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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown sent a message to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James ahead of their showdown on Sunday. After the Knicks' win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, Brown was asked about James, and he had nothing but praise for the player he once coached. "He's got to be, if not the smartest guy I've been around in terms of fuel and stuff, he's top-three," Brown said . "Unbelievable talent. Unbelievable human being. He's done a lot for the community. He's done a lot for the NBA." James is not only one of the best players to ever grace the hardwood, but certainly one of the smartest. Nobody knows that better than the longest tenured coach of his career. LeBro n James and Mike Brown's History Together Brown and James were together in Cleveland from 2005-10. He was known as a defensive-minded coach who helped the Cavaliers reach new heights. James had a lot to do with it, of course, but Brown also played...

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While it is encouraging to see a franchise and its fanbase fully rally behind a new cornerstone and given how exceptional Donovan Mitchell has been playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season, averaging 29.4 points per game, there is no questioning his status as a beloved superstar in the city. However, when teammate Jaylon Tyson recently claimed that Cleveland is now more of his city than LeBron James', the statement caught Draymond Green off guard. So much so that the former Defensive Player of the Year felt compelled to step up and provide some historical perspective to prove that, let alone competing with King James' legacy in Cleveland, but Mitchell's legacy isn't even on the same level as Kyrie Irving 's. Advertisement Kai is still bigger in Cleveland than Mitchell Many fans may overlook what Kai accomplished during his six-year stint with the Cavaliers. Not only did he help them feature in four consecutive NBA Finals, but he also logged four All-S...

With LeBron James turning 41, it is evident that there might not be many years left in him. But as he readies to hang up his boots in a few years' time, the Los Angeles Lakers' legend is making sure that his legacy in the NBA does not fizzle out. Already, Bronny James is making ripples in the basketball world. Playing together with his father for the Lakers last year, the duo created history.  This year too, Bronny's success graph has been quite remarkable. Only recently, the Cleveland crowd was stunned by Bronny James' fastbreak throwdown . Thus, looking at his son's progress, the 4-time NBA champion seemed pretty happy with how things were panning out.  "The kid's been putting in a lot of work over the last couple years being a pro and when he gets an opportunity, he's trying to make the most of it," said James. 

In his 18th NBA season, Kevin Durant continues to etch his name in the history books. At 31,681 career points, Durant is the league's sixth-highest scorer in points.  LeBron James holds the all-time scoring record with a total of 42,810 points. Based on Durant's career average of 27.2 points per game, it would take the 37-year-old star about 412 games to match that amount.  While James is nearly out of reach, NBA reporter Leigh Ellis asked Durant whether he could catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the second spot. Abdul-Jabbar finished his NBA career with 38,387 points. "Nobody is going to catch [LeBron James]... I n ever wanna say never, but those dudes set the bar so high," Durant said. "I think about the top three or four, you gotta play at least 20 years in the league to even reach that.... If I end up there it's cool, if not, I just wanna be around and be in the league." Last summer, Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-te...

A return to Cleveland stirred more than just memories for LeBron James . It also exposed a hard truth. The LA Lakers suffered a 30-point blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers (18th defeat of the season), and their grip on a safe playoff spot appears to be slipping. In what was meant to be a historic 23rd season, frustration is beginning to outweigh milestones for King James. And with the Lakers' long-term issues resurfacing yet again, an unlikely escape route has now been put on the table by Charles Barkley. "I think obviously the Lakers are done with him after this year ," Charles Barkley said on the Dan Patrick Show . Advertisement According to Barkley, it makes sense for the Lakers to move forward with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Chuck added that trading for LeBron James would make the Cavs instant contenders in the East. But what would the Lakers get back? "They got an abundance of big men in Cleveland between Jarrett Allen and Mobley. This kid (Moble...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James played in what could be his final game in Cleveland on Wednesday night in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James was born in nearby Akron, Ohio and played 11 seasons for the Cavaliers, bringing the franchise its lone NBA Championship in 2016. The city of Cleveland, and the Cavaliers franchise, will always be special to LeBron, as evidenced by him getting emotional during a video tribute played during the game. And while James currently lives in Los Angeles, he grew up in Ohio with his mother Gloria and has always praised her for everything she did for him. Following his most recent appearance in Cleveland, LeBron did a little something special for his mother, gifting her his game jersey with a special message written, via Mason Horodyski of WEWS 5 News in Cleveland : LeBron is obviously thankful that he still gets to play basketball in front of his mother, but he also noted after the game at how special it is that his mom can wa...

The Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled what could have been LeBron James final time playing in his hometown , after they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers a couple of nights ago. Even though James' return was supposed to be the highlight, the Cavs' postgame interview took the cake. When Donovan Mitchell was asked about James' impact in the city, Jaylon Tyson interuppted and said, "This is Donovan Mitchell's city now. When [Mitchell] comes back here, we're gonna make sure everyone roots for him like they did for [LeBron]. This is his stuff. This is his city." That caught many people by surprise, and it may have even caught M itchell off guard as well. Days later, and people are still sharing their opinions , including Draymond Green , who has never been shy of sounding off. "Cleveland is more Kyrie Irving's city than it is Donovan Mitchell's city," Green said on his podcast. "Iman Shumpert's city, Tristan Thompson, J.R. Smith, Richa...

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to be up in the air as he nears the end of his legendary career in the NBA. He hasn't made a decision on whether he'll retire in the 2026 offseason or keep playing next season. Despite this, league insider Shams Charania provided intriguing insight into the situation. Shams Charania's insight into LeBron James' future with Lakers James is going through his 23rd season in the NBA, his eighth with the Lakers. It remains the longest stint throughout his career, surpassing his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010. At age 41, James continues to shine as one of the best veteran stars in the league. He keeps shattering records as he keeps going up on the all-time charts, even building his lead as the all-time leading scorer . Charania made an appearance on Inside The NBA via ESPN on Jan. 28. He provided his take on the four-time champion's potential...

LeBron James is once again redefining the concept of longevity in the NBA and in professional sports. Speaking openly about his career and mindset, LeBron admitted that he now sees his journey as a direct battle against time one he takes personally. At 41 years old, the Lakers star is not only still playing at a high level, but also embracing the challenge of proving how much more he has left to give. LeBron explained that his motivation goes far beyond statistics or accolades. A large part of his drive, he said, comes from his wife and family, who remain amazed that he is still competing at an elite level and genuinely enjoying the process. For LeBron, that process putting in the work, maintaining discipline, and inspiring others remains just as important as it was at the start of his career, now in his 23rd NBA season alongside his 21 year old son, Bronny. He acknowledged that age has naturally changed the way he thi nks. The question of when the end will come now crosses his mi...

CLEVELAND — The true believers are always easy to spot. Travel the country with LeBron James, and you can always see the people in the building who are there for him. Yeah, they wear Los Angeles Lakers purple and gold now, but it was Miami Heat black and red and Cleveland Cavaliers wine and gold before that. For them, it's not the name on the front of the jersey; it's the one on the back. They're the fans that roar loudest when James, after 23 years of doing it, rises for another one-handed slam. They're the ones who love it when he rolls his shoulders after a 3-point play or splashes a turnaround jumper. Their favorite team isn't the Lakers, the Cavs or the Heat. Their favorite team is LeBron James. But on Wednesday night in Cleveland, the energy was different. This wasn't an arena filled with people wanting to see what James would do next. No, this was a crowd of folks fully aware that they might not get to see James do anything on a bas ketball court aga...

