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Ex-Celtics Star's LeBron James Prediction Could Shake Up NBA

LeBron James doesn’t have much left to prove. The Los Angeles Lakers’ forward will go down as a legend. At 40 years old, LeBron is gearing up for what could potentially be his final season with the Lakers.

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'Dancing on LeBron’s NBA Grave': Skip Bayless Talks About Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka Showing Up for Luka Doncic

Skip Bayless loves stirring the pot when it comes to rumors about LeBron James. Heading into his 23rd NBA season, there was some tension between The King and the Lakers organization, but that quickly died down.

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 2

'He Didn’t Choose To Be LeBron’s Son' – Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James Receives Backing From Renowned NBA Trainer

Renowned NBA trainer Chris Brickley has high hopes for Bronny James this year after an up-and-down rookie campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 2

Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Discusses Luka Doncic Era in LA

Former six-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Pau Gasol recently unpacked the club's surprise new superstar addition, five-time All-NBA First Team guard Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 2

Lakers Champion Big Man Was ‘Highly Upset’ Not to be Re-Signed

A critical Los Angeles Lakers champion center was stunned when he wasn't retained the year after he led the club to the promised land. In fairness, the Lakers did offer the eventual Hall of Famer a follow-up deal — before rescinding it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 2

Zach Lowe is fed up of hearing one criticism of LeBron James and LA Lakers, ‘all of this has to stop’

The LA Lakers are searching for their next new title. One analyst says it is finally time for debate to end about their last one. With 17 titles hoisted in the rafters, the LA Lakers dream of a new dynasty.

Magic Johnson News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 2

Magic Johnson Lists Top Five Lakers, And Leaves Out Surprise Legend

Magic Johnson is one of the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history. He was the number one overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft and helped the Lakers win five championships.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 2

NBA Makes Mistake After Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket Win

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is one of many international stars carrying the torch for the NBA in 2025. The 26-year-old was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia and starred for Real Madrid in Spain before being selected No.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 2

South Bay Lakers 2025-26 G League Schedule Released

The schedule for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League has officially been released. South Bay is set to kick off their 18th season with the season starting with a pair of back-to-back home games on Saturday, Nov.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 2

FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Highlights: Luka Doncic & Slovenia Beat Iceland To Clinch Round Of 16 Spot

There was little room for error for Luka Doncic and Slovenia after dropping their first two group stage games at FIBA EuroBasket 2025. But now after picking up their second consecutive win, they have officially clinched their spot in the round of 16.

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The 'NFL sack leaders since 2021' quiz

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LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 2

Lakers Legend Doesn't Pick LeBron James as NBA's GOAT

The 'GOAT' conversation among fans, players, and pundits in NBA circles continues to rage on as we get closer and closer to the end of LeBron James' career.

Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 2

Former Lakers Rival Claims Kobe Bryant 'Cheated' at Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant remains one of the most beloved figures in the game today. Although he passed away over five years ago, his legacy lives on. More news: Lakers Champion Takes Harsh Shot at Luka Doncic Bryant was one of the more vicious players in the game and certainly one of the best to ever lace them up.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Shaquille O'Neal Says He Tried to Fight Former Lakers GM Before Trade

After the Lakers built what was considered a superteam ahead of the 2003-04 NBA season, adding future Hall of Famers Gary Payton and Karl Malone, the organization flopped mightily in the NBA Finals, undergoing one of the biggest upsets in league history when they lost in five games to the Pistons.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 2

Nike Releasing Bronny James Colorway Of LeBron NXXT Sneaker

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with the father-son combo of LeBron and Bronny James still together on the roster. They made history last season as the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game at the same time, and Bronny is expected to take on more of a role with the parent team this season than he did last.

Dalton Knecht News / Yardbarker / September 2

Dalton Knecht under pressure with declining Lakers form

After a rookie season that showed flashes of promise, the hope was that he would build on that momentum this summer. Instead, his stock has been slipping fast.

Bill Simmons rips new LeBron James Nike ad: 'Yikes'

Luka Doncic racks up milestones in Slovenia's first win

New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

The 'NBA rookies with the most three's in a game' quiz

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / September 2