Lakers ‘Happy’ LeBron James Is Still With Them
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Adin Ross is making it clear that he’s no longer a fan of LeBron James—at least when it comes to loyalty. The streamer and internet personality blasted the NBA icon after footage surfaced of James rapping along to Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping Drake diss “Not Like Us” while vacationing in Cannes, France with his wife, Savannah.
Stephenson tried everything he could think of to get James off of his game, and that included a moment that became an iconic meme and one of the defining moments of Stephenson's career: when he leaned over and blew in LeBron's ear. It was the perfect encapsulation of Stephenson's antics, trying anything he could to mess with an opponent.
After more than a decade of friendship between NBA superstar LeBron James and the rapper Drake, it seems they are less close than they used to be.
Cleveland also keeps three members of its core four (Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen) with players such as Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr., Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, Jaylon Tyson and others still on the roster.
Drake took shots at LeBron James after he sided with Kendrick Lamar during their beef, and now the King seems to be doubling down.
Cooper Flagg will be among the most watched rookies in recent NBA history. The former Duke star was the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (last month) by the Dallas Mavericks. Before the draft, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James spoke about Flagg (via Mind the Game).
NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Los Angeles Lakers exec in Las Vegas at Summer League about LeBron James, who picked up his 2025-26 player option worth $52.6 million.
NBA free agency turned back the clock a bit and brought us some nostalgia with a couple signings. Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks,
Colin Cowherd says LeBron knows he’ll never catch MJ “Michael's richer, more memorable, bigger brand, and he makes you feel something, and LeBron doesn't. LeBron has kinda bounced around to the best basketball opportunity every chance he gets.” pic.twitter.com/tstFqS4TDJ