Lakers star LeBron James survived a major injury scare Thursday night when he collided with Jazz rookie Walter Clayton Jr.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Lakers Legend Shaquille O'Neal Has Harsh Truth for LeBron James.

An NBA insider questioned how realistic it is for LeBron James to command a massive contract as he approaches his age-42 season.

Though still impactful at age 40, the Los Angeles Lakers are feeling the effects of LeBron James on-court with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

That remains true for Jazz fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey, Utah's 19-year-old rookie born in 2006, now bound to face LeBron for the third time in his rookie season. And even though it's not his first showing, the experience of playing against the NBA's all-time leading scorer doesn't get old.

An interesting opinion by a prominent NBA insider explains why 2025-26 will be LeBron James‘ final season with the Los […]

The 2025-26 NBA season marks LeBron James’ eighth campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Believe it or not, this is the longest LeBron James has played for an organization in a single stint, as the 4x NBA champion is nearing retirement.

Luka Doncic led the Lakers to victory with 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, 5 steals and only 1 turnover, a stat line reached by only one other player in NBA history.