LeBron in Vegas? He makes an expansion pitch to Adam Silver
2 years, 2 months ago

LeBron in Vegas? He makes an expansion pitch to Adam Silver

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — LeBron James came to Las Vegas for a preseason game. But he probably sees every single interview and transcript that comes through from NBA players,” James said after the Lakers’ matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. That said, Silver has called Las Vegas “a great sports market.” “As I said before, at some point, this league invariably will expand, but it’s not at this moment that we are discussing it,” Silver said earlier this year. Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he thinks “it’s only a matter of time” before Las Vegas gets a team, calling it “a no-brainer.” “It has rapidly become an NBA market,” Ham said. It’s a whole rollout, a whole layout of excitement.” Fans in Las Vegas gave James loud ovations Wednesday night, and he responded by scoring 23 points in 18 minutes.

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Las Vegas seems odds-on for NBA expansion
4 days, 17 hours ago

Las Vegas seems odds-on for NBA expansion

China Daily  

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LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new

New York Times  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters

Associated Press  

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LeBron Inc.: The collective that’s bigger than basketball
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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LA Times  

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7 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James points out the NBA’s college basketball problem

LA Times  

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Las Vegas 'Definitely On The List' of Cities for Expansion Franchise, Says NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
10 months, 1 week ago

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News 18  

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LeBron hits the Vegas jackpot
1 year ago

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China Daily  

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New York Times  

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The Hindu  

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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  

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New York Times  

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The Hindu  

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In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling
1 year, 5 months ago

In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling

Associated Press  

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1 year, 5 months ago

Adam Silver: NBA to weigh expansion in coming years, consider Las Vegas, Seattle, others

New York Times  

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New York Times  

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LeBron James explains why he wants to buy an NBA team in Las Vegas after he retires
2 years, 2 months ago

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LA Times  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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LA Times  

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New York Times  

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LeBron James’ former Miami mansion, with space for two yachts, sells for $12.75 million

LA Times  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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