The Los Angeles Lakers were a play-in team again in 2023-24, and their playoff run lasted five games. Given that it was LeBron James' 21st season, you might think that the team would have responded by making a big,

At age 39, LeBron James needs to conserve his energy throughout the long NBA season to give himself the best chance of continuing to play at a high level. That may mean, in the minds of some, occasionally sitting out a game in order to get some rest.

LeBron James’ preseason is finished, giving the 39-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star a week’s rest between games heading into the regular-season opener Tuesday against the Minnesota