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LeBron James’ streak of 1,297 consecutive games with 10+ points ends after game-winning decision

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the most impressive streaks in the history of sports, let alone in the NBA, came to an end Thursday night. It was the first time LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, failed to put up 10 or more points in a regular season game since Jan. 5, 2007, during …

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Cause of death for NBA champion Elden Campbell, 57, revealed after suffering medical emergency while fishing

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The death of NBA champion and Clemson great Elden Campbell was ruled an accidental drowning after the basketball icon reportedly suffered a medical emergency during a fishing trip.  Campbell’s death was first confirmed by Clemson officials and family members on Tuesday.  Detroit Pistons’ Elden Campbell (41) is in action against Miami Heat’s …

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Lakers’ NBA Cup court deemed unplayable after team’s superstar said it was ‘dangerous’ surface

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After the future of their franchise spoke out against their NBA Cup court, the Los Angeles Lakers were forced to make a last-minute change Friday. All 30 NBA teams change their courts to a much more decorative look for NBA Cup contests throughout the regular season, but there have been numerous complaints …

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Lakers star needles ‘dangerous’ NBA Cup courts after win

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic took issue with the “dangerous” NBA Cup court during Tuesday night’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds as the Lakers took a 135-118 win. But the exotic courts that are meant to distinguish the NBA Cup game …

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Lakers drop 140 points on Jazz as LeBron James starts NBA record 23rd season

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Lakers were scoring at will as LeBron James made his long-awaited season debut against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. James began an NBA record 23rd season after dealing with sciatica for the first few weeks of the year. He played 30 minutes and scored 11 points in the …

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NBA obtaining cell phones from Lakers, other teams in investigation into illegal gambling scheme: report

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NBA is reportedly seeking cell phones and other property from multiple teams as part of its investigation into illegal sports gambling. Los Angeles Lakers assistant trainer Mike Mancias and executive administrator Randy Mims, who each have close ties to superstar LeBron James, have reportedly already cooperated in handing over their cell …

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Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? NBA subjects arrested in illegal gambling probe

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were arrested Thursday morning as part of FBI probes into alleged illegal gambling with ties to the La Cosa Nostra crime families.  Billups and Jones are alleged to have knowingly participated in rigged poker games, while Rozier and Jones allegedly leaked non-public information about NBA …

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Stephen A. Smith on LeBron James’ approach to critics: ‘You ever see [him] go at a White boy?’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ESPN host Stephen A. Smith suggested LeBron James‘ treatment of certain people may be influenced by their race.  Smith, in an interview on “The Pivot Podcast” with Ryan Clark, addressed his recent interactions with James and appeared to reference an incident when James confronted Smith at a Lakers’ game in March.  “You …

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