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30 Dec 1984

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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

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

NBA

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

16 Jan 2025 - 7:19PM

Fame and celebrity

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

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

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

LeBron and Savannah James are raising three children together. Photo: @mrs_savannahrj/Instagram

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

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

Victor Wembanyama (aka Wemby), the 20-year-old French NBA star, counts Drake and Michael Douglas amongst his fans. Photo: @wemby/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

‘Simply incredible!’ Meet LeBron James’ basketball-playing teen son Bronny

LeBron ‘Bronny’ James Jr was born in October 2004 to LeBron and Savannah James – now he plays for his University of Southern California basketball team

12 Dec 2023 - 6:00PM

Bronny James talks to LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonalds High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, in Houston, Texas. Photo: TNS

NBA

LeBron James adds another accolade as Lakers beat Pacers to win first NBA Cup

Four-time NBA title winner James gets nod as new tournament’s MVP, while Anthony Davis says Lakers’ energy and focus were ‘off the charts’.

10 Dec 2023 - 2:41PM

Millionaires and billionaires

Basketball billionaires? 8 of the richest NBA players – net worths, ranked

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are among world’s richest athletes, of course, but who made it to the basketball billionaires’ club this year?

3 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

NBA

LeBron James breaks NBA minutes record, suffers worst defeat of his career

LeBron James rewrites record for most minutes played at 66,298 in the same game that marks the worst defeat in his 20-year career.

28 Nov 2023 - 1:44PM

LeBron James of the LA Lakers thwarts NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most minutes played. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Lucky Me: Meet Adele’s ‘husband’ and LeBron James’ NBA agent, Rich Paul

Did Rich Paul and Adele get married in secret? Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘Easy on Me’ songstress’ rumoured new partner for life

23 Oct 2023 - 5:00AM

Wellness

Explainer | What is Pilates? No, it’s not just like yoga – instructors explain

Pilates instructors break down what the exercise is, how it focuses on building strength and flexibility, and its similarities – and differences – to yoga. They also provide tips on where to start and how.

19 Sep 2023 - 7:15PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

LeBron rallies top US players, seeking fifth consecutive gold at Paris Olympics

NBA’s Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green and Jayson Tatum also express interest in playing in Paris.

12 Sep 2023 - 4:08PM

LeBron James, hungry for another gold medal win, plans to play for US in Paris Olympics. Photo: TNS

Fashion

Super Fly: Inside NBA basketball’s enduring influence on fashion

Mitchell S. Jackson’s new book on NBA players’ style goes beyond the brands and glitz to examine at the socioeconomic factors shaping what we all wear

7 Sep 2023 - 7:00PM

As well as a top NBA player, Earvin “Magic” Johnson is considered a style icon, pictured here with typical swagger arriving for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at the 1988 NBA All-Star Game. Photo: Getty

Wellness

Explainer | What do you get from whole-body cryotherapy? We enter the freezing chamber

Will Smith and other movie stars use whole-body cryotherapy. So do athletes such as LeBron James. We find out what it feels like to step into a freezing cold chamber - we’re talking minus 110 Celsius.

1 Sep 2023 - 12:56PMvideocam

NBA

LeBron James’ son Bronny to return to basketball in ‘near future’ after cardiac arrest

‘It is an anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defeat which can and will be treated,’ family spokesperson says.

26 Aug 2023 - 2:46PM

Celebrity children

Meet LeBron and Savannah James’ 3 kids – Bronny, Bryce Maximus and Zhuri

LeBron James’ eldest son Bronny recently suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice but is now thankfully in stable condition – here’s what else you need to know about the athlete’s 3 kids

28 Jul 2023 - 10:54AM

Basketball legend LeBron James with his kids Bryce, Zhuri and Bronny James, and his wife Savannah. Photo: Getty Images

NBA

Magic Johnson, NFL’s Hamlin send prayers after LeBron James’ son’s collapse

James’ son Bronny reportedly collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest during practice with his university team but is in stable condition.

26 Jul 2023 - 3:46PM

Bronny James, pictured with his father at this year’s High School Boys All-American Game, was in a stable condition. Photo: TNS

Fifa

Messi scores late winner on Miami debut, watched by LeBron, Serena, Kardashian

‘As soon as I saw the free kick given, I thought, ‘This is the way it’s meant to end,’ co-owner David Beckham says after MLS’ biggest ever signing scores last-gasp stunner.

22 Jul 2023 - 5:27PM

NBA

LeBron James reveals his decision about playing another season for LA Lakers

The veteran superstar announces his plans at the ESPY awards in Hollywood as he receives a gong for becoming the NBA’s career leading scorer.

13 Jul 2023 - 3:05PM

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