Back in late 2011, just after the NBA lockout had been resolved, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to have landed future Hall of Fame guard Chris Paul in a major trade. But that trade was blocked by then-commissioner David Stern, who was acting as the owner of the New Orleans Hornets, Paul's team at the time.

Chris Paul shuts down long-standing Lakers-Hornets trade conspiracy, reflecting on the 2011 vetoed deal and its lasting impact.

Chris Paul doesn't have much time left in the NBA. At 40 years old, much like anyone else, Paul has plenty of miles on his odometer. He's impressively good enough to still play at an NBA level, but not much longer.

LeBron James has been in the NBA since getting drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. Since then, he has broken countless records and has built a long-lasting legacy in the game. His playing career is still going strong, but many still consider the Ohio native to be the greatest player the league has ever seen.

Ahead of the start of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James praised Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a big defender of Tyrese Haliburton, and decided to drop some high praise. The post LeBron James Sends Strong Message on Tyrese Haliburton Ahead of NBA Finals appeared first on Heavy Sports.