WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA All-Stars aren't sure who will be the new face of the league once LeBron James is gone, but they are confident the NBA's future is in good hands. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (AFP/File photo) Several top stars spoke on Saturday, Feb. 17, on the eve of the 73rd...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James will not seek a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers his agent has said, after speculation over the 39-year-old superstar's future. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) "LeBron won't be traded, and we aren't asking to be," the player's agent Rich...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, 145-144, in a NBA double overtime classic on Saturday, Jan. 27. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors make each other laugh during a stop...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was voted into the NBA All-Star Game for a record 20th time on Thursday, Jan. 25, named among 10 starters for next month's 73rd All-Star contest. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, was...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James, Stephen Curry and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid were named among a 41-strong player pool for the USA's 2024 Olympics basketball roster on Tuesday, Jan. 23. LeBron James (top), Stephen Curry (bottom left) and Joel Embiid (AFP) The star-studded...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers playmaker LeBron James remained the leaders in fan voting returns for next month's NBA All-Star Game revealed on Thursday, Jan. 18. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (left) and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers playmaker LeBron James remained the top vote-getters in updated fan balloting returns for next month's NBA All-Star Game revealed on Thursday, Jan. 11. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (left) and Giannis...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday, Jan. 7, clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers -- one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Amir...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James lead the first fan voting results for next month's NBA All-Star Game in balloting revealed on Thursday, Jan. 4. Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) and Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Four-time NBA champion LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Minnesota on Thursday, Dec. 21, with tendinitis in his left ankle, the club announced. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) The 38-year-old power forward delivered 25 points, 10 rebounds and...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. Late basketball great Kobe Bryant and LeBron James (AFP) The Hall announced its...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- French sensation Victor Wembanyama came out on top in his first tussle with NBA superstar LeBron James on Friday, Dec. 15, as the San Antonio Spurs snapped their 18-game losing streak with a 129-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs...