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LeBron James Calls NBA, NBPA All-Star Game Agreement A ‘Slap In The Face’

To say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has little enthusiasm for playing in his 17th NBA All-Star Game this year would be a massive understatement. Following his team’s blowout win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, the 36-year-old issued some harsh criticism of the league and the players union for agreeing to schedule […]

By Ryan Aston | 2y ago

NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo Willing To Accept Lesser Role If LeBron, Davis, Or Durant Joins Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo may have publicly stated that he has no interest in leaving his team to join forces with other superstars and take an easier road to win his first NBA championship. However, it would be a different question if big names expressed their desire to team up with him in […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James & Anthony Davis Could Make ‘Some Financial Sacrifice’ To Form Big 3 In LA

Though they just won the NBA championship last season, it seems like the Los Angeles Lakers are seriously planning to join the pursuit for reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2021 free agency period. According to a previous The Inquisitr article, there is speculation that Anthony Davis is purposely […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Planning To Recruit Giannis Antetokounmpo To LA Lakers In 2021

Rumors have been continuously swirling around reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks since they got defeated by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bucks remain confident that he would sign the massive contract extension that they offered, but as of now, […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James Officially Endorses Joe Biden & Kamala Harris On Instagram

LeBron James took to Instagram to officially endorse Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris for the 2020 presidential election. The Los Angeles Laker shared a picture with his 74.1 million followers and wrote that “we need EVERYTHING to change,” in hopes of encouraging them to vote today. The image featured both Biden’s and Harris’ […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

Donald Trump Calls Out The NBA For Political Activism At Campaign Rally: ‘LeBron James Sucks!’

At a campaign rally held by Donald Trump on Monday, chants of “LeBron James sucks!” rang out in the crowd after the president accused members of the NBA of not respecting the American flag, as reported by TMZ. Trump talked about how much the NBA Finals ratings had declined in 2020. He said it was […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

LeBron James Listed Among Most Influential Celebrities In 2020 Election

LeBron James has been listed as one of the most influential celebrities in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new survey shared by The Hollywood Reporter. Conducted by Whitman Insight Strategies and MRC Data in partnership with DISQO, the study looked at the entertainment world and its political influence among 1,103 potential voters. According […]

By Feleg Tesema | 3y ago

LeBron James Says He Won’t Argue With Trump: ‘I Won’t Go Back And Forth With That Guy’

LeBron James said he has no plans to argue with Donald Trump ahead of the 2020 presidential elections. In an interview with The New York Times published on Wednesday, October 21, the Los Angeles Lakers star discussed the president, misinformation, and the power of the Black vote. Referencing Trump’s recent comments about the Black Lives […]

By Feleg Tesema | 3y ago

NBA Agent Slams League For Embracing Black Lives Matter Movement, Calls It ‘A Horrible Look’

As the NBA resumed its post-season games after having been temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, both the league and the players fully embraced the Black Lives Matter movement. Most people saw this as revolutionary. However, one agent said the decision was more harmful than it was helpful, according to Yahoo Sports. A recent […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

Watch LeBron James FaceTime His Mom After Winning The NBA Championship

Last night, LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA championship against the Miami Heat. After the game, the basketball star couldn’t wait to tell his mom. During the Lakers’ post-game celebrations, James was spotted FaceTiming his mother, Gloria Marie, while lying down on the floor and holding a cigar. Those in […]

By Feleg Tesema | 3y ago

Los Angeles Lakers Guard Danny Green Allegedly Received Death Threats After Missed Game-Winning Shot

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green revealed today that both he and his fiancée allegedly received death threats after the team’s Game 5 loss on Friday. Green stated the threats came on social media from fans that were upset he missed a three-point attempt that could have put the Lakers up in the final seconds, […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

Donald Trump Calls LeBron James ‘Nasty,’ Attacks Black Lives Matter Movement In Rush Limbaugh Interview

Donald Trump slammed LeBron James in an interview with Rush Limbaugh on Friday, calling the NBA player a “hater” and “nasty” in his latest attack on the Los Angeles Lakers star. As The Daily Mail reported, Trump had harsh words for the former NBA MVP and sharp criticism for the Black Lives Matter movement, earning […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

LeBron James Sends Pregame Text That Rallies Lakers In Game 4 Win

LeBron James’ pregame text to the rest of his Lakers teammates may have been all they needed to secure the Game 4 win last night against the Miami Heat. According to ESPN, James’ text only consisted of two words. “Must win,” the Los Angeles star sent to his squad’s group messages on Tuesday afternoon. After […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

