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Photo: LeBron James, Bronny James / Instagram   LeBron James is known for his legendary NBA career and strong values, especially when it comes to parenting. But during a recent game, he had to sit back and watch his son, Bronny James , face a classic rookie moment—without stepping in to help. Bronny, new to the Lakers, found himself in an awkward spot during a timeout. Anthony Davis , a senior team member, casually claimed the seat next to LeBron. Bronny, sitting there at the time, had to move without hesitation. The lighthearted moment had the crowd laughing, but it was also a reminder of the hierarchy rookies face, no matter their last name. LeBron stayed quiet, letting Bronny handle it on his own. It was a clear example of LeBron's ability to separate family from the professional world of basketball. On the court, Bronny isn’t just LeBron’s son—he’s a rookie teammate who has to earn his place like everyone else. Photo: LeBron James, Bronny James / Instagram   Bronny’s jour...

Photo: Anthony Davis / Instagram   Bronny James may be LeBron James 's son, but he's still getting the rookie treatment—no special favors here. During Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony Davis and the Lakers had some fun with Bronny. After sitting on the bench next to his father, LeBron, AD stopped in front of him and asked Bronny to stand up to make room.  The moment led to smiles all around, as Bronny did his part without a fuss. Even with LeBron sitting out due to soreness in his left foot, the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 107–98.  Photo: Anthony Davis / Instagram   AD had an impressive game with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks. Bronny only played the final two minutes but added one block in his short time on the court. AD giving Bronny the rookie treatment in front of Bron 🤣 (via _michaelmorales10/IG) pic.twitter.com/XOlkPmCMnP — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 9, 2024 The Lakers now have a break until this Friday ...

Photo: LeBron and Bronny James / Instagram   LeBron and Bronny James made history as the first father-son duo in NBA history, and now their Opening Night jerseys have sold for $102,000 at a Sotheby’s auction.  The sale price might seem modest for such a unique piece of sports history—if you're a multi-millionaire, that is. LeBron’s jersey, worn in the Lakers' season opener and two preseason games, also made an appearance on Media Day.  Meanwhile, Bronny’s jersey has a twist. While Sotheby’s says it was worn during the second half of the game against Minnesota, photos suggest he never left his warmups. However, it was confirmed he wore it during Media Day and other preseason events. Photo: LeBron and Bronny James / Instagram   The jerseys mark a significant moment: LeBron, at 39, sharing the court with his son in an NBA game. For Bronny, it was a special comeback after recovering from cardiac arrest just a year ago. Given their historic value and the milestone the...

Photo: Ja Morant / Instagram   Ja Morant , star of the Memphis Grizzlies, ended his brief "no dunking" rule in spectacular fashion during a 127-121 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. The victory was the Grizzlies' first in Boston since 2013. Midway through the third quarter, Morant drove along the baseline, saw Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis at the rim, and delivered a stunning double-pump reverse dunk. Morant finished the game with 32 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, and two steals in one of his best performances this season. Earlier this month, Morant vowed to stop dunking to avoid injury, saying, "Two points is two points. I get it done, that's all that matters." His cautious approach followed a scary fall earlier this season after a mid-air collision, which left him sidelined for nearly three weeks. Photo : Ja Morant / Instagram   Despite his concerns, Morant’s instincts took over against the Celtics, reminding fans why he’s one of th...

Photo: Bronny James / Instagram   On Saturday, Bronny James returned to the court in the G League as the South Bay Lakers faced the San Diego Clippers. The Lakers came out on top, winning 119-111. Bronny, who played one year at USC before being drafted 55th overall in 2024, finished the game with 16 points, four rebounds, two assists, and a block. He shot 6/15 from the field but struggled from three-point range, going 0/4. Fans shared their thoughts on his performance across social media, praising his effort and hustle. Photo: Bronny James / Instagram   So far this season, Bronny has appeared in six games for the Lakers in the NBA. The team is currently 12-11 and sits in 10th place in the Western Conference standings. Ending our last home game of the year with a W. #SBLakers pic.twitter.com/Snx3zsW2Le — South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) December 8, 2024 The Lakers will take on the Portland Trail Blazers next, hosting them in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Source   R...

Photo: Caitlin Clark / Instagram   Caitlin Clark is making waves in the WNBA and beyond. The 22-year-old star has not only become one of the highest-earning female athletes this year but has also brought huge financial benefits to Indianapolis, where her team, the Indiana Fever, plays. Dr. Ryan Brewer, a finance expert from Indiana University, estimates that Clark has brought $36 million to the city’s economy and $40 million to the WNBA in just one year. “The numbers are staggering,” Brewer said. “It’s hard to believe this is all because of one player.” Clark’s popularity stems from her outstanding basketball skills and her star power, which has drawn record-breaking TV audiences and attendance to WNBA games. Her impact has led some experts to suggest that the Indiana Fever should offer her a groundbreaking $1 million annual contract. Photo: Caitlin Clark / Instagram   “It would make perfect sense to lock her in long-term,” said John Holden, a business law professor at Indian...

