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Over 100 NBA Players Reveal Their Pick for the Basketball GOAT

Since 2019, The Athletic has run an anonymous poll for NBA players to vote on heavily debated basketball topics. The most intriguing debate in the game is about who players believe is the greatest NBA player of all time, or “the GOAT.” This year is no different.

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Maxx Crosby's infamous trash talk led to hilarious exchange with LeBron James

Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby went viral last season after he relentlessly called Gardner Minshew a "little a-- boy", and it spread so far and wide that LeBron James even referenced it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Michael Jordan Narrowly Tops LeBron James as NBA GOAT; Kobe Bryant 3rd in Player Poll

According to NBA players, the GOAT debate consists of only two players and everyone else is in a distant rearview mirror. Michael Jordan edged out LeBron…

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

LeBron James: Lakers Don’t Have Much Room For Error To Defeat Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start against the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their first round playoff series. But the defending NBA Champions would take over late in the second and into the third quarter to strike first and take a series lead despite the best efforts of Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

Watch: ‘Candid’ Chad Johnson, in LeBron James’ presence, tells Sauce Gardner he would ‘cook him’ on the field

Sauce Gardner is confident that he could shut down Chad Johnson (Ocho) in his prime. Well, he is part of the New York Jets defense that has given up the fifth-fewest total yards and third-fewest passing yards. In just two years with the franchise, Gardner has won two All-Pro titles, laying his claim as the best cornerback in the league.

LeBron James News / FirstSportz / 7 hours ago

LeBron James won’t excuse Lakers team not paying ‘attention to detail’ against Nuggets in playoff series

In the first-round playoffs matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Nuggets with Denver taking Game 1 at home by a score of 114-103, despite a strong effort from LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / 8 hours ago

Insane D’Angelo Russell Playoffs Stat vs. Denver Nuggets Will Make Los Angeles Lakers Fans Worry Even More

After a grueling season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have reached the playoffs to face the Denver Nuggets in the first round. The thing is, D’Angelo Russell must play better if they want to advance to the next round.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / 13 minutes ago

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Drop Truth Bomb on What Led To Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 Loss To Denver Nuggets

It’s no secret the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled all year long to make the playoffs. For four-time NBA champion LeBron James and All-Star big man Anthony Davis, though, there were a couple of reasons why they fell to the Denver Nuggets and lost Game 1 to them.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / 18 hours ago

Colin Cowherd floats two potential offseason targets for Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are a team that people are going to be keeping a very close eye on during the 2024 NBA Offseason. Given their performance this past season, it is clear that some major moves need to be made.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / 1 hour ago

Nikola Jokic Ran Faster Than LeBron James In Fastbreak While Anthony Davis Had His Hands On Knees

In a pivotal moment with just over a minute remaining, the Denver Nuggets seized control as Anthony Davis, visibly fatigued, had his hands on his knees on one end of the court.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / 22 minutes ago

West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Lakers, LeBron James

Coach Michael Malone told reporters he wasn’t too concerned when the Nuggets fell behind vs. the Lakers in Game 1 of their Western Conference series. “We’re not going anywhere,” Malone said.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

LeBron James, Anthony Davis painfully admit what doomed Lakers in Game 1 vs. Nuggets

In the last sixteen months, the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have played each other nine times, and in each of those meetings, the Nuggets have come away victorious, including last night in the Nuggets 114-103 Game 1 victory over LA.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / 1 hour ago

LeBron James Explains How Game 1 Against Nuggets Got Away From Lakers

Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets was the most anticipated game on the slate for opening day of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers and Nuggets met in the Western Conference Finals last year, and the rematch got off to a thrilling start.

LeBron James News / ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

LeBron James issues blunt demand to Lakers after Nuggets’ Game 1 drubbing

Despite Anthony Davis’s 32 points and LeBron James’ 27, the Los Angeles lakers fell 114-103 to the Denver Nuggets in game 1 of their first round series in the NBA Playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Magic Johnson names who’s to blame for Lakers’ loss, and it’s not LeBron James or Anthony Davis

Hope is not yet lost for the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA Playoffs take seven games to win a series and they have proven that they are capable of bouncing back throughout the regular season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 16 minutes ago

Lakers’ missing piece is one they used to have

Game 1 showed the Lakers need a player like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Unfortunately for them, the Lakers let him go.

‘Despicable’ Nikola Jokic steals Game 1 from Lakers

Watch: LeBron James hits from way downtown against Nuggets

Shaq predicts major upset in first round of NBA Playoffs

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'Most career NBA games played' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

‘Despicable’ Nikola Jokic steals Game 1 from Lakers

Nikola Jokic’s pregame fit should have told the Lakers they weren’t winning Game 1.

LeBron James hits from way downtown against Nuggets

Lakers’ missing piece is former player who is proving to be valuable to Nuggets

76ers might regret not stealing Game 1 against the Knicks

76ers' Joel Embiid injures leg after incredible dunk, returned to game

Watch: Knicks' Miles McBride catches fire from three-point range

76ers criticized for odd decision

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / 49 minutes ago

Watch: LeBron James hits from way downtown against Nuggets

There was once a time when LeBron James was not truly feared as a three-point shooter.

Austin Reaves wants D'Angelo Russell to remain with Lakers

76ers might regret not stealing Game 1 against the Knicks

The best pure shooters in basketball history

The '10 or more All-NBA Team selections' quiz

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / 1 hour ago

LeBron James: Lakers Are Healthy & Have Figured Out Rotations Going Into Postseason

The depth of the Los Angeles Lakers has been a talking point for the team heading into this season, with the front office giving LeBron James and Anthony Davis capable role players.