All roads in the NBA lead back to LeBron James. At least it does in Skip Bayless’ mind. And heading into Wednesday’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, Bayless was all-in on his hot takes between James and Celtics guard Kyrie Irving. And his belief Wednesday — a somewhat tepid take by his standard — was that Irving now is under “ten-times more pressure” to succeed than LeBron is. “It was similar to what (Kevin) Durant did with (Russell) Westbrook,” Bayless said on his talk show on FS1. “Kyrie got tired of — I got this from a source very close to Kyrie and I’m going to say it again because I
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LeBron James, Enes Kanter Need To Be Separated After Heated Scuffle
Two New York Knicks wanted a piece of LeBron James on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. In the final minute of the first quarter of the Knicks’ matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, rookie guard Frank Ntilikina took exception to James lingering around the basket after a dunk and shoved the Cavs star several times. With the possibility of a skirmish brewing, Knicks center Enes Kanter got into the mix and exchanged words with James before the two players needed to be separated. It’s no surprise that both Ntilikina and Kanter held a short fuse with James. James recently drew the ire of the Knicks after criticizing the franchise for selecting Nt... NESN.com
Did Kyrie Irving Troll LeBron James With Special Hat During Press Conference?
The NBA’s pettiness level always is off the charts, but it’s about to hit another level this season. After Kyrie Irving demanded an offseason trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers in order to get out of LeBron James’ shadow, it was clear that the two weren’t exactly on good terms. The two took subtle shots at each other on social media and in interviews throughout the summer. And now that Irving is a member of the Boston Celtics, the Cavs’ chief Eastern Conference rivals, the shots are bound to keep coming. That appeared to be the case after the Celtics’ preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday when Irving wore a hat with a mess... NESN.com
LeBron James Loses Patience With Reporter After Foolish Question
LeBron James was in no mood for mindless questions Sunday night. After the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a second straight loss to the Golden State Warriors to open the NBA Finals, James was asked to envision a scenario in which Cleveland didn’t protect home court. This, of course, would mean a Warriors series sweep, which James reminded the reporter in belittling fashion. And judging by how the first two games of the series have panned out, a Golden State series win in four games looks like a distinct possibility. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images
LeBron James, Cavs’ Big Three Dash Any Chance Celtics Had To Come Back
The Boston Celtics had to be feeling good at halftime Tuesday night. They had just played a great first half in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and LeBron James already was in foul trouble with the C’s leading by 10 at the break. “I thought we played as well as maybe we have the entire playoffs during the first half,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters afterward. But that good feeling was a fleeting one. The Cavs erased what once was a 16-point deficit and charged to a 112-99 win at Quicken Loans Arena. And with the win, they took a 3-1 series lead and moved one victory away from reaching
Khloe Kardashian Really Wants To Marry Tristan Thompson; LeBron, Cavs Against It
Khloe Kardashian appears to be willing to do whatever it takes to marry Tristan Thompson. According to RadarOnline, Kardashian reportedly is willing to pay for the entire wedding if the Cleveland Cavaliers forward agrees to walk down the aisle. “She’s set aside half a million bucks, which she figures will pay for the ceremony as well as dresses, catering, entertainment and a five-star honeymoon,” a source told RadarOnline. This isn’t the only form of bribery Kardashian has employed. Apparently, she’s been hooking Thompson up with lavish gifts including jewe... NESN.com
Photo Of LeBron James, Isaiah Thomas Perfectly Describes Cavs-Celtics Game 1
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals wasn’t pretty for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics entered the game riding high after advancing past the Washington Wizards and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but that enthusiasm did little to stop the Cavaliers in Cleveland’s 117-104 win at TD Garden. There were plenty of examples of the Cavs overpowering the Celtics throughout the game, but none can top what LeBron James did to Isaiah Thomas on this play. Ouch. Maybe Thomas and the C’s will have more luck Friday night in Game 2. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images