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A dramatic game between the Lakers and Thunder saw critical referee decisions and a hard fall for Austin Reaves. Despite LeBron James brushing it off, turnovers and poor performance from stars like Anthony Davis cost the Lakers. LeBron indirectly urged NBA commissioner Adam Silver for more intense games, reflecting on a physical season. A high-stakes, highly dramatic game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder did not only make headlines with its blows; it also was a game where referees played an important role as both teams pushed their game to a post season level of intensity. Even LeBron James and the Lakers were not spared from controversy, especially when Austin Reaves fell hard on the floor.Also read - Wizards vs Bucks: Can Washington Finally End Their Winless Streak Against Giannis-less Milwaukee? Detailed Injury Report Reaves' Fall and Referee Decisions In the game, a block attempt by Isaiah Hartenstein on Austin Reaves led to a worrisome fa...

Former Atlanta Hawks teammates Jeff Teague and Shelvin Mack reunited in the latest episode of the Club 520 Podcast and reminisced about their time together in the NBA. Almost half an hour into the show, they recalled the Hawks' dominant run to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2015 playoffs. While they were on the topic, Teague was asked an interesting question. Podcast co-host Brandon Hendricks asked the former Hawks guard if they could've won the NBA title that year if LeBron James didn't play in the Eastern Conference. Teague didn't hesitate even for a second before saying 'Yes'. He seemed to believe that the 2014-15 Hawks team had the potential to beat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. "Hell yeah [we would have won the title]. Golden State…they weren't like that yet…that's the first year they won it," Teague insisted . Mack agreed with his former teammate, saying, "If LeBron wasn't there we would have [defi...

LeBron James (Image Credit: Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough night in Arizona as they were blown out by the Phoenix Suns, losing 127-100 on Tuesday. Despite LeBron James ' efforts, the Suns overwhelmed the Lakers, particularly in the third quarter, where they capitalized on defensive lapses to take full control of the game. The loss marked the Lakers' third straight defeat, dropping their record to 10-7. While the team struggled collectively, LeBron became the focal point of criticism. Following the game, LeBron's former teammate Kendrick Perkins added fuel to the fire. Perkins took to social media after the game to express his disappointment with LeBron's performance. "Bron was horrible tonight defensively, and his body language was unacceptable," Perkins wrote in X. Bron was horrible tonight defensively and his body language was unacceptable — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) November 27, 2024 LeBron finished...

Victor Wembanyama had a moment to remember on Wednesday night, throwing down a massive dunk on none other than LeBron James during the San Antonio Spurs ' game against the Lakers. The play unfolded in the second quarter when Wembanyama received the ball in the post with James guarding him. Showcasing his quick footwork and length, Wembanyama executed a smooth spin move to the baseline, leaving James a step behind. The 7-foot-4 center then powered through the lane for a thunderous two-handed dunk, electrifying the Spurs' bench and drawing loud cheers from the crowd. Going up against one of the greatest players in NBA history and getting the best of him is no small feat, especially for someone as young as Wembanyama. Wembanyama has been on fire lately, showing why he's one of the most hyped young players in the league. He's been delivering on both ends of the floor, and Wednesday night was just another example of his potential to take over games. For Sp...

Folks, it's easy to get distracted, here at the end of time. The world is warming at an unsustainable clip, American politics writ large are totally fine and very normal, Timothee Chalamet is trying his hand at playing Dylan, there's a lot to keep track of. So you could be forgiven for taking the incredible, machine-like consistency of Los Angeles Lakers ' forward LeBron James' excellence for granted. In just a few weeks he'll be 40, and just came off a career-high four straight triple-doubles. His Lakers (10-6) are currently sitting at a surprising fourth place in the Western Conference with his (former) podcast co-host leading the team, and most nights, for long stretches of gameplay, the veteran participating in his 22nd season is the reason why. What LeBron is doing on a nightly basis in the NBA would be tremendous at any age. To do it well into middle age is literally unprecedented. But it's not unprecedented to try. NBA history provides a relat...

The 2010-2014 era was the most successful for the Miami Heat franchise. Led by the formidable Big 3 consisting of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, the Heat won two championships in four years. While the idea of having three star players on the roster was exciting, Pat Riley said that they were difficult to manage at first. The Godfather recently made an appearance on Udonis Haslem's The OGs podcast where he was asked about the Big 3. Riley was the team president in 2010 and acquired James and Bosh to form the Big 3. So, the onus of ensuring they work together fell on him as well. He said that Bosh was a great player and that without him the four-year dream run wouldn't have been possible. He said , "So when you put a guy in that kind of category and then he comes to Miami with LeBron and Dwyane and he was the guy. The three of them really had some issues. They had to deal with those issues." Riley took matters into his own hands after their firs...

