How on Earth did a statement that began with the words "LeBron wants..." create so many questions about what LeBron wants? We've never really gotten clarity. James went dark for most of the summer. His media day quotes were pretty benign.

The 40-year-old is one step closer to joining the Lakers for his 23rd NBA season after being sidelined since the preseason.

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs without LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers are serious title contenders with this core.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season red-hot, winning six-of-eight and thriving on the historic play of Luka Dončić, who is averaging 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game.

This start has led Jeff Teague to believe that these two young guards are the combo that will lead the team to success in the present and the future. More controversially, Teague also believes that the return of LeBron James will only spoil the team camaraderie, which, at the moment, looks destined to settle for nothing less than a championship.

As two of the absolute best players in the history of the NBA, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant have been constantly compared against each other for the past twenty-plus years. Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott is uniquely qualified to discuss the topic,

The Los Angeles Lakers were short-staffed on Monday with Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all sidelined, but they managed to pick up a 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart showed anew why he remains one of the most dependable defenders in the NBA.