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Teammates LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo

12:24pm October 23, 2024

The Jameses, who both play for the L.A. Lakers, shared the court for several minutes on the NBA's opening night. They join a very small club of father-son teammates in American professional sports.

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LeBron and Bronny James play together for first time in preseason game for the Lakers

12:28am October 07, 2024

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward fans after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 points

6:05am March 03, 2024

by Robbie Griffiths

Basketball star LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday.

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized with broken hip

7:50pm December 16, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The Basketball Hall of Famer, who is one of the NBA's all-time leading scorers, fell on Friday and broke his hip at a concert.

Bronny James shoots the ball during his debut on the court playing for University of Southern California on Sunday.

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Bronny James, LeBron James' son, makes college debut since cardiac arrest

2:05pm December 11, 2023

by Diba Mohtasham

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James' son, made his collegiate basketball debut after being out for nearly five months due to a cardiac arrest he suffered.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, accepts the award for best record-breaking performance from his sons, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James, at the ESPY awards July 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California.

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LeBron James' son is released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest

6:21pm July 27, 2023

by Ayana Archie

James committed to join the University of Southern California's basketball team in May. He was practicing with the team when he went into cardiac arrest.

Bronny James during a high school basketball game in January 2023. James was hospitalized in Los Angeles after he suffered a cardiac arrest during practice Monday.

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Bronny James, LeBron's son, suffered cardiac arrest during practice

6:33pm July 25, 2023

by Dustin Jones

The incoming freshman at the University of Southern California was at basketball practice Monday when he suffered a cardiac arrest, a family spokesperson said in a statement.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (left) hands LeBron James a basketball celebrating James' all-time NBA scoring record Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on his strained relationship with LeBron James

3:03pm February 08, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

In an online letter a day after James broke his scoring record, Abdul-Jabbar blamed himself for the contentious relationship between them, citing his own introversion and a significant age gap.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James shares a laugh with staff members during the NBA basketball team's Media Day Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in El Segundo, Calif.

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LeBron James is buying a pickleball team

4:46am September 29, 2022

by Ayana Archie

LeBron James is now part of a pickleball team ownership group that includes fellow NBA players Kevin Love and Draymond Green. Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity in the U.S.

LeBron James' two-year, $97.1 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers makes him the highest-paid player in NBA history.

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LeBron James' $97.1M contract extension makes him the top-paid player in NBA history

12:43pm August 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

The 37-year-old All-Star has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced.