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LeBron James

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.

LA Lakers return home desperate to remedy 2-0 hole against OKC Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during Game 2.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during Game 2.

Oklahoma City Thunder not taking the Los Angeles Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1 in NBA play-offs

LeBron James averaged 23.2 points, 8.3 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in the Los Angeles Lakers' six-game NBA Western Conference first-round play-off series win over the Houston Rockets.
LeBron James averaged 23.2 points, 8.3 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in the Los Angeles Lakers' six-game NBA Western Conference first-round play-off series win over the Houston Rockets.

Philadelphia 76ers looking for historic comeback in NBA Play-offs Game 7 against Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid carries his son Arthur on the court after a victory against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid carries his son Arthur on the court after a victory against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Injury-depleted Houston Rockets, LA Lakers feeling urgency about NBA play-offs Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the third quarter of Game 4.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the third quarter of Game 4.

Denver Nuggets feel ‘urgency’ down 2-1 in NBA play-off series against Minnesota Timberwolves

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of Game 3.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of Game 3.

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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.