Photo: JJ Redick / Instagram   The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling. They’ve dropped to ninth place in the Western Conference after a crushing 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their worst of the season. This is JJ Redick ’s first year as an NBA head coach, and he’s already under pressure. Even with stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis , injuries to key players like Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood , and Jarred Vanderbilt have hurt the team. The Lakers replaced former coach Darvin Ham during the offseason, but Redick has the same 12-9 record Ham had in his first 21 games. After the embarrassing loss to the Timberwolves, critics are questioning Redick’s ability to lead the team. Photo: JJ Redick / Instagram Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas didn’t hold back, saying Redick should lose his job.   “If it were up to me, J.J. would’ve got fired last night,” Arenas said on his show, Gil’s Arena. Despite the criticism, it’s still early in the season, with 61 games left fo...

Photo: LeBron James / Instagram   LeBron James added another achievement to his legendary NBA career on Wednesday night. While the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat, James reached a major milestone by climbing to seventh on the all-time three-pointers made list. In the third quarter, James hit his only three-pointer of the game, bringing his career total to 2,451 and passing former All-Star Kyle Korver. The NBA congratulated James with an announcement on social media, saying, "Congrats to LeBron James of the Lakers for moving into 7th on the all-time THREES MADE list!" Fans praised LeBron for his accomplishment. One wrote, "This shows how he's adapted his game over the years. Congrats to the King!" Others joked about how far LeBron is from catching Steph Curry, the league's all-time leader with 3,814 three-pointers. Photo: LeBron James / Instagram   Despite his personal success, the Lakers continue to struggle. This loss, the...

Photo: Bronny James / Instagram   The Los Angeles Lakers, known for their legendary players and rich history, have made headlines again. This time, it’s not because of LeBron James, but his son, Bronny James . Bronny, who recently joined the Lakers, has already made history—but not for his basketball skills just yet. Bronny and LeBron became the first father-son duo to play for the same NBA team. While Bronny’s time on the court is just beginning, he’s breaking records off the court. His jersey sales have skyrocketed , setting a new Lakers record that even the biggest stars couldn’t reach. After Bronny’s draft, over 500,000 of his jerseys sold, each priced at around $100. That’s over $50 million in revenue—an achievement that eclipses even LeBron’s jersey sales. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is surely thrilled, as Bronny’s popularity is boosting the team’s finances in a big way. Photo: Bronny James / Instagram   The excitement around Bronny isn’t just with fans. Former NBA player...

Photo: LiAngelo Ball / Instagram LiAngelo Ball, brother of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo Ball , recently talked about being arrested in China in 2017 for stealing sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store. At the time, Ball was 18 and playing basketball for UCLA. During an interview on Unapologetically Angel with Angel Reese , Ball admitted to making a bad decision. "I knew it was wrong," he said. "I was in the wrong spot at the wrong time, making dumb choices." Ball and two UCLA teammates, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, were arrested in Hangzhou. They were accused of stealing while on a team trip. Ball said he realized immediately he had made a mistake. "Right when I left the store, I knew it was over," he recalled. Photo: LiAngelo Ball / Instagram The incident gained global attention when then-President Donald Trump stepped in. Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help resolve the situation. After the players were released, Trump tweeted: “You’re welcome.....

Photo: Caitlin Clark / Instagram   Caitlin Clark , one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, is making big moves off the court. The 22-year-old Indiana Fever guard has joined an ownership group bidding to bring a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team to Cincinnati. The expansion fee alone is expected to cost around $100 million. The group is co-led by Jeff Berding, co-CEO of Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati. Berding revealed that Clark decided to go public with her involvement in the project, a decision she made on her own. “It was Caitlin’s desire to go public,” Berding told The Athletic. “She’s very proud to be a part of this effort, and she’s very competitive. She wants to win and see this happen.” Photo: Caitlin Clark / Instagram   Clark’s team isn’t guaranteed the bid, as groups from Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Denver are also competing for an NWSL team. However, having a star like Clark backing Cincinnati could give them a big advantage. While she continues her basketb...

Photo: Savannah and LeBron James / Instagram   Savannah James , wife of NBA star LeBron James , recently shared a surprising confession about her journey to self-love. Speaking on the Everybody's Crazy podcast, Savannah reflected on her past struggles and shared an emotional message for her younger self. "I love my kids. I love my husband. I love my family. I love my friends," Savannah said. "But I wasn’t always in love with myself. I would tell my younger self to open your heart. You’re worthy. You’re enough." Savannah revealed that the pandemic brought challenges that left her feeling emotionally drained. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she explained how neglecting self-care made it hard to show up fully for her family. Photo: Savannah and LeBron James / Instagram   "If I’m working from a glass half empty, I’m not good to anybody," she said. To recharge, Savannah leaned on small moments like taking long baths or watching makeup tutorials. These...

