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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defends during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

LeBron James says he doesn't have answer to questions about his future after LA Lakers exit NBA playoffs

May 01, 2025 3:52 pm

If LeBron James plays one more season in the NBA, he will break the league's longevity record, which he currently shares with Vince Carter at 22 seasons.

(LEFT) Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic; (RIGHT) Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis. (PHOTOS: AP)

'April fools right?': Shock and awe in NBA as Luka Doncic gets traded to Lakers with Anthony Davis headed to Mavericks

February 02, 2025 2:13 pm

The deal will see Doncic join forces with LeBron James. Davis, meanwhile, links up with Kyrie Irving in Dallas.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Bronny James (9) stand on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

LeBron James makes history with son Bronny by becoming NBA's first father-son duo to play together

October 23, 2024 5:20 pm

LeBron also gave a little pep talk to his son Bronny before they stepped onto the court together.

Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business partner, told federal investigators he bet on NBA games through an illegal bookie.

LeBron James' business manager Maverick Carter placed bets on NBA games through illegal bookie

December 01, 2023 2:32 pm

Carter and James, the NBA's career scoring leader, are friends from Akron, Ohio, who together own SpringHill Company, an entertainment and production company.

With matchup finally set, Denver Nuggets' Michael Malone says beating Heat will be ''biggest challenge of our lives''

May 31, 2023 11:57 am

Top-seeded in the West for the first time in franchise history, the Nuggets have won all eight of their playoff games at Ball Arena.

NBA: LeBron James questions future after Los Angeles Lakers are eliminated

May 23, 2023 6:46 pm

LeBron James is under contract for $46.9 million next season with the Lakers, but he is in charge of his future after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record earlier this year.

Watch: LeBron James' stunning chase-down block on ex-teammate Kyrie Irving

February 27, 2023 12:07 pm

In the video, Lakers player James is seen chasing from behind and then jumping to block the ball which Maverick's player thought had almost put in the basket.

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Elgin Baylor, Lakers great and aerialist pioneer, dies at 86

March 23, 2021 8:17 am

He filled scoresheets and sparked young imaginations with his trailblazing aerial style, and every high-flying player of the past 60 years has followed his path.

NBA Finals Game 5, LA Lakers vs Miami Heat Live Streaming: When and where to watch?

October 09, 2020 5:12 pm

NBA Finals Game 5, LA Lakers vs Miami Heat Live Score Streaming: The Los Angeles Lakers are just one win away from completing the franchise’s return to the pinnacle of basketball.

NBA Finals: LeBron James leads LA Lakers charge in Game 2 win over Miami Heat

October 03, 2020 11:17 am

The dominant Los Angeles Lakers clinched Game 2 over the Miami Heat 124-114 to extend their lead to 2-0 in the NBA Finals.

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Tears, jerseys on every seat and LeBron James' touching tribute to Kobe Bryant

February 01, 2020 12:12 pm

Red roses adorned the courtside seats where Kobe and Gianna Bryant sat at the last Los Angeles Lakers game they attended. Tears, jerseys of every seat and a touching tribute: How LA Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant

‘Don’t give a sh*t’: JD Vance defends US airstrike on Venezuelan drug boat that killed 11

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Vice President JD Vance stands by the recent US airstrike against a Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat, dismissing legalistic arguments. President Trump also supports the strike and warns others against bringing drugs into the US. The administration has designated Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, as a foreign terrorist organization and plans to use military force against them.

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