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30 Dec 1984

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James remains one of the most popular players in the NBA, but is he No 1? Photo: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBA

Who are the NBA’s ‘most viewed’ players and where does rookie Cooper Flagg rank?

Nine of the list of 10 players most watched across the league’s social media platforms this season will be in action on Christmas Day.

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NBA

Flagg makes NBA history with 42-point game, but laments Mavericks’ loss to Jazz

16 Dec 2025 - 3:12PM

Jewellery

Why male celebrities love Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra jewellery

15 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM

NBA

NBA bosses overwhelmingly back Thunder to repeat as league champions

Survey of team general managers finds 70 per cent back Oklahoma City to retain crown, with Cleveland and Denver a distant second.

19 Oct 2025 - 6:12PM

If Oklahoma City Thunder are to win the NBA Finals again, guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will need to be at the top of his game. Photo: Reuters

NBA

LeBron James sparks retirement rumours with ‘second decision’ social media video

LA Lakers star famously revealed his 2010 move to the Miami Heat in a television special called ‘The Decision’.

7 Oct 2025 - 2:11PM

NBA China games

Nets v Suns in Macau: tracing the NBA’s rise, fall and return to China

Clash marks first NBA game in China since Daryl Morey’s 2019 tweet that prompted blackout of the league in country.

6 Oct 2025 - 1:48PM

SCMP Highlights

Mars discovery, NBA star writes for Chinese state media: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s export growth slowing to the first direct evidence of Mars having solid inner core, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

8 Sep 2025 - 11:21PM

Outbound shipments rose by 4.4 per cent year on year to US$321.8 billion last month, according to China’s customs data. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

LeBron James writes of basketball as US-China bridge in state media article

On Friday, James ended his 2025 China tour taking in Shanghai and Chengdu, and hailed the energy of China’s young players.

8 Sep 2025 - 9:08PMvideocam

Amazon

Amazon to cut Wondery podcast staff, reorganise audio business

The moves are an acknowledgement that Amazon’s big push into podcasts has not worked out as planned.

5 Aug 2025 - 11:40AM

NBA

Flagg joins Mavericks, second-youngest top pick in NBA draft after LeBron

Teenager just eight days older than LeBron James was when taken by Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003.

26 Jun 2025 - 9:20AM

Cooper Flagg (right) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Photo: AFP

NBA

NBA Finals 2025: when is Thunder v Pacers, where can I watch the series?

Everything you need to know as the season comes to a climax in the best-of-seven match-up.

5 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM

The Oklahoma City Thunder players celebrate winning the Western Conference finals after victory in Game 5 gave them a 4-1 overall triumph against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo: EPA

Fame and celebrity

6 of the most sought-after celebrity wedding planners ever

Preston Bailey organised Donald and Melania Trump’s nuptials but pulled out of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s big day, while Lisa Vorce is known for her celeb destination weddings.

9 May 2025 - 6:00AM

Timepieces

7 timepiece moments from March and April 2025

Despite the industry entering uncertain territory amid Trump’s swingeing tariffs, watch aficionados can still count on stylish new pieces from Audemars Piguet, Breguet, MB&F and more.

15 May 2025 - 3:31PM

NBA

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo: NBA playoffs again a global showcase

About 30 per cent of players represent 44 nations, and in a first, the NBA’s five statistical champions come from five different countries.

16 Apr 2025 - 11:26PM

Canadian Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (left) is the NBA’s scoring champion this season, while the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (right), of Slovenia, has sold the most jerseys. Photo: TNS

NBA

LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 points in NBA regular season, playoffs

The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA icon extends his lead as league’s all-time record scorer against New Orleans Pelicans.

5 Mar 2025 - 6:05PM

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (right) shoots a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans to reach 50,002 NBA regular-season and playoff career points at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Photo: TNS

NBA

Singapore to host league to rival NBA? LeBron James ally advises group behind it

League would comprise six men’s and women’s teams, with games played in eight cities around the world on a schedule modelled on Formula One.

16 Jan 2025 - 7:19PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet billionaire NBA legend LeBron James’ younger son Bryce Maximus James

Standing 10cm (4 inches) taller than his elder brother, LA Lakers guard LeBron Raymone ‘Bronny’ James Jr, 17-year old Bryce has been making waves for years with his skills on the court.

6 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM

NBA

James breaks Jordan’s record for 30-point NBA games with his 563rd haul

Jordan set the record in 2003, taking 1,072 games over 15 seasons, while James broke the mark in his 1,523rd appearance over 22 seasons.

4 Jan 2025 - 7:21PM

LeBron James moves the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter at Crypto.com Arena. Photo: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Fame and celebrity

Who is the Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo, who may be dating WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson?

Adebayo represented Team USA at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics, both times winning gold, and has signed an extension contract with the Miami Heat that will reportedly bring in US$166 million over 3 years.

30 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet the UFC’s Colby Covington, who loves Trump and just called out LeBron James

Covington walked into a recent UFC fight kissing a bobblehead of the president-elect on a gold chain; the mixed martial artist says he plans to attend Trump’s inauguration in January.

18 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

NBA

Family affair as LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history in preseason Lakers bow

After much anticipation, the duo appeared together at the start of the second quarter in the franchise’s preseason game against Phoenix Suns.

7 Oct 2024 - 2:00PM

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (right) steps onto the court with Lakers forward LeBron James during the preseason NBA game against the Phoenix Suns. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

Meet J.J. Redick, LA Lakers’ – and LeBron and Bronny James’ – new head coach

Redick had a notable playing career at Duke University and was drafted into the NBA in 2006; despite no formal experience, he’ll now oversee James and his son, Bronny as the Lakers’ head coach

27 Dec 2024 - 2:22PM

LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick at a press conference in July. Photo: Reuters

NBA

Lakers ponder when LeBron James, son Bronny will make NBA history sharing court

New coach JJ Redick says the moment will come ‘sooner rather than later’ but not before Bronny spends some time in the developmental G league.

26 Sep 2024 - 11:47PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is LeBron James’ glam wife and high school sweetheart, Savannah James?

LeBron James knew exactly who to celebrate his recent Olympic gold medal win with – his wife and baby mama Savannah James – here’s what you need to know about the 37-year-old

15 Aug 2024 - 6:00PM

Celebrity children

Meet Bronny James’ rumoured new girlfriend, Parker Whitfield

When Bronny James made an appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics to cheer on his dad, LeBron James, eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice the mystery woman by his side – here’s what we know about her

13 Aug 2024 - 6:00PM

Bronny James (right) was recently spotted getting cosy with Salli Richardson-Whitfield’s daughter, Parker Whitfield (left). Photos: @sallirichwhit, @bronny/Instagram

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

While you were sleeping: 200m gold, USA survive upset – a day 13 to remember

Serbia get within a whisker of stunning USA in men’s basketball, Noah Lyles has Covid, Pakistan pip India to javelin gold on a remarkable day 13.

9 Aug 2024 - 8:11AM

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana celebrates winning gold in the men’s 200m. Photo: Reuters

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

LeBron James to carry US flag at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

James becomes first male basketball player to be nominated by fellow Olympians for the role.

22 Jul 2024 - 8:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Victor ‘Wemby’ Wembanyama, an NBA legend at just 20

Victor Wembanyama, the 224cm French basketball prodigy, is dazzling the NBA with historic performances and earns praise from legends like Kevin Durant and LeBron James

22 Jan 2024 - 5:00AM

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