LeBron James set a ‘standard’ in Cleveland, and Donovan Mitchell can’t wait to reach it
2 years ago

LeBron James set a ‘standard’ in Cleveland, and Donovan Mitchell can’t wait to reach it

New York Times  

As Donovan Mitchell sat at the scorer’s table during the first timeout of Tuesday’s game, he watched a tribute video of LeBron James’ years in a Cavaliers jersey. Mitchell described it as a “level of excellence that he brought to the city.” “It’s really cool, to be honest with you,” Mitchell said. I think we can be something special, but we got a lot of work to do and continue to build.” In James’ homecoming on Tuesday, Mitchell shined. “He’s a special kid,” James said of Mitchell.

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LeBron James gets another hero’s welcome in Cleveland. How many more are left?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James gets another hero’s welcome in Cleveland. How many more are left?

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — LeBron James can dribble through a trap on an NBA court easier than he can walk out of this arena after a game. A sea of at least 40 people, mostly friends and family, were waiting for James in the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse corridor following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. “Where’s …

Celtics Quest for Back-to-Back Glory as LeBron Joins Son and Familiar Faces
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2 months ago

Celtics Quest for Back-to-Back Glory as LeBron Joins Son and Familiar Faces

News 18  

The Boston Celtics will be aiming to repeat as NBA champions in the upcoming season, with LeBron James and his son Bronny joining the team. The Celtics will face stiff competition from the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and other teams in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers will have a new father-son combination with Anthony Davis and …

Cavaliers Star Donovan Mitchell Relieved to Be in Cleveland for Long Haul
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Star Donovan Mitchell Relieved to Be in Cleveland for Long Haul

Associated Press  

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has relieved the weight of expectations and speculation about his future with a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the team. Mitchell, who was traded from Utah to Cleveland in 2022, feels an immediate connection with the city and is excited to be part of the team's core moving forward. The 28-year-old spent much of last …

Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell isn’t taking his talents anywhere. Shortly after word of Mitchell’s extension emerged, he posted a video on social media from the film “The Wolf of Wall Street” in which actor Leonardo DiCaprio profanely announces to his colleagues, “I’m not leaving.” Mitchell also went on Instagram to reiterate his commitment to Cleveland with a video of him …

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’

New York Times  

With Kyrie Irving front and center on the NBA’s biggest stage, his former teammate LeBron James admitted that he wishes the two were still playing together, with James calling Irving “the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen.” “Sitting here watching it, I’m so f—ing happy and so proud to watch him continue his growth,” James told his co-host, …

LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers’ past, present and future
7 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers’ past, present and future

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — The past and present of the Cleveland Cavaliers collided Monday night in another did-that-really-happen moment that usually only seems to involve LeBron James. On the night the Cavs’ current star, Donovan Mitchell, watched helplessly from the bench as Cleveland inched toward elimination in its Eastern Conference semifinals series with the Boston Celtics, James sat courtside blowing kisses to …

LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds
7 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — LeBron James sat courtside like a fan in an arena he made famous. His postseason over for weeks, James was back home in Ohio and watched Monday night’s playoff game between the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, an appearance certain to drive conversation about the superstar’s future. James, who can opt out of his contact with the Los Angeles …

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell spent the biggest game of Cleveland’s season sitting helplessly on the bench in street clothes. The All-Star guard sat out Game 4 on Monday night with a strained left calf and couldn’t help as the Cavaliers fought hard before losing 109-102 to the Boston Celtics, who took a 3-1 in their East semifinal series. Mitchell, who …

Of the Cavaliers’ playoff losses, why did Game 3 have Donovan Mitchell most upset?
7 months, 1 week ago

Of the Cavaliers’ playoff losses, why did Game 3 have Donovan Mitchell most upset?

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Think about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024 playoff losses. The Cavs’ latest defeat 106-93 at the hands of the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, had Donovan Mitchell more upset than any of the others — by a comfortable margin. “I think a lot of things we did wrong.” Mitchell has been a steadying force inside the …

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic
8 months ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers spent the week insisting they were better prepared for this year’s playoffs. Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cavs looked tougher — mentally and physically — than in last year’s first-round flop, beating the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. “He’s ready …

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
8 months ago

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn’t regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago. “They’re a young, scrappy team,” said Cavs All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, slowed since the All-Star break by a left knee bruise. They’re a really good team.” The Cavs and Magic split their four games during the regular season, but …

LeBron James reveres his rivalry with Stephen Curry: ‘You don’t take it for granted’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James reveres his rivalry with Stephen Curry: ‘You don’t take it for granted’

LA Times  

As Stephen Curry walked off the court Saturday night, his team having lost a double-overtime classic to the Lakers, the NBA’s baby-faced nice guy grabbed his jersey inside the collar and ripped it apart. “It’s been a treat to go against one of the greatest to ever play this game,” James said of Curry. “For us to continue to push …

Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple
1 year ago

Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to a sinful Las Vegas edition of the Lakers newsletter, a place where we always split aces and always hit on 16 against face cards. For the guy with the meme-able memory and seemingly all of the answers, when James was asked during training camp if players would actually be excited about the …