LeBron James Claims He’s Not Affected By Jimmy Butler Talking Trash In Game 3 Loss: ‘You’re In Trouble’

According to a report from Sports Illustrated, there was some trash talk that came from some members of the Miami Heat during the team’s Game 3 victory against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat’s Jimmy Butler had an impressive night and was able to record a 40-point triple-double, being only one of […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

Kobe Bryant’s Signature From Last Game Played Sells For Over $600,000

The wood from the Los Angeles Lakers court that featured Kobe Bryant’s signature went for $631,200 on Saturday night after being auctioned off. The section was from the Staples Center where Kobe played the final NBA game of his career, according to a report from TMZ. The section of the court that was sold was […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

LeBron James Splashes $36.8M On Beverly Hills Mansion Once Owned By Katharine Hepburn

LeBron James is now the proud owner of a piece of Hollywood history after he closed on a $36.8 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Variety reported that the Los Angeles Lakers star now owns the compound, which is the former home of Tinseltown legend Katharine Hepburn. LeBron’s interest in the house was first reported by […]

By Luke Jones | 3y ago

LeBron James Says Playing In Bubble Has Been The ‘Most Challenging’ Thing He’s Done In NBA

In a recent interview with reporters, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James admitted that playing in the NBA’s bubble setting in Orlando, Florida, has been the hardest thing he’s had to do in a professional career that has lasted 17 years. As quoted by ESPN, James made these comments on Tuesday as he and teammate […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

UFC News: Colby Covington Slams LeBron James, Other ‘Woke Athletes’ In Post-Fight Interview

Colby Covington did not mince words following his fifth-round TKO win over Tyron Woodley at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, as he took aim at Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and other socially conscious sports figures during his post-fight interview. As quoted by Complex, Covington celebrated his victory by cutting an interview where he […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Vanessa Bryant Slams LA County Sheriff Over LeBron James Challenge

In a series of posts on her Instagram story, Vanessa Bryant expressed her negative feelings toward L.A. County’s Sheriff, Alex Villanueva, who challenged LeBron James to double the reward for information leading to an arrest of a suspect who shot two deputies, according to CBS Los Angeles. In an interview with KABC Radio, Villanueva urged […]

By Mackenzie Jerks | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James & Anthony Davis Need To Take Paycut To Form ‘Big Three’ In LA

Since the 2019 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have been dreaming of adding a third superstar that would enable them to form their own “Big Three” with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They currently don’t have enough salary cap space and trade assets to go after another big acquisition, but that isn’t expected to stop […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron ‘Bronny’ James Jr. Signs With eSports Powerhouse FaZe Clan

LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. — son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and a burgeoning basketball standout in his own right — has joined one of eSports’ powerhouse organizations. On Sunday, FaZe Clan announced via Twitter that the younger James had officially joined the Los Angeles, California-based gaming and entertainment outfit. Shortly after revealing […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

Jared Kushner ‘Happy To Talk With’ LeBron James To Come Up With ‘Common Path’ To Accomplish Goals

White House adviser Jared Kushner said that he would be willing to meet with L.A. Lakers star LeBron James to discuss a “common path forward” when it comes to matters of racial injustice. In an interview with Politico, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law said that, if given the opportunity, he would talk to the NBA player […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

LeBron James Says Gun Problem In America Makes Black People Feel Hunted

In the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man who was shot from behind by police officers multiple times, NBA star LeBron James used his postgame news conference to express his thoughts on the role of guns in the United States, The Washington Post reported. “Quite frankly, it’s just f*cked up […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

LeBron James Posts Throwback Video Of Team USA Serenading Kobe Bryant On His Birthday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James joined the ranks of those honoring the late Kobe Bryant on his 42nd birthday, posting a throwback video on social media of himself and other basketball standouts serenading Bryant on his 30th birthday. On that date — August 23, 2008 — the NBA stars were in Beijing, China, preparing […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

LeBron James Breaks Silence On Rumored Off-Court Drama In LA Lakers Organization

In the midst of the bubble in Orlando, Florida, three-time NBA champion LeBron James made the headlines when he gave controversial statements that most people believed were directed at the Los Angeles Lakers. While talking about their struggle on the offensive end of the floor, James seemed to blame their failures on things that were […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James Challenges Kyle Kuzma To Become LA Lakers’ ‘Third-Best Player’

When Kentavious Caldwell-Pope went down with an injury, Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma earned the opportunity to start alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGee, and Danny Green when they faced the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Kuzma didn’t waste the chance to prove to coach Frank Vogel that he belongs in the […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: LeBron James Hints At Ongoing Off-Court Drama In LA Lakers

After a 116-108 victory against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have successfully clinched the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference. However, though they could now focus on the upcoming 2020 NBA playoffs, there has been some growing concern regarding the Lakers’ performance on the offensive end […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James Says NBA Community Isn’t ‘Sad’ About Possibly Losing Donald Trump As A Viewer

In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Fox & Friends, where he claimed that he wants to “turn off the game” when he sees professional athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James aired his thoughts on the issue, telling reporters that the NBA likely won’t miss […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

Anti-LeBron James LA Clippers Not Built To Beat LA Lakers Superstar Anthony Davis, Per ‘The Ringer’

After undergoing a four-month hiatus, the 2019-20 NBA season is finally back to action and recently featured a clash between the two best teams in the Western Conference — the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. With a 103-101 victory on Thursday night, the Lakers have succeeded to even their score with the […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James On Kneeling For National Anthem: ‘I Hope We Made Kaep Proud’

The National Basketball League officially returned to action last night and included a matchup between Los Angeles rivals the Lakers and the Clippers. After every single player from both teams, along with the game’s officiating crew, took a knee during the national anthem, Lakers star LeBron James said he hopes they made Colin Kaepernick proud, […]

By Tyler Hypnarowski | 3y ago

NBA Players And Coaches Talk Social Justice: ‘Our Job At The Least Is To Keep These Conversations Going’

With the NBA season set to resume Thursday evening, multiple players and coaches have voiced their thoughts on the growing call for social justice reform around the country, ESPN reported. Earlier this month, nearly 40 players participated in a Zoom call. Also on the line was Timika Palmer, the mother of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old […]

By Tyler Hypnarowski | 3y ago

LeBron James To Keep His Phone On Throughout Playoffs, NBA Star Will Forgo His ‘Zero Dark Thirty-23’ Tradition

LeBron James will be doing away with his playoff tradition of a self-imposed social media break when the NBA season returns later this week, ESPN reported. The ritual, which is known as “Zero Dark Thirty-23,” is being set aside at least temporarily to allow James to stay in close connection with his family while being […]

By Tyler Hypnarowski | 3y ago

LeBron James Raising Money To Pay Court Debts For Florida Felons So They Can Vote In November

LeBron James wants to help Florida felons get the right to vote, and the NBA star is putting his money where his mouth is to get it done. James has helped to start a voting rights group that is raising funds to pay the outstanding court debts of people in Florida convicted of felonies. These […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

LA Lakers Coach Frank Vogel Pushing LeBron James For MVP, Anthony Davis For DPOY

Although 22 teams are set to begin the bubble environment restart of the 2019-20 NBA season in a matter of days, it has been deemed by the league that those games won’t factor in determining who will capture year-end awards. To that end, Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel has an idea about who should […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

LA Lakers’ LeBron James Opts To Forego Social Justice Message On The Back Of His Jersey

With several NBA players having a strong interest in supporting the ongoing movement against racial injustice and police brutality, the league has given them the option of displaying messages relating to the cause on the back of their jerseys when the 2019-20 season resumes later this month. Surprisingly, LeBron James — an outspoken proponent of […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Knicks Thought New York Would Be A ‘Logical Place’ For LeBron James In 2010 Free Agency

The New York Knicks suffered a huge embarrassment when they were snubbed by their top two targets, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, last summer. Months before free agency started, Knicks owner James Dolan proudly announced that multiple superstars would be heading to New York in the 2019 NBA offseason. While Durant and Irving ended up […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: LeBron James Considered Knicks As His ‘First Choice’ In 2010 Free Agency Before ‘Disaster’ Meeting

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James made a big headline in the summer of 2010 when he made a controversial decision as an unrestricted free agent. James ultimately ended up leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to form a “Big Three” with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat. However, before he agreed to […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Miami Heat ‘Trying To Protect’ Salary Cap Space To Chase Antetokounmpo, James & 2021 Free Agents

Despite failing to add a second superstar on their roster, the Miami Heat still managed to surpass expectations during the 2019-20 NBA season. Before the NBA suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Heat sat in the No. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 41-24 record. However, if they fail to win the […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James Calls Out Laura Ingraham For Defense Of NFL Quarterback Drew Brees

NBA superstar LeBron James called out Fox News host Laura Ingraham Thursday afternoon for her support of NFL quarterback Drew Brees, who has come out in favor of Donald Trump’s opposition to athletes taking a knee to protests police violence, Raw Story reported. “If you still haven’t figured out why the protesting is going on,” […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

LeBron James Rips Drew Brees’ Take On National Anthem Protests: ‘You Literally Still Don’t Understand?’

