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LeBron James at 40: Ranking the living legend's five best seasons

LeBron James at 40: Ranking the living legend's five best seasons

LeBron James turned 40 on Monday, Dec. 30. As the Lakers star continues to best Father Time in his record-tying 22nd season, here's a look at his five best overall years as an NBA pro.

Ex-Laker thrilled after D'Angelo Russell trade: 'Stay out' of L.A.
20 stars from the LeBron era who you probably forgot about
The 'Oldest NBA players with a triple-double' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30
Ex-Laker thrilled after D'Angelo Russell trade: 'Stay out' of L.A.

Ex-Laker thrilled after D'Angelo Russell trade: 'Stay out' of L.A.

Russell, a 10th-year guard out of Ohio State, is averaging a career-low 12.4 points while shooting a mediocre 33.3 percent from deep.

The 25 best sixth men in NBA history
The 'New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets to score 40 points in a game' quiz
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / December 30
Victor Wembanyama's NYC chess stunt a genius marketing ploy

Victor Wembanyama's NYC chess stunt a genius marketing ploy

Chess aficionados in New York City were in for a pleasant surprise over the weekend. 

The best NBA players of all time from outside the U.S.
The 'Most Christmas Day points by NBA franchise' quiz
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 29
Lakers to trade D'Angelo Russell to Nets in four-player deal

Lakers to trade D'Angelo Russell to Nets in four-player deal

Russell spent time with Brooklyn early in his career and reportedly didn’t part on great terms when he was traded to Golden State in 2019.

Report reveals whether Russell will be bought out by Brooklyn after trade
Lakers HC JJ Redick is a massive fan of new acquisition Dorian Finney-Smith
Amen Thompson slams Tyler Herro in final seconds of Rockets loss
Magic lose another starter, yet make another big comeback vs. Nets
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $100K for use of profanity
Balanced offense, late surge help Pacers slide past Celtics
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 29
Watch: Thompson slams Herro in final seconds of Rockets loss

Watch: Amen Thompson slams Tyler Herro in final seconds of Rockets loss

The Houston Rockets couldn't win their game against the Miami Heat Sunday night. Amen Thompson decided to try to win the fight instead.

Seven ejected late in Heat's comeback win over Rockets
Four under-the-radar NBA Eastern Conference performers
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year winners' quiz
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / December 29
Magic lose another starter, yet make another big comeback

Magic lose another starter, yet make another big comeback

For the third time this season, the Orlando Magic lost their leading scorer to injury. It didn't keep them from coming back from more than 20 points down for the second time in eight days.

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'Orlando Magic players to score 40 points in a game' quiz
Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Rumors / December 29
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $100K

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $100K

The NBA has announced that it has dinged All-NBA Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards to the tune of $100K after he swore during a postgame live television conversation on Dec. 27.

Timberwolves meet Spurs as optimism begins to grow
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The '2023-24 NBA steals leaders' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
NBA hands out suspensions for fight between Suns, Mavericks

NBA hands out suspensions for fight between Suns, Mavericks

After their Friday night fight, the NBA didn't wait long to punish several players.

Watch: Three players ejected after ugly brawl between Suns, Mavericks
Sacramento Kings made a hasty mistake by firing Mike Brown
DeMarcus Cousins takes shot at former team Kings over Brown firing
Mavericks' Luka Doncic is latest star to have his home burglarized
Dennis Schroder's disastrous start as a Warrior continues
How Timberwolves defied history with improbable win vs. Rockets
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
Four under-the-radar NBA Eastern Conference performers

Four under-the-radar NBA Eastern Conference performers

We're giving the quiet achievers of this conference their flowers.

Four under-the-radar performers in the Western Conference
Celtics' injury issues are an untold issue
Jalen Brunson drops 55 as Knicks slide by Wizards in OT
Bulls hold off rival Bucks
Hornets' losing streak extends after loss to thriving Thunder
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / December 28
Celtics' injury issues are an untold issue

Celtics' injury issues are an untold issue

In the 31 games Boston has played this year, its core starting five — Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis—have played just 187 possessions together.

Celtics annihilate Pacers to send message after consecutive losses 
Celtics forward opens up about nagging injury
Four under-the-radar NBA Eastern Conference performers
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'Most 50-points games in NBA history' quiz
Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / December 28
Marcus Smart to have finger injury reevaluated in two weeks

Marcus Smart to have finger injury reevaluated in two weeks

Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart will be reevaluated in two weeks after suffering a partial tear of the proximal extensor hood of his right index finger, the team announced.

Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies deal hapless Pelicans 9th straight loss
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The '10 three-pointers in an NBA game' quiz
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / December 28
Kings made a hasty mistake by firing Mike Brown

Kings made a hasty mistake by firing Mike Brown

Firing Brown is a knee-jerk reaction to a rough run of games.

Kings fire HC Mike Brown after disappointing start
Brown the latest coach to be scapegoated by Kings owner
'No class': Michael Malone rips Kings for how they fired Brown
DeMarcus Cousins takes shot at former team Kings over Mike Brown firing
Kings tab Doug Christie as interim head coach
Disastrous homestand could lead to Kings All-Star’s departure
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / December 28
Kings fire HC Mike Brown after disappointing start

Kings fire HC Mike Brown after disappointing start

After losing their fifth consecutive game in improbable fashion on Thursday night, the Sacramento Kings reportedly made the decision to fire head coach Mike Brown on Friday, ending a two-and-a-half-year run with the team.

