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LEBRON JAMES

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.
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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.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 9, 2023
Jordan vs. LeBron debate continues as NBA's scoring record falls
'We can enjoy one without tearing down one,' the late Kobe Bryant tweeted about the Jordan-James debate in 2018. 'Don't debate what can't be definitively won by anyone.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 8, 2023
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark of 38,387 career regular-season points
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 6, 2023
LeBron James on precipice of breaking NBA's all-time scoring record
The most likely scenario is that James will claim the record at some point during the Lakers' next two home games.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 11, 2022
LeBron James' 18-year-old son Bronny signs Nike endorsement deal
The Sierra Canyon High School guard is one of five amateur players to sign with the shoemaker, which inked his father to a lifetime deal in 2015.
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Sep 29, 2022
LeBron James headlining group buying stake in Pickleball team
James' business partner, Maverick Carter, told CNBC that the sport's community and 'capacity to be both fun and competitive' were motivating factors in the deal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 27, 2022
LeBron James prioritizing fitness, not records, in 20th season
The 37-year-old is determined to lead the Lakers back to the playoffs after a dismal 2021-22 season that saw the franchise's hopes torpedoed by a combination of injuries and poor form.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 7, 2022
Soul searching ahead for Lakers after missing playoffs
What was supposed to be a heart-warming coming home story for the Long Beach native and former league MVP Westbrook quickly turned nightmarish amid injuries to James and Davis.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 27, 2022
LeBron James adds Worst Actor Razzie to trophy case
'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' which stars the four-time NBA MVP, was well-represented at the annual event that honors the most unimpressive performances in the movie industry.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 17, 2021
Dwyane Wade says LeBron James and revamped Lakers need time
The retired NBA star, who won two of his three championships with James when they both played for Miami, says the Lakers should focus on staying healthy and finding their comfort zones.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 2, 2021
LeBron James laughs at your ‘old’ Lakers memes
LeBron James has seen the memes and read the punch lines.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 8, 2021
LeBron James and Anthony Davis to reportedly skip Olympics
The decision by the two Lakers, who have struggled with injuries this season, could leave Team USA with considerably less star power in Tokyo.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
NFL comeback star Damar Hamlin shares life-saving message in Tokyo
Damar Hamlin poses with students at The American School in Japan in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Thursday.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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