Stephen A. Smith, speaking after attending Game 5 in person, warned that LeBron James "looked old" and predicted Houston would win Game 6 to force a decisive Game 7.
LeBron James is carrying a depleted roster at 41, and Charles Barkley isn't buying the age-defying narrative anymore.
LeBron James previews the Lakers vs Thunder playoff series, focusing on defensive pressure, turnovers, and the challenge of guarding Shai Gilgeous Alexander
Some moments don’t show up in the box score. They travel faster. Across timelines. Across locker rooms. Across two leagues that rarely overlap but somehow felt connected on one night. When LeBron James hit the floor during a playoff game and was helped up by Will Anderson Jr., it became more than a quick exchange. It became the internet’s favorite joke, suddenly playing out in real time. And when LeBron finally addressed it, he leaned all the way in.
Nelly Korda wins her third major at The Chevron Championship, reclaiming World No. 1 with a wire‑to‑wire triumph.
LeBron James had his worst game of the 2026 first-round series on Sunday as the Rockets beat the Lakers 115-96 to avoid a sweep. ESPN's Alan Hahn called it the NBA's closest approximation of load management in the playoffs.