'No class': Michael Malone rips Kings for how they fired Brown
Brown the latest coach to be scapegoated by Kings owner
Kings tab Doug Christie as interim HC
De’Aaron Fox linked to three new playoff teams in possible trade
Disastrous homestand could lead to Kings All-Star’s departure
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / December 28
Dennis Schroder's disastrous start as a Warrior continues

Dennis Schroder's disastrous start as a Warrior continues

Schroder was supposed to solve many of the Warriors' issues, especially on defense, and give the team another reliable ball-handler and scoring threat. 

Lakers, Warriors are headed in different directions
Four under-the-radar NBA Western Conference performers
Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season
The 'Leading scorers for every NBA team in 2017-18' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
How Timberwolves altered history with improbable win

How Timberwolves altered history with improbable win

The Timberwolves achieved something Friday night that no team has pulled off in 20 years.

Watch: Anthony Edwards' stepback three caps off Timberwolves' massive fourth-quarter run vs. Rockets
Every NBA Rookie of the Year award winner
The '2023-24 NBA free throw leaders' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
Watch: Three players ejected after ugly Suns-Mavericks brawl

Watch: Three players ejected after ugly Suns-Mavericks brawl

Ever since the Mavericks stunned the Suns in the 2022 playoffs, the two teams have shared a palpable disdain for one another. 

Why the Mavericks can stay afloat without Luka Doncic
The best current NBA players from outside the United States
The '30 PPG in an NBA season' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27
Four under-the-radar NBA Western Conference performers

Four under-the-radar NBA Western Conference performers

We’re all familiar with the NBA players who dominate the media spotlight. But what about those who excel in their roles while staying under the radar?

Warriors are at a perilous crossroads
Why the Mavericks can stay afloat without Luka Doncic
Report reveals potential return date for Clippers' Kawhi Leonard
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is more arrogant than he lets on
Grizzlies make franchise history in blowout win over Raptors
NBA on Christmas Day viewership highest in five years
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / December 27
Tyrese Haliburton is too good to struggle for much longer

Tyrese Haliburton is too good to struggle for much longer

Haliburton is working through the worst slump of his career.

76ers star center Joel Embiid dealing with concerning new injury
Joel Embiid's frustrating season continues with big fine
Jimmy Butler’s unusual absence from Miami Heat continues
Celtics annihilate Pacers to send message after consecutive losses 
Donovan Mitchell leads Cavaliers past Nuggets for sixth straight win
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27
Watch: Anthony Edwards' three caps off fourth-quarter run

Watch: Anthony Edwards' stepback three caps off Timberwolves' massive fourth-quarter run vs. Rockets

It did not look good for the Minnesota Timberwolves for most of the night until Anthony Edwards knocked down this clutch stepback three in the corner to give Minnesota a 113-112 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday.

Why the Mavericks can stay afloat without Luka Doncic
Lakers, Warriors are headed in different directions
Four under-the-radar NBA Western Conference performers
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'NBA No. 1 overall lottery era draft picks' quiz
Joel Embiid News / Yardbarker / December 27
Joel Embiid's rocky season continues with $75,000 fine

Joel Embiid's rocky season continues with $75,000 fine

The Philadelphia 76ers scored a huge win against the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, thanks in part to a 27-point effort from Joel Embiid. That win, however, is going to result in Embiid's next paycheck being $75,000 lighter. 

Sixers assert themselves as a contender with gutty Christmas win
Watch: 76ers' Joel Embiid takes pregame tumble into stands
76ers' Joel Embiid dealing with concerning new injury
The best current NBA players from outside the United States
The 'NBA MVP' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27
Celtics annihilate Pacers to send message

Celtics annihilate Pacers to send message after consecutive losses 

To silence any noise from anyone who started doubting them after back-to-back losses, the Boston Celtics made a statement on Friday night.

Joel Embiid hit with huge fine over ‘obscene gestures’ during Celtics game
Sixers assert themselves as a contender with gutty Christmas win
Tyrese Haliburton is too good to struggle for much longer
The 25 best sixth men in NBA history
The 'Most 50-points games in NBA history' quiz
Mike Malone News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27
'No class': Michael Malone rips Kings for how they fired Mike Brown

'No class': Michael Malone rips Kings for how they fired Mike Brown

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone ripped the Sacramento Kings on Friday for their handling of Mike Brown.

Kings fire HC Mike Brown after disappointing start
Mike Brown the latest coach to be scapegoated by Kings owner
Disastrous homestand could lead to Kings All-Star’s departure
The 25 worst NBA contracts ever signed
The 'NBA point guard all-time rebounding leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / December 27
Report reveals potential return date for Kawhi Leonard

Report reveals potential return date for Kawhi Leonard

This would be a huge development for the Clippers.

Scuffling Warriors try to take down solid Clippers
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The '2023-24 NBA steals leaders' quiz
Mike Brown News / Yardbarker / December 27
Mike Brown the latest coach to be scapegoated by Kings owner

Mike Brown the latest coach to be scapegoated by Kings owner

Since buying the Sacramento Kings 11 years ago, Vivek Ranadive has had one playoff appearance — and has fired eight head coaches. On Friday, Mike Brown became the latest in that string of dismissals.

Kings fire HC Mike Brown after disappointing start
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'NBA Coach of the Year in the three-point era' quiz
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 27
Kings tab Doug Christie as interim head coach

Kings tab Doug Christie as interim head coach

Christie, a former NBA shooting guard, spent five of his 15 seasons as a player in Sacramento.

Kings reportedly make major decision on Mike Brown
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'NBA Coach of the Year in the three-point era' quiz

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