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It looks like Stephen A. Smith is coming after LeBron James. And this time it’s for something that has nothing to do with The King. After the participants’ terrible performance in the Slam Dunk Contest during Saturday night’s NBA All-Star, which was won by Heat forward Keshad Johnson, the ESPN personality unleashed on James during […]
LeBron James met with reporters before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome and provided direct answers about the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff run, his long-term future and the league’s evolving showcase format. With Los Angeles at 33-21 and fifth in the Western Conference at intermission, James made it clear what will determine the […]
Nikola Jokic gave candid answers about the MVP race, LeBron James’ longevity and the NBA’s global growth during his press conference Saturday, a day before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The Denver Nuggets center, who has carried his club to a 35-20 record and third place in the […]
While the NBA is on hold for a few days, The Post’s basketball minds answer ten important questions. Here’s a closer look. 1. The MVP should now go to… STEFAN BONDY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. But the bond with Nikola Jokic is so close that this could easily turn around if the Nuggets center reaches the 65-game […]
Photo: Peter Baba LeBron James’ impending free agency in 2026 may not have the same magnitude as his previous decisions in 2010, 2014 and 2018, but it could still provide a familiar storyline if he returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a third stint with the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2003. Cleveland’s […]
There are times in Los Angeles when basketball feels less like a game and more like a living, breathing brotherhood. Wednesday evening was one of them. Luka Dončić presented his “77x.worldevent in LA, a sleek celebration of his growing global brand, combined with fashion, hoop culture and that unmistakable No. 77 swagger. Fans got a […]
Fans with tickets to Tuesday night’s Lakers-Spurs game weren’t the only ones upset about the lack of star power in Los Angeles’ uniforms. During “First Take” on Wednesday morning, Stephen A. Smith went out with JJ Redick for having LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart all on the same night. […]
When the Lakers opened their homestand with back-to-back wins over the 76ers and Warriors, giving them a three-game winning streak for the first time in a month, it looked like they were ready to enter the All-Star break with momentum on their side. Forty-eight hours can change a lot. Because once it became clear that […]
LOS ANGELES – Just as the Lakers are getting closer to being a whole and Austin Reaves took a major step toward resembling his pre-injury self, the team is now waiting to see what Luka Doncic’s status will be. Doncic came out of Thursday’s 119-115 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers early and limped back […]
LOS ANGELES — A team’s first game after the NBA trade deadline can be strange. The same can be said after a long road switch, which the Lakers came away from after their two-week “Grammy” trip. And the Lakers experienced all aspects of a strange evening during Thursday night’s 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers […]
