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LeBron James is nearing the end of his legendary NBA career, but he has never given a definitive timeline on his eventual retirement. He still hasn't, but on his 40th birthday Monday, he did offer several important details that at least give us a ballpark.  Most notably, the end is absolutely close.  "If I really wanted to, I could probably play this game at a high level probably for about another -- it's weird that I might say this -- but probably about another five to seven years, if I wanted to," James told reporters . "But I'm not going to do that." At this stage, James is likely operating on a year-to-year plan. His current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers lasts through the end of the 2025-26 season, but because he has a player option after the season, he is effectively free to choose his circumstances as each offseason arrives. Still, that doesn't mean he plans to leave the Lakers. James said he thinks retiring as a Laker is ...

LeBron James is one all-star dad. The NBA superstar, who turns 40 on Dec. 30, 2024, shares three kids with longtime love Savannah James . The proud parents welcomed their first child, LeBron "Bronny" James Jr. in 2004, followed by little brother Bryce Maximus James in 2007 and  Zhuri Nova James in 2014. Over the years, the family of five has been on the sidelines — and on the court — for many big moments together. Read on to see some of their sweetest moments as a family captured on camera. 01 of 13 Ballin' With Dad LeBron James Jr., Bryce James and Lebron James in 2010. Getty Years before Bronny shared a court with his dad as a Los Angeles Laker, he and his little brother Bryce had some fun with LeBron on the court at the NBA All-Star celebrity game. 02 of 13 First Born LeBron James with son Bronny. LeBron James/Instagram To celebrate his eldest's birthday, LeBron shared this throwback photo of the now-20-year old as ...

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What LeBron James is doing at this stage of his career is nothing short of phenomenal. In his 22nd NBA season, he remains one of the best players in the league and is still capable of taking over games at any moment, as he showed on Christmas Day with his 31-point, 10-assist performance in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Golden State Warriors . With LeBron's 40th birthday approaching, many have taken the time to truly appreciate just how good he has been and for how long. Lakers coach JJ Redick has witnessed it from the beginning and even he can't believe how good James remains. "I played against LeBron in high school so I knew that he was gonna be great in the NBA," Redick said after a recent practice. "I don't think you could ever predict, no matter how much the prognosticators label people that 16, 17, 18 years old whether or not they're gonna be all-time greats, which he turned out to be. And to be clear, it hasn't gone quickly for ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have won five of their last seven games, and it is a spurt that was punctuated by their thrilling 115-113 win on Christmas Day over the Golden State Warriors. They will look to continue building positive momentum when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Only about a week ago, the Lakers defeated the Kings in Sacramento twice in a span of 48 hours. They also downed the Kings in their second game of this season, which means they will have the opportunity to sweep the Kings in the season series after the Kings did so to them last season. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, a few of their key players aren't 100%. Anthony Davis injured his ankle on Wednesday versus the Warriors and is listed as questionable. So are LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, who both missed practice on Friday due to illnesses. Guard D'Angelo Russell, who didn't play versus Golden State because of an injured left thumb, did practice on Friday and is probable for Saturday. A...

Austin Reaves (Image Credit: X/@Lakers) Austin Reaves emerged as the unexpected hero in the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-113 Christmas Day victory over the Golden State Warriors . What might have looked like absolute cinema was when he stole the spotlight by executing a game-winning layup that the team initially designed for LeBron James . In a post-game revelation, Reaves admitted that he took a bold risk by opting to drive to the basket himself instead of deferring to his superstar teammate. The stakes were high in a closely contested matchup, and with the clock winding down. Reaves recognized a critical opening that led him to seize the moment and ultimately deliver a memorable win for his team. The young guard shared the value of the win as it came on Christmas. "Man, I'mma be honest with y'all. That last play was not for me. It was for Bron. But I got the opportunity to go win us a game. That's what ended up happening. That's a big win for the team. H...

