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The sudden loss of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew is leaving an obvious mark in the NHL, but the waves have spread beyond hockey. Multiple athletes from other sports have made statements regarding the passing of the Gaudreau brothers, including one of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA icon LeBron James tweeted out his reaction and sent condolences to the Gaudreau family. James was replying to an update regarding the incident that took the lives of Johnny and Matthew. Regardless of rivalry, sport, or walk of life, everyone is affected by this tragedy and feels a sense of loss. There may not be much crossover between James and Gaudreau aside from their both professional athletes, but there is a connection. James is a native of Akron, Ohio and the only NHL team in that state is the Blue Jackets. James is also a minority partner with Fenway Sports Group, the ownership group of the Pittsburg...

LeBron James is keeping it all business with his son, Bronny . On the latest episode of "The Shop" on the Uninterrupted YouTube channel, the basketball legend is laying down boundaries for when he and his older son are at work with the Los Angeles Lakers . The Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th overall draft pick of this year's NBA Draft. They could be the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA. That doesn't, however, mean that Bronny can be all familiar and everything. While at work, Bronny can call LeBron any number of things, except "Dad." Lakers forward LeBron James shakes hands with his son Bronny James during the second half against the Houston Rockets, Nov. 19, 2023, in Los Angeles. "He got to call me like '2-3' or 'Bron' or, you know, 'GOAT' if he want to. It's up to him," James said. "We cannot be running down the court, and he'd be like, 'Dad, push the ball up! Dad...

The sudden deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew , have left the sports world in mourning on Friday morning. The brothers were killed on Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in New Jersey. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, was a fourth-round pick by the Calgary Flames in the 2011 NHL Draft, and he quickly became a star. Throughout his 11 seasons with the Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets, Gaudreau tallied 243 goals and 500 assists in 763 games. Both of the Gaudreau brothers played college hockey at Boston College, and Matthew, 29, spent time at the AHL and ECHL levels following his hockey career. The Gaudreaus left a big impact on the sports community, and that was evident by the outpouring of emotion from people and teams from across North America. Everyone ranging from former teammates to NHL teams to LeBron James offered up heartfelt words for Johnny and Matthew in the wake of their deaths. Below is a collection ...

Sports fans have been fantasizing about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' NFL potential for years. Former All-Pro running back Marshawn Lynch thinks that "The King" would've excelled as a tight end but with one caveat. Lynch doesn't think that James would've been an effective blocker . "Not in the trenches," Lynch said during a recent episode of the Get Get Pod. "He would've been a good tight end. Just wouldn't have been blocking for s**t." The interviewer compared James' potential to a Jimmy Graham-type, who is a five-time Pro Bowler. The former New Orleans Saint was known for essentially acting as an oversized wide receiver, foregoing blocking for route-running and catching passes. While Graham is one of the better tight ends to ever lace the cleats, James probably made the right decision by going the NBA route. However, there's an alternate universe where he became a football player during the 201...

On Feb. 3, 2002, Michael LeBrecht, an assistant photographer for Sports Illustrated, showed up to the gym at St. Vincent-St. Mary High and set up for an 8 a.m. photoshoot.  The subject was a high school basketball player from Akron, Ohio. To LeBrecht, the assignment was simple enough: "Just another prodigy story of a young kid that was going to be good," he recalled thinking.  LeBrecht had maybe 90 minutes to shoot photos before a morning practice, and he worried that the teen might be late. But at just before 8 a.m., there he was — LeBron James — walking into the gym alone.  The resulting shoot produced an iconic photo that wound up on the cover of Sports Illustrated , complete with an audacious caption: "The Chosen One." More than 22 years later, the high school jersey James was wearing that morning will be up for sale next month at a Julien's Auctions event in Hong Kong. The jersey — which was also worn by James in a game that night, and for much of his j...

It seems the debate of who the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) in NBA history boils down to Michael Jordan and Lebron James . More and more people feel James is the G.O.A.T., but many people still give the nod to Jordan, the Chicago Bulls legend from the 1980s and 1990s. One thing that doesn't get brought up that often in this debate is the fact that James is a vastly different player than Jordan. While the latter was arguably the greatest and most capable scorer in basketball history (he won 10 scoring titles and has the hi ghest career scoring average of all time), the former is a more well-rounded player while lacking the latter's refined offensive skill set as a scorer. Shawn Kemp, a star big man who played in Jordan's era, said recently he doesn't think James is the greatest ever. Furthermore, he said James shouldn't be compared to Jordan, and that Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson would be a more apt comparison. "I think LeBron is right up t...

