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May 7, 2023, 7:47 PM

Lakers coming back strong with a big win

The Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127 to 93, taking game 3 in the Western conference with a 2 games to 1 lead.
May 7, 2023, 7:47 PM
Lakers coming back strong with a big win
1 month ago

LeBron James makes historic 20-20 to lead Lakers over Grizzlies in overtime

James not only led the L.A. Lakers to victory in a wild card game four matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, 117-111, he also had his first career 20-20.
1 month ago
LeBron James makes historic 20-20 to lead Lakers over Grizzlies in overtime
2 months ago

LeBron James proudly watches son Bronny in McDonalds All-American game

The LA Lakers legend congratulated his eldest son, LeBron James Jr., or "Bronny," after watching him play in the All-American game on Tuesday night.
2 months ago
LeBron James proudly watches son Bronny in McDonalds All-American game
2 months ago

LeBron James returns for season-ending push with Lakers

LeBron James says two doctors recommended season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his right foot, but he has decided to finish out the season on the court with the Los Angeles Lakers
2 months ago
LeBron James returns but doesn't start after month's absence
3 months ago

Lakers say LeBron James has tendon injury, out 3 weeks

LeBron James is expected to miss most of March with an injured tendon in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Thursday
3 months ago
4 months ago

LeBron James crowned new NBA all-time scoring king

The LA Laker made history Monday, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points.
4 months ago
LeBron James crowned new NBA all-time scoring king
4 months ago

By the Numbers: Lebron James takes scoring record

A look at the numbers behind Lebron James as he surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the new NBA all-time scoring champion.
4 months ago
By the Numbers: Lebron James takes scoring record
4 months ago

LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record

The Los Angeles Lakers forward set the record for most career points in NBA history, toppling Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
4 months ago
LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record
4 months ago

LeBron James talks what it means to break NBA scoring record

The Los Angeles Lakers forward sat down one-on-one with “GMA” co-anchor Michael Strahan ahead of breaking the record for most career points in NBA history.
4 months ago
LeBron James talks what it means to break NBA scoring record
4 months ago

LeBron James breaks record for most career points in NBA history

The Los Angeles Lakers forward set the record for most career points in NBA history Tuesday, toppling Hall of Famer and fellow Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
4 months ago
LeBron James breaks record for most career points in NBA history
4 months ago

LeBron James on track to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record

Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose talks about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ quest to become the highest-scoring player in NBA history.
4 months ago
LeBron James on track to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record
2 years ago

LeBron James talks about 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'

James talks about teaming up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game, as well as the NBA Finals.
2 years ago
LeBron James talks about 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'
2 years ago

LeBron James becomes part-owner of Red Sox

The NBA superstar made history by becoming the first Black partner at Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool FC and the Boston-based MLB team.
2 years ago
LeBron James becomes part-owner of Red Sox
2 years ago

How LeBron James, ‘Space Jam 2’ filmmakers tackled characters steeped in stereotypes

With growing controversy around the classic cartoon skunk Pepe Le Pew, the new movie revealed that the character was cut from the film.
2 years ago
How LeBron James, ‘Space Jam 2’ filmmakers tackled characters steeped in stereotypes
3 years ago

LeBron James jumps rope with his daughter Zhuri

ABC News' Janai Norman reports on the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
3 years ago
LeBron James jumps rope with his daughter Zhuri
3 years ago

By the Numbers: LeBron James’ legacy

The Los Angeles Lakers captured their 17th NBA title with their win over the Miami Heat, with LeBron James clinching his fourth championship on his third team.
3 years ago
By the Numbers: LeBron James’ legacy
3 years ago

LeBron James launching multimillion-dollar effort to recruit poll workers for November

NBA superstar LeBron James and his voting rights organization, More Than A Vote, are launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to fortify the number of poll workers.
3 years ago
LeBron James launching multimillion-dollar effort to recruit poll workers
3 years ago

LeBron James teams up with L.A. Dodgers to help local residents vote safely

LeBron James’ voting rights group is teaming up with the baseball team to make Dodgers Stadium an Election Day polling place.
3 years ago
LeBron James teams up with L.A. Dodgers to help local residents vote safely
3 years ago

LeBron James' new nonprofit commits to pay fines for former felons looking to vote in Florida

Florida's GOP-led legislature imposed hurdles despite voters' decision in 2018.
3 years ago
LeBron James' charity to pay fines for former felons looking to vote
3 years ago

By the numbers: LeBron James celebrates high school seniors

As the pandemic cancels commencement ceremonies, the NBA star is producing a one-hour television special on May 16 honoring the Class of 2020.
3 years ago
By the numbers: LeBron James celebrates high school seniors
3 years ago

LeBron James’ foundation offers students free college tuition

Students were surprised with an announcement that tuition will be free at Kent State University.
3 years ago
LeBron James’ foundation offers students free college tuition
4 years ago

'GMA' Hot List: LeBron James makes history with triple-doubles against every NBA team

Plus, a bride gets a lift to her wedding ceremony by a group of firefighters.
4 years ago
'GMA' Hot List: LeBron James makes history with triple-doubles against every NBA team
4 years ago

LeBron James' school to build transitional housing for students' families in need

The announcement was welcoming news for Britney Bennett who has been fighting to secure stable housing for her children, one of which attend Lebron James' school.
4 years ago
LeBron James' school to build transitional housing for students' families in need
4 years ago

LeBron James describes evacuating home during fires

NBA star LeBron James discusses with reporters how he and his family evacuated during the California wildfires.
4 years ago
LeBron James describes evacuating home during fires
4 years ago