By HoopsHype | November 26, 2024 Rajon Rondo: I've never seen anybody take care of their body like him. Rest and diet—I mean, the little cliché things—he does them all. The way he lifts, the way he goes at the weight room, the way he attacks his on-court and off-court workouts—it's professional. Again, if you spend that type of money on your body, and when no one's looking, you're still doing the right thing, then you're able to stay in shape and have the longevity to a career like his. Dropping four triple-doubles in a row? Things like that. I mean, obviously, he's arguably the greatest player of all time. For me, I saw it every day in his regimen. He was very disciplined. He goes above and beyond what the average player—or even some great NBA players—have done that I've seen. Not only that, but the skill, the knowledge, and the know-how. It makes him super, upper-echelon, you know what I m ean? It's that discipline that takes you...

The greatest NBA player debate usually comes down to Michael Jordan and LeBron James. TNT analyst Charles Barkley believe one superstar deserves more consideration for this title. A few years ago, Barkley claimed the late Kobe Bryant belongs in this discussion. He thinks Bryant is perhaps a better challenger to Jordan than James. "As much as I like LeBron, he's one of the greatest that I've ever seen," Barkley said during a TNT segment that aired before 2020. "Why do they just brush him past Kobe Bryant? These guys always say, `Well, Charles ain't on this list because he don't have a ring. That's fair. I accept that. But Kobe's got five rings and he's the closest I've seen to Michael Jordan. Barkley made the comments before James won his fourth championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant still has one more championship, but James has the edge is nearly every career statistical category. The fact James is playing ...

Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Los Angeles may have found the "perfect fit" in one of their rookies this season. The 23-year-old No. 17 pick out of Tennessee, Dalton Knecht, has been gaining recognition from several NBA scouts for his role on the 2024 Lakers squad. "The Lakers are a perfect fit for him — if he keeps making shots when LeBron passes to him," one NBA scout told ESPN's Marc Stein . "We have seen it for many years: As long as you make shots, LeBron will like you. He's also got AD [Anthony Davis] to protect him defensively and JJ [Redick] is a great coach for him because, as a player, JJ was him." The 6'6" guard has been a perfect addition to the Lakers, embracing his role as a rookie among superstars and contributing to winning in any way he can. Knecht has averaged 11.5 points this season with 2.8 rebounds while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and a stellar 93.3 percent from th...

Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Following the Denver Nuggets' 127-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, Lakers fans had plenty to say about LeBron James and the team as they dropped their second straight game at home. Denver's Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook continue to strengthen their revamped team, improving to 9-6, while the Lakers dropped to 10-6 on the season. Jokić finished the night with 34 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists while shooting 12-of-20 from the field. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points and 11 rebounds and Westbrook added 14 points off the bench. On the other side of the court, LeBron James posted 18 points, six rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 7-of-17 from the field. Austin Reaves added 19 points and six assists. Anthony Davis finished the night shooting 6-of-19, marking just the third time this season he has shot below 50 percent. The Lakers pulled their starters...

CNN  â€"  LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he’s taking a break from social media. The Los Angeles Lakers star made the announcement on his X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram accounts, writing : “Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.” Prior to that, James had shared a post from Rich Kleiman, Kevin Durant’s business manager, which questioned why the media was covering sports through “negative takes.” Kleiman wrote : “We can all acknowledge that sports is the last part of society that universally brings people together. So why can’t the coverage do the same? It’s only click bait when you say it. Related article LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’ “When the platform is so big, you can make the change and allow us all an escape from real life negativity. I for one find it all a waste of breath.” Earlier this week, James, t...

LeBron James attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "Starting 5" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on September 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways For years, LeBron James has been accused of being a liar. Basketball fans couldn't tell if he was reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X or just carrying it for optics. After Takeoff died in 2022, he claimed to have introduced his Miami Heat teammates to the Migos in 2010, although the group was already buzzing at the time. But now the basketball giant has grown tired of the accusations of being untruthful. The Los Angeles Lakers star held a locker room press conference following the team's 124-118 win against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday and was asked what he saw in new teammate, rookie D...

