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Rich Paul, the founder of Klutch Sports Group and agent to numerous superstars, including LeBron James , told ESPN on Wednesday that there is no package deal between James and his son, Bronny James. Furthermore, he indicated his plan to shield the younger James from draft workouts with numerous teams is intentional.  Jonathan Givony reported on Tuesday that teams have had trouble securing workouts with Bronny James ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft , which will be held from June 26-27. Bronny has so far just worked out with the Lakers and Suns. Paul confirmed that and said he is doing so in order to ensure that Bronny gets to a team that's a good fit and will offer him a guaranteed deal.  Throughout this process, Paul has been consistent that he does not want Bronny on a two-way contract.  "This is nothing new," Paul said. "The goal is to find a team that values your guy and try to push him to get there. It's important to understand the context and realize ...

Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images If LeBron James wants to retire with the Los Angeles Lakers, he'll get his chance. Jovan Buha of The Athletic said the Lakers have no plans on trading James, even if he opts into the final year of his current contract. "They're not going to trade LeBron," Buha said on his podcast (27:19 mark). "If LeBron is going to end up elsewhere, it's going to be him opting out and just leaving and signing with another team. Really, the only team that would make sense is the Philadelphia 76ers unless LeBron is willing to sign for the minimum or sign for one of the exceptions. I just want to put that to rest. The Lakers are not trading him." James was subject to midseason trade rumors for the first time in his career in 2024 before he and agent Rich Paul shut those down. The Golden State Warriors reached out to the Lakers ahead of the trade deadline and were told in no uncertain terms that James wants...

Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Givony and Woo project the Lakers using the No. 55 pick in order to draft the son of LeBron James, days before James' deadline to accept or decline his Lakers player option. The ESPN analysts meanwhile project that the San Antonio Spurs will use the No. 4 pick of the draft to select former UConn standout Stephon Castle, who Givony and Woo write could add perimeter shooting to an offense powered by 2023 top pick Victor Wembanyama. The 2024 NBA Draft is slated to kick off on June 26 at 8 p.m. ET. LeBron James must decide by June 29 whether to take his $51.4 million player option to stay in Los Angeles. Although reporters including ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowksi and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium have pushed back against the idea that LeBron James will make his free agency decision based on Bronny's draft position, the Lakers have continued to show interest in the former USC guard. Dan Woi...

LeBron James rhymes along to Lil Wayne 's 2008 hit "A Milli" during his appearance in a new Beats commercial promoting the brand's new Pill + produ ct. In the ad, the NBA star is dressed to the nines and in the midst of enjoying a plush party, where drinks are aflow and the energy appears to be festive. After exchanging pleasantries with a fellow attendeee, James hears the faint sounds of "A Milli" playing from a Pill + sitting on a table, prompting him to declare that he has to "turn this up." Upon raising the volume on the Pill +, LeBron begins to rap along to the song's sample-driven hook before the commercial cuts to a black screen with "The Predicament June 25" written across. LeBron James Visits "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on July 14, 2015 in New York City. The four-time NBA champ's show of approval towards Weezy's chart-topping classic is the latest ins...

In a teaser posted on Monday, Beats by Dre, which was acquired by Apple Inc. AAPL in 2014, has hinted at the launch of a new Beats Pill on June 25. What Happened: The teaser, shared by Beats by Dre's official X, formerly Twitter, account, features Basketball legend LeBron James adjusting the volume on a Beats Pill while grooving on American rapper Lil Wayne's song. Subscribe to the  Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter  to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox. Why It Matters: The new Beats Pill has been the subject of several leaks, with various celebrities, including James and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, seen with the product in social media posts, reported AppleInsider. The code found in iOS and an entry in the FCC database further indicate that the new Beats Pill could be hitting the market soon. The teaser, which features the date June 25 and the words "The Predicament," has sparked speculation that the release could be li...

It's been a while since Darvin Ham was fired by the Los Angeles Lakers as their head coach. The primary reason behind the decision was the subpar season that the Lakers had this year, which prompted the franchise to look for some major changes. However, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith believes that LeBron James starting his new podcast prompted Ham's eventual firing. In fact, SAS also thinks that LBJ colluded with JJ Redick through their new podcast to put Ham's coaching under the scanner. The media veteran said that the timing of the podcast makes him question the intent behind starting it in the first place. He said that LeBron knew about the kind of challenges that Ham was facing and intentionally decided to talk about the Xs and Os of basketball at the highest level with another savant of the game to further highlight Ham's supposed inadequacy. Smith believes that once everyone saw the kind of knowledge Redick possesses about the game, the noise became lou...

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has revealed her admiration for Los Angeles Lakers star an basketball legend LeBron James, Soccernet.ng reports. Oshoala is known for her football prowess, but she has never hidden her love for other sports like tennis and basketball. In fact, after she left Barcelona for US-based side Bay FC she shared pictures of herself at NBA games. Oshoala also shared pictures of herself with Milwaukee Bucks brothers Giannis and Thanasis Antetokoumpo. The 29-year-old has also frequently shared pictures of Carlos Alcaraz, indicating that she is a fan of the Spaniard tennis star. In a recent development, Oshoala has revealed that she loves LeBron James. However, it is not just because of his legendary status. It is due to his impact outside basketball. "I love LeBron James. I like to see people have an impact outside their sport, and that's what I see in LeBron," Oshoala told FIFA.com. "He has a foundation, he's built a school...

With less than two weeks to go before the 2024 NBA Draft, there is a gradually growing buzz about where Bronny James, the son of LeBron James , will be taken in the draft. There are plenty who believe he is destined to be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers , if for no other reason than to appease his father. The elder James is about to become a free agent, and drafting his son seems to be the type of thing that could influence where he will play next season. He has stated that he would love to play alongside his s on. On the other hand, a recent report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski indicated that it may not be a big priority. The younger James has reportedly agreed to only work out for a very limited number of teams . According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks could be interested in drafting him, although there is an obstacle standing between them and that apparent goal. Via Marc Stein Substack : "The Mavericks would have interest in selecting Bronny James with the 58...

Nick Cammett/Getty Images Saturday's WNBA matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty had some high-profile attendees from the NBA sitting courtisde. NBA stars LeBron James, Damian Lillard and Bam Adebayo, as well as James' wife Savannah and agent Rich Paul, were all seated courtside at the rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals. The Liberty entered the matchup with an 11-2 record and currently sit in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Aces are 6-5 and in third place in the Western Conference. This is the first time the Liberty and Aces have faced off since the 2023 Finals, which the Aces won 3-1 to clinch a second consecutive WNBA Championship. Saturday represents the first of three matchups between the two teams this season, with the two squaring off in Las Vegas in August and back in New York in September. While neither team is currently leading their respective conference, history suggests Saturday's matchup ...

Even though the Boston Celtics got routed in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, 122-84, on Friday, they're still one win away from winning their 18th world championship. Doing so would break the tie they have with the Los Angeles Lakers right now in total titles. It is one thing that has made this offseason, at least so far, that much more frustrating for Lakers fans after their team fell well short of expectations and its potential this year. Purple and Gold partisans may not want to admit it, but this year's edition of the Celtics has apparently been one of the better teams the NBA has seen in recent years, at least statistically. During the regular season, Boston ranked second in points per game, 3-point shooting percentage and defensive rating while finishing first in offensive rating and blocked shots per game. LeBron James has been a rival of the Celtics for much of his career, but it didn't stop him from heaping praise on them and explaining why their offense is ...