NBA news: LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul shuts down trade speculation
LeBron James looks set to stay put in Los Angeles as trade talk fades.
The conversation around LeBron James and a possible midseason exit from the Los Angeles Lakers has reached a firm conclusion.
Rich Paul, the longtime agent and close adviser to James, made it clear that the veteran star will remain with the franchise through the end of the campaign, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
NBA news: LeBron James sees 18-year streak end in LA Lakers victory over Toronto Raptors
LeBron James’ historic scoring streak may have ended in Toronto, but his late-game decision-making proved that his basketball instincts remain as sharp as ever.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down how James’ selfless play helped the Lakers secure a dramatic win despite the end of an 18-year run.
NBA opinion: Breaking his own records - LeBron James’ historic 23rd season
LeBron James returned to the hardwood after a 14-game absence caused by sciatica, and his re-entry into the season has been both measured and impressive.
Even in the early stages, he has managed to adjust to the flow of games without disrupting the dynamics of a young Lakers roster.
At 40 years old and in his 23rd professional season, James is proving that age does not define impact.
His presence alone commands attention, and he has shown he can still score, create opportunities, and maintain a level of precision that few athletes can match at this stage of their careers.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo offers his take on LeBron James’ admirable return.
NBA news: LeBron James returns for record-breaking season debut
LeBron James made history on Tuesday night, becoming the first player to compete in 23 consecutive NBA seasons, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 140-126 at Crypto.com Arena.
The 40-year-old superstar, returning after missing the first 14 games due to sciatica, contributed 11 points, 12 assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes of action.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo discusses James’ Lakers return.
NBA news: LeBron James takes major step towards return with G League practice
LeBron James moved closer to his long-awaited return on Wednesday, November 12 as he joined the South Bay Lakers - the G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, for his first full practice of the season.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has been sidelined throughout the team’s first 11 games while recovering from sciatica affecting his right side.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed before the team’s match-up against the Oklahoma City Thunder that James was able to take part in transition drills before progressing to five-on-five halfcourt play.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo outlines the timeline for James’ potential return.
NBA news: Luka Doncic’s record-breaking start fuels LA Lakers’ dominant run
Luka Doncic has launched his Los Angeles Lakers career in extraordinary fashion, crafting one of the most impressive starts in NBA history.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on Doncic’s impact at the start of what looks to be an exciting season for the Slovenian.
NBA news: New LA Lakers star emerges in the absence of LeBron James and Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers began the new season without LeBron James and Luka Doncic, leaving many fans worried about how the team would cope without its two biggest stars.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how another Lakers player has seized the moment to become the unexpected face of the Lakers’ early success.
NBA news: LeBron James’ absence looms large as LA Lakers fall against Golden State Warriors in opener
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2025/26 season on a disappointing note, falling 119-109 to the Golden State Warriors, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Missing from the court was LeBron James, who sat out due to a sciatica flare-up. The absence was historic, marking the first time in his 23-year career that he missed a season opener.
Coach JJ Redick admitted that playing without the team’s veteran leader was no easy task. “There were definitely moments where I wished LeBron was out there,” he said after the game.
The Lakers, now under the shared leadership of Redick and Luka Doncic, will have to navigate several weeks without their most experienced player, who is expected to remain sidelined until mid-November.
NBA’s Latest Innovations Will Boost the Global Profile of the Sport
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has launched an all-new NBA App and the reimagined NBA TV, which will offer non-stop basketball content to ensure fans keep up with all the action.
The new multi-platform streaming will be available to basketball fans in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and countries across the world.
NBA news: 2025/26 season predictions and betting tips
The 2025/26 NBA season tips off this week, which means it’s time for the tribalistic optimism that lasts until 0-2 to begin.
Every fan base thinks this is their year, and every GM is pretending that a mid-level signing has fixed all of their problems.
Half these predictions will age like milk; the rest might win you a beer. Either way, I’ll be here in April pretending I knew it all along.
Join Sports News Blitz’s George Dempsey as he runs the rule over the 2025/26 NBA season and offers up 10 betting predictions.
LeBron James injury update: LA Lakers star to miss NBA 2025/26 season start with nerve issue
LeBron James is set to miss the start of the 2025/26 NBA season after sustaining an injury.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how the Los Angeles Lakers are handling their star’s recovery and what his absence means for the team’s early-season outlook.
NBA news: LeBron James’ ‘Second Decision’ leaves fans divided
Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when reacting to LeBron James’ latest viral moment.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the reactions to LeBron’s viral Hennessy campaign.
NBA news: LeBron James hints at future uncertainty at LA Lakers media day
LeBron James struck a balance between optimism and ambiguity as he faced the media ahead of his 23rd NBA season.
Here, Sports News Blitz's Noah Ngcobo unpacks the veteran superstar’s comments that left both fans and reporters questioning how much longer he intends to play.
NBA news: LeBron James’ agent sends cryptic message about LA Lakers star’s future
Uncertainty continues to swirl around LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers after his longtime agent, Rich Paul, sent a cryptic message that left fans and analysts guessing.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down what Paul’s words could mean for James, the Lakers, and the final chapter of one of basketball’s greatest careers.
NBA news: LeBron James eyes playing with both sons before retirement
LeBron James has already redefined longevity in the NBA, but his next ambition could make for one of the most remarkable stories in sports history.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how the LA Lakers star is working towards an unprecedented dream.
How Kawhi Leonard’s choice to avoid LeBron James redirected the NBA
Kawhi Leonard’s 2019 free agency decision shocked the NBA and altered the course of league history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines how Leonard’s choice to avoid LeBron James and join the Clippers instead reshaped both franchises and left behind a legacy of what-ifs.
NBA news: Dwight Howard finally earns Hall of Fame enshrinement
Dwight Howard, one of the most dominant centers of his era, has officially been selected to join the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
After being left out of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, an omission that surprised many, Howard now receives the ultimate recognition.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo commemorates Dwight Howard’s stellar career.
NBA news: Charles Barkley predicts LeBron James will step aside as Luka Doncic leads LA Lakers
LeBron James may still be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but change is in the air as Luka Doncic begins to take centre stage.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores Charles Barkley’s prediction that James will eventually step aside to let Doncic lead the franchise into its next era.
LeBron James faces uncertain future as Lakers shift toward Luka Doncic
LeBron James is entering his 23rd NBA season with more questions than answers about his future in Los Angeles.
As the Lakers pivot toward Luka Doncic, the four-time champion faces the unfamiliar prospect of no longer being the franchise’s centrepiece.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines the shifting landscape and what it means for LeBron’s next chapter.
NBA news: Cooper Flagg set to break LeBron James rookie milestone after 22 years
Cooper Flagg has not played a single NBA game yet, but his name is already making history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores how the Dallas Mavericks rookie is set to match a milestone last achieved by LeBron James over two decades ago.