LeBron James‘ agent might have just made a big mistake. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer’s future is up in the air, as he has a player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, who just fired Darvin Ham as their head coach. Uncoincidentally, the deadline for that option comes two days after the NBA Draft, where his son, Bronny, may be …
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LeBron James credits Fever’s Caitlin Clark with WNBA growth amid heavy scrutiny
Greatness recognizes greatness, and LeBron James recognizes the talent that WNBA first overall pick Caitlin Clark has. He also knows what impact it will have on the league’s potential growth. The Los Angeles Lakers star didn’t miss a beat in addressing Clark’s critics, as the former Hawkeyes star has been under heavy scrutiny as the Indiana Fever’s season got off …
Read More »Bronny James says the winner of a 1-on-1 game with his father LeBron James remains 'to be determined'
Bronny James has been one of the most talked about prospects at this year’s NBA Scouting Combine. James met with the media at the combine and fielded a round of rapid-fire questions. One of the questions brought up a hypothetical one-on-one game with an NBA player. “If you could challenge any NBA player to a one-on-one, who would it be …
Read More »Jason Kelce believes he could turn LeBron James into the 'greatest redzone threat in the NFL'
The debate over whether NFL and NBA players could immediately play and succeed in their opposite sports raged during the week, and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce weighed in on Saturday. ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark first pushed back on NBA guard Austin Rivers’ notion that 30 basketball professionals could play in the NFL. Clark pointed to Draymond Green …
Read More »Suns dismiss Frank Vogel after one season, early playoff exit: 'We needed a different head coach for our team'
The Phoenix Suns entered the 2023-24 NBA season with hopes a roster featuring Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal and 2020 NBA Finals-winning coach Frank Vogel was primed for a deep playoff run. But Phoenix was swept in four games in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Less than two weeks after the early postseason exit, the Suns …
Read More »Shaq's ex-wife points to why marriage fell apart in new book
Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has been open and honest about his failed marriage with Shaunie Nelson, now Henderson, in recent years. In her book, “Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms,” she shared her side of the story on why her marriage to the Los Angeles Lakers legend fell apart. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …
Read More »Ex-NBA guard Darius Morris dead at 33
Darius Morris, a former NBA point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 33. “With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” his family told TMZ Sports. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes …
Read More »Tyronn Lue says it's 'great to be wanted' amid Lakers speculation; he's focused on coaching Clippers
NBA champion head coach Tyronn Lue remains focused on his future with the Los Angeles Clippers — not the Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after the team lost 114-101 to the Dallas Mavericks May 3. According to The Athletic, the Clippers plan to pursue a contract extension with Lue this offseason. After Friday’s loss, …
Read More »ESPN host slams LeBron James after Lakers fire head coach: 'Take accountability'
The Los Angeles Lakers fired Darvin Ham on Friday after two seasons, and the speculation is that LeBron James had his fingerprints on the move. It’s not the first time that’s been the notion regarding James and his former head coaches, but one ESPN host has had enough. ESPN’s Michael Wilbon, on Friday’s edition of “Pardon the Interruption,” admitted that …
Read More »Lakers 'heartbroken' over death of 2011 draft pick at age 33
Former NBA player Darius Morris died Saturday at the age of 33. Morris was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft. “With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” his family said in a statement, according to TMZ. “During this time of transition, his family …
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