LeBron James

Even if James matches his career high of 61 points in the Lakers' final game of their road trip on Saturday, he'd still need another game to get the record. On ...

Now that Davis appears to be relatively healthy, he's probably going to do the lion's share of the scoring for the [Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) in this one. [Stephen Curry](/nba/players/1685204/stephen-curry/) was taking over 14 3-pointers per game in the seven games leading up to his 3-point record-breaker last season, and he was hitting them at only a 34.7 percent clip. This should be the night, and it should come relatively early in the game. [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/) plays against the Pelicans, he tends to dominate. Even if James matches his career high of 61 points in the Lakers' final game of their road trip on Saturday, he'd still need another game to get the record. The former Buck and Laker scored an incredible 38,387 points in his illustrious career, but James is right on his heels with 38,325.

Tickets for the Los Angeles Lakers clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder next Tuesday are selling for eye-watering sums as LeBron James is expected to break ...

James will look to make further inroads on the scoring record when his 25-28 Lakers face the Pelicans on Saturday night. It means the clash with the Thunder is largely expected to be the much-anticipated day James breaks the all-time scoring record. The Lakers face the Thunder next Tuesday, and tickets are reaching ludicrous figures with courtside seats selling for up to $92,000 (£75,000) as fans want to see the moment in history.

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul wishes he could watch close friend, Lakers forward LeBron James, become the NBA's all-time leading scorer in person.

“The game is different,” McMillan said. “I don’t want to be out there just casting shots just to be casting shots,” James continued. “I always want to play the game the right way and be efficient with my game. “I take the game very seriously. I don’t have a reason why I am averaging what I’m averaging right now, but I always try to maintain efficiency with my game.” “It’s going to be dope.” “I’ll be very happy for him,” the 75-year-old Abdul-Jabbar said. “It’s up there with the home run record in baseball.” It’s pretty cool.” “The dates don’t align right now.” “It’s pretty cool. It’s always about passing it to the next guy in line.”

LeBron James had 26 points and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA's career scoring champ as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana ...

The video, from TNT's pregame coverage, was then replayed on the arena's large video board as the crowd roared and teammates congratulated the first-time All-Star. “There was a lot going on out there and they'll see it in black and white in New York. “I think it's one of the greatest records in sports, in general,” he said. ... Los Angeles was 6 of 22 on 3s. 28 Face of the Day: Mia Laustrup](/face/jan-28-face-of-the-day-mia-laustrup/article_89763bde-9e94-11ed-9a7c-abcc45033669.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [Donna Kelce becomes first mother to have two sons play against each other in the Super Bowl](/sports/football/donna-kelce-becomes-first-mother-to-have-two-sons-play-against-each-other-in-the/article_72fb3314-2d37-5ee3-8045-12860db4bbb1.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [Council Bluffs man sentenced to five years for possessing, receiving child pornography](/news/local/council-bluffs-man-sentenced-to-five-years-for-possessing-receiving-child-pornography/article_42338799-95a9-5e7d-a6ef-1366627c8362.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [PREP BOWLING:St. Or actually, they'll see it in HD.” “It's like the home run record in baseball. And it was here in December 2021 that Stephen Curry made five 3-pointers to pull within one of matching Ray Allen’s career mark of 2,973. Lakers: James and Davis combined for 28 points in the first half, while the other seven players who saw action had 26. It was here in May 2021 that Russell Westbrook recorded his 181st career triple-double to tie Oscar Robertson’s career mark. “I just understood my game was needed more on the interior tonight,” James said. The same late-game philosophy that led to four NBA championships and has him on the precipice of becoming the NBA's new career scoring champ worked perfectly again at Indiana.

As LeBron James inches closer to scaling the summit of the NBA's all-time points scoring record, tickets prices at venues where he is likely to get there ...

Barring his first season as a rookie for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003-04, the 19-time All-Star has racked up a season average of at least 25 points per game in every other season of his career. Tickets for the Los Angeles Lakers versus Oklahoma City Thunder game on February 7 at the Crypto.com Arena are selling for an eye-watering sum of $92,000 (approximately Rs 75 lakh), according to Bleacher Report. This, despite the fact that it’s not a certainty that James will break the record in the Lakers-Thunder game.

James notched 26 points (11-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 112-111 win over the Pacers.

Nine of his points came in the fourth quarter on 3-of-5 shooting as the James has now scored at least 25 points in eight of his last 10 games, shooting 51.6 percent from the field over that stretch. James shot the ball extremely well outside of the first quarter where he went 1-of-4 for just three points.