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

The Hindu  

LeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes. “You know, I think everybody on the outside, they probably hear it so much, they’re probably tired of hearing about it,” Heat coach Erik …

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons

Associated Press  

MIAMI — LeBron James couldn’t help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word “Culture” splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Riley’s long mantra painted in each of the lanes. “You know, I think everybody on the outside, they probably hear it so much, they’re probably tired of hearing about it,” Heat …

The Lakers’ LeBron James is redefining NBA longevity as he reaches his 21st season
1 year, 2 months ago

The Lakers’ LeBron James is redefining NBA longevity as he reaches his 21st season

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James is already the defining figure of this basketball era with his strength, skills, smarts and relentless will to win. Few have ever done it like James, whose ascent to the throne of the NBA’s oldest player caught his Lakers teammates by surprise. “He’s still out here making us look bad in practice.” James makes …

Introducing ‘A King’s Reign,’ a podcast focused on LeBron James’ remarkable career
1 year, 5 months ago

Introducing ‘A King’s Reign,’ a podcast focused on LeBron James’ remarkable career

New York Times  

A beautiful, crisp, sunny day in the Bay gave way to a soft rain that fell over San Francisco on the evening of June 3, 2016, matching the mood inside a hotel ballroom at the Four Seasons on Market Street. “We’re sitting there with the Nike folks, our regular crew, having a glass of wine, and we had been there …

LeBron James has simple message to Lakers before facing Grizzlies in first round
1 year, 8 months ago

LeBron James has simple message to Lakers before facing Grizzlies in first round

LA Times  

LeBron James should be excited to be back in the playoffs, the misery of watching from home a year ago erased by the buzz surrounding the Lakers’ first-round series with the Memphis Grizzlies. “It’s definitely an honor to be a part of the postseason,” James said flatly. “I think it’s 16 teams in the postseason and there’s opportunity for all …

What Donovan Mitchell means to the Cavs: ‘He’s an unbelievable person to be around’
2 years ago

What Donovan Mitchell means to the Cavs: ‘He’s an unbelievable person to be around’

New York Times  

CLEVELAND – As Donovan Mitchell took the floor to go through his pregame routine, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson was in the corner shooting 3s as part of his warmup. The stuff that we went through as a group … like there’s so many different guys, the training staff, like everybody just being able to see guys and just show …

Mitchell upstages LeBron at home, Cavs down Lakers 116-102
2 years ago

Mitchell upstages LeBron at home, Cavs down Lakers 116-102

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — As a kid growing up in New York, Donovan Mitchell idolized LeBron James. Mitchell scored a season-high 43 points and Jarrett Allen returned from injury to add 24, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in James’ only visit home this season. “That’s a huge loss, obviously, with the way he’s been …

LeBron James insists he’s still chasing titles with Lakers; Cavs finally in pursuit without him
2 years ago

LeBron James insists he’s still chasing titles with Lakers; Cavs finally in pursuit without him

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland was wearing a towel and shower shoes as he walked over to the Cavaliers’ stereo system and punched in Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas” for the locker room. It was last Friday night, the Cavs had just pounded the Philadelphia 76ers, and Love’s old teammate LeBron James had just passed Magic Johnson for sixth all-time in assists …

Cleveland Cavaliers excited to land Donovan Mitchell as NBA deal made official
2 years, 3 months ago

Cleveland Cavaliers excited to land Donovan Mitchell as NBA deal made official

Firstpost  

Donovan Mitchell was sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Utah getting Finland’s Lauri Markkanen, guards Collin Sexton and Ochai Agbaji in NBA draft Washington: NBA All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell received an excited welcome to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday as his trade from Utah became official while the Jazz thanked him for incredible performances. “Gold is Back -the …

Could LeBron James return to Cleveland again? ‘The door’s not closed on that,’ he says
2 years, 10 months ago

Could LeBron James return to Cleveland again? ‘The door’s not closed on that,’ he says

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — LeBron James is back home this weekend, back in the blustery cold and snow-covered streets of northeast Ohio. “The door’s not closed on that,” James told The Athletic on Saturday following the East’s team practice on the campus of Cleveland State. James won another championship in Los Angeles after leaving Cleveland, which ultimately is what he wanted, but …

NBA 75: At No. 2, LeBron James has used his size, skills and determination to conquer the burden of expectations
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA 75: At No. 2, LeBron James has used his size, skills and determination to conquer the burden of expectations

New York Times  

In the bowels of Miami’s FTX Arena on a Sunday afternoon last month, the brick walls and concrete floor shook with treble and bass, drowning out the “bombs bursting in air” from the national anthem singer practicing on the court a couple of hours before the game. Not just in the NBA, but period.” The Athletic has launched a new …

NBA: Living through 'bubble' LeBron's biggest career challenge - basketball news - sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Living through 'bubble' LeBron's biggest career challenge - basketball news - sportstar

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James believes living in the NBA's bio-secure bubble has probably been the biggest challenge of his triumph-filled career. Yet the 35-year-old, four-time MVP's championship mentality was put to the ultimate test inside the NBA's quarantine setting at Walt Disney World, where the Lakers will face the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals …

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