The second season of the LeBron James/Los Angeles Lakers partnership has culminated with a familiar playoff fate for a James-led team: a berth in The Finals. The 2020 Finals marked the 10th time a James-led team has reached the championship stage.

With legacy on the line, the pressure hits differently. It was the same for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2016 Finals.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — “Do you think LeBron is coming back?” I hear that question from fans every day about LeBron James possibly returning to the Cavs. Maybe I’m just turning into a grumpy old man – and that’s possible – but I find the obsession on the part of some fans about James coming back to Cleveland rather annoying.

Lakers star LeBron James was moved by a video tribute Wednesday night in his return to Cleveland that highlighted one of his great performances

The Los Angeles Lakers have the 10th highest odds to win the 2026 NBA Finals, despite Luka Doncic and LeBron James' claims on their chances.