James, 40, purchased a prime piece of Beverly Hills land for $37 million in 2020 and proceeded to demolish the existing home.

At that time, Jones was a volunteer member of the Lakers' coaching staff at the behest of former head coach Darvin Ham. Before that particular game, Jones reportedly texted one of his co-conspirators to place a bet on the Bucks because LeBron James would not be playing that night, although he was available.

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors on opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season, but they will do so without LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has somehow been mentioned in the ongoing NBA gambling scandal. Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones were arrested on Thursday in connection with an illegal gambling investigation.

Damon Jones and LeBron James have reportedly been friends since their time playing for the Cavaliers together in the mid-2000s.

Former player Damon Jones was arrested amid charges he allegedly disclosed injury info about Lakers star LeBron James, a source told ESPN, to facilitate illegal betting.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is accused of selling non-public information on players to conspirators who placed bets on games.

Former LeBron James teammate, Danny Green, predicts when he will retire from the league as he enters an unprecedented 23rd season.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania provided a massive update on the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James, who is currently out due to sciatica on his