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Rapper Tobe Nwigwe and his wife, Fat, recently celebrated seven years of marriage with a heartfelt vow renewal ceremony. Among the notable attendees was Savannah James, wife of NBA legend LeBron James, who shares a close bond with Fat. Savannah James, a longtime friend of the Nwigwe family, made a touching appearance at the event. Known for her private circle, James had previously invited Fat to her exclusive birthday bash in September, showcasing their close-knit friendship. At the vow renewal, James shared heartfelt words for the couple in a video message. "Tobe, Fat, it's Savannah," she said. "I just wanted to leave a message and say that I am so honored to have been to witness a love this, as Tobe would say, 'monumental.' I appreciate both of you guys' friendship, the way that we have been organically able to come together and just vibe and talk about real stuff like normal people-it's so refreshing. And I'm just so t...

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Detroit Pistons in a thrilling game that came down to the wire. With the Lakers trailing 117-114 and just 3.7 seconds left on the clock, all eyes were on LeBron James. Coach JJ Redick designed the final play to give LeBron an opportunity to tie the game with a 3-pointer. The 20-time All-Star positioned himself, took the deep shot, but the ball hit the rim and bounced out, sealing the Lakers' loss. As the final buzzer sounded, reactions poured in from fans and analysts alike. LeBron James shuts down taunting fan Among the most vocal was sports commentator Skip Bayless, known for his critical take on LeBron's performances. Bayless didn't hold back, quickly tweeting his thoughts on the missed shot: "No surprise, LeBron missed a wide-open 3 to tie at the buzzer - short left. He was great until real clutch was required. BAD SIGN: LAKERS LOSE AT HOME TO THE PISTONS, WHO SWEPT THEM." Despite Bayless's critical rema...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James moved past Derek Fisher into No. 2 on the franchise's all-time 3-pointers made list with a first-quarter triple against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. LeBron now only trails Kobe Bryant on the list , who still has nearly 1,000 more 3-pointers made in a Lakers uniform. James has now hit 848 triples during his Lakers tenure, with Fisher sitting at 846 and Bryant at 1,827. Unfortunately for LeBron and the Lakers, they needed him to be at 849 in order to have a chance to beat the Pistons. Los Angeles tried to stage a late comeback from 11 points down in the final minutes and had a chance to tie the game on the final possession. James broke free for a great look from deep, but the shot clanged off the rim and Detroit pulled out a 117-114 win. The missed game-tying 3-pointer spoiled a terrific all-around performance from LeBron. The soon-to-be 40-year-old recorded his eighth triple double of the season with 28 points, 11 rebounds and ...

Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Another day and another move up the record books for the King. LeBron James drilled his 847th career three-pointer in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform during Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons, which moved him into second place on the franchise's all-time list. Only Kobe Bryant remains ahead of him with 1,827 triples. James broke a tie with Derek Fisher for second. Social media had plenty of reactions: James has been with the Lakers since the 2018-19 campaign after previously playing 11 seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers and four seasons for the Miami Heat. He made 1,251 triples with the Cavaliers and 365 with the Heat. Here is a look at the top 10 in Lakers history: Kobe Bryant: 1,827 threes LeBron James: 847 threes Derek Fisher: 846 threes Nick Van Exel: 750 threes Byron Scott: 595 threes D'Angelo Russell: 591 threes Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 522 threes ...

Los Angeles Lakers ' star LeBron James is continuing his attack on the record books, recently breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's for most minutes played in the regular season with 57,477 minutes already under his belt. Furthermore, he's been expanding his illustrious signature sneaker line with the newest Nike LeBron 22 and recently partnering with Monopoly for a special edition shoe, we'll see a separate "Mogul" colorway hit the shelves in the coming weeks. Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! The Nike LeBron 22 is the latest in the second-longest running signature series in Nike's history, only second to that of the great Michael Jordan. Each year, LeBron James is able to reinvent himself as a player to match the nuances of the league and his signature shoes have followed suit in the same manner. Following the "Monopoly" release and an upcoming mismatched "Christmas" iteration, the newest...

Darvin Ham and LeBron J ames (Image Credit: Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with Darvin Ham following their first-round playoff elimination by the Denver Nuggets last year. After Ham made history as the Milwaukee Bucks' assistant coach , Ham shared his frustration with LeBron James' team for not giving him enough recognition. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Ham and LeBron James were destined to fail as a duo. Speaking on his podcast, "Gil's Arena," Arenas attributed the struggles to the unique challenges of coaching a player as intelligent and experienced as LeBron. "We're just going to be honest; your star player's probably smarter than you, right? And the fact that your star player is smarter than you, that's a hard job to have. Like, you literally have to talk to LeBron's ego. Like, I got to talk to his basketball. For him to accept you, it's like talking to som...

Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles fans weren't the only ones amazed by Saquon Barkley's dominant first quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James gave a shoutout to Barkley in a post on X. By the time the first quarter of Philadelphia's clash with Washington came to an end, the two-time Pro Bowl running back already picked up 109 yards and two touchdowns on a mere seven carries. He helped head coach Nick Sirianni's team jump out to a 21-7 lead before the start of the second quarter. Barkley's strong start was crucial for an Eagles team that lost starting quarterback Jalen Hurts due to a concussion . Philadelphia has already clinched a playoff spot, but a win over Washington on Sunday would secure a division title and at least one home postseason game. The 27-year-old has blown past expectations since signing a three-year, $37.75 million contract with t...

LeBron James has had a career that no one had before him and no one will ever have after him. The Los Angeles Lakers star has done everything one can possibly do, including playing in a game with his own son. James has played 22 seasons in the NBA. With that comes a time for reflection on the biggest moments of his career. Recently, James was asked if he remembered the first person to ever receive his autograph. While James normally has a steel trap memory, he could not recall the first person to receive his signature, but he had a pretty good guess on who it might be. James believes that if anyone has his first autograph, it would be his mom. The 'Chosen One' stated that he has been signing autographs since he's probably been in the eighth grade. So, it would make sense that momma James may have been the first to receive the honor. RELATED: "There's a lot of f***ing...": LeBron James ignores new NBA All-Star format, highlights 'bigger'...

By HoopsHype | December 20, 2024 What's the buzz on Twitter? Anthony Chiang @ Anthony_Chiang Jimmy Butler (stomach illness) not traveling with the Heat tonight to Orlando.But it's possible that Butler makes the quick trip to Orlando tomorrow for the Heat's game vs. Magic – 11:43 PM Anthony Chiang @ Anthony_Chiang With Jimmy Butler out for the rest of the game and Bam Adebayo back in the locker room, Tyler Herro up to 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.Heat on a 10-0 run to turn a nine-point deficit into a one-point lead. – 9:29 PM Anthony Chiang @ Anthony_Chiang Heat again going with the starting lineup of Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith and Bam Adebayo tonight vs. Thunder. – 7:31 PM Gerald Bourguet @ GeraldBourguet Bradley Beal on the Jimmy Butler trade rumors: "The same thing until one of them comes and says something to me and talks to me. It's just out there....

The Los Angeles Lakers are at a crossroads. The team isn't good enough to compete for a championship anymore, but they're also not bad enough to fully tank a season. With both LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the roster, the Lakers are far too talented to be in the position they're in. With their record in mind, the trade rumors have started overflowing about the team, including LeBron James. During an episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Denver Nuggets legend Carmelo Anthony gave his thoughts on LeBron potentially leaving the Lakers in a trade. In Carmelo's eyes, LeBron makes all the trades himself. "LeBron makes the trades, so, if he wanna get traded, he'll get traded," Anthony said. "I think that window closed shut. Like it was a point in time, like maybe last year, or you know a little bit time ago where it was like, there was a thought like, 'Damn this could be a possibility.' Kuminga part of that trade now, is a big head...

Savannah James has a confession … that LeBron James is not her only soulmate. The 38-year-old was recently speaking on the subject of soulmates with her friend and co-host April McDaniel on the Dec. 17 episode of their podcast "Everybody's Crazy." The two were chatting away with their two guests, psychotherapist Vanessa Bennett and psychologist Dene Logan — who are also both authors. Savannah opened up about having friends like McDaniel as her soulmate. She said, "It feels… I mean, I have to say it makes me feel butterflies inside. Just because, like she was saying, I didn't think that you could have a soulmate as a friend. I thought that was always someone romantic or, you know, whatever, but um, it makes me feel good. It makes me feel seen." Savannah James reveals she has another "soulmate" besides LeBron. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) "I think a part of being seen, I think, is what you were saying, like a trauma resp...