The 2024 NBA Draft was must-see TV, but not for the reason an individual might think.  With the Los Angeles Lakers using their first-round pick to select Tennessee star guard Dalton Knecht, many felt compelled to tune into the second round of the draft to see if Los Angeles would select LeBron James' son, Bronny, in the final round.  After all, the James clan had an opportunity to make history as the first father-son duo to share the court in the big leagues, giving fans an incentive to be on the edge of their seats.  Ultimately, the Lakers selected the son of the franchise's four-time NBA champion with the No. 55 overall pick. While there was speculation that James was largely involved in Los Angeles' second-round draft decision, ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne recently insisted that the 21-time All-Star didn't ask the Lakers to draft his eldest son. "REPORT: ESPN's Ramona Shelburne says that she 'knows' that LeBron...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James appeared to have an emotional reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers' tribute video for him prior to a matchup between the two teams on Wednesday night. ESPN's  Dave McMenamin reported Wednesday that the Cavaliers would "gladly welcome" James back to the organization if he chooses to depart the Lakers in free agency during the 2026 offseason. The 21-time All-Star has spent 11 of his 23 years in the NBA with Cleveland. The Cavaliers selected James with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, leading to his legendary tenure as a member of the organization across two stints from 2003-10 and 2014-18. He sits atop Cleveland's all-time points, rebounds, assists and steals  leaderboards . James earned two of his four MVP awards with the Cavaliers and helped them capture their first championship in franchise history during the 2015-16 season. He's currently set to enter free agency during the upcoming offseason after  pic...

Will Lakers vs Cavaliers be LeBron James' last game in Cleveland? (Images via Getty) LeBron James is playing his 23rd NBA season and his 8th consecutive with the LA Lakers, a feat that the 4-time MVP has achieved for the first time since joining the league as the #1 draft pick in 2003. Though James' stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers spanned over 11-years but, it was in two parts from 2003-2010 and then from 2014-18. With King James hitting his early forties this season, a familiar narrative has begun to circulate through the basketball world about his return to where it all started: The Cleveland Cavaliers. While no official retirement plans have been announced, the emotional atmosphere at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has ignited conversations about whether the Kid from Akron might eventually trade the Purple and Gold for one last s tint in Wine and Gold. LeBron James' NBA legacy and potential Cleveland return LeBron James is currently at a point in his career where ...

Maybe not retirement, but LeBron James could be leaving Los Angeles next summer. After eight seasons and an NBA championship, King James is in the final season of his contract. The plan is evaluate his choices over the summer. And an irresistible opportunity might have popped up. Home is calling for James to return to his throne. In a surprise turn of events, the Cleveland Cavaliers are open to signing LeBron James in the summer. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, "Multiple team and league so urces told ESPN the Cavaliers would gladly welcome James back this summer if he wanted to return to Cleveland for his 24th NBA season and third stint with the team". Advertisement It's where everything began for LeBron James. Hailing from Akron, Ohio, the four-time league MVP has spent the most time of his career with the Cavaliers . Across two stints, he spent 11 years taking the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals on several occasions. His 2016 conquest is still the only champi...

The possibility of LeBron James hanging up his boots after the end of the 2025-26 season has long been considered high, and every arena he walks into now feels a little heavier. Fans all across America are left wondering whether they have just witnessed the last time they will ever see him play live. On Tuesday, LeBron and the Lakers head to Cleveland , and if this truly is the end, it would mark his final game in the building where everything began. Ramona Shelburne, however, doesn't want the Cavs fans to come out with their tissues just yet. Advertisement On the Mason and Ireland show, the NBA an alyst claimed that the entire notion of this being LeBron's last season was false. "Everybody has this in the back of their head, this could be the last time. He could retire. I don't think he's retiring," said Shelburne. LeBron is still producing, still driving the offense, and still capable of taking over stretches of games when it matters. Is he a bit slower...

