the Lakers might at least make it uncomfortable. That illusion didn’t survive the third quarter. The game opened up dramatically for the Phoenix Suns following the end of halftime, with their offense raining down shots from all areas of the court.
Tuesday night’s matchup felt tilted from the beginning, and Phoenix’s sizable lead wasn’t the product of fluky shooting or one unstoppable scorer; it’s a system flexing.
Almost every record in the NBA today has LeBron James near the top of the list or firmly within reach. There are still a few he can chase before retiring, particularly the record for the most wins in NBA history.
ESPN somehow managed multiple swings-and-misses on a single NBA graphic this week. During Tuesday afternoon’s edition of “SportsCenter,” ESPN aired a graphic previewing LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming Christmas Day game this week.
A’ja Wilson was named TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year. She joins LeBron James (2020) and Caitlin Clark (2024) as the only pro basketball players to earn the honor.
By the numbers, the Houston Rockets’ offense is good. Very good. Houston ranks third in offensive efficiency and third in scoring (points per game). The Rockets haven’t ranked that high offensively in seven years.
Rich Paul addressed recent comments made by LeBron James regarding playing on Christmas Day, offering context around the sacrifices tied to the NBA schedule and the reaction that followed James’ remarks.
The last time Dillon Brooks and LeBron James shared the floor, the game ended up being more than just about the score. Brooks’ late-game shove and subsequent ejection turned a regular-season matchup into questions about respect, restraint, and control.
LeBron James has amassed a ton of records throughout his historic career, many of which seem unlikely to be broken for a very long time and perhaps ever.
LeBron James has had what many would call a sucessful tenure in Los Angeles. Since coming to the Lakers in 2018, he's helped the franchise win one NBA championship and appear in two West Finals.
Early-season injuries and the end of a double-digit scoring streak only add fuel to the chatter around LeBron James’ retirement. While he has only played 11 games so far in his record-breaking 23rd year in the NBA, LeBron is currently averaging a career-low 20.2 points per game.
No one has played more NBA seasons than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as he is in the midst of his 23rd year. As he gets set to turn 41 years old on Dec.
LeBron James has played more Christmas Day games than anyone in NBA history. It hasn’t made the decision any easier. Asked about suiting up for his 20th Christmas game this week, James was honest.
As the oldest player in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been fortunate enough to compete against some of the greatest players to ever step foot in the league.
Brian Windhorst cannot envision LeBron James playing for a fourth different NBA team. The ESPN analyst Windhorst appeared this week on “The Ryen Russillo Show.” During the episode, Windhorst spoke about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers star James beyond this season.
James has proven this season that he is still capable of playing at a high level, but many fans are concerned that the Los Angeles Lakers star's motivation is starting to wane.