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LeBron James Opens Up About Prime Derrick Rose: ‘One Of The Most Explosive Players That I’ve Ever Played’

On the latest episode of Mind the Game with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and NBA legend Steve Nash, James opened up about prime Derrick Rose. James and Nash answered questions from fans and one fan asked James what prime Rose was like.

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The Quiz of the Day

The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / December 9

LeBron James reflects on the year he felt 'most complete' as a player

The Los Angeles Lakers forward has logged 22 years in professional basketball, winning four championships and enough accolades to cement his spot in any conversation about the sport's greatest players.

Lakers' win propels LeBron James up all-time list after vintage performance

JJ Redick says awards won’t influence Lakers’ plans for LeBron James

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 9

Not Surprised by Austin Reaves’ Growth, LeBron James Shares How Toe Injury Might Have Delayed His Bloom

The Lakers have had a great first quarter this season, and a big reason is the improvement of Austin Reaves. The fifth-year shooting guard has added to his game every season, but this year, he’s transformed into someone who looks like a lock to make his first All-Star Game.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 9

LeBron James' agent says Lakers aren't true contenders

The Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets with a 17-6 record and are sitting in second place in the stacked Western Conference.

Lakers' win propels LeBron James up all-time list after vintage performance

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 9

LeBron James Sends Powerful Message to Bronny James After Lakers Demotion

It’s a no-brainer that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a well-versed leader who knows what comes with being the main guy on any team. All the way from his high school days to the NBA, the Akron Hammer has been assuming this role.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 9

76ers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Was Excited To Exchange Jerseys With LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night behind an incredible late-game performance from LeBron James. He had 29 points, seven rebounds and six assists on the night, but had 10 consecutive points for the Lakers in the final five minutes of the game.

LeBron James News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

LeBron James Hilariously Claps Back at Heckler Who Came for His Hairline

Some people just have to learn the hard way. During a recent Lakers vs. 76ers game, a courtside heckler decided to take a shot at LeBron James, and let’s just say it didn’t go as planned.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Lakers React to NBA Announcement Involving LeBron James

LeBron James missed the first 14 games of the 2025-26 NBA season due to sciatica. He made his return in mid-November and has played in seven games since then.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 8

Another Epic LeBron James Streak In Danger Of Snapping After His 10-Point Run Ended Against Raptors

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James saw one of his greatest streaks snap during this 2025-26 NBA season. James’ ridiculous run of 1,297 consecutive games scoring in double digits ended when he recorded just eight points in the Lakers’ 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8