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Lakers star Lebron James drives to the basket during a game against the Pelicans on Sunday.
OLYMPICS / Basketball
Apr 17, 2024
James and Curry among U.S. NBA stars set for Paris Olympics: reports
Warriors star Stephen Curry will make his first Olympic appearance while Lakers superstar Lebron James, 39, will try to win his third Olympic gold.
Lakers forward LeBron James acknowledges the crowd after scoring his 40,000th career point, during a game against the Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles on Saturday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 3, 2024
LeBron James becomes first player to score 40,000 points
The four-time NBA champion, known as "King James," became the league's scoring king just over a year ago when he passed Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Damian Lillard scored 39 points and was named MVP after leading the East to a 211-186 win over the West in the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 19, 2024
East scores record 211 points to beat West in NBA All-Star Game
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard scored 39 points and drained 11 3-pointers to lead the Eastern Conference to a record-setting 211-186 win over the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Western Conference forward LeBron James dunks during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday. James said he hopes to finish his career with he Lakers.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 19, 2024
LeBron James hoping to end career with Lakers
LeBron James has not formulated a plan for his retirement, but is looking forward to the Paris Olympics this summer and wants to finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, the four-time NBA champion said Sunday.
Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after a dunk against the Pistons on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 18, 2024
All-Stars say NBA future in good hands once LeBron is gone
James has been the top star in an older generation of talent that also includes Golden State's Stephen Curry and Phoenix's Kevin Durant.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama dunks during a game against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 6, 2024
Victor Wembanyama sets course to become a basketball billionaire unlike any other
Known to fans as "Wemby,” Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA with a level of buzz unlike any player since LeBron James.
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura dribbles during the team's game against the Pacers in the finals of the NBA's in-season tournament on Dec. 9.
BASKETBALL
Jan 5, 2024
Disconnect growing between Lakers and coach Darvin Ham
The Lakers are just 3-9 over their last 12 games as they wade through nagging injuries with the supporting crew that surrounds stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
LeBron James and the Lakers are still in the running to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.
BASKETBALL
Dec 4, 2023
NBA's in-season tourney heads to quarterfinals with Vegas on horizon
The title game is on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas — where the finalists will be competing for the first NBA Cup and for the $500,000 in prize money per player.
Suns forward Kevin Durant says he's ready to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics as he seeks a fourth gold medal.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 3, 2023
Kevin Durant among NBA stars ready to play for Team USA at Olympics
LeBron James has been a major force behind the scenes in pulling together top players for Team USA, according to some who may join him in the squad.
LeBron James last represented Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where he won his second gold medal.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 12, 2023
Reports: LeBron James and Steph Curry among NBA stars eyeing Paris Games
The Lakers veteran led the U.S. to Olympic gold in 2008 at Beijing and 2012 at London but has not played since.
Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, is in stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles.
BASKETBALL
Jul 26, 2023
Teenage son of LeBron James in stable condition after cardiac arrest
Bronny James committed to playing for the USC Trojans in May after becoming one of the top prospects in U.S. high school basketball.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 6, 2023
LeBron James to flag away centenary Le Mans race
The Lakers star is a partner in Fenway Sports Group, which co-owns the RFK Racing NASCAR team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 24, 2023
The end for LeBron James? 'A lot to think about' after playoff exit
The NBA's all-time scoring leader has two years worth $97 million remaining on his contract, but the second year is voidable.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 5, 2023
Warriors rout Lakers in Game 2 to even series
Thompson scored 30 points in three quarters for the defending NBA champions, who put on an offensive clinic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 16, 2023
Michael Jordan was an activist after all
On the first road trip of his NBA career, in the fall of 2001, Etan Thomas looked out the window of the Washington Wizards’ team bus and was stunned by the massing crowd around the hotel.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 27, 2023
LeBron James chooses Lakers' playoff push over foot surgery
James opted against surgery after consulting 'the LeBron James of feet.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 3, 2023
LeBron James to miss at least three weeks with foot injury
James did not play during Tuesday's loss against the Memphis Grizzlies and could miss the Lakers' next ten games.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 20, 2023
Jayson Tatum sets record with 55 points to lead Team Giannis to win in NBA All-Star Game
Jayson Tatum scored a record 55 points and Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron 184-175 to win the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday and hand James his first loss in six times as captain.
Japan Times
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Feb 16, 2023
Tiger Woods still playing to win as long as body allows
Tiger Woods reflected on LeBron James' NBA career scoring record, marveling at the Lakers great's continued dominance as he tries to prolong his own superstar career.

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