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Amid all the social media hullabaloo surrounding the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the undisputed best player in the WNBA, A'ja Wilson, continues to cement her place at the top of the totem pole. On Tuesday night, despite the Las Vegas Aces ' 93-90 loss to the Dallas Wings, Wilson had her way with the opposition, scoring 42 points on 16-22 shooting from the field. And in the process of doing so, she caught the eye of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James . Posting on his official X account, the Lakers star expressed his awe over how Wilson dominated proceedings on Tuesday night. "Lil sis going crazy right now!!!! @_ajawilson22 😤😤💪🏾," James wrote. LeBron James has long been a fan of A'ja Wilson; as the old adage goes, game recognizes game, and the Lakers star definitely knows that Wilson has a case for being named as the most talented woman to ever hold a basketball in the history of the sport. James also reacted with awe after Wilson, i...

Michael Jordan has not played in the NBA for over 20 years, but that doesn't stop his name from getting thrown out at least once a week in debates. The most recent is from known other than Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby. During an interview on The OGs podcast, Crosby stated that he'd rather take both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant on his GOAT list, instead of LeBron James. "On my GOAT list, I'm taking Kobe over LeBron," Crosby said. "I think LeBron, like, I respect his greatness. He's top three, no question, but if it really comes down to it, in my opinion, you got Game 7 on the line. I'm taking MJ, and I'm taking Kobe if I want to win the title." For what it's worth, this isn't the first time that Crosby has made a controversial statement about LeBron James. Back in July on the Jim Rome Show, Crosby stated that LeBron took the easy road traveled. "The guys who inspire me are the Kobes (Bryant) and the (Micha...

Fans are finding LeBron James and Victoria Justice's latest collab for the tequila brand Lobos 1707 rather amusing. Courtesy: @fearedbuck on X NBA star LeBron James and actress Victoria Justice have once again captured the internet's attention with their latest project, a promotional campaign for the tequila brand Lobos 1707.  The duo's recent collaboration has sparked a wave of humorous reactions across social media, thanks to a series of eye-catching images from the campaign. Fear Buck recently shared a post that featured a striking photo of LeBron James and Victoria Justice.  The post, captioned, "LeBron James linked up with Victoria Justice," showed the pair dressed in sleek black outfits, a sight that quickly became the talk of the town. This isn't the first time LeBron and Victoria have crossed paths. Their first encounter dates back to 2011 when Justice was 18, and LeBron was 27. At that time, Justice posted a picture with LeB...

Candice Ward/Getty Images Former NBA forward John Salley believes a level of jealousy is at play with the criticism of the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to select Bronny James in the 2024 NBA draft and pair him with his father, LeBron James. "I love that Bronny got drafted to the Lakers," said Salley, a four-time champion across his pro career, to TMZ Sports . "And everybody talking all that smack, hey listen, if my dad had the power, if my dad was the leading scorer, if my dad was able to take a pay cut so I could get a check — it's like no other business." He added that the Jameses' detractors are "just mad they didn't think they could do it." Multiple things can be true. Rich Paul, who represents LeBron and Bronny, told Chris Haynes for Bleacher Report in May that the United States is "built on the nepotism," citing multiple examples at the executive level across sports. In almost any oth...

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Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly already have a contingency plan in place for the eventual retirement of LeBron James, and it's a major swing for the fences. "I've reported on this podcast and on The Ringer how they have their sights set for Luka [Dončić] in the future," The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor said Friday during The Mismatch (0:50 mark). "We'll see if that works out. Dallas just made a Finals, Dallas is looking better than ever with their supporting cast. That may not work out, but the Lakers by not trading their future picks clearly are still thinking long-term at this point. They're not going all in like you might expect many teams to do with James." It's unknown how much longer James will play, though he's shown little sign of dramatically slowing down—he averaged 25.7 points, 8.3 assists and 7.3 rebounds in 71 games for the Lakers this past season. Not too...

Nikola Jokic, left, of Serbia, and LeBron James, of the United States, reach for a rebound at the 2024 Summer Olympics,AP The "Dream Team 2.0" successfully achieved their mission of securing the gold medal at the Paris Olympics . Led by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, this team faced off against 61 NBA players during the Olympics-far more than the original Dream Team, which played against just nine. Among the formidable international stars were three-time MVP Nikola Jokic , two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, last season's MVP Runner-Up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the French towers, including the current four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, and Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama. Netflix Chronicles Olympic Glory These NBA superstars will feature prominently in an upcoming Netflix documentary that captures the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments of the Olympics . The documentary series is rumored to consist of six 4...

Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages The Olympic Men's Basketball tournament may be over but that doesn't mean fans don't have more content coming their way. Netflix posted a teaser photo on X about an upcoming documentary about the 2024 Olympic Tournament. This was originally revealed to be happening prior to the opening of the games, and fans were promised a behind the scenes look at tournament life. "(The documentary will) give all access to the sport's promising hopefuls and medal contenders from across the world as they first battle to qualify for Paris 2024 before setting their sights on the Olympic podium," per Scott Bregman of the Olympic Channel. The teaser photo features jerseys from LeBron James of the U.S, Victor Wembanyama of France, Nikola Jokić of Serbia, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada and Franz Wagner of Germany. The U.S. claimed gold for the fifth consecutive tournament, while France earned the silver and Au...

The two pro ballers are teaming up as Ogwumi will be leading More Than a Vote, a nonprofit organization James launched in 2020. LeBron James is doing his part to get out the vote, and WNBA star Nneka Ogwumi is leading the mission. The two pro ballers are teaming up as Ogwumi will be leading More Than a Vote , a nonprofit organization James launched in 2020. Per the New York Times , the revived effort will be focusing on women's issues and reproductive rights. "It's more than just abortion," a nine-time W.N.B.A. All-Star Ogwumi says of the organization per the outlet. A long-time activist, while playing for the Seattle Storm, she acted as the president of the players union and will be working with a team of women to further More Than A Vote's cause. "It's all about educating people about all the different roles that exist in society that support and protect the freedoms of women when it comes to family planning, I.V.F., birth con...

The basketball world went into a frenzy when rumors swirled about LeBron James potentially joining the Warriors during February's trade deadline. However, the excitement of fans dreaming of a LeBron-Stephen Curry duo was quickly dashed. Months later, as more details about the rumored trade emerged, Kevin Garnett weighed in, drawing a comparison to the 2010-2011 season when Shaquille O'Neal was acquired by the Boston Celtics. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce were discussing the move that potentially brought LeBron James to San Francisco, pairing him up with long-time rival Steph Curry. Garnett revealed a few details of the potential move. "The Lakers had a trade on the table to send LeBron to Golden State. They wanted Kuminga from Bron." The Big Ticket further compared the now-shot-down move to the Celtics' acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal in 2010. Shaq was sharing the lineup with Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Garnett, and Pierce to make it a star-stud...

Several days have passed since Team USA's triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, anecdotes and special moments continue to emerge, such as the one experienced by stars LeBron James, Stephen Curry , and Kevin Durant along with one of their teammates after their victory over France in the final. An event of such magnitude, featuring three of the best basketball players of recent times on the same court, will undoubtedly be hard to replicate. Moreover, many of their teammates were privileged witnesses to this extraordinary occasion. Looking back at the events of the past few days, Steve Kerr's team embraced their role as frontrunners and contenders, securing the gold medal at the Olympics with distinction. With LeBron James named MVP, the United States clinched the top spot for the fifth consecutive time. Not only did experience play a crucial role throughout the competition, but a new generation of players also emerged, promising to carry on the legacy establi...

Just a day after winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, LeBron James made headlines for sternly rebuffing a young fan outside a restaurant in France, and the woman who became known as "Courtside Karen" after her own interaction with the basketball star is speaking out. A TikTok video shared on August 11 showed the Team USA star arriving at a restaurant in France to much fanfare. A boy can be seen approaching with his phone in the hope of getting a photo, but James points his finger in the young fan's face and says, "Stop," before a member of his entourage pushes the boy away. Juliana Zambetti, popularly known as "Courtside Karen," gained worldwide media attention after she was kicked out of a Los Angeles Lakers game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on February 1, 2021. Zambetti's husband, a longtime Hawks fan, had heckled James from their courtside seats. As seen in the game's broadcast, James responded, and Zambetti stood up ...

Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Rich Paul reportedly had a significant impact in LeBron James not heading to the Golden State Warriors at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. NBA Insider Marc Stein reported that Paul, James' agent, was "adamantly opposed" to James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for Golden State and did not want James to switch teams for a fourth time. "Yet league sources say that the reported talks between the teams at the time never got that far in large part because James' agent Rich Paul was adamantly opposed to the idea of James swapping Southern California for Northern California," Stein wrote. "Sources say Paul implored both teams to scrap the concept — despite some owner-to-owner dialogue between the Warriors' Joe Lacob and the Lakers' Jeanie Buss and Green's determination to lobby James to push for relocation to the Bay Area — largely because he wanted to insulate James from potential backlash o...

