Tag: LeBron James

Major Moves Headline 2025 NBA Free Agency Frenzy

Myles Turner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaren Jackson Jr., James Harden, LeBron James
August 2025

NBA free agency has opened with major signings including Myles Turner joining the Bucks, Harden re-signing with the Clippers, and max deals for SGA and JJJ. LeBron opted into a $52.6M deal with the Lakers. Turner leaves Indiana for Milwaukee after their East Finals run. Harden stays in LA on a two-year deal, while OKC and Memphis lock in their stars. LeBron’s player option keeps him in LA through at least one more season.

LeBron James Commits to Lakers for $52.6M, Eyes Championship Push

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
June 2025

LeBron James has exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 season, confirming he’ll return for a record-setting 23rd NBA campaign. He remains focused on contending for a fifth championship before deciding on retirement.
Despite past speculation about his future and retirement hints, LeBron’s agent Rich Paul confirmed his intent to stay with L.A. He will monitor the Lakers’ offseason moves closely, especially as the team seeks a new center to fill gaps exposed in their playoff loss.

LeBron Focused on Knee Recovery, No End Date Yet

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
June 2025

LeBron James is prioritizing recovery from a left knee sprain ahead of his 23rd NBA season, with plans to return fully fit for training camp in September.
After averaging 24.4 points last season and making All-NBA, LeBron remains committed to playing, driven by his family and the chance to share the court with Bronny. He has no set retirement timeline and holds a $56.2M player option.

LeBron James Diagnosed with MCL Sprain After Lakers’ Playoff Exit

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
May 2, 2025

An MRI confirmed LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Game 5 of the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending his historic streak of playoff appearances without missing a game.
The injury happened in the fourth quarter after a collision with Donte DiVincenzo on a moving screen. Though James finished the game, doctors estimate a 3–5 week recovery period. He would have missed Game 6 if the series had continued.

LeBron James Leads with All-Around Game, Praises Team’s Mindset Shift

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
April 2025

LeBron James delivered 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in Game 2, attributing the win to a gritty mindset established in practice.
James emphasized the team’s response after getting “punked” in Game 1. His late-game steal and score on Anthony Edwards helped seal the win.

Luka Takes the Blame After 3PT Streak Snaps in Costly Loss to Warriors

Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers)
Thursday night, April 3

Luka Doncic scored just 19 points on 6-of-17 shooting in the Lakers’ 123-116 loss to the Warriors, snapping his 114-game 3-point streak. Despite a strong second-half push led by LeBron (33 pts) and Reaves (31 pts), L.A. couldn’t complete the comeback.
Doncic struggled from the floor and went 0-of-6 from deep, breaking one of the longest 3-point streaks in NBA history. LeBron powered a second-half surge with 25 of his 33 after the break, but the Warriors’ swarming defense and early lead proved too much. The Lakers now sit 4th in the West with six games remaining.

Lakers Collapse at the Buzzer as Giddey’s Half-Court Stunner Sinks L.A. After LeBron’s Heroics

Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls
March 2025

The Lakers blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead and fell 119-117 to the Bulls after Josh Giddey hit a miraculous 47-foot buzzer-beater.
A late-game collapse saw LeBron James commit a crucial turnover, and despite Austin Reaves’ clutch layup with 3.3 seconds left, Giddey sealed the game with a half-court heave. It marked L.A.’s eighth loss in 12 games.

LeBron Beats Buzzer as Lakers Snap Skid in Thriller vs Pacers

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
27 March 2025

LeBron James tipped in a game-winning buzzer-beater to lift the Lakers to a 120-119 win over the Indiana Pacers.
James redirected Luka Doncic’s missed floater with 0.2 seconds left to secure the win, marking his 8th career buzzer-beater and tying him for 2nd-most in NBA history. He finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists, all while breaking out in the fourth after a quiet start. Doncic led with 34 points, and Rui Hachimura added 14. The win moved L.A. to 44-28, 4th in the West, one game behind Denver.

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