Charles Barkley is hoping this is LeBron James’ last season in the NBA. The four-time NBA champion is currently in the midst of his 23rd year in the league, but has yet to feature for the

Lakers star LeBron James' next step in his recovery will be taking part in live 5-on-5 reps in practice, sources told ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season red-hot, winning six-of-eight and thriving on the historic play of Luka Dončić, who is averaging 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game.

As two of the absolute best players in the history of the NBA, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant have been constantly compared against each other for the past twenty-plus years. Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott is uniquely qualified to discuss the topic,