LAKERS star LeBron James believes he could pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record in his next game.The Akron native, 38, is just 63 points away fro.

[LeBron](https://www.the-sun.com/who/lebron-james/) bagged 26 points on Thursday as the Lakers overcame the Indiana Pacers 112-111 in a tense thriller. [Lakers](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/los-angeles-lakers/) 2-0 in February and 25-28 on the season. But, yeah [I could]." "Needed to get some rebounds, need to get some baskets in there, and I felt like we were attacking, especially in the fourth quarter." [highest-ever game total in the NBA is 61 points](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7188801/lebron-james-incredible-yearly-points-revealed-nears-record/), put down against the Bobcats during his Cavalier days in 2014. [NBA](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/nba/)'s leading scorer in history.

On the heels of his 2013 NBA championship jersey hammering down for $3.7 million, the four-time league MVP is commanding thousands of dollars as he nears the ...

If those tickets sell, they’d break what is believed to be the record for an NBA seat, when a fan [paid $133,000](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19616802/buyer-pays-133k-two-courtside-tickets-game-5-nba-finals-golden-state-warriors-cleveland-cavaliers) for a pair of courtside seats to the NBA Finals. So unless you’re based in the Golden State, factor in those flights and hotel rooms on top of the soaring ticket prices. And if James takes his sweet, sweet time and doesn’t make history until the next game, a February 11 meeting with the Golden State Warriors, you may be shelling out the average $1,131.23 to see him take on Steph Curry and his crew. [Ticketmaster’s certified resale](https://www.ticketmaster.com/los-angeles-lakers-vs-oklahoma-city-los-angeles-california-02-07-2023/event/2C005D0F0DF80CD9?landing=c) offerings shows that a pair of courtside seats between the Laker bench and scorer’s table is currently listed for $100,000 each (these same seats are on offer for a game next month for $12,500). [NBA](https://robbreport.com/tag/nba/) championship jersey [hammering down](https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/sports-leisure/lebron-james-jersey-sothebys-1234801235/) for $3.7 million, the four-time league MVP is commanding thousands of dollars as he nears the all-time NBA points record. The average ticket price for that game was $1,757.81 as of Thursday, with even the nosebleed seats going for $424, about a 600 percent mark-up.

The Lakers star could topple the all-time mark as soon as this weekend.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving reportedly requested a trade Friday, which has NBA Twitter buzzing about a possible reunion between Kyrie and LeBron James.

Their relationship didn't end on the best of terms as Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland, but they have seemingly made up and maintain respect for each other. Los Angeles also doesn't have many young assets that would appeal to the Nets. Hard to imagine how they make it happen, but if you put him on that team they'd have a chance to win the whole thing. Assuming the Nets accommodate Irving and trade him before Feb. That affects L.A.'s ability to trade its 2026 pick as well. If he is not traded, he told the Nets he will go elsewhere in free agency after the season, per Charania.

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made one move ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, when they sent three second-round picks and Kendrick Nunn to the ...

[reports](https://theathletic.com/4152593/2023/02/03/lakers-lebron-trade-deadline-hollinger/) that a deal to send Westbrook and both of L.A.'s first-round picks to the [Raptors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/TOR/toronto-raptors/) in exchange for [Gary Trent Jr](/nba/players/2892264/gary-trent-jr/). and [Fred VanVleet](/nba/players/2252663/fred-vanvleet/) might be something the Lakers look at. 9 [NBA](/nba/) trade deadline, when they sent three second-round picks and [Kendrick Nunn](/nba/players/2104256/kendrick-nunn/) to the [Washington Wizards](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/WAS/washington-wizards/) in exchange for [Rui Hachimura](/nba/players/2268082/rui-hachimura/). The Pistons could also ultimately decide to keep Bogdanovic through the season and resurvey the land during the offseason to try and bargain for a better deal. [Lauri Markkanen's](/nba/players/2844693/lauri-markkanen/) standout play. With a whole treasure trove of assets in the form of both players and future picks, they have the power to sway the rest of the season based on their moves. [per The Athletic](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1621608256014540800). While he hasn't indicated his preferred destinations, he still has interest in heading to Los Angeles to play with LeBron James and [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/), [according to Adrian Wojnarowski](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1621602797824139265). looking to add more shooting depth to their roster, perhaps sending [Malik Beasley](/nba/players/2202574/malik-beasley/) to L.A. Utah has seemingly been attached to every player on the trade market this season. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) have already made one move ahead of the Feb. [Kyrie Irving](/nba/players/1779901/kyrie-irving/) saga started a new chapter on Friday when [the Nets guard submitted a trade request](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie-irving-requests-trade-nets-star-asks-out-of-brooklyn-days-before-2023-nba-trade-deadline/) ahead of next week's deadline.

