LeBron James offers theory for declining NBA ratings: ‘We gotta do something’
It's no secret that the NBA faces an uphill battle. The league's ratings decline extends far beyond the first week and continues even as Christmas Day, typically the NBA's spectacle, approaches. There's a lot of debate as to why ratings are down, but the general consensus is that the regular season is starting to look […]
LeBron James sounds off on the state of the NBA
LeBron James seemed lukewarm at best about the new format of the NBA All-Star Game announced earlier this week. But he had an idea about league-wide trends. James addressed the changes to the All-Star Game, which now includes a four-team, three-game mini-tournament, ahead of the Lakers' Thursday night matchup with the Kings in Sacramento. Los […]
Unrivaled’s Phil Handy is swapping LeBron James for Breanna Stewart this winter
Phil Handy was a regular on the sideline in six consecutive NBA Finals from 2015-2021. Handy, a longtime NBA assistant who previously played professional basketball overseas, has gotten him through it all. First, he served as an assistant cleveland cavaliers It won everything in 2016. Then he toronto raptors When he won the title in […]
LeBron James makes his Lakers return from personal reasons absence
LeBron James returned to the Lakers' lineup Sunday night after missing the last two games due to personal reasons and a left foot injury, telling reporters he feels “pretty good” while , the 40-year-old superstar also revealed that the condition of his foot is deteriorating. The wound hasn't gone away yet. “It doesn't matter what's […]
LeBron James missing another Lakers game in ‘personal reasons’ mystery
LeBron James will miss his second consecutive game on Friday when his Lakers play against the Timberwolves. announced. James missed Sunday's 107-98 win over Portland because of a sore foot, but did not travel with the team to Minnesota. According to ESPN. The move comes after James, who turns 40 this month, missed team practice […]
LeBron James steps away from Lakers due to ‘personal reasons’ amid shooting slump, feeling ‘gassed’
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Thursday that LeBron James is leaving the team for “personal reasons.” With James' status up in the air Friday, Redick called it an “unacceptable absence.” He was already suffering from a foot injury and missed Wednesday's game, the first of the year. He turns 40 later this […]
LeBron James to ‘Miss Some Time’ Due to ‘Personal Reasons’ Amid Disappointing Start to Season
A few weeks ago, LeBron James left social media. Now, he will be leaving the Lakers, at least temporarily. Speculation arose after James was absent during the Lakers' 107-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. After the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed the superstar was out, but did not give a […]
LeBron James away from Lakers for ‘personal reasons’
LeBron James appears to be looking for answers as he leaves the Lakers amid an alarming decline and trade rumors. “LeBron is not on the team right now.” Reddick told reporters. During practice on Wednesday. “He is absent for personal reasons. I apologize for his absence.” James had previously set a goal of playing in […]
UFC star Colby Covington blasts LeBron James for old ‘Diddy party’ comment: ‘F—ing scumbag’
UFC star Colby Covington wasted no time taking shots during his media appearance Wednesday, but he didn't target his next opponent, Joaquin Buckley. Instead, Covington ripped NBA superstar LeBron James. Covington wasn't asked a question from a reporter when he started his rant about basketball's all-time leading scorer. He began the press conference by asking […]
How LeBron James inspired one line from Gracie Abrams’ biggest hit song
LeBron James first posted an image of himself shirtless near a pool on his Instagram Story in 2018 with the caption, “Keep smiling!” “I can't believe this is my life,” said rising star Gracie Abrams, who probably never expected it to become a viral reaction meme that would inspire a hit pop song in 2024. […]