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Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers scored his first NBA basket on Wednesday, but the reaction of his father and teammate, LeBron James , was stoic. (Watch the video below.) The younger James sank a midrange jump shot in the waning minutes of the Lakers' blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cleveland crowd erupted, well aware that Bronny was a constant presence in the arena when his father starred for the Cavs. But his dad? Looks like he ate something that disagreed with him. Granted, he might have been more expressive elsewhere in the immediate moment. Or he was glum over getting pasted by his old team. Or maybe he was feeling the effects of a cold he reportedly had . The elder James, a four-time NBA champion who's the league's all-time scorer, certainly seemed happier in a postgame interview with his son, though. "To see him get his first NBA basket in this arena where he grew up not too far away from here, it's an unbelievable mome...

Anthony Gharib, ESPNOct 30, 2024, 11:26 AM ET LeBron James returns to familiar territory on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. Editor's Picks 8hESPN 2dNBA Insiders 6yDave McMenamin and Brian Windhorst 2 Related A native of Akron, Ohio, James attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in the city, becoming one of the nation's most highly touted prospects. The Cavaliers selected James with the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft. James, who spent 11 seasons with the Cavaliers across two separate stints with the team, often shifts into an extra gear when he returns home. Holding a 9-2 record, he's averaging 31.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game on 54% shooting when playing in Cleveland as an opponent. Last season, James described returning to play at home as "just special." "Stepping back on this floor is always a pretty cool feeling, looking up ...

There's a new sheriff in Los Angeles, and he's not afraid to let the town's biggest gun know it.  After LeBron James failed to get a shot off and the Lakers incurred a shot-clock violation during their game in Phoenix on Monday, the broadcast cut to an impassioned JJ Redick yelling from the sideline at his superstar to " shoot the f–king ball! "  The 40-year-old rookie head coach — No. 29 in franchise history — was hired in June 2024 to lead the Lakers and James, 39, in what figures to be the final chapter of his career. And though coaches who previously manned the King's sideline often appeared afraid to truly coach the 20-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion, Redick, at least thus far in the young season, is harboring no such insecurities. Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts during a loss to the Suns on Oct. 28, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con LeBron James reacts during the Lakers' loss to the Suns on Oct. 28, 2024. Getty I...

Much like he did during his Hall of Fame NFL career, Shannon Sharpe continues to protect his team's quarterback. After all, what is LeBron James if not the offensive leader and orchestrator of the Los Angeles Lakers? Sharpe's defensiveness towards the King was on full display in 2022 when he nearly got into a scuffle with Ja Morant's father over comments made during a Lakers-Grizzlies game. He continued that trend today by criticizing Rui Hachimura for not taking James' hot hand during the kings game into consideration. "Normally, they allow a guy to take a heat check. I mean, a guy gets cooking like that, you see a guy come half-court, one step towards half-court, he let it fly…Rui said nah. Let me interrupt your normally scheduled program of LeBron cooking and try to get me one," Shannon Sharpe commented on his podcast 'Nightcap'. Sharpe's anger comes following the Lakers' comeback win against the Kings on Saturday night. Af...

Getty Image LeBron James was not happy with his teammate Rui Hachimura after the team's latest game. On Saturday night, the Lakers took on the Kings at home ahead of their first road trip of the season. LeBron had a vintage performance when he recorded a triple-double by scoring 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. A vintage LeBron game in the @Lakers 3rd straight win: 👑 32 PTS (16 in 4th)👑 14 REB👑 10 AST👑 4 3PM👑 12-22 FGM pic.twitter.com/kDAuPZ274b — NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2024 During the game, cameras got LeBron cursing at Hachimura for not getting him the ball while he was on a shooting streak. "Swing that motherf—er to me, I just made 10 in a row you gonna take a pull up contested two… swing swing motherf—er!!" LeBron to Rui after the timeout: "Swing that mf to me, I just made 10 in a row you gon take a pull up contested two… swing swing mf!!"😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/JN5LN3EVxW — ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@...

LeBron James delivered an impressive triple-double performance, scoring 32 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-127 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. At 39 years old, LeBron who is looking like Benjamin Button, is the oldest active player in the NBA, and continued to defy age-related expectations with his elite play. Like this is really nuts. He's on a back to back night and taking over games. He will be FORTY on December 30th. Wild. Teammate Anthony Davis added 31 points and nine rebounds, maintaining his streak of scoring over 31 points in every game this season. Advertisement For the first time in years and under new head coach JJ Redick, the Lakers remain undefeated at 3-0. The game highlighted LeBron's skill and endurance as he took charge in the fourth quarter, scoring a critical 16 points to rally the Lakers from a deficit. Get this, the Lakers had built up a 15-point lead i...

Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 22-point second quarter deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday evening. Anthony Davis led L.A. with 35 points on 11-of-18 shooting (13-of-17 from free throw line), eight rebounds and two blocks. Austin Reaves added 26 points, eight assists and three steals. LeBron James posted 21 points and eight dimes. L.A. shot 14-of-27 from three-point range, with Reaves making 5-of-7 from deep. The Lakers trailed 48-26 early in the second quarter but kept chipping away and saw themselves down by just nine (61-52) going into the third. L.A. caught fire in that frame, scoring 35 points to take a two-point lead (87-85) into the fourth. The Lakers soon went on a 20-10 run and held Phoenix at arm's length for the remainder of the game. Davis also scored nine points in the final 5:22, including this fast-break dunk after a James dish for a 113-102 lead with 2:59 remaining in...

Hours after they became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court together, LeBron and Bronny James were sued for their alleged involvement in a 2022 car crash in the desert town of Littlerock in the Antelope Valley. A lawsuit filed Wednesday morning in Los Angeles County Superior Court claims the Lakers teammates "negligently owned, controlled, repaired, entrusted, maintained and operated an automobile as to cause it to, and it did, become involved in an accident or collision" that caused injury to the plaintiffs and damage to the vehicle they were in. According to the complaint, plaintiffs Kiara McGillen and April Lopez were in a car on Pearblossom Highway at or near the intersection of 87th Street on Nov. 13, 2022, when the alleged incident occurred. McGillen was the driver, but the vehicle is owned by Lopez. The Antelope Valley office of the California Highway Patrol was unable to find a report filed on that date regarding an accident at that location. The law...

Lakers defeat Timberwolves in season opener as Bronny James makes history: Live reaction and updates LOS ANGELES — The James family made history Tuesday night with the patriarch, LeBron James , and his eldest son, Bronny, appearing in the same regular-season game, marking the first time a father-son duo shared the court in the NBA 's 79-year existence. In the 2024-25 season opener, where the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103, the big moment happened with 4:00 left in the second quarter when both LeBron and Bronny emerged from the bench together to check into the game. The Lakers were ahead 51-35 at the time and LeBron already scored six points with three rebounds. The father and son peeled off their warmup jerseys after approaching the scorer's table for a stint that lasted 2:31. "I was wondering during the dead ball why everyone was cheering so loud, and then I realized what was happening," Lakers coach JJ Redick said. "We were fee...

LeBron and Bronny James become the first father-son duo in NBA history to share the court together. •  Get NBA League Pass TODAY > LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers ' season opener. LeBron and Bronny checked into the game together with four minutes left in the second quarter, prompting a big ovation from a home crowd aware of the enormity of the milestone. LeBron had already started the game and played 13 minutes before he teamed up with his 20-year-old son to make history. LeBron James is the 39-year-old top scorer in NBA history, while LeBron James Jr. was a second-round pick by the Lakers last summer. They are the first father and son to play in the world's top basketball league at the same time, let alone on the same team. Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.  were courtside at the Lakers' downtown arena to witness the same histor...

Los Angeles Lakers fans didn't have to wait long to see history this season. LeBron James and Bronny James checked in together during the second quarter of Tuesday's season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves and received a standing ovation. In checking in together, they became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play in a regular-season game together. While a game between the Lakers and Timberwolves is a potential playoff preview between two possible contenders in the Western Conference, the biggest storyline coming into the contest was the chance of the James duo playing together. It was NBA history, but it wasn't sports history. After all, Gordie Howe played with sons Mark and Marty in the NHL, while Tim Raines and Tim Raines Jr. also played together in MLB. And the most famous father-son duo to play together was Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. The baseball legends were in attendance for Tuesday's game: ...

LeBron James and Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers could become the first NBA father and son to play on the court together as soon as Tuesday night ― and another famous sports duo will be there to witness it. Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., the first father and son to play together in Major League Baseball, plan to attend the Lakers' home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA season opener. "It's a big deal for my dad and I to be there," Griffey Jr. said earlier this week . "We made history, now we get to watch history." The Griffeys played on the Seattle Mariners during the 1990 and 1991 seasons, and in a signature moment, hit back-to-back home runs on Sept. 14, 1990. The Jameses played together just once during the preseason, ESPN reported , but did not create scoring opportunities for each other. Still, it was reportedly the first NBA preseason game in w hich a father and son played together. Ken Griffey Sr., left, and Ken...

