Amid all the back and forth, James is still performing his duties as a basketball player. The Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday, as James tipped in a buzzer-beating layup as time expired to give Los Angeles the win.

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The crux of the conversation is Smith's coverage of James' son Bronny. LeBron approached Smith courtside during a March 6 Lakers game, reportedly saying ‘Yo, you gotta stop talking s*** about my son. You gotta stop f***ing with my son. That’s my son, that’s my son!'"

The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers are set for their second game in a week. The Lakers are entering this game following a win on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers by one point. This snapped a multi-game losing streak.

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Held to three points through three quarters, James does his best work in the fourth and tips in a Luka Doncic miss as time expires for a 120-119 win that halts a three-game losing streak. Doncic