Lebron James faces backlash for comments about NBA flap with China

U.S. fans accused the Lakers player of siding with money over free speech and demonstrators in Hong Kong responded by burning his jersey.
4 years ago
Lebron James faces backlash for comments about NBA flap with China
4 years ago

We used math to help LeBron cast 'Space Jam 2'

Using FiveThirtyEight's NBA player projection model, we help LeBron James cast the Monstars for "Space Jam 2."
4 years ago
We used math to help LeBron cast 'Space Jam 2'
4 years ago

LeBron James slams NFL team owners during his HBO talk show

James said the NFL has "a bunch of old white men owning teams" with a "slave mentality" and that the NBA is more tolerant.
4 years ago
LeBron James slams NFL team owners during his HBO talk show
4 years ago

LeBron James gives his son a basketball pep talk

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 years ago
LeBron James gives his son a basketball pep talk
4 years ago

LeBron James slept through his Christmas party

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 years ago
LeBron James slept through his Christmas party
5 years ago

LeBron James fan frenzy upon return to Cleveland

Cavs fans were genuinely happy to see the NBA star playing his first game back in his hometown after signing with the Lakers.
5 years ago
LeBron James fan frenzy upon return to Cleveland
5 years ago

LeBron James returns to Cleveland

The basketball hero returns to his hometown as an opponent as the Lakers and Cavaliers face off.
5 years ago
LeBron James returns to Cleveland
5 years ago

'What bothers me is that he has time': LeBron James says of Trump taking shots on him

The newly minted L.A. Laker told The Hollywood Reporter that it doesn't bother him when Trump calls him dumb.
5 years ago
'What bothers me is that he has time': LeBron James says of Trump taking shots on him
5 years ago

LeBron James will star in 'Space Jam' sequel

The basketball superstar will take on Michael Jordan's iconic role in the highly-anticipated sequel.
5 years ago
LeBron James will star in 'Space Jam' sequel
5 years ago

Petition calling for LeBron James to be education secretary amasses thousands of supporters

A week after President Trump took a swipe at NBA star LeBron James’ intelligence, a new petition calls for the Ohio native to become education secretary.
5 years ago
Thousands support petition calling for LeBron James to be education secretary
5 years ago

Inside the 1-on-1 interview with LeBron James

The NBA star opened a school in his hometown for at-risk students.
5 years ago
Inside the 1-on-1 interview with LeBron James
5 years ago

LeBron James opens a school for at-risk kids in his hometown

The NBA legend told ESPN how personal the project was for him, saying, "I know exactly what these kids today are going through."
5 years ago
LeBron James opens a school for at-risk kids in his hometown
5 years ago

LeBron James says sports should bring people together

The NBA star, who has been a vocal critic of President Trump in the past, now said "sports has never been something that divided people."
5 years ago
LeBron James says sports should bring people together
5 years ago

For LeBron James, opening school for at-risk kids is the culmination of a decade of work

LeBron James one of the most well-know athletes is making his dream come true by opening school to students who are at risk and have been behind in critical academic area
5 years ago
LeBron James opens school for at-risk students
5 years ago

Lebron James on why new school is one of his proudest achievements yet

In an interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols that will air on "Sportscenter," the basketball star discussed his new school for at-risk youth.
5 years ago
Lebron James on why new school is one of his proudest achievements yet
5 years ago

LeBron James opens school for at-risk kids in Ohio

James declared the I Promise School the most meaningful accomplishment of his career.
5 years ago
LeBron James opens school for at-risk kids in Ohio
5 years ago

LeBron James breaks his silence on leaving Cavaliers

The NBA star said moving to Los Angeles to join the Lakers is "kind of like a dream come true for me."
5 years ago
LeBron James breaks his silence on leaving Cavaliers
5 years ago

Rumors swirl of LeBron's last game with the Cavs

Ahead of Game 4 of the NBA finals tonight against Golden State, many wonder if tonight could be LeBron James' last game in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey.
5 years ago
Rumors swirl of LeBron's last game with the Cavs
5 years ago

LeBron James says neither the Cavs nor Warriors will go to the White House

The president disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles from a White House visit.
5 years ago
LeBron James says neither the Cavs nor Warriors will go to the White House
5 years ago

LeBron James makes surprise appearance at Justin Timberlake concert

Andrienne Bankert reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
5 years ago
LeBron James makes surprise appearance at Justin Timberlake concert
5 years ago

LeBron James responds to Fox News host's comments on political opinions

Fox News host Laura Ingraham said LeBron James should keep political commentary to himself or "shut up and dribble," to which the NBA all-star embraced the opportunity to "talk about social injustice.
5 years ago
LeBron James responds to Fox News host
5 years ago

LeBron James responds to Fox News anchor's criticism

Laura Ingraham said LeBron should "shut up and dribble," which sparked criticism on social media.
5 years ago
LeBron James responds to Fox News anchor's criticism
5 years ago

War of words between LeBron James, Laura Ingraham

The NBA star took issue with the Fox News host's "shut up and dribble" comment.
5 years ago
War of words between LeBron James, Laura Ingraham
6 years ago

9-year-old basketball star who slays on the court says LeBron James 'works as hard as me'

Karis Thomas’ moves are already catching the eye of colleges across the country.
6 years ago
9-year-old basketball star says LeBron James 'works as hard as me'
6 years ago

Lebron James on Trump: 'The people run this country ... damn sure not him'

NBA star weighs in on NFL controversy and the president's comments.
6 years ago
Lebron James on Trump: 'The people run this country ... damn sure not him'
6 years ago

LeBron James responds after slur found at home

The incident was reported to police this morning.
6 years ago
LeBron James responds after slur found at home