Which NBA players have been the best of the best since the 2000-01 season? The Athletic NBA staff makes their picks.

Bronny James' six assists came with no turnover. He is the only Lakers player to achieve this rare feat since his father in ...

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2025-26 season without their leader on the floor. LeBron James has been sidelined for ...

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was always destined for greatness, according to his mama in adorable shots as a child.

Until LeBron finally delivers his decision, speculation and excitement will shadow every step of his 23rd campaign.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season red-hot, winning six-of-eight and thriving on the historic play of ...

Austin Reaves is already looking like an All-Star for the Los Angeles Lakers just five games into the season. With both ...

Luka Doncic executed an extraordinary move followed by a stunning basket that left both Austin Reaves and LeBron James visibly stunned.

That championship came courtesy of Akron native LeBron James, guard Kyrie Irving and forward Kevin ... Sever players held intangibles that go beyond the numbers. Stats as a Cav: 21.6 points, 5.5 ...

Once overlooked among the 2026 NBA draft’s biggest prospects, the Kansas freshman has risen from Canton gyms to the national ...

Reaves averaged 27.9 points, 8.3 assists and 6.6 rebounds in nine games without James during the 2024-25 season. When both James and Doncic were sidelined, those numbers jumped to 31.5 points, 10.5 ...