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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton provided an update on his recovery from a torn Achilles and said he's feeling "really good" as the process goes on eight months. The topic came up as Haliburton was helped co-host LeBron James' Mind the Game podcast. "Just started playing like three-on-three and four-on-four full-court," he said at the 21:54 mark. "That's been good to be with the interns and stuff. ... I think the biggest thing is like, I really am glad for where I am. I'm thankful for it. The process has sucked, man. There's been good days, bad days. There's days where I sit there, I just keep asking, 'Why is this happening to me?' It's hard for me to understand in this moment. But I understand that it's allow ing me grow in different ways." The two-time All-Star said he knows he's still a ways off from being in true game shape. He joked about looking good when playing against the interns but getting a ...

Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-118 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. James set the tone early, scoring 20 points in the first half at 41 years old, before Doncic took over in the second half. Doncic delivered a dominant performance with 46 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, shooting 15-of-25 from the field as the Lakers secured the win. James added 24 points and five rebounds. Rui Hachimura chipped in 23 points, while Marcus Smart finished with 12. For Chicago, Coby White led the way with 23 poi nts, six assists and five rebounds. Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and 11 rebounds, but the Bulls were unable to mount a late rally at home. Fans reacted across social media to James' explosive first half and Doncic's massive scoring night Monday. With the win, the Lakers improved to 28-17 and moved into a tie with the Houston Rockets at eight games back from first in the Western Conference. The Bulls fell to 23-23 and remained ninth in the...

With just under a month until the All-Star break and the NBA regular season crossing the halfway mark, the landscape of the Western Conference is coming into sharp focus. For the Los Angeles Lakers , the formula for success has become clear, when Luka Doncic, LeBron James , and Austin Reaves are healthy, they are an offensive juggernaut. However, with Reaves currently sidelined, the Lakers have struggled to find that 115-120 point threshold required to secure wins against the West's elite. Across the bridge, the Golden State Warriors are facing a much grimmer reality. Despite a recent victory over the Timberwolves , th e season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler has left a crater in their rotation. Stephen Curry remains the only reliable scoring option on the roster, as evidenced by a staggering 25-point scoring gap between him and the team's second-leading scorer, Brandin Podziemski. Warriors Eye the Offseason with a Move for LeBron James The NBA trade deadline is set for next...

The Los Angeles Lakers ' perseverance screamed in their comeback victory against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic torched his former side to maintain a spotless record. The Purple and Gold's next stop on the road trip sees them face the Chicago Bulls . Fresh off a game-winner highlight in their win against the Boston Celtics, the team is in high spirits. Similar to the Lakers, they feel a momentum shift. The impending clash will test each side's resolve to build on its current results. It's bound to be an intense clash, so let's look at how player availabili ty could factor into the result. Advertisement Are Luka Doncic, LeBron James playing tonight? Latest injury update on the Lakers Luka Doncic has quickly become central to the Los Angeles Lakers' plans, and his availability against the Chicago Bulls brings confidence. Healthy and in rhythm, he has thrived against Eastern Conference opponents, averaging 30.6 points and 8.8 assists with two triple-doubles...

At this time of year, with the NBA trade deadline looming, the Los Angeles Lakers tend to make headlines, as the storied franchise is almost always mentioned in trade rumors and speculation about its future after the season. The 2025-26 campaign is no different, with the Lakers mentioned in several trade rumors along with a lot of talk about the relationship between superstar LeBron James and the team's front office. All signs point to James and the Lakers parting ways once his contract expire s, or perhaps before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 if he elects to waive his no-trade clause for a trade destination he favors. It appears the most likely scenario will be James leaving the team in NBA free agency this summer or simply deciding to call it a career after a record-setting 23 seasons. However, anything is possible moving forward, with the franchise intent on building around Luka Doncic. During a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show , ESPN's Shams Charania revea...

