LeBron had just 16 points on 5-of-12 shooting to go along with eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks, but he played lockdown defense against the offensively talented Rockets, which drew a ton of praise on social media:

While catching the Thunder isn't possible at this point, the Lakers' win on Monday night keeps them in the mix for a top playoff seed.

The Los Angeles Lakers are shaping up to be one of the favorites in the playoffs, but a three-time NBA champion has serious doubts about what LeBron James will be able to do there. In recent months, the Los Angeles Lakers have found a collective rhythm that has allowed them to maximize the talent of their stars.

LeBron James honors former Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony after his 2025 Hall of Fame induction was announced.

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, per ESPN's Shams Charania. As one of the most popular players of his generation,

Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, according to ESPN. Anthony was one of the 17 finalists announced by the Hall of Fame in February. The full class of 2025 will be announced on Saturday at the Men's Final Four in San Antonio,