LeBron James on GOAT debate: ‘If I was a GM and had No. 1 pick, I’d take me’

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in Tuesday night’s 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the 19-time All-Star was immediately asked who he considers to be the greatest of all time, also known as the GOAT. “I don’t know, I think it’s great barbershop [debate]… If […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2023
Sportsbooks release odds on which quarter LeBron James will break scoring record

Sportsbooks have now released odds on which quarter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. The 18-time All-NBA member needs 36 points. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, oddsmakers are expecting James to break the record in the first quarter. Additionally, bettors are presuming the 19-time All-Star will own […]

James Foglio  •  07 Feb 2023
Will Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, two first-rounders for Kyrie Irving?

Kyrie Irving asked the Brooklyn Nets to move him prior to next Thursday’s trade deadline, and the Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams interested in trading for the eight-time All-Star. However, the Lakers have only two first-round picks for the remainder of the decade. “The framework of a potential deal would be Russell Westbrook […]

James Foglio  •  04 Feb 2023
LeBron James has 654 career 25/5/5 games, most in NBA history

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has recorded 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 654 games over the course of his 20-year career, the most in NBA history. Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the third and fourth-ranked players on the all-time list, combined for 633 games. Despite making 1,408 career appearances, James […]

James Foglio  •  03 Feb 2023
Lakers guard Austin Reaves ‘pissed’ about going undrafted in 2021

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves felt enraged and disheartened after going undrafted in 2021. The University of Oklahoma product signed a two-way contract with L.A. after playing four seasons in the NCAA. His first two seasons were with Wichita State. In September 2021, his two-way deal was then converted into a regular contract. “I […]

James Foglio  •  02 Feb 2023
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura chose No. 28 for Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Last Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Kendrick Nunn to the Washington Wizards for Rui Hachimura and three second-round draft picks, and one thing the fourth-year wing marked off his check list was picking No. 28 for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on his “Know Mercy” podcast, Hachimura […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Nick Wright of First Things First says more hype by NBA media about Steph Curry than LeBron James

Nick Wright of First Things First believes there was more hype by the NBA media about Steph Curry approaching the 3-point record last season than there’s been about LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. “So, I want to talk about LeBron this season momentarily, and then the big picture thing,” said Wright. “The […]

James Foglio  •  01 Feb 2023
Lakers superstar LeBron James (left ankle) available vs. Knicks

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James (left ankle sprain) was upgraded to probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the New York Knicks. This will be James’ first game at Madison Square Garden since January 2020. The 19-time All-Star has missed 11 games so far this season. Anthony Davis (right foot stress reaction) is listed […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jan 2023
Lakers interested in trading for Bulls guard Zach LaVine?

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, according to sources. However, it is unknown whether or not Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka will negotiate a deal for the two-time All-Star prior to the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Of course, LaVine could be one of the team’s offseason targets. “The […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jan 2023