On Thursday, the Lakers' six-game win streak came to an end in heartbreaking fashion, as they lost 119-118 to the Magic. They had a two-point lead with 20 seconds left on the clock when Anthony Davis got the opportunity to ice the game with two free throws. However, he missed both before Franz Wagner hit a three-pointer to give his team the lead. The Lakers superstar had another chance to win the game but air-balled his buzzer-beater, ending the Lakers' perfect start at home. Davis took the brunt of the blame for the loss but LeBron James came to his teammate's defense and claimed that the team didn't do enough over the 48 minutes to win. He insisted that they should've iced the game earlier, and said that an entire game cannot boil down to two shots at the charity stripe. He said, "We put ourselves in a position to win, and we just didn't come through. It's a 48-minute game, you can't just point to the free throws. Obviously, we wanna ...

There's nothing that quite gets LeBron James' competitive juices flowing than by witnessing his opponent pull off a highlight. During the Los Angeles Lakers ' Thursday night contest against the Orlando Magic, James wasn't about to let himself get overshadowed by a mean dunk from Moe Wagner, as he came straight down the other end and replied with a nasty slam of his own. James definitely saw red when he got Wagner switched on to him; the Lakers star easily blew by the Magic center, and then he was met at the rim by one of the best defenders in the NBA in Jonathan Isaac. But it did not matter. James may be a little over a month away from turning 40 years of age, but he can still get up there with the best of them as he put Isaac on a poster . James has always managed to steal the thunder of other players following monster dunks from his opponents. Back in 2018, when he was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James decided to have the last laugh after Jayson...

Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images The game-worn jerseys of LeBron James and Bronny James—from the night they became the first father-son duo to appear in an NBA together on Oct. 22 against the Minnesota Timberwolves—are being auctioned at Sotheby's through Dec. 4. The current bidding for the pair of Los Angeles Lakers' uniforms is $50,000. Sotheby's does note that "due to a lack of media of Bronny without a warm-up jacket on, it is not possible to photomatch" whether the jersey was worn in the history-making moment against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The auction site did add that "'First Game 2D Half 10/22' is handwritten on the jock tag." The father and son first appeared on the court together in the second quarter of that game. "That moment, us being at the scorer's table together and checking in together, something I will never forget," LeBron told reporters after the season-opening gam...

LeBron James is one of the most celebrated athletes in basketball history, often hailed as one of the greatest players of all time. Known for his incredible skills, court vision, and versatility, LeBron has made a significant impact on the NBA since he entered the league in 2003. With multiple championships, MVP awards, and an impressive career spanning over two decades, he has not only redefined what it means to be a superstar but has also influenced the way the game is played. However, his legacy is not without controversy, particularly regarding the trend of forming super teams that has reshaped the league. LeBron's pre-game groove falls flat as Lakers stick to business Recently, former Cleveland Cavaliers player Iman Shumpert stirred the pot by claiming that LeBron has "ruined basketball." In a candid chat on The Big Podcast With Shaq, Shumpert criticized James for initiating the super team phenomenon, arguing that it has negatively affected the spo...

The Miami Dolphins have battled their fair share of turbulence this season. At one point, the Dolphins owned a 2-6 record. However, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's return from injury has stabilized the team's offense and has helped Miami win its past two games.  During the offseason, former Miami Hurricanes star Calais Campbell decided to return to South Florida and signed with the Dolphins. The six-time Pro Bowler is in the midst of his 17th NFL season , and the experienced veteran defensive tackle has made a profound impact on the 2024 Dolphins — if you ask one of his teammates. Tight end Jonnu Smith recently praised Campbell, 38, for continuing to showcase his ability to be a key contributor. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Oct 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) enters the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) ...

Published 15:37 19 Nov 2024 GMT Steph Curry is widely considered to be the greatest shooter in NBA history. The Golden State Warriors icon holds the record for the most three-pointers made in the league's history and his highlight reel includes dozens of jaw-dropping, game-winning shots from long distance. It's an approach that has proven to be hugely successful for Curry, too. The 36-year-old point guard has won four NBA titles, two Most Valuable Player awards and one Finals MVP. But Curry is often blamed for what many observers perceive to be an unattractive style of play that has developed in the NBA in recent years. LeBron James of the Miami Heat guarded by Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics Curry's shooting prowess has inspired copycats around the league, players and teams who aim to shoot long-range efforts with a high frequency but who do not possess the same level of skill as the Warriors' three-point king. To ma...