At 40, LeBron passes MJ as oldest to score 40 LeBron James scored a season-high 42 points in the Lakers’ 120-112 win over the Warriors, passing Michael Jordan as the oldest player to score at least 40 in a game.

LeBron: Thought Luka-AD trade ‘was a hoax’ LeBron James said Tuesday night that the reality of Anthony Davis’ exit and Luka Doncic’s arrival in L.A. was finally setting in, and that he anticipates a “seamless transition” with his new superstar teammate.

At 40, LeBron says he could play ‘5-7’ more years LeBron James, who celebrated his 40th birthday Monday, says he could play at a high level for “another 5-7 years” if he chose to do so.

LeBron on new ASG: ‘Something had to change’ LeBron James lamented the state of the NBA on Thursday when asked about changes to the All-Star Game.

LeBron returns as Lakers try new starting lineup Lakers star forward LeBron James will return to the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies, the team announced, after missing Los Angeles’ past two games because of left foot soreness.

Redick: LeBron ‘taking some time,’ Fri. status TBD LeBron James was excused from the Lakers’ practice Wednesday for personal reasons, according to coach JJ Redick, and his status for Friday’s game at Minnesota is unclear.

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers’ game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

At 39, LeBron oldest with 3 straight triple-doubles After LeBron James finished with 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double, Lakers coach JJ Redick said James has “mastered the game.”

Redick praises LeBron, rips others’ lack of effort Lakers coach JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James’ effort on a night when he said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.

LeBron: Don’t have to rush pairing with Bronny For LeBron James, the time and place of his first shift with son Bronny is inconsequential.

Team USA thriving with Steph-LeBron connection The two former Finals rivals are clicking as teammates, and Steve Kerr is leaning on the duo.

Sources: LeBron reaches deal to stay with Lakers LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Lakers, sources told ESPN, on a deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause.

LeBron ‘mad’ about no longer playing with Irving LeBron James lamented his former partnership with Kyrie Irving, saying he was proud of the Mavs star but also “mad” about not playing with him anymore.

LeBron: Lakers’ series vs. Nuggets not about past The Lakers’ history against the Nuggets has no bearing on their first-round playoff matchup, LeBron James said Thursday.

Sources: Steph, LeBron headline Olympics roster U.S. basketball is finalizing a 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball roster that includes several of the generation’s iconic players.

LeBron: Women’s hoops on rise thanks to ‘icons’ Lakers star LeBron James said women’s college hoops is thriving because of “icons” in the game such as LSU’s Angel Reese and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.

LeBron’s minutes, Bulls’ revamp: Which preseason plans are panning out (and which are not)? A month into the 2023-24 NBA season, let’s check in on the Suns, Bulls, Lakers, Warriors and Wolves to see which teams have lived up to their early-season expectations and which teams … not so much.

LeBron (calf) questionable for Sun. vs. Blazers Lakers star LeBron James is questionable for Sunday’s home game against the Trail Blazers with a left calf contusion.

LeBron says rival Brooks ‘worthy’ of Rockets deal LeBron James says Dillon Brooks is worthy of his $80 million deal with the Rockets.

Sources: Refs’ treatment of LeBron miffs Lakers The Lakers contacted the NBA about what they view as numerous missed calls involving LeBron James in Monday’s loss to the Heat, sources told ESPN.