LeBron James is taking Drew Brees to task. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar tweeted his reaction to Brees’ response to a question about Colin Kaepernick’s silent gesture of kneeling during the National Anthem. “Is it still surprising at this point. Sure isn’t! You literally still don’t understand why Kap was kneeling on one knee??” James […]

By Kevin Tall | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Dwyane Wade Reveals Why He And LeBron James Chose Not To Team Up With Derrick Rose In 2010

In the 2010 NBA offseason, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were given the opportunity to turn their dream of playing together on the same team into a reality. As unrestricted free agents, James and Wade decided to form the Miami Heat’s “Big Three” with Chris Bosh. However, before they officially signed a contract with the […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Should LeBron James Recruit Carmelo Anthony In 2020 Free Agency?

The successful acquisition of Anthony Davis and other quality veterans last summer has undeniably turned the Los Angeles Lakers from one of the worst NBA teams into a legitimate title contender in the deep Western Conference. However, despite being considered one of the top favorites to win the championship title in the 2019-20 season, the […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James Speaks Out On George Floyd Death In Instagram Post

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Instagram on Tuesday to share his thoughts on the death of George Floyd, who passed away on Monday night as a result of a police officer kneeling on his neck for several minutes during a botched arrest. In his post, the four-time NBA MVP decried the incident […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

NBA Rumors: Chris Paul Could Join Forces With LeBron James If Thunder Apply For Amnesty Clause, Per ‘Fansided’

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul and Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James, who are both members of the infamous Banana Boat crew, have dreamed of playing together on one team before they both retire as NBA players. Unfortunately, with limited trade assets that they could use for salary-matching purposes, it would be […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James, Lakers ‘Would Rather See’ Ja Morant’s Grizzlies Than Damian Lillard’s Blazers In 2020 Playoffs

After six years of being one of the worst NBA teams in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to return to the Western Conference Playoffs in the 2019-20 season, thanks to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and their quality supporting cast. Though it still remains unknown when the season will resume, some people have […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

LeBron James Says His ‘Best Assets Work Perfectly’ With NBA Legend Michael Jordan

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan are frequently mentioned in debates regarding the greatest basketball player of all time. If time travel were possible, most NBA fans all around the world would pay to see James and Jordan face each other on the court in their prime. However, nobody […]

By JB Baruelo | 3y ago

Los Angeles Lakers Become Latest Team To Reopen Practice Facilities

As confirmed recently by the league via NBA.com, teams across the National Basketball Association are now allowed at their discretion to reopen practice facilities for limited player workouts with strict guidelines in place to mitigate the risk posed by the coronavirus. On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly became the latest club planning to take […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

LeBron James, Stephen Curry Will Have To Return Part Of Their NBA Salaries

Per an agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), players will begin to receive 25 percent less in their paychecks beginning on Friday, May 15. However, some top stars will actually have to reimburse the league in order to comply with these terms, according to ESPN‘s NBA front-office expert Bobby Marks. […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

Jason Whitlock Slams LeBron James For ‘Rhetoric’ On Killing Of Ahmaud Arbery

Jason Whitlock isn’t pleased with LeBron James and his latest show of online activism. The Speak for Yourself host shot back after James tweeted his outrage at the killing of jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. Video released this week showing a pair of men stopping Arbery as he ran through a neighborhood in the coastal […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Celebrities Rally In Support Of Justice For Ahmaud Arbery, Calling For Action On Social Media

Celebrities are taking to social media in support of justice for Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man who was shot multiple times and killed by two white men while he was jogging through the Satilla Shores neighborhood of Brunswick, Georgia. Although the suspects have been identified as 64-year-old Gregory McMichael and his son, 34-year-old Travis […]

By Simone Slaughter | 3y ago

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