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Lakers' LeBron James, USC's JuJu Watkins' Historic Nike Shoe Collab Unveiled in Photo

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and USC's JuJu Watkins joined forces to design a new LeBron NXXT Gen. "Working with LeBron to co-create a first is wild," she said in Wednesday's announcement. "It's built for my game, my story. Shaping something to share with the next generation of hoopers means everything." Nike said the "Silver Lining" colorway will be the first to hit stores this summer, and more desig ns are forthcoming. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report one of your preferred sources on Google by selecting Bleacher Report on the "source preferences" page  here . For more from Bleacher Report, check out our  B/R app ,  homepage  and social feeds—including  Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  TikTok  and  YouTube .

LeBron James drops ‘happy couple’ reality after LA Lakers get destroyed by San Antonio Spurs

LeBron James shared a relationship-themed message on social media moments after the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the San Antonio Spurs, and the timing did not go unnoticed. The Lakers suffered a 136-108 defeat, a game James did not feature in, before fans spotted a pointed Instagram story that quickly fueled interpretation. Advertisement LeBron James' Instagram story after LA Lakers' loss Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The story, later circulated by Purp & Golded on X , showed what LeBron James shared to his Instagram story shortly after the defeat. "Behind every couple is the reality that a relationship isn't 50/50. Some days, one person is struggling – whether it's stress, grief, or exhaustion, and the o ther has to step up and hold steady. "Happy couples don't keep score," James shared a post. On the surface, the quote reads like relationship advice. However, the context surrounding the timing gave it a basketbal...

LeBron James ends historic 21-year streak after missing too many games this season

LeBron James ' latest absence for the Los Angeles Lakers ended a 21-year streak that might not be rivaled in NBA history. James has officially hit 18 missed games this season, as he sits out Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs . As a result, James won't be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement. So, for the first time since 2004, James won't be on the All-NBA teams. Click Here For More Sports Coverage On Foxnews.com Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James appears during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, on Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (AP Newsroom) What didn't help James' case was missing the first 14 games of the 2025-26 season due to sciatica. Given James is 41 years old, there was always going to be load management absences, especially on back-to-backs. That is the case in this Tuesday night matchup, as the Lakers are on the second night...

LeBron James’ Historic NBA Streak Will Come to an End

LeBron James' historic All-NBA streak is set to end. With James ruled out for Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, he will miss his 18th contest of the season, making him ineligible for an All-NBA selection. ESPN's Dave McMenamin shared via X. The 41-year-old superstar's streak will come to an end this season. James has more All-NBA seasons than all but six players have total seasons played. More news: Lakers Stars LeBron James, Austin Reaves Ruled Out Against Spurs James is an all-time talent, and the numbers prove that to be the case. In his illustrious 23-season career, Ja mes has done it all and seen it all, winning four NBA titles, four Finals MVPs, four NBA MVPs, six-time All-Defensive teams, and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. The Akron native missed just under a month at the start of the season due to sciatica on his right side. James missed the first 14 games of the season. In that span, the Lakers tallied a 10-4 record and looked like ...

NBA Player Props Today (February 10): LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama & Top Over/Under Odds

Tuesday's NBA slate offers a fascinating mix of tactical battles and star-studded showdowns, providing significant volume for player prop bettors to exploit. The headline event features the Los Angeles Lakers, usually led by their staggering trio, hosting the San Antonio Spurs. The sheer length and skill on display in that frontcourt matchup create distinct volatility for rebound and defensive markets, challenging the Spurs' generational rookie against a formidable interior rotation. Meanwhile, Madison Square Garden hosts a distinct clash of styles as Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks welcome the Indiana Pacers. With the Pacers looking to push the pace in transition and the Knicks aiming to control the half-court grind, Brunson's usage will be a focal point. In Houston, the Clippers bring a depleted backcourt to face Alperen Sengun and the Rockets, presenting a classic duel betw een veteran savvy and youthful energy in the paint. ...

