LeBron James did not hold back his excitment over the Ohio State Buckeyes' domination of the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday.

Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, Donovan Mitchell added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110 and spoiling LeBron James’ first game after turning 40.

Remaining undefeated on this West Coast road trip, Cleveland topped the Los Angeles Lakers, 122-110, on Tuesday night, going into the new year on an eight-game winning streak.

Dec 19, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks towards the team bench during a timeout against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Lakers head coach JJ Redick and superstar LeBron James like what new trade acquisitions Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton will bring to the team.

LeBron James was a late scratch Saturday due to illness. Anthony Davis did suit up for the Lakers' nightcap matchup against Sacramento.

When LeBron eventually steps away, there won't be any comebacks. The game's most scrutinized career will end on his terms.

Is it the end of the contention road for this incarnation of the Lakers? Or are these two showing a little bias in their analysis of their former foes?

Bryce James commits to Arizona basketball as LeBron's dream of playing with both sons remains possible. Younger brother's development path differs from Bronny's USC route.

The LeBron James shows is coming to Tucson. Bryce James, LeBron's younger son, committed to the Arizona Wildcats on New Year's Day, making the announcement on