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Luka Doncic and Novak Djokovic were spotted at a Real Madrid EuroLeague game in Madrid as the Lakers star continues treatment for a grade 2 hamstring strain ahead of a key matchup vs. the Houston Rockets.
NBA icon LeBron James revealed that he believes his son Bronny James deserves minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers during this postseason run. The Lakers will already have a shortened roster due to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves missing time. Bronny has played the most minutes of his NBA career over the past few weeks […] The post LeBron Comments On Bronny Deserving Lakers Playoff Minutes appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has had a lot of great things happen to him over the course of his career and he’s accomplished a whole lot.But one thing stands out above the rest: Sharing the floor in the league with his son, Bronny.LeBron James Names Playing With His Son As the Biggest […] The post LeBron James Reveals the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Him in His Career appeared first on Heavy Sports.
After so much talk about key NBA players potentially missing out on seasonal awards, two teams landed good news on that front on Thursday, April 16. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham were both granted exceptions, according to a joint release. As for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, he […] The post NBA’s Cade Cunningham Ruling Questioned by Anthony Edwards’ Circle appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The NBA on Thursday ruled in favor of the appeals of Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic regarding the 65-game rule, making them eligible for the individual awards despite not meeting the minimum threshold. The league cited the “extraordinary circumstances” clause in the collective bargaining agreement in its decision. […] The post How Pistons’ Cade Cunningham becoming award eligible could cost Jalen Duren appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Miami Heat had a legendary run in the early 2010s, but one of LeBron James’ teammates revealed that he still never passed Michael Jordan. Mario Chalmers started at point guard for four seasons behind the “big three” of LeBron, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Two NBA Championships and four NBA Finals appearances weren’t enough […] The post LeBron’s Former Heat Teammate Shares Why He Never Passed Michael Jordan appeared first on Heavy Sports.
This is a golden opportunity for Bronny James. He can prove himself. He can silence his detractors. He can show the world he belongs. Or he can stumble backward, making the negative noise louder. The Lakers’ Bronny James is poised to have some breakout performances during the NBA playoffs. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin...
The NBA career of LeBron James may not have a near end in sight after his latest update. Another strong season by LeBron sees him contributing to the Los Angeles Lakers’ success of ending the year with a top four seed. The Lakers will require James to lead the team with both Luka Doncic and […] The post LeBron May Play In NBA Longer Than Expected After New Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.
An injury expert shares an encouraging update on Austin Reaves’ return — and the timeline may surprise Lakers fans. The post Austin Reaves Injury Update: Doctor Reveals Optimistic Return Timeline Before Lakers Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2026 postseason with several notable headlines in focus, but none loom larger than the team’s reliance on the veteran leadership of LeBron James as they prepare for a first-round matchup vs. the Houston Rockets. Los Angeles secured the No. 4 seed after finishing 53–29, marking its highest win total […] The post Lakers’ Bronny James explains why LA should listen to LeBron in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When will Luka Doncic return? An injury expert raises concern about the Lakers star’s availability for the first round vs the Rockets. The post When Will Luka Doncic Return? Doctor Raises Concern Ahead of Lakers Playoff Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is set to make history again as he heads into the NBA playoffs in his 23rd season. Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets is on Saturday, and it will mark the 19th time in his career that James has played in a postseason game. James will ...
The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly have a mammoth task ahead of them in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, especially in the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With Houston entering as the league’s most dominant rebounding unit and Los Angeles ranking near the bottom across every major glass metric, LeBron James sent […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James reminds LA about Rockets’ major strength appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets enter the postseason with momentum and clarity, as their internal dynamic between head coach Ime Udoka and All-Star center Alperen Sengun continues to define the team’s identity. The Rockets secured the No. 5 seed in the West after a strong 52–30 regular season and will square off with the No. 4 seed […] The post Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about Alperen Sengun relationship appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Los Angeles Lakers being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future, Bronny James is in line to receive regular playing time during the team’s upcoming opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets. Following Lakers practice on Thursday, LeBron James reflected on what it means to be […] The post LeBron James’ message on playing in playoffs with Bronny is priceless appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Did the Los Angeles Lakers make a mistake by not trading LeBron James during the 2025-26 NBA season? At least one person seems to think so.Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report recently named failing to trade James as the Lakers’ biggest regret of the season.Did the Lakers Make a Mistake by Not Trading LeBron James?The rationale is […] The post Not Trading LeBron James Named Lakers’ Biggest Regret From 2025-26 NBA Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The NBA's gambling nightmare turns into a federal reality. Former player and Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones will reportedly plead guilty to selling insider information to the Mafia.
As the NBA enters its postseason with the Play-In Tournament underway, former player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a sweeping federal gambling case that has implicated multiple figures connected to the league. “Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead […] The post Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in NBA gambling case appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One of LeBron James’ former teammates is the first defendant in the NBA gambling scandal to plead guilty. Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to sports gambling charges, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Jones had initially pleaded not guilty to selling insider information to sports gamblers. Jones has … The post Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham will be eligible for end-of-season awards.
Charles Barkley recently criticised Stephen A. Smith and others for racializing LeBron James’ Memphis take.
Jones will appear at a hearing April 28 in Brooklyn.
LeBron James makes NBA history with his record-tying 19th playoff appearance as the Lakers face the Houston Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst has offered a massive reality check about LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers.