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Justin Jefferson's latest celebration earned a stamp of approval from LeBron James. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver did his traditional griddy dance with a twist during Monday's win over the Chicago Bears. He also mixed in a "chalk toss" as he danced, imitating how the Los Angeles Lakers star takes the court at the start of games. This is not the first time the King has shouted out Jefferson: The three-time Pro Bowler and 2022 Offensive Player of the Year has plenty to dance about this season. His Vikings improved to 12-2 with the 30-12 victory and moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions. Detroit and Minnesota are also tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the best record in the NFC, which is critical given the first-round bye and home-field advantage that comes with the No. 1 seed in the conference. Jefferson finished Monday's game with seven catc...

LeBron James (Image Credit: Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling lately, losing eight of their last 12 games. In the middle of this tough stretch, LeBron James stirred controversy by sitting out for two games. However, the Lakers star returned on Sunday and helped his team secure a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron's return wasn't just limited to the court. After the win, he also ended his self-imposed social media break. Last month, LeBron surprised fans by announcing he was stepping away from social media . His sudden decision left many wondering when he would return. On Monday, LeBron reappeared online with a positive message. He shared a post from the LeBron James Family Foundation, congratulating a student named Arianna on graduating from Kent State University. "Congrats Arianna!!! Continue inspiring others!!" LeBron wrote on his X handle. Congrats Arianna!!! Continue inspiring others!! :clap::skin-tone-5::cla...

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' arrest and the subsequent stream of lawsuits and federal charges he's facing remain much discussed. As his legal woes play out, a number of celebrities have opted not to discuss Diddy . However, some A-listers are still being linked to him by the general public. LeBron James is now the latest, as a UFC fighter recently called him out for a past "Diddy party" comment he made. Now, a former Cleveland Cavaliers player is weighing in on the supposed link between Combs and James as well. Four years ago, LeBron James participated in a livestream that involved P. Diddy. The recently resurfaced video, which was captured by DailyMail.com, saw the four-time NBA MVP hyping up the "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" artist. A portion of the stream showed James specifically saying, "Hey, everybody know ain't no party like a Diddy party." Since this clip has been making the rounds again, fans across social media have...

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS — LeBron James was starring in Las Vegas at this time last year, the headline attraction while he and the Lakers were about to win the inaugural version of the event now known as the NBA Cup . It seems very different now. "Personal reasons … he's taking some time" is what first-year Lakers coach JJ Redick said this week when detailing why James was missing from practice . "Left foot soreness" is the reason why the Lakers ruled him out of Friday's game in Minnesota. There's been trade speculation in recent days, and it's reasonable to think that a team like the Golden State Warriors would clamor for James if he was available. And he's turning 40 in about two weeks. Whenever James is out, it's a story. Taking time off for personal reasons, it's a story. It could mean he's hurt. It could mean he's fed up with how the Lakers have struggled in recent weeks. It could mean he ...

One of the first key dates of the 2024-25 NBA season will arrive on Sunday, when the vast majority of players who signed free agent contracts during the offseason become eligible to be traded. As is the case every year, Dec. 15 is the unofficial start of trade season. There is one deal that's expected to go down Sunday: Dennis Schroder is reportedly going to move from the Nets to the Warriors as Golden State replaces De'Anthony Melton.  Just how many deals we get this season with the introduction of new, more restrictive salary cap rules remains to be seen, but there will be plenty of activity between now and the trade deadline on Feb. 6. As the action ramps up, here's a look around the league at some of the latest rumors.  LeBron holds all the cards This has been a roller coaster start for the Lakers , who have a three-game winning streak, a six-game winning streak and two three-game losing streaks. The result is a 13-12 record that, while not terrible, has t...

LeBron James Misses Second Straight Game After Personal Reasons Absence 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 LeBron James will miss his second consecutive game after being excused from the team earlier in the week for "personal reasons." The Los Angeles Lakers star, 39, missed the team's Sunday, December 8 game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left foot injury — the first game James had skipped this season. At the team's practice on Wednesday, December 11, Lakers head coach JJ Redick explained James' noticeable absence.  "LeBron is not with the team right now," Redick, 40, told reporters. "He's out for personal reasons, excused absence." Celebrity Kids Following In Their Parents' Athletic Footsteps: Serena Williams' Daughter and Mor...