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Evolving sports science and recovery technologies have allowed athletes to perform at a high level into their late 30s and some cases — see Tom Brady and Jaromir Jagr — mid-40s. Three of the NBA’s most celebrated stars, LeBron James, 39, Kevin Durant, 35, and Stephen Curry, 35, are all getting up in age, but there are no discernible signs of any of them slowing down anytime soon. Durant — who entered the league in 2007 — suffered an Achilles injury in 2019 that many felt could have prematurely ended his career or stripped him of his otherworldly skills. However,…

LeBron James could “possibly” miss the Los Angeles Lakers‘ first game after the All-Star break against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron is set to undergo treatment on his left ankle. Before the All-Star Game, LeBron talked about his left ankle injury. The 39-year-old played only 14 minutes in the All-Star Game, finishing with eight points, four rebounds and three assists. “Trying to get my ankle as strong and as back to where I feel confident that I can finish off this last third of the season,” LeBron said. “I won’t be playing the entire game tonight, for sure. I can…

LeBron James’ potential free agency will wind up being one of the most covered storylines of the 2024 offseason. With a $51 million player option on his contract, James has the opportunity to either stay or leave the Lakers, with the correct financial decision likely being staying in Los Angeles. Given his age, it’s unlikely he’ll receive a contract larger than that from another team, especially with the league’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Staying with the Lakers, however, enables him to continue building the life he has in L.A., watch his son Bryce finish up his high school career and…

In his 21st NBA season, LeBron James has continued to lead the Los Angeles Lakers and prove he is still one of the best players in the NBA today. LeBron has averaged 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists, which is simply unheard of for someone at this stage of their career. But even with his amazing level of play, there is only so much longer James will be able to play which now brings the question of how does he want his final year to play out, whenever that comes. While Kobe Bryant had a farewell tour in his…

In his 21st NBA season, LeBron James has continued to lead the Los Angeles Lakers and prove he is still one of the best players in the NBA today. LeBron has averaged 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.8 assists, which is simply unheard of for someone at this stage of their career. But even with his amazing level of play, there is only so much longer James will be able to play which now brings the question of how does he want his final year to play out, whenever that comes. While Kobe Bryant had a farewell tour in his…

Only one member of the current Los Angeles Lakers can say they were a teammate of the legendary Kobe Bryant. D’Angelo Russell was drafted second overall by the Lakers in 2015 with his rookie season being Kobe’s final one in the league. Russell has a connection to Kobe that no one else on the team does having shared a locker room with him, so it truly meant a lot for Russell to see the Bryant statue unveiled last week. Unfortunately, Russell couldn’t play in the game that night due to knee soreness and the Lakers were unable to beat the…

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren got some serious credit from an unexpected source recently: The Baltimore Ravens. In an episode of his Punch Line Podcast last week, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey had his secondary-mate, safety Kyle Hamilton on as a guest, and the discussion turned to fits for potential NFL free agents this offseason. When Humphrey asked about a fit for Tennessee Titans All-Pro Derrick Henry, Hamilton asked who had hired former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, he ruled out Pittsburgh because the Steelers already have a loaded backfield. “They already have two good backs,” Hamilton said. “Jaylen Warren,…

The Pittsburgh Steelers might want a quarterback room of Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph, but since Rudolph is set to hit free agency, that is no guarantee. If they do not sign him, the obvious pivot would be Ryan Tannehill, who is set to hit free agency as well, and has connections to new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. But what would a Tannehill contract look like, and how much would it cost the Steelers? Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus has proven quite accurate at contract projections over the years. His idea for what a Tannehill contract would look like…

The Pittsburgh Steelers, an iconic franchise in the NFL, currently face a challenging predicament when it comes to their quarterback situation. As they navigate the transition from the legendary Ben Roethlisberger, who cemented his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the team’s history, the road to finding his successor has proven to be anything but straightforward. Kenny Pickett was heralded as a promising contender to take up the mantle of the next Steelers’ great quarterback. However, the journey towards establishing himself as the franchise’s new quarterback has encountered hurdles and setbacks along the way. Despite displaying flashes of…

NFL insider Albert Breer wrote this week in his Monday Morning Quarterback column that he “really likes” the idea of the Pittsburgh Steelers adding a former first round pick to the roster this offseason. “I really like the idea of Fields in Pittsburgh under Arthur Smith,” wrote Breer. “That said, it’s at least worth noting that Smith, in his first draft in Atlanta, did pass on the ex-Ohio State star.” Breer expects the Chicago Bears to take USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. If the Bears draft Williams, they’d obviously look to…