LeBron James was voted as an All-Star starter for the 21st time in his career. But fans aren’t seeing him on the court today. The Lakers star is sitting the game out because of an ankle injury that no one seemed to know about until today when James told everyone about it during his pre-game media availability.
LeBron James announced Sunday that he would not play in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game as he continues to deal with discomfort in his left foot and ankle. The TNT broadcasting crew was disappointed in the Los Angeles Lakers star for waiting so long to make that decision.
Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson have all done a tremendous job with their coverage over the years. This was the final broadcast for TNT until the media rights switch over to their new partners for next season.
LeBron James withdrew from the 2025 NBA All-Star Game at the last minute, earning criticism from some of his NBA friends – who claimed he had taken a spot in the marquee game away from another player
LeBron James drew some blowback on Sunday night as ... It ended his streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game appearances. TNT hosts appeared to be appalled by the late decision from James.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward still is suffering from ankle and foot soreness. He said before the All-Star Game he hoped to play again Wednesday.
Charles Barkley believes Victor Wembanyama cannot be handed the “face of the NBA” title and that he must “take it.”
LeBron James, a staple of the NBA All-Star Game since ... The new format pits teams drafted by the three analysts from TNT's Inside The NBA—Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith ...
Draymond Green was not impressed with the NBA's new All-Star Game format, and he did not hold back in his criticism of the tournament.
SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James' historic run is over ... there will be no replacement to fill his spot on the team drafted by TNT analyst and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille ...
In an All-Star tournament that was met with pushback for its format and its coverage, Team Shaq prevailed on Sunday when the basketball was all said and done.