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Lakers star LeBron James says he's taking social media break

LeBron James posted on X and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he's stepping away from his pages.

Following his 37-point outburst in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-118 win over the Utah Jazz, forward Dalton Knecht shortened to +225 to win NBA Rookie of the Year, trailing only Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (+140), per ESPN BET odds. Knecht was as long as +2500 to win the award the week prior.

LeBron James has reporters laughing over Dalton Knecht draft comments

LeBron James offers his thoughts on how the Lakers were able to land Dalton Knecht with the 17th pick.

NBA Power Rankings: OKC battles out West, while the Magic ascend in the East

The 2024-25 NBA season rolls on as the Cavs continue to climb while 76ers and Bucks struggle. See where all 30 teams stack up this week.

NBA West tiers: The favorites and contenders in a stacked field

Which teams have already separated themselves in the Western Conference? And which ones could be missing the postseason altogether?

Lakers' Dalton Knecht scores 37, ties rookie record with 9 3s

After Lakers guard Dalton Knecht tied an NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers en route to 37 points in a 124-118 win over the Jazz on Tuesday, LeBron James wanted to clarify just how Knecht landed in L.A.

Dalton Knecht scores 37 with rookie record-tying 9 3-pointers, leading Lakers past Jazz 124-118

— Dalton Knecht tied the NBA's single-game rookie record with nine 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 37 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 124-118 Tuesday night for their...