Kyrie Irving could be on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers after he asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him.

"I've been quoted on saying it's hard to be LeBron James, or any superstar, or any entertainment, sport, athletic or business industry, because all eyes are on you. The news sent the rumour wheel into overdrive, with fans speculating over where Irving could end up next. Irving and James formed an unstoppable duo with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

As Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James closes in on the NBA's all-time scoring record, a collection of ESPN commentators discuss the four-time NBA ...

It’s a career achievement award that is a symbol of 20 years of being at the top of his sport. After the game I was in total awe of what I witnessed, and stated that no doubt he was heading for instant stardom in the NBA. They share the same work ethic, the same consistency and they are kindred spirits on and off the court with their commitment to human rights and social justice. At 18 years of age, LeBron was playing at the highest level. “The fact that the all-time scoring record isn’t LeBron’s most-notable NBA accomplishment only goes to show how remarkable his career has really been. The Lakers and James are in action on Saturday, February 4, at 6 p.m.

Kyrie Irving wants to leave the Brooklyn Nets before next week's trade deadline, and it seems a move to the Los Angeles Lakers could be the most likely ...

Irving is reportedly seeking a four-year contract worth $198.5million - but there are roadblocks in the way of him getting a move now. Magic Johnson, an all-time great and Lakers legend, tweeted: "Personally, I’d love to see Kyrie in the purple and gold." Irving reportedly has an interest in moving to the Lakers, and James offered a cryptic clue over his reaction to the news after it broke.

It's a distinction that's not lost on Lakers governor Jeanie Buss. Whenever James passes Abdul-Jabbar with the 38,388th point of his career -- possibly next ...

"I don't look at it as a passing of the torch," she told ESPN. "That's the relationship, that's the conversation and we will kind of always be linked." "This is really, it's in the hands of the NBA," Buss told ESPN. "It's the same for LeBron. "I think in the sense of just the correlation of being high school phenoms, to doing the things that we did off the floor for the betterment of our people, to wearing the Lakers jersey and trying to carry on that legacy that Dr. And then being a part of this conversation with the scoring record," James said. And while we will take a moment to celebrate, this is really about LeBron and reflecting on all the sacrifices he's made to get to this point and to achieve this level of greatness. "It wasn't my intention to criticize LeBron in any way," Abdul-Jabbar told SiriusXM NBA Radio. If I had received half the fanfare that Kareem's getting at this time, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers) uniform, but a significant part of that total came from the 14,211 points he tallied while playing for the [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/mil/milwaukee-bucks). [Karl Malone](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/501/karl-malone) is No. Beyond Abdul-Jabbar and James in the top two spots,

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is considered questionable to play Saturday in the team's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

coming off the bench for Lakers on Thursday](/nba/player-news/223516/troy-brown-jr-coming-off-the-bench-for-lakers-on-thursday)February 2nd, 2023 [LeBron James (ankle) lacing up Thursday for Lakers](/nba/player-news/223514/lebron-james-ankle-lacing-up-thursday-for-lakers)February 2nd, 2023 [LeBron James (ankle) going through Lakers pregame warmups](/nba/player-news/223507/lebron-james-ankle-going-through-lakers-pregame-warmups)February 2nd, 2023 [Patrick Beverley (knee) returning to Lakers lineup Thursday](/nba/player-news/223505/patrick-beverley-knee-returning-to-lakers-lineup-thursday)February 2nd, 2023 As a result, the team has listed him questionable for Saturday's contest - it's worth noting he's played through questionable tags the last few games. LeBron James (ankle) questionable Saturday for Los Angeles

James was 89 points adrift of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record as the all-time scoring leader prior to facing the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The 38-year-old ...

James will look to make further inroads on the scoring record when his 25-28 Lakers face the Pelicans on Saturday night. It means the clash with the Thunder is largely expected to be the much-anticipated day James breaks the all-time scoring record. The Lakers face the Thunder next Tuesday, and tickets are reaching ludicrous figures with courtside seats selling for up to $92,000 (£75,000) as fans want to see the moment in history.