The Los Angeles Lakers are 15-4 and sit second in the Western Conference, accomplishments they achieved mostly without LeBron James. That has not deterred rumors and speculation surrounding the team and potential trades it may make ahead of the deadline.

With his record-breaking 23rd season in the NBA well underway after recovering from a sciatica injury in his lower back, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed the plan is for LeBron James to play back-to-backs this season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/sneakers as LeBron James' Nike Shoes Nod to His Iconic 2002 Sports Illustrated Cover. Nike has used LeBron James' 23rd signature basketball shoe to highlight pivotal moments throughout his legendary career. So far, six of the 23 colorways have been released (not in chronological order).

The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-0 since LeBron James' season debut, and NBA Showtime breaks down how their perception of the team has changed ahead of their matchup with the Suns.

One of LeBron James most impressive records will almost certainly be snapped originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. If you were born anytime in or after 2003, you have not known a day without LeBron James in the NBA. Insanity.

Fans anticipated fireworks when LeBron James ' Miami Heat and Kobe Bryant 's Los Angeles Lakers met in the Christmas Day game of the 2010-11 NBA season. They were two of the biggest stars at that time. They were both in their prime and their teams were the head honchos of their respective conferences. People expected nothing but a competitive game.