"He's a great friend of mine" – LeBron James once partied with Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico before his Super Bowl halftime show diss

Less than a week after his historic win at the Grammys, Bad Bunny gave one of the best and most powerful halftime performances in Super Bowl history. With his 13-minute Spanish performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Bad Bunny honored his Puerto Rican roots and celebrated Latin heritage. Yet the Puerto Rican singer still found time to sneak in a supposed diss at Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James . Advertisement While performing his 2022 song, "El Apagón," Bad Bunny seemingly threw a subtle shade at James with a Spanish lyric that translates to "Barea, the one who became champion before LeBron." It is a shoutout to Puerto Rican NBA player JJ Barea 's championship win with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011, a year before LeBron's first championship. However, what people do not know is that James and Bad Bunny are actually great friends. LeBron joined Bad Bunny's 30-show residency in Puerto Rico Ahead of the current NBA season,...

Thunder vs Lakers: LeBron James playing as Lakers miss Luka Dončić

The Thunder vs Lakers matchup tipped off Monday night with Los Angeles set to face a major challenge against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, even with LeBron James available to play. The Lakers confirm that Luka Dončić is ruled out of the game due to a hamstring strain. It marks his second straight absence as the team continues to manage the injury and hopes it does not lead to a long layoff. LeBron James, however, is good to go. The veteran forward is not listed on the official injury report, indicating he is available to suit up and play in his 35th game of the season for Los Angeles. James has been a steady presence this year, averaging 21.8 points, 6.8 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game through 34 appearances. With Dončić sidelined, the Lakers will rely heavily on James to help generate offense and steady the team against one of the league's to...

Lakers’ LeBron James rattles the rim with monster dunk vs. Thunder

This guy named LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers is pretty good at basketball . The Lakers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, looking to nab their fourth straight win. It was a tight battle in the first half, and James woke everybody up with a thunderous jam on the fast break. He zoomed past Cason Wallace before going up for the aerial highlight . Chet Holmgren could only look as the 41-year-old forward skied past him. James has been on a rim-rattling rampage over the past few days, throwing it down as if he's not the oldest player in the NBA. Many have speculated when the four-time MVP will hang his jersey. But by the looks of it, he can still play until the next administration. While James has intimated that retirement is on the horizon, his performance on the hardwood says otherwise. The Lakers stayed pat at the trade deadline, only adding Luke Kennard after trading Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks. The front off...

Bad Bunny took a daring shot at LeBron James, the LA Lakers star must be outraged

Bad Bunny has reignited debate around basketball royalty after lyrics widely interpreted as a pointed swipe at LeBron James surfaced online. The moment caught attention not just because of the target, but because it continued a pattern of the global star inserting himself into sporting conversations that rarely stay quiet for long. Bad Bunny's lyrics during the Super Bowl halftime show sparks LeBron James debate Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The line apparently featured during Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show, revealed via an NBA fan page on Instagram , with fans quickly focusing on what sounded l ike a deliberate comparison aimed at LeBron James. "And [JJ] Barea, the one who became champion before LeBron," Bunny said in Spanish. The lyric, translated from Spanish, immediately set off speculation. JJ Barea famously won an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011, a Finals series remembered largely for LeBron's struggles with the Miami Heat. By invoki...

LeBron James reveals the key quality he looks for in NBA players before deciding to play with them

With the dust finally settling on the NFL season following the Seattle Seahawks' masterclass performance , the sports world is shifting its collective gaze back to the hardwood. The NBA is moving at a breakneck pace, with the All-Star festivities just around the corner at the newest arena, the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Once the break concludes, we enter the most cutthroat stretch of the calendar, where playoff positioning becomes a nightly battle and trade deadline acquisitions are forced to either sink or swim in their new systems. LeBron James Values Basketball IQ Above All Else While many expected fireworks, the Los Angeles Lakers remained surprisingly quiet at the trade deadline. The front office has signaled complete confidence in their core trio: league scoring leader Luka Doncic, a healthy Austin Reaves, who just returned from a month-long stint on the sidelines, and LeBron James . At 41 years old, LeBron is arguably playing the most calculated basketball of his care...