"LeBron James hooked up the Ohio State Buckeyes with special cleats inspired by his “Grand Opening” Nike LeBron 23," the account "Nice Kicks" posted. Although coach Ryan Day has yet to react to James' gift, he did tease James during "The Tonight Show" in January about how he would have been recruited.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves jokes that LeBron James and Luka Doncic would tell him “I suck” after his game-winner vs. Timberwolves.

LeBron James’ absence from the Lakers game did not go unnoticed this week. Speaking on The Craig Carton Show, sports radio host Craig Carton accused LeBron of being a “lousy teammate” for not traveling with the team to Minnesota,

LeBron James says leading by example is key, revealing that his success stems from holding himself accountable.

Chandler Parsons claims Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has surpassed LeBron James amid his breakout start to the season.

LeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakers' first practice of training camp with a minor injury Tuesday. James has “a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute," coach JJ Redick said after the workout at the Lakers' training complex.

With LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and several other key players sidelined, head coach JJ Redick has relied on Reaves as both the primary scorer and playmaker. Despite the growing injury list — which includes at least five players — Reaves has embraced the spotlight, thriving under pressure and redefining what’s possible for this Lakers roster.

Reaves is typically the No. 3 option behind Luka and LeBron. The former undrafted free agent has improved his numbers every year, most recently averaging just over 20 points and nearly 6 assists last season. It's very early in this season, but Reaves has capitalized on injuries to his All-NBA teammates and has taken his game to another level.