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6 days ago
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NBA Insider Reveals Why LeBron James Is Fed Up With The Lakers
NBA Insider Reveals Why LeBron James Is Fed Up With The Lakers originally appeared on Fadeaway World. LeBron James' frustration with the Los Angeles Lakers is no longer speculation, it's a simmering reality. NBA insider Jason Timpf, on his Hoops Tonight podcast, pulled the curtain back on a growing rift between James and the franchise he once helped revive into a championship team. Advertisement According to Timpf, this isn't just about roster decisions, it's about respect, control, and what James feels he's owed at this point in his legendary career. "I get defensive of LeBron, is the contract side of it. I don't think LeBron is expecting the Lakers to trade Dalton and a first for a 33-year-old win-now vet." "I don't think LeBron's that unreasonable. I think where he is frustrated is, he was sixth in MVP voting. He was Second-Team All-NBA. Even after he got hurt, when he came back, he was still playing at that eleventh to fifteenth best player in the league type of level at that point in time." "I think he looks at it, and he goes, James Harden just signed a new two-year deal. Why is it that I am being hand-strung on just wanting a one-plus-one like he always wants? I think he feels like, as a basketball player, he deserves a one-plus-one, and I kind of side with him on that." Advertisement That statement hits at the core of the tension. James, still playing at an elite level, expected the Lakers to approach his extension with the same respect other veterans like James Harden received. Harden, who signed a two-year deal, is several years younger but arguably less productive. James, meanwhile, was Sixth in MVP voting last year, made Second Team All-NBA, and averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists while shooting over 51% from the field and nearly 38% from beyond the arc. Karl-Anthony Towns is about to earn north of $50 million next season. Jaylen Brown already is. Yet neither player carries the consistent impact James does, especially in the postseason spotlight. At 40, LeBron is still putting up numbers and leading offenses in a way few others can. So when the Lakers refused to immediately offer him a one-plus-one extension, something he's traditionally preferred to keep leverage, it sent a clear message: this is no longer his team. Advertisement That was just the beginning. As Timpf explains, the Lakers are shifting their entire philosophy, from a LeBron-centric win-now model to a long-term, clean-slate approach focused on Luka Doncic. The February 1st trade that shocked the world, swapping Anthony Davis for Doncic, was the beginning of the new era. LeBron, sources say, wasn't informed of the Doncic trade beforehand. He found out only after it was already in motion. While he respected the move, the lack of communication was noted. Then came the fact that the Lakers got Luka a big man, Mark Williams, within days of the trade, something James and Davis had long requested to no avail. Even though the Williams deal was eventually rescinded due to a failed physical, the message was sent: the Lakers were now moving with urgency, just not for LeBron. Advertisement Then came the biggest red flag: the Lakers did not offer him an extension after the season, something they've always done during his tenure. When LeBron picked up his player option instead of entering free agency, Rich Paul's statement sent shockwaves through the league. Suddenly, it felt like anything was possible. Even a midseason exit. Meanwhile, Jason Timpf pointed to the larger cultural shift happening in Los Angeles. That's the real sting. For a player who delivered a title in 2020, helped restore the Lakers' relevance, and continues to be a top-10 player in the league, if not top 5 on certain nights, the idea that he's viewed more as a roadblock than a cornerstone has become increasingly difficult to stomach. To add insult to injury, LeBron was reportedly only notified about the Buss family selling their majority stake to Mark Walter after the deal was finalized. Initially, it was reported that he wasn't informed at all. Whether miscommunication or marginalization, the perception has taken its toll. Advertisement Despite averaging elite numbers and showing flashes of being the best player on the planet even at age 40, LeBron sees his influence fading in the Lakers' war room. Reports from Jovan Buha suggest James no longer has the same voice in roster decisions. The Lakers even fielded quiet inquiries from four teams about his availability, viewing his expiring deal as more of a movable asset than a foundation piece. No formal offers have been made, but the tone shift is real. The Lakers are done bending the knee. Yet, in the midst of rising speculation, a statement from LeBron's camp later clarified that he had not asked for an extension or initiated any exit conversations. Still, the mood around the franchise suggests a cold war, one in which both sides are holding their cards tight, waiting to see who flinches first. LeBron James isn't mad just because of roster moves. He's mad because he no longer feels valued. And for one of the greatest players in history, that's the ultimate insult. Related: 7 Signs That Show LeBron James And The Lakers Are Headed For A Breakup This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Boston Celtics' urged to re-tool their roster ahead of next season
Boston Celtics' urged to re-tool their roster ahead of next season Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Boston Celtics will be faced with a brutal luxury tax bill. The current iteration of the roster is going to cost approximately $500 million once everything is factored in. Brad Stevens and the front office could likely justify that price tag when the Celtics were seen as perennial contenders, however, following Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury, that likely isn't the case for next season. As such, Stevens is expected to make sweeping changes to the roster. It's clear that Boston's core is getting older and may be in need of some fresh talent. Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser, Kristaps Porzingis and even Jaylen Brown could find themselves being shopped around the NBA in the coming weeks or months. According to Jason Timpf, who was speaking via a recent episode of his "Hoops Tonight" podcast, the Celtics need to blow things up. Timpf believes Boston needs to rebuild its roster around Tatum while getting young, more athletic and potentially more dynamic. You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Website:
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Should the Boston Celtics worry about Jayson Tatum's late-season shooting slump?
Should the Boston Celtics worry about Jayson Tatum's late-season shooting slump heading into the 2025 NBA Playoffs? So far, the St. Louis native is shooting just 34.4% from beyond the arc in the 2024-25 NBA regular season as a whole, and when you dial in on the months of March and April in particular, the picture gets even hairier. In March, the Duke alum shot a concerning 31.3% from deep, and alarmingly, well under 30% from 3-point range so far in the month of April. Is this going to continue into the postseason, and how worried ought we to be about it? Advertisement The eponymous host of the "Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf" recently gave his two cents on the matter on an episode of his show. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Should the Celtics worry about Tatum's late-season shooting slump?
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Should the Boston Celtics worry about Jayson Tatum's late-season shooting slump?
Should the Boston Celtics worry about Jayson Tatum's late-season shooting slump? Should the Boston Celtics worry about Jayson Tatum's late-season shooting slump heading into the 2025 NBA Playoffs? So far, the St. Louis native is shooting just 34.4% from beyond the arc in the 2024-25 NBA regular season as a whole, and when you dial in on the months of March and April in particular, the picture gets even hairier. In March, the Duke alum shot a concerning 31.3% from deep, and alarmingly, well under 30% from 3-point range so far in the month of April. Is this going to continue into the postseason, and how worried ought we to be about it? The eponymous host of the "Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf" recently gave his two cents on the matter on an episode of his show. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
USA Today
20-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is this generation's version of the LeBron James
Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is this generation's version of the LeBron James Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is this generation's version of the LeBron James Swiss Army knife player. Or at least that is the position of the eponymous host of the "Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf" podcast host on a recent episode of his show. And if you squint a bit, the comparison rings true. The St. Louis native is an athletic, physical forward with a high basketball IQ and few faults in his game apart from not being one of the league's most elite shots from beyond the arc. He gets where he wants when he wants, and can control the game to suit his intent. Most importantly, when he is locked in, it is over for his opponents. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what Timpf had to say about Tatum's latest evolution as a player. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
