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Lakers star’s piece in People’s Daily was interview, not op-ed PublishedSeptember 10, 2025 1:50 PM EDT•UpdatedSeptember 10, 2025 3:17 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link LeBron James is trying to clarify the massive controversy over a recent article in China’s People’s Daily purporting to be written by the NBA star. People’s Daily, which is controlled by the Chinese Communist …

LeBron James, on a tour of China this week, told reporters that “Basketball is not only a sport, but also a bridge that connects us.” A story by The Associated Press on Tuesday incorrectly reported that James wrote an op-ed for Chinese state media, setting off a round of criticism from many in conservative media and from the Hong Kong-based …

LeBron James recently toured China for the 15th time as a signature Nike athlete, promoting his shoes and clothing apparel for the sporting goods conglomerate. And, as is customary when any NBA star goes to the world’s second-largest country, with a population of 1.4 billion, to promote either the game or his shoe, James was complimentary. However, when multiple news …

HONG KONG — NBA great LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S. Writing in Monday’s edition of the People’s Daily newspaper, the 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star said “basketball is not only a sport, but also a bridge that connects us.” The …

The Golden State Warriors remain interested in the idea of pairing LeBron James with longtime star Stephen Curry, according to a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer. Fischer’s report on Friday comes amid reporting of restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga’s unwillingness to take Golden State’s current two-year offer. The thinking for Kuminga, according to Fischer, is that he is concerned …

The NBA offseason is when hope springs eternal. But with more than four months between the Oklahoma City Thunder reaching the top of the mountain as NBA champions and the tipoff of the next climb to seize the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the offseason can also just … feel eternal. That’s one reason why so many fans get so psyched for …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis can’t get out of each other’s minds. The former Lakers teammates posted the same cryptic message to their respective Instagram Story on Tuesday. “Becoming the best version of yourself comes with a lot of goodbyes,” the posts read. LeBron James and Anthony Davis shaking hands while facing off after Davis’ trade to Dallas. NBAE via …

Rich Paul Announces Final Decision on LeBron James, Lakers Trade  Athlon Sports LeBron James is looking to check his final bucket list in NBA before retiring  The Times of India LeBron James continues to monitor Lakers moves as he mulls his future in Los Angeles  sportingnews.com Source link

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James ‘Supportive’ & ‘Understanding’ Of Organizational Shift To Luka Doncic  Lakers Nation Sources: LeBron congratulated Luka on new deal  ESPN McMenamin: LeBron James is still monitoring the Lakers’ moves  Yahoo Sports LeBron James Retiring With Lakers Amid NBA Rumors ‘Would Be Great,’ Rob Pelinka Says  Bleacher Report LeBron’s True Feelings on Luka’s Extension With Lakers Revealed  MSN Source link

Dave McMenaminAug 4, 2025, 05:01 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. LOS ANGELES — As the ink was still drying on the three-year, $165 million contract extension Luka Doncic signed with the Los Angeles Lakers …