No team encapsulated the intense and physical nature of NBA basketball in the 1980s and '90s than the Bad Boys Detroit Pistons. Although that team had its fair share of skilled players like Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars, their calling card was their physicality and willingness to rough up opponents.

LeBron James is set to miss the first month of the 2025-26 NBA regular season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been diagnosed with sciatica, leading to his stint on the sideline. His team has impressed despite his absence;

Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA legend LeBron James, had his first collegiate basketball game on Monday as No. 13 Arizona took down No. 3 Florida, but he didn't hear his number called.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to play in a game this season. While James is approaching 40 years old and is set to turn 41 in December, he has consistently proven over the past few years that he's one of the top 20 players in the NBA, at the very least.

LeBron James has been constantly mocked by fans throughout the years for trying to cover up his receding hairline and balding spot.

Comparisons between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have been around for years, despite the two playing vastly different styles. But with both having résumés of success as long as anyone in NBA history,

Lakers 6-foot-7 wing thriving next to Dončić in absence of LeBron James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Although the Los Angeles Lakers have been without Luka Dončić for a few games and LeBron James for the whole beginning of the season, they are still 5-2.