James told reporters on Saturday he was “surprised and caught off guard” by the news of Blatt’s firing and called the situation “unfortunate.” MORE: Worst NBA starts (20 or fewer games) “I found out about it just like every other player on this team at 3:30 yesterday,” James said. “I think [Griffin] was right on everything he said. … Like it or love it or hate it, we got to respect it....
Last week, the three-time NBA champion and four-time MVP tweeted he had a “basketball Jones.” Of course, he’s been working out. (Who hasn’t seen James’ hilarious selfie dance breaks between sets in the weight room?) But there’s no replacement for honing your skills in some good old-fashioned 5-on-5 against formidable competition. NBA TRADE RUMORS: Cavs targeting Kristaps Porzingis in Kyrie Irving deal James got it in a star-studded full-court run, battling against Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony as well as the likes of Cavaliers guards J....
As the Cavs built a brief double-digit lead in the third quarter, Kevin Love and LeBron James helped the process with a pair of alley-oops that brought the raucous home crowd to its feet. MORE: LeBron turns off social media | Batum apologizes | Bucks president says team will leave without arena deal James played facilitator for the first lob, throwing a half-court pass to a soaring Love for a reverse jam with just over eight minutes left in the quarter....
Now that he no longer resides in sunny Florida after returning to Cleveland this offseason, LeBron James is selling his Miami house. MORE: LeBron’s homecoming | Reporters caught taking inappropriate pictures of LeBron | Spurs interested in Gasol? The waterfront mansion is 12,178 square feet, has six bedrooms, a wine cellar, custom theater and master rooftop sun deck, according to Redfin. It also has an infinity pool and a dock that can fit two 60-foot yachts....
It took 20 postseason series, 13 years, over 2,500 innings and navigating a pandemic, but the longtime Dodgers ace and one of the greatest pitchers of this generation finally earned his championship ring after the 2020 World Series on Tuesday night following LA’s 3-1 win over the Rays in Game 6. Forever known for his greatness, Kershaw put together arguably the best postseason of his career this year: a 2....
LeBron James had a sitdown with general manager David Griffin two days after James criticized the front office and the roster’s makeup. The organization had to deal with the rumor of the Knicks offering James’ pal Carmelo Anthony to the Cavs in exchange for Kevin Love (the Cavs said no, according to reports). Then the Cavs had to go out and play the Kings at home. They fell behind 10-0 before righting themselves blowing a lead in overtime and losing 116-112....
James was an open book during his AMA, answering a wide range of questions like what’s his favorite ice cream flavor (cookies & cream or cookie dough), his favorite movie (Gladiator or Godfather) and his favorite vacation spot (Capri, Italy). The 37-year-old swingman also answered a question that has caused vicious and spirited debates — cake or pie? James chooe cake, which we all know is the lesser of the two....
In the four seasons since James signed with Los Angeles in 2018, it has been a mixed bag of results for the franchise. The Lakers missed the playoffs in 2019 only to bounce back and win the 17th NBA title in franchise history in 2020. The next year saw Los Angeles earn the West’s seventh seed with a win in the inaugural NBA Play-In Tournament before a first-round exit. This year, the franchise will miss the Play-In Tournament altogether, finishing no higher than 11th in the standings....
The Lakers star was asked by the media on Monday about Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s controversial tweet sent (and later deleted) on Oct. 4 that voiced his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Morey’s tweet angered Chinese officials and caused a backlash in that country against the Rockets and the NBA, which has financial interests in China worth billions of dollars. While James declined to share his opinion on the Hong Kong protests, he suggested Morey hadn’t considered the ramifications of his words....
LeBron James says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll compete for Team USA in the Rio Games. MORE: Predicting Team USA’s roster | Cavs-Warriors rematch on Christmas Day Despite his uncertainty, James did show up for a mandatory USA Basketball minicamp this week. James, 30, already has gold medals from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, as well as a bronze from the 2004 Games. Another gold would make him the first man in history with three gold medals in the sport....