Apr 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports LeBron James isn't just one of the greatest players in NBA history — he's also an outstanding all-around athlete and one of the greatest physical specimens in basketball history. He did well as a wide receiver while in high school in his native Akron, Ohio, and of course, he continues to play basketball at a very high level, even at age 39. He just helped lead Team USA men's basketball to an Olympic gold medal and was named the MVP of the tournament in Paris. But Anthony Richardson, the incoming second-year quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, took a minor shot at James. While on "Up & Adams," he said he could beat the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in a dunk contest. Richardson, a dual-threat QB out of the University of Florida, was perhaps...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson made headlines off the football field recently with a bold claim that has the sports world buzzing. The 22-year-old rookie, known for his incredible athleticism, confidently stated that he could defeat 39-year-old NBA legend LeBron James in an NBA Dunk Contest. Richardson, who has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most dynamic young quarterbacks in the NFL, is no stranger to high flying athletic feats. Standing at 6'4" and 240 pounds, the former Florida Gator boasts a vertical leap that rivals some of the best basketball players. During an interview Tuesday's Up & Adams show, Richardson was asked about how good he would do in the NBA. One thing is for sure, this man ain't missing self confidence. "I feel like I would average a good 12-13 points in the NBA" replied the NFL quarterback. Richardson made it clear LeBron James is his favorite NBA player and after being asked if he thought he co...

After Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris this month, he celebrated with a well-earned vacation along with Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. TMZ Sports reported that James and Green were seen Friday living it up at La Guerite beach club in Cannes, France, and the publication shared video of the NBA stars dancing and enjoying themselves: Paul Rivera, who is the creator of the YouTube talk show The Shop starring LeBron and Maverick Carter, posted a photo of himself with James and Green: Per TMZ, James attended Adele's concert in Munich on Wednesday night before returning to France to enjoy his time off. James was named MVP of the Olympic men's basketball tournament by FIBA, as he averaged 14.2 points, 8.5 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Team USA went undefeated and won its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, but it faced plenty of ...

Getty Image Savannah James, the childhood sweetheart and now wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, had plenty to say on a recent podcast episode when it comes to "side chicks" and "sneaky links" as well as being LeBron's "wifey." James, throughout a miraculous career that spans over two decades, has managed to keep his reputation, as well as his marriage, squeaky clean. But while he's seemingly been able to avoid drama with side chicks and sneaky links, Savannah still has some strong feelings on the matter. On a recent episode of her Everybody's Crazy podcast, Savannah James discussed the differences between a sneaky link and a side chick, why she hates both, and why she despises the term "wifey." She began by stating that both side chicks and sneaky links were "too much" and that if you want to mess around, you should just stay single. James then dove further into the term "wifey" and why she h...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James , fresh off winning his third Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and clinching a FIBA Summer Olympics MVP title, took a delightful detour to enjoy an Adele concert in Munich, Germany. Captured in a lively video by @janlucasander on X, James was seen fully immersed in the experience, singing and dancing to "Set Fire to the Rain" while playfully twirling his umbrella in sync with the rain-soaked ambiance at the Meese München arena. Adele, engaged to James' close friend and agent, Rich Paul , delivered a compelling performance that was about more than just music for James. The concert symbolized the close-knit connections that transcend James' professional life into personal realms. Rich Paul, a key figure in managing James' stellar basketball career, has been instrumental in navigating his high-profile life, linking him to global stars like Adele, further blending the worlds of sports and entertainment...

Tom Weller/VOIGT/GettyImages LeBron James changed his profile picture on multiple social media platforms to celebrate USA Basketball's gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar changed his profile picture on X to an image of the entire U.S. men's basketball team displaying their gold medals. James also changed his Instagram profile picture to an image of himself alongside Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant after winning gold. After the U.S. defeated France to stand on top of the podium, the 39-year-old was named MVP of the Olympics men's basketball tournament. James was humbled by the nod after winning the third Olympic gold medal of his career. "It's an honor. I don't know who the voting committee, or whatever the case may be, but super-humbled that they even voted for me," James told Marc J. Spears of Andscape. "But it came with us winning gold and that's what'...

Welcome to this week's Lakers newsletter, I'm Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times and this is my weekly chance to speak directly to the readers in the same way the J. Crew Factory Store speaks to me every five hours or so. I've been on a little bit of a summer hiatus, enjoying some time with my family, while the Lakers basically have stayed in neutral. Newsletter All things Lakers, all the time. Get all the Lakers news you need in Dan Woike's weekly newsletter. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. There was some international competition that I monitored from afar, but otherwise, mostly same as it ever was. But with the NBA schedule set for release on Thursday, I figure it's time to shake off the summer rust and ease myself back into the things. So with that… Enjoying this newsletter? Consider subscribing to the Los Angeles Times Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Become...

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