Tag: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to pick up his player option worth $52.6M for the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news on the Pat McAfee Show. Next season would be James’ 23rd season in the league, which would set a new record. James is currently tied with Vince Carter for […]
All-NBA teams were named on Friday night and the First Team had no surprises. In fact, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum all earned unanimous selections. Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell made the cut as well, earning 61 First Team votes. Antetokounmpo has now earned seven straight All-NBA First Team selections, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the news when making an appearance on Jason McIntyre’s Straight Fire podcast. Okongwu averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes per game. He has emerged as a potential piece of the long-term core […]
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James provided an update on his injured left knee during the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash. LeBron James Sustained Left Knee Injury Against Timberwolves Earlier this month, an MRI revealed that James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the […]
WNBA star Caitlin Clark has officially named LeBron James the NBA GOAT after meeting the 20-time All-Star and receiving a good-luck gesture from the future Hall of Famer. “That’s one of my idols. LeBron is the GOAT to me,” Clark said. “[LeBron’s] my favorite player of all time. “He really does follow the WNBA. He […]
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the second-highest paid athlete between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025, according to Forbes. Curry earned $156M, of which $100M was earned away from basketball. LeBron James is the second-highest paid basketball player on the list at $133.8M which is good for sixth overall. Cristiano Ronaldo is […]
Tom Leppert, former Dallas mayor from 2007 to 2011, penned a personal letter bashing the decision to trade Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The letter is available in The Dallas Morning News. Fans have been in their feelings ever since the deal was first announced and it appears Leppert […]
An MRI on Thursday revealed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s series-ending Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a league source told ESPN on Friday. LeBron James To Be Sidelined For 3-5 Weeks Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, […]
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is unsure if he will return to play next season. His 22nd season ended in bitter disappointment with a first-round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. James averaged 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks over five games. He shot 48.9 percent from […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves (52-34, 42-44 ATS) are visiting the Los Angeles Lakers (51-35, 46-39-1 ATS) in Game 5 of their first round NBA playoff series on Wednesday night; check out how to watch the free live stream below. NBA betting sites show the Lakers as 5.5-point favorites at home, per BetOnline odds. How To Watch Timberwolves […]
