Tag: Lebron James

James scores 37, Lakers rally past Trail Blazers 121–112

PORTLAND, Ore.—LeBron James had 37 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied in the second half to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121–112 on Sunday night, Jan. 22. Thomas Bryant added 31 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who have won three of their last four after a three-game losing streak….


LeBron Hits 38K, but Embiid Leads 76ers Past Lakers 113–112

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James became the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points, but Joel Embiid had 35 points and 11 rebounds while the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 113–112 Sunday night for their seventh win in nine games. Russell Westbrook failed to get off a clean shot or a…


Lakers Overcome Davis’ Absence to Beat Reeling Wizards

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists, Lonnie Walker scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to beat the Washington Wizards 119–117 on Sunday night. Davis, the Lakers’ leader at 27.4 points and 12.1 rebounds, injured his right foot Friday night in a victory over Denver…


LeBron James Scores 39 as Lakers Best Spurs

LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points—16 of them in a decisive stretch—as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 143–138 on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back between the teams. James added 11 rebounds. The Lakers played without Anthony Davis, who has a left calf contusion, and Patrick Beverley,…


LeBron Hurt Late in Clippers’ 114–101 Win Over Lakers

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James scored 30 points before leaving the court gingerly with less than five minutes to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114–101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. The Lakers said James felt soreness in his left leg that appeared to occur after he backed down Paul George to draw…


LeBron in Vegas? He Makes an Expansion Pitch to Adam Silver

LAS VEGAS—LeBron James came to Las Vegas for a preseason game. And a pitch. James, who has spoken in the past about wanting to eventually own an NBA franchise—with Las Vegas on his mind—has sent another crystal-clear message to Commissioner Adam Silver, reminding him of his plans. “I know Adam is in Abu Dhabi right…


Yankees, LeBron James to Invest in AC Milan Soccer Team

NEW YORK—Baseball’s elite are getting involved with one of Europe’s most celebrated soccer clubs. The New York Yankees are becoming a minority investor in Italian champion AC Milan, the second soccer team the baseball power will partially own after MLS’s New York City. A Los Angeles-based fund that includes LeBron James also is becoming a…


Reports: LeBron James Agrees to 2-year Extension With Lakers

LOS ANGELES—LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent told ESPN and The Athletic. The league-maximum deal includes a player option that would keep the second-leading scorer in NBA history with the Lakers past his 40th birthday in December 2024, Klutch…


3 Things LeBron James Can Teach You About Business Growth

By Jeremy Moser What image first comes to mind when you hear the name LeBron James? Basketball superstar? One of the most distinguished athletes of our time? Sure, but that’s not all. After a particularly profitable year (following an exceptionally successful career thus far), James raked in upwards of $1.2 billion in pretax earnings, giving him…


8 LeBron James Quotes to Help You Find the King Within

By Emily Conklin LeBron James, the most dominant player in his sport, is a living NBA legend with unsurpassable work ethic, passion, and loyalty. The Los Angeles Lakers star and former Miami Heat legend has officially become the first NBA athlete to hit billionaire status while still playing in the league. Despite being a superstar, the…