LeBron James remains a phenomenon in the NBA, and not just for his skills on the court. Recently, rumors about his multimillion-dollar health and fitness expenditures have captured public attention. In 2018, former ESPN reporter Alex Kennedy revealed that Mav Carter stated, "LeBron James spends around $1,500,000 a year on his body." This includes treatments like cryotherapy, hyperbaric chambers, and a team of personal chefs and trainers. LeBron James gives Bronny crucial halftime advice during Lakers gameNacho García Comments from Kevin Garnett Legendary Boston Celtics player Kevin Garnett also weighed in, commenting on the YouTube channel All The Smoke: "They say Bron spends 2 million on his body. You gotta spend some bread on your body. You have to go get stem cell plasma... if not, you just gotta be real with yourself and shut it down." His statement resonates especially at a time when many players are facing injuries and struggling to return to t...

In July 2023, the sports world was stunned when Bronny James , son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at the University of Southern California. This life-threatening event not only threatened Bronny's promising career but also served as a stark reminder of the fragility of health, even for young athletes. The road to recovery Fortunately, Bronny's story took a positive turn. Thanks to immediate medical attention and his own resilience, he made a remarkable recovery and eventually returned to the basketball court later that season. However, the experience left an indelible mark on his life, both physically and emotionally. In a recent interview with Men's Health, Bronny opened up about his journey, offering a candid look at the challenges he's faced and the ongoing process of recovery. A new normal Reflecting on the aftermath of his cardiac arrest, Bronny admitted, "My days aren't normal anymore....

LeBron James and Bronny James (Photo via Getty Images) In June, the Los Angeles Lakers made history by selecting Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Of course, there have been several father-son duos in BNA history, but this would be the first time the two play on the court together. However, a parody Twitter account known as NBACentel has reported that Bronny James will retire alongside his father, LeBron. If that sounds insane, you wouldn't be surprised to learn that it is also a parody account that has become famous for posting satirical content or fake news. However, this didn't stop the internet from going crazy over the fake story, even though they knew it wasn't true. Click on 'Follow Us' and get notified of the most viral NBA stories via Google! Follow Us "What a legend was in the league for one year and already broke the record for most points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, and everything ...

LeBron James won't forget this week's visit to Arizona for a long time. The Lakers traveled to the Grand Canyon State to take on the Suns in their penultimate game of the preseason. But the reason why this trip will be an unforgettable one for the American forward has little to do with what happened on the court. James came face to face with a poisonous scorpion as he got out of the shower in his hotel room. LeBron was keen to share the full story on his socials, posting a video in which the small, but very poisonous, intruder appeared, walking freely through his bathroom and heading straight towards him while he was finishing his shower (or at least, trying to). "The scorpion tried to get me when I was getting out of the shower. Luckily, I was walking with my head down and saw it move. Welcome to Arizona," LeBron wrote on his Instagram account, where the NBA star has millions of followers. The Arizona bark scorpion, the most venomous of the species in ...

Less than three years after James declared his desire to cap his decorated career by playing alongside Bronny, they've already teamed up in the preseason. LOS ANGELES — LeBron James gets to end every practice these days by shooting hoops  with his son. When the Los Angeles Lakers cool down with small-group shooting sessions after workouts at their training complex, the top scorer in NBA history and 20-year-old Bronny James take turns putting up dozens of jumpers alongside third-year guard Max Christie. Getting all this family time at work is still surreal to LeBron, even though he pretty much willed it into reality. "For a father, it means everything," LeBron said. Less than three years after James declared his desire to cap his decorated career by playing alongside Bronny, they've already  teamed up in the preseason . They'll soon become the first father and son to play in a real NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same te...

Ethan Miller/Getty Images With less than a month before the release of the next edition of his signature shoe line, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is rightfully excited. Nike released a video promoting the upcoming LeBron XXII "Crown Jewel" sneakers ahead of the Nov. 1 release date, and James reacted on social media with three emojis: "We engineered the LeBron XXII to match his powerful and agile playing style," Ross Klein, senior director of men's basketball footwear product design, told Pat Benson of Kicks on SI. "To move with the force and precision LeBron needs, we focused on delivering maximum lockdown control, all while maintaining the speed, lightweight feel and court connection that he's loved in his recent signature models." James debuted the Nike LeBron 22 over the summer while playing with Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics. He wore two new colorways before and during the gold-medal game agai...

Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images It's not often LeBron James is in the middle of trade rumors, but the Los Angeles Lakers star found himself in that position last year amid speculation about a deal that would send him to the Golden State Warriors. For his co-star Anthony Davis, it was odd to hear about James potentially being involved in a trade for the first time in his career. "I wasn't on social media at the time so I didn't see it. I heard about... it was national news," Davis said. "But I don't think it affected anybody. I mean, I think that might be the first time ever he was in trade talks in his career. He's kind of seen everything, so I don't think that affected him, it didn't affect our team. But it was definitely strange to hear in a sense of like, it was the first time he's ever been talked about in a trade before." In February, shortly after the trade deadline, ESPN's Adrian Wojnar...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James warming up before a preseason game in Las VegasLAPRESSE Every basketball player has their unique pre-game ritual, and LeBron James is no exception. From his early morning routines to his famous chalk toss, James has shared much about his preparation. However, a new ritual has surfaced, thanks to NBA Reddit, that may have some larger implications-especially for Lakers head coach JJ Redick . LeBron James shows off epic moves shaking off criticism LeBron James seen in Lakers coach's gear LeBron's recent courtside behavior has raised eyebrows, not because of what he's doing on the court, but what he's wearing off it. According to a Reddit thread, fans have noticed that James has been consistently sporting a coach's pullover instead of the traditional Lakers warm-up gear. This subtle but notable shift has sparked questions: Is LeBron James positioning himself for a future in coaching, even while still actively play...

Anthony Davis recalls when the Los Angeles Lakers nearly went through a wholesale change at the 2023-2024 trade deadline that would have shaken up the entire league. The near-trade started with a rumor and ended with the Golden State Warriors attempting to send in an offer for LeBron James . As the 2024-2025 season inches closer, Davis reflected on the moment that he called "strange." The 31-year-old said that nothing about the rumor affected the team and was a mere abnormal afterthought for most of the players. "I can't remember how I heard about it, I think my dad called me," Davis said, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "I don't think it affected anything [but] I think that might've been the first time that [LeBron James has] been in trade talks in his career. That didn't affect our team. It was definitely strange to hear in the sense of it was the first time he was talked about in a trade before." The rumors were confirmed when...

Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled for two preseason games against the Golden State Warriors this week, and LeBron James spoke about his experience playing alongside Stephen Curry for Team USA at the Paris Olympics. James said teaming up with Curry was "everything I dreamed of," but when asked about the possibility of the two of them wearing the same uniform again at some point, he responded, "I have no idea." James and Curry were among the headliners on a star-studded Team USA roster that included fellow former NBA MVPs Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid as well as a slew of All-Stars like Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and Anthony Edwards. The team had a perfect 6-0 run through the Paris Olympics, earning its fifth straight gold medal. James discussed the confidence that came with playing alongside Curry and Durant, saying "that type of firepower" made it nearly impossible for them to f...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is entering an unprecedented campaign. There is no denying that he is still an elite player and one of the best in the league, yet he is entering his 22nd NBA season, tying Vince Carter for the most ever by a player. In his 22nd season, Carter was a bench player without a guaranteed role for the Atlanta Hawks. So it remains a mystery how James had fended off Father Time and remained one of the best players in the league. It has been rumored, though, that part of James' secret is a multi-million dollar budget on things to take care of his body. James finally got the chance to address these rumors in the Netflix series "Starting 5," following the lives of five NBA players during the 2023-24 season. "I've heard this crazy notion about how much money I spend on my body per year and I kind of just chuckle. That is a number that I will not disclose, but more importantly, I think it's the time," James said....

While LeBron James might be one of the best basketball players of all-time, another feather the NBA legend can put in his cap is how in the coming NBA season, he will be the first player in league history to play alongside his son on the same floor. It seems the father and son duo are not stopping there, as they're now aiming to be in Call of Duty as well. Over on Twitter, LeBron mentioned how his son Bronny wants to have his own operator skin in Call of Duty, and even tagged the official Activision and Call of Duty Twitter accounts to "talk" to him: Not one to bypass a chance for more promotion, the official Call of Duty account replied that they want to talk to, and how the first father-son duo NBA history could be the first one in Call of Duty history as well. Needless to say, not only is LeBron influential enough to get his own son drafted by the L.A. Lakers, but seems to have enough clout to get him into Call of Duty even. Chances are, Activision wil...