Cooper Kupp joined LeBron James in an exclusive class following his appearance in the Seattle Seahawks' matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night. Kupp is going through the ninth season of his NFL career, his first with the Seahawks. While he hasn't returned to the heights he enjoyed in 2021, he continues to have moments where he shines as a strong receiver. The veteran receiver also faced his former team, the Rams, where he led them to the Super Bowl win in the 2021-22 campaign. He left the team this past offseason, joining Seattle with a three-year contract. His appearance made unique history that involved the NBA superstar James. He became the fifth player in U.S. sports history to face their former squad in the Final Four of the postseason, via NFL+. "Cooper Kupp is just the 5️⃣th NBA Finals/World Series/Super Bowl MVP all-time to face the team they won the MVP with in the "Final Four" of the playoffs 👀 This is ...

Lakers' LeBron James sounds off on Luka Doncic's 'new level' after Mavericks thriller appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Lakers handled business against the Dallas Mavericks , defeating them 116-110, and it was even better than they were able to do so against Luka Doncic 's former team. It may have been close to a year since the trade happened, but there are definitely some emotions that come with being on a team that drafted you, and then they surprisingly move you elsewhere. Advertisement Doncic was able to put on a show in his old stomping grounds, as he finished with 33 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists. After the game, LeBron James gave praise to Doncic about how he's found his way since the trade last season. "A new level to his game, I think the most important is just his comfort," James said. "Obviously, when you get traded midseason, and him spending his f...

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to build a rhythm on the court and are set to take on a lengthy road trip with the Dallas Mavericks up next tomorrow. However, the real story has taken place off the court. Recent reporting suggests an internal rift between superstar LeBron James and team governor Jeanie Buss. Now, a voice from within James' circle has spoken out. "When you talk about just how things work, this really had nothing to do with us, per se," James' longtime agent and close friend Rich Paul said on Game Over . "I don't get into anybody's family issues. I think they have a billion of ways to figure it out. But I can only go by how I was treated and how we were treated. And that's been great." Advertisement According to Paul, the article driving the discussion, which originally appeared on ESPN, had been seen by him months back, and he had even forgotten about it entirely, because, according to him, it didn't matter. Paul was clea...

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through an uncomfortable stretch of the season as they continue to struggle defensively. Despite having LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the roster, they are not positioning themselves as clear NBA championship contenders. There is growing concern that this may be the only realistic window to contend with both superstars together. Recent reports have intensified scrutiny around comments that reportedly frustrate James regarding his time with the Lakers. As a result, the relationship appears strained, and his future with the franchise is increasingly unce rtain. At this stage, James is left with only three realistic options. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, LeBron James now faces three clear paths. Speaking on Get Up, Windhorst explains that James can remain with the Lakers, noting that a trade is not an option due to his no-trade clause and that staying would likely require a pay cut. He can also choose to join another team, or he can dec...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — In his first public comments since an ESPN article alleged a rift with Los Angeles Lakers' governor Jeanie Buss, LeBron James said he was unbothered. "Quite frankly, I don't really care about articles. I really don't," James said Thursday night when asked if he felt valued by Lakers ownership. "I don't care about stories. I don't care about podcasts and all that type of s—. Nah, they don't …  they don't bother me. I'm 41 years old, and I watch golf every day. I don't care about an article. I don't care how somebody feel about me. "If you know me personally and you know what I'm about, these guys know what I'm about, and that's all that matters. I can care less how somebody feels about me." James, who controls his immediate future because of the no-trade clause in his contract, was asked if he wanted to remain with the Lakers and finish his record 23rd season in Los Angeles. "I'm...

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James is one of those things in basketball that has transcended the sport itself. No definitive answer really exists, despite fans of both players constantly citing evidence and inciting confrontations with one another on social media. For the players themselves, they don't seem to be concerned with the debate; rather, they let the numbers speak for themselves. And despite narratives that insist they hate each other, the King and His Airness have kept a cordial relationship — even sometimes show their admiration for one another, like when they did on the court during the NBA's 75th anniversary presentation in 2022. Advertisement James' relationship with MJ comes from a deep respect between two greats of the game, but it's also due to James being a fan of the Chicago Bulls legend growing up. When asked by Larry King during an interview on CNN in 2010 if he was a fan of his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers when he was ...