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On previous occasions, Stephen A. Smith has responded with hostility towards LeBron James since they butt heads at a Lakers game. But time heals old wounds. The ESPN head honcho, through a brotherhood around him, has made peace. He doesn't have a great relationship with James. But Smith is done holding a grudge. He's turned towards appreciation. During a segment on 'In Depth with Graham Bensinger', the ESPN analyst spoke openly about his rift with the Lakers star. Stephen A. Smith still feels James' comments were a "low blow". However, as the Akron Hammer closes in on the end of his career, Smith would rather raise awareness about his impact. Advertisement "People like me have benefited because he gives us something to talk about. And he's provided a leve l of entertainment that has made an exponential amount of lives better," said Smith on In Depth with Graham Bensinger . He puts him among the pantheons of greats. The Michael Jordans, ...

In Eric's words, "Beyond James' next team as a player, there's a rumor going around the league that he will be the face of the NBA's expansion team in Las Vegas. One line of thinking is that he might retire, and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, might sell the rest of his agency to UTA (United Talent Agency). With financial backing, they then might look to step into ownership roles." With Laker's dwindling form, LeBron has to repeatedly face questions about his potential retirement. Recently, in a post match press conference, the basketball player had said, "I haven't even thought to the point of a farewell tour or whatever the case may be because I haven't had that conversation with myself and my family on when it's over". Some reports also hint at team change, suggesting his home team, Cleveland Cavaliers as the destination where LeBron might sign off from. This was the first team in his career where he played from 2003 to 2...

By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 17:58 GMT, 24 February 2026 | Updated: 18:04 GMT, 24 February 2026 LeBron James ' dream Beverly Hills home is finally coming together almost six years after he demolished the $37million mansion previously on the land. Back in September 2020, the NBA legend purchased the lavish 1930s property once owned by Katharine Hepburn and immediately tore it down amid plans to erect his own pad. James eventually received the green light to begin construction work on the plot of land in the summer of 2023, which initially moved slowly after he locked down the relevant permits. Though less than three years on, his giant  California palace is starting to take shape. New photos obtained by the Daily Mail show off the astonishing size of LeBron's soon-to-be-completed property, which covers a massive 2.5 acre plot. The hilltop...

The Los Angeles Lakers' inconsistent run of form continued with yet another loss on Tuesday night. What made the 110-109 defeat to the Orlando Magic even more tragic was the fact that LA had all but gotten the game in the bag at the clutch. The ball was, after all, in the palms of their most experienced general, LeBron James. With just seconds left in the game, Wendell Carter Jr. scored to hand the Magic the lead. The Lakers then called a timeout with 6.7 seconds on the clock, following which, LeBron passed the ball to an in-form Luka Doncic beyond the 3-point line. Doncic, however, refused to shoot, instead choosing to dribble as precious seconds flew by. Advertisement By the time the Slovenian star looked up, he was double-teamed by Pablo Banchero and Anthony Black. Doncic passed the ball back to LeBron at this point, who had Jonathan Isaac on his tail. With 2.9 seconds remaining on the clock, the 4-time NBA champion shot a fadeaway 3-pointer and missed. After the game, when L...

LeBron James asked Tiger Woods about the latter's experiences with chasing and sustaining greatness in golf. Editor's Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic  here . The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams.  *** LOS ANGELES — It was a postcard day at Riviera Country Club, the weather perfect as Los Angeles Lakers players and coaches filled into their suite above the 18th green. The Lakers had scrapped their plans to practice Saturday, instead gathering for a team outing at Genesis Invitational, Los Angeles' annual PGA event in the Pacific Palisades. Tiger Woods, the tournament's host, spoke to the Lakers and took questions from the group, including one from LeBron James, one athlete who has occupied the rarest airspace in his field, quizzing another. "I asked him what the difference in the challenges of climbing the ranks was," he told The Athletic. "What was the hardest challenge? Was it m...

LeBron James' fierce defense of his son Bronny James has stirred the pot before, but this time it's his close friend Shannon Sharpe stepping into the fire. After critics pounced on LeBron for what many perceived as a sly dig at Jaylen Brown following the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-89 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, Sharpe wasted no time clapping back. Speaking on the latest episode of Nightcap alongside Chad Johnson and Joe Johnson, the three-time Super Bowl champion defended LeBron's comments and pushed back against what he sees as selective outrage. Advertisement "If a co-worker says something about it, you're going to feel some type of way. Absolutely. I don't know why people can't get that through their head," Sharpe said on the show."At the end of the day, whether or not Bronny James is good enough to be in the NBA, that's still his son. So imagine, a lot of you guys out there got F up for sons and daughters. When somebody s...

LeBron James has a problem with a comment about his son, Bronny James . The son of the legendary NBA star is in the middle of his second professional season. Bronny James, taken in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, is averaging 2.2 points and 1.2 assists per game. He's played in 56 NBA games over two seasons. Advertisement Longtime NBA star Jaylen Brown said during Bronny's first Summer League that he "wasn't a a pro." Two summers ago, the Boston Celtics star w as caught on camera saying "I don't think Bronny is a pro" while sitting courtside to WNBA players Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese . The clip went viral. On Sunday, the Lakers hosted the Celtics at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Celtics topped the Lakers, with Brown having a big game. Advertisement Following the game, LeBron was asked about his relationship with Brown, who is one of the frontrunners for NBA MVP this season. LeBron made it clear that he hasn't forgotten...

One of the biggest uncertainties heading into the offseason is the future of LeBron James . The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is in the final year of his contract and could become a free agent at the age of 41. He could also decide to retire, though he hasn't come to that conclusion as of the NBA All-Star Weekend. Speaking to the media before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, James remained undecided if this season would be his final one. "Yeah, I mean, I want to live," James said, via ESPN's Dave McMenamin . "When I know, you guys w ill know. I don't know. I have no idea. I just want to live, that's all." The four-time NBA MVP fell in love with golf last summer, picking it up as a new hobby. He also dealt with sciatica in the offseason, which caused him to miss the first 14 games of the season. LeBron Could Make History Again Next Season With LeBron James' contract with the Lakers set to expire, it's widely expected that he'll ...

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The Los Angeles Lakers had health on their side on Sunday night, but it didn't matter. The Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics beat them 111-89 in Los Angeles, largely thanks to Jaylen Brown 's 32 points (10-of-28 field-goal shooting, 3-of-9 3-point), eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Luka Doncic , LeBron James and Austin Reaves were the only Lakers who scored double-digit points. Overall, the Celtics shot 48% from the field (39% 3-point), while the Lakers shot 39% (30% 3-point). Boston also won the rebound battle 50-39. Advertisement James spoke about his relationship with Brown postgame, via Celtics on CNLS' Bobby Manning. "Our relationship has been pretty respectful besides the [expletive] he said about Bronny at Summer League," the 41-year-old said . "Other than that, we been all right." Brown whispered "I don't think Bro nny's a pro" at an NBA Summer League game in 2024. Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9...