Stephen A. Smith seemed to change his tune about Bronny James after the Lakers’ rookie had a career-high 17 points in garbage time of a 118-89 loss to the Bucks on Thursday. During “First Take” on Friday, the ESPN personality, who said he was “very impressed” by Bronny, sent a message to LeBron James following … Read more
Stephen A. Smith made things personal and stepped out of bounds as a sports commentator in his feud with LeBron James, according to FS1 analyst Ric Bucher. During an appearance Tuesday on “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” Bucher explained Smith took things too far when he addressed James, 40, on “First Take” in January and begged … Read more
Stephen A. Smith already addressed the viral incident between him and LeBron James. But Smith had more to expound on — and he’s still not happy about it. The ESPN “First Take” panelist appeared on “Gil’s Arena” on Tuesday and the nearly two-and-half-hour show delved into the incident that occurred during the Lakers-Knicks game on … Read more
LeBron James is usually very careful about what he says on the court in front of cameras, but this time he was caught on a hot mic. While chopping it up with ESPN broadcaster and former teammate Richard Jefferson ahead of the Lakers’ loss to the Celtics on Saturday, the two began laughing about the … Read more
Signs of the times: What does it tell us that LeBron James, one of the all-time greats — some argue the greatest in basketball history — makes for such a self-entitled, blind-to-facts compromise of the good senses that he has become impossible for thoughtful adults to root for? Further, why do thoughtful fans of what … Read more
Dave Portnoy called out Stephen A. Smith on Friday for using the “kid glove treatment” on LeBron James after the Lakers superstar confronted the ESPN personality Thursday at the conclusion of the team’s 113-109 home win over the Knicks. In a lengthy video posted to X, the Barstool Sports founder weighed in on the viral … Read more
Stephen A. Smith opened Friday morning’s “First Take” by addressing his now-viral interaction with LeBron James that transpired courtside during the Lakers’ home overtime 113-109 win over the Knicks Thursday night. Described as an “unexpected” confrontation, Smith, 57, spoke at length about what transpired, stressing the exchange was between him and a fellow father, not … Read more
It appears that JJ Redick has bigger things to worry about than feuding with Charles Barkley. When asked on Friday about Barkley’s comments about the Lakers’ mid-season struggles, Redick chose not to engage. “I literally don’t care,” the Lakers head coach said before their game against the Hawks. “I have other thoughts, but I don’t … Read more
The NBA has a viewership problem and there are many hands in the pot that could be to blame. Fans are dropping off the hardwood left and right as load management, poor quality of basketball and lack of North American stars have resulted in basketball’s ratings being down 25 percent year over year and over … Read more
Horns to the sky and hooves to the dirt, let’s talk about Capricorn. The 10th sign of the zodiac and the last Earth sign, Capricorn reigns from Dec. 21 to Jan. 19. As the middle child between swashbuckling Sagittarius and charismatic cult leader Aquarius, Capricorn has a reputation for being shrewd, financially successful, and personally … Read more
The Sun glides into the enterprising earth dirt of Capricorn from Dec. 21 until Jan. 19. Capricorn has a reputation for being shrewd, financially successful, and personally punishing. Capricorn energy, at its highest expression, is strategic, driven, and more than a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, as exhibited by double Cap, singularly metal Lemmy Kilmeister. Symbolized … Read more
LeBron James didn’t get the warmest welcome from one fan who taunted him about Sean “Diddy” Combs during the Rams-Eagles game on Sunday. In a fan-captured video that has made its way around social media, someone can be heard yelling in James’ direction while the Lakers star sat in a private suite at SoFi Stadium … Read more
Body check! LeBron James, who turns 40 next month, reportedly drops $1.5 million annually to keep his body in tip-top shape. The Lakers superstar wouldn’t confirm or deny the $1.5 million figure — initially shared by sportswriter Bill Simmons in 2016 — in Netflix’s new docuseries “Starting 5.” LeBron James, who turns 40 next month, … Read more
LeBron James endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her run for the presidency earlier this week, and he expounded on that with reporters on Friday. Reporter Jemele Hill used this as a jumping-off point to discuss Nick Bosa’s decision to crash a postgame interview with a “Make America Great Again” hat and keep relatively quiet … Read more
Chris Russo stopped himself at first before deciding to go for it. Russo has poured cold water on the idea that the public cares as much as the sports media does about Bronny James taking the court alongside his father LeBron for the Lakers on Tuesday night and said his son Colin is a better … Read more
Bronny James and Parker Whitfield have gone public with their rumored relationship as James begins his professional basketball career alongside his father on the Lakers. On Thursday, which was National Boyfriend Day, Whitfield shared a photo alongside Bronny and Mickey Mouse with the caption “bf day! i love you! @bronny.” Bronny reposted the note, adding … Read more
LeBron James claimed “ain’t no party like a Diddy party” in a resurfaced video with the rapper who remains behind bars at a Brooklyn federal prison following his arrest last week on sex trafficking charges. The Lakers star had joined Sean “Diddy” Combs on an Instagram Live chat four years ago where the athlete made … Read more
Who will get there first? Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from fourth husband Ben Affleck this week, and the jokes have been practically writing themselves — with one dunking on King James in the process. An online wit is peddling shirts and sweatshirts featuring J.Lo, 55, photoshopped onto the body of Angel Reese, star of … Read more
LeBron James took his Olympics victory lap to Capri. Weeks after winning a gold medal for Team USA basketball, the Lakers superstar, 39, was photographed enjoying some downtime in Italy this week with wife Savannah. James, now a four-time Olympic gold medalist, paired his black tank top and printed shorts with a white bucket hat … Read more
LeBron James had two additional supporters in his entourage at the Paris Olympics. The Lakers star’s sons Bronny James, 19, and Bryce James 17, brought their rumored girlfriends to the City of Love for the Summer Games. They were seen out and about in the French capital with two brunettes, who joined the famous family … Read more