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LeBron James

Stephen Curry has a simple pitch to entice LeBron James to join the Golden State Warriors

LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers last week that he was departing after eight seasons and a title in Southern California.
LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers last week that he was departing after eight seasons and a title in Southern California.

Balogun goes from hero to suspended spectator as US advance

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. shoots at goal and hits the crossbar REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. shoots at goal and hits the crossbar REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency departure: ‘Hope I made a few proud’

The four-time NBA champion and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Lakers.
The four-time NBA champion and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Lakers.

LeBron James to leave LA Lakers to play unprecedented 24th NBA season

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Fun to play with LeBron James, says Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui Hachimura amid uncertain future

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaking to The Straits Times during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena on June 24.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaking to The Straits Times during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena on June 24.

Monfils aims to emulate Ronaldo, LeBron after French Open farewell

France's Gael Monfils poses with an award from Roland Garros after losing his first round match against France's Hugo Gaston.
France's Gael Monfils poses with an award from Roland Garros after losing his first round match against France's Hugo Gaston.

LeBron James puts focus on winning, unwilling to ‘start over’ in Year 24

LeBron James has made several comments indicating he is done as his 42nd birthday approaches.
LeBron James has made several comments indicating he is done as his 42nd birthday approaches.

Detroit Pistons look to close out Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of NBA play-offs

The Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell shooting against Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren during game six of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series on May 15.
Detroit won 115-94 to tie the series at 3-3.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell shooting against Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren during game six of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series on May 15.
Detroit won 115-94 to tie the series at 3-3.

LeBron James undecided on future after Los Angeles Lakers bow out of NBA play-offs

LeBron James (left) is now out of contract with the Lakers and will head into the off season as a free agent with uncertainty swirling around his future.
LeBron James (left) is now out of contract with the Lakers and will head into the off season as a free agent with uncertainty swirling around his future.

Oklahoma City Thunder top Los Angeles Lakers for 3-0 NBA play-off series lead

From left: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating from the bench during the fourth quarter of the  the 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals on May 9, 2026.
From left: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating from the bench during the fourth quarter of the  the 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals on May 9, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.