Photo: LeBron James, Anthony Edwards / Instagram   NBA stars LeBron James and Anthony Edwards had fans laughing with a lighthearted moment during a Lakers warmup session. A video of the playful “fight” quickly went viral on social media. The clip shows the Los Angeles Lakers legend and Minnesota Timberwolves rising star pretending to scuffle in a staged showdown. Both players leaned into the joke, with LeBron pretending to square up and Edwards playing along with enthusiasm. Fans loved the funny interaction, flooding social media with comments. “This is why LeBron is the GOAT, even off the court,” one fan wrote. Another joked, “Only Edwards would dare to ‘fight’ the King!” Photo: LeBron James, Anthony Edwards / Instagram   The moment also showed the respect between the two players. LeBron, a four-time NBA champion, has long been a role model for younger stars like Edwards, who is making his mark in the league. View this post on Instagram A post shared by S...

Photo: LeBron James / Instagram   LeBron James , one of the NBA's all-time greats, is going through a tough stretch as he nears his 40th birthday. In his last four games, he has missed all 19 of his 3-point attempts. This slump is close to RJ Barrett’s record of 21 straight misses, but it’s not entirely new for James, who has had streaky shooting stretches throughout his career. While shooting has never been his biggest strength, LeBron's ability to dominate in other areas has always made up for it. But in the Lakers’ 109-80 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday, there were signs of a deeper problem. James finished with just 10 points, hitting only 4 of his 12 shots from inside the arc. This season, he’s averaging 22 points per game, his lowest since his rookie year. LeBron’s efficiency has taken a noticeable dip. He’s struggling to finish plays he used to dominate. For instance, he’s making 67.9% of his shots in the restricted area this season, down from 73.3% last year. In fast ...

Photo: Bronny and LeBron James / Instagram   LeBron and Bronny James made history on October 22, becoming the first father and son to play in an NBA game together. Now, the jerseys they wore during that historic game are being sold at auction. The two jerseys, both from the Los Angeles Lakers, are available through a partnership between the NBA and Sotheby’s. The auction started on Thursday, and by Thursday evening, bids had already reached $70,000. LeBron's jersey has been matched to the Lakers' 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he played 34 minutes, scoring 16 points, with five rebounds and four assists. The jersey was also linked to two preseason games and the NBA media day. Photo: Bronny and LeBron James / Instagram Sotheby’s says Bronny’s jersey was worn in the second half of the game, but it could not be verified with photos because he was often seen wearing a warm-up jacket. However, the jersey was matched to four preseason games and NBA media day...

Photo: LeBron James / Instagram   LeBron James has decided to take a break from social media, citing the "negative takes" online.  The NBA star made the announcement after responding to a post by Kevin Durant ’s manager, Rich Kleiman, about the negativity in sports coverage. Kleiman wrote that sports should bring people together, but instead, many discussions have become about clickbait and negativity. LeBron agreed, posting "AMEN" before adding, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.” Photo: LeBron James / Instagram   Recently, there has been criticism about LeBron's son, Bronny James , and the way he's being treated in the G League . Bronny, 20, has been allowed to only play home games for the Lakers' G League team. He made his debut on Nov. 9 against the Salt Lake City Stars. And with that said I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care ✌🏾👑 — Le...

Photo: Anthony Davis, Dalton Knecht / Instagram   The Los Angeles Lakers are on fire, winning five straight games to improve to 9-4 this season. On Saturday night, they beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99, despite dealing with injuries that have forced other players to step up. One of those players is rookie Dalton Knecht, who had a breakout game against the Pelicans. Starting for the second straight game, the rookie scored 27 points, showing why the Lakers picked him in the first round of the draft. With Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish sidelined, Knecht stepped into the spotlight and helped secure the win. Lakers star Anthony Davis praised the rookie but also admitted he gets frustrated when Knecht doesn’t shoot enough. Photo: Anthony Davis / Instagram   “Every time he shoots the ball, we think it’s going in,” Davis said. “That’s why we get so frustrated and upset when he doesn’t shoot. He’s a great player.” Davis led the Lakers with 31 points, while Knecht was right behi...

Photo: LaMelo Ball / Instagram   Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has spoken out after being fined $100,000 by the NBA for using an anti-gay slur. The fine came after Ball’s postgame comments Saturday on FanDuel Sports Network following the Hornets’ 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. When asked about the team’s defensive strategy against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo , Ball made the comment that led to the league’s punishment. On Sunday night, after the Hornets’ 128-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ball addressed the issue. Photo: LaMelo Ball / Instagram   “Before we get started, I just want to address the comment yesterday,” Ball said. “I really didn’t mean anything by it and don’t want to offend anybody. I’ve got love for everybody, and I don’t discriminate.” Hornets head coach Charles Lee said Ball had apologized and was committed to learning from the incident. “Our standards and what is required of our players are really important to us,” Lee said. “Melo h...

Photo: Stephen Curry, Caitlin Clark / Instagram   The popular “NBA vs. WNBA” three-point shootout could be back with some exciting new faces at the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu are planning to bring their hit three-point contest to the All-Star Weekend in February. This time, they hope to include Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark . "Sources tell me Curry and Ionescu are discussing a return of the shootout," Charania said. "There are plans to include Klay Thompson and Caitlin Clark in the competition this year." Photo: Stephen Curry / Instagram   Adding Thompson and Clark would make the event even bigger. Thompson, now with the Mavericks , is a legendary shooter and was once Curry’s teammate on the Warriors. Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, made history by hitting 122 three-pointers in her first season—th...