Just like it went down 25 years ago in 1997, the league amassed all members of NBA 75 at center court of the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for the ceremony. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) This was one of two occasions late on Sunday, in addition to the pre-All-Star game photo-op, that all present members of the anniversary team were in each other’s company....
James spoke of a moment he’d had in the just-completed game at Staples Center, telling TNT’s “Inside the NBA” panel on NBA TV: STEELE: LeBron’s platform can’t be torn down by Ingraham or anyone else James came under criticism last week from Fox News host Laura Ingraham over James’ profanity-laced opinion of President Donald Trump. Ingraham used the phrase “Shut up and dribble” — a longstanding play, she said, on the title of her 2003 book “Shut up & Dance” — to tell James he has no clue what he’s talking about....
For a family vacation, that is. MORE: Bosh calls season a grind | Anderson will opt out | Allen ponders retirement The Miami Heat star said that's his first order of business, and during the time away from basketball he'll start the process of moving past this season and looking toward the future. "I just want to win. That's all that matters to me," James said Tuesday after emerging from the final team meeting, one where coach Erik Spoelstra urged his team take plenty of pride from the season, even though the end result was an NBA Finals loss to San Antonio....
The end of LeBron James’ career has been speculated, but the Lakers star recently put a timeline on his retirement in the “SmartLess” podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. It doesn’t sound like he’s stepping away any time soon. MORE: Everything you need to know about ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ James is a free agent after the 2023 season, so any hope that he’ll finish his career in Los Angeles will need to be attached to a contract extension that’ll keep him tied there for the foreseeable future....
James started shooting with teammates about an hour prior to games over the last week and stopped doing his patented chalk toss. I guess it’s not so surprising that James dropped the ritual, because he was unsure whether to bring it back for his second tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James turned to the fans who made the decision for him. MORE: Barkley likes Sixers approach | Hornets need to trade for shooter | Malice at the Palace...
The NBA Most Valuable Player race is down to the usual suspects, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Many believe Durant, who's putting up the best numbers of his seven-year career, deserves the award — including James. "I would say he's the most consistent basketball player as far as the MVP this year, man," James told ESPN Heat reporter Michael Wallace on Wednesday. "He's put up some great numbers." MORE: OKC gets key win | Playoff picture That he has....
Frank Lampard’s side remain winless after five Premier League matches and, if a grim slog against relegation is to ensue, they could do without losing Gordon to reported suitors Chelsea before Thursday’s transfer deadline. The 21-year-old winger coolly dispatched Alex Iwobi’s 17th-minute through ball past Illan Meslier and was generally responsible for Everton’s fleeting moments of attacking quality. Leeds deserved at least a point and a rip-roaring start to the second half brought them level as Luis Sinisterra marked his Premier League debut with a 20-yard drive into the bottom corner....
The Foxes endured a difficult start to the 2016-17 Premier League season but their form dramatically improved towards the end when Craig Shakespeare replaced Claudio Ranieri as caretaker boss. No bids for Mahrez, say Leicester Shakespeare has since landed the job on a permanent basis and the 53-year-old has gone about putting his own stamp on things by bringing in Harry Maguire and Vicente Iborra for just under £30 million....
Angry Liverpool fans bite back at Smalling It took just 16 days for the club to revoke their “unwavering support” of Claudio Ranieri, the Italian sacked after scaling the sort of magnitude that would inevitably lead to an almighty fall. After 25 fixtures last season, Leicester were perched at the Premier League summit with 53 points. They had only suffered defeat twice in the division and had a goal difference of 20....
The 26-year-old confirmed his desire to leave the club in May but there has been little progress on a possible exit during the transfer window. Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare claimed this week that a bid had been rejected from Roma, who are seeking a replacement for Mohamed Salah, the star attacker having departed Stadio Olimpico for Liverpool. Bet on Leicester City vs Liverpool Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with Algeria international Mahrez, who won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award after inspiring his side to the Premier League title in 2015-16....
