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SHOCK REVEALED: WHY LEBRON JAMES AND JJ REDICK ARE TAKING ON NBA OFFICIATING.

LeBron James drops 36 points in Lakers' loss but erupts over officiating. Redick joins the revolt against NBA "unfairness."

SHOCK REVEALED: Why LeBron James and JJ Redick are taking on NBA officiating.
LeBron James erupts over "zero consistency" as Lakers' injury crisis deepens.

LeBron James and JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers.

After the Lakers lost to the Clippers on Saturday, LeBron James and coach JJ Redick weren't happy with the officiating. It was the second game in a row where Lakers players got technical fouls for complaining too much.

James told reporters after the game that he was confused by how referees have been all over the place this season.

“I don't get the consistency. There isn't any. It just is what it is,” James said, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.

James, who's almost 41, ended the Lakers' 103-88 loss with 36 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. He had to do a lot of work because Luka Doncic got hurt and couldn't play in the second half.

Besides that, the Lakers were already missing Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and DeAndre Ayton.

Redick Thinks the Same as James About the Need for Consistency

Lakers coach JJ Redick agreed with LeBron James that the NBA officiating hasn't been consistent this season. So, Redick plans to talk to Byron Spruell, the NBA’s President of League Operations.

“The consistency is a problem, and I’m going to talk to Byron about it. It needs to be fixed. If any coach or player could have anything, it would be consistency. I'm not calling out any refs or crews. It's just that we need to know what to expect each night,” Redick said, via Fadeaway World.

In the last few days, there have been several situations that suggest the NBA has a problem. Coaches David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets and Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves were kicked out after they yelled at referees.

Even Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors was surprised when Draymond Green was ejected for complaining against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

NBC Sports Bay Area reported that Kerr said referees ejected Green for talking, but Dillon Brooks wasn't ejected for punching Steph Curry in the stomach last Thursday.

James' Message Since Injuries

With four of the Lakers' five starters injured, LeBron James had a simple message for his teammates. James will have to lead the team during another injury crisis to try and keep them competitive in the tough Western Conference.

“No matter what, it’s next man up. We’re all pros and have to stay ready. It's very tough for our team right now, but we played hard and did what we were supposed to. We just didn’t get the win,” James said, via Lakers Nation.

The good thing for the Lakers is that Austin Reaves and DeAndre Ayton might be back soon. But they have a tough schedule to finish the year. They play the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, and Detroit Pistons in their last four games of 2025.

PATRICK MAHOMES BEGINS INTENSIVE REHAB FOR TORN ACL TARGETING WEEK 1

Patrick Mahomes begins his ACL recovery as Travis Kelce sparks retirement talk while winning a gold chain at the WM Phoenix Open.

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Patrick Mahomes Will Return Stronger

For the first time in four years, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t gearing up for the Super Bowl in February. That’s sent Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce down two very different roads—both unfamiliar in their own way.

Mahomes is in rehab mode, working hard to recover from the ACL he tore back in Week 15. Meanwhile, Kelce’s enjoying his offseason, even as questions about his retirement keep circling after 13 standout years in the NFL.

Both guys love to hit the golf course when they get the chance. But with Mahomes sidelined by his injury, he’s stuck watching from afar. Kelce, on the other hand, got out there for the WM Phoenix Open on February 4. He showed he’s got more than just football skills, too.

“TRAVIS KELCE WITH AN ABSOLUTE DART ON THE 16TH,” Golf Channel posted, hyping up his tee shot on the par 3. He stuck it close and took home the gold WM chain. Mahomes, probably watching from his couch, cheered Kelce on with a quick, fired-up message.

The Chiefs are waiting on Kelce to decide if he’s coming back, and they need an answer soon—ideally before the new league year starts in mid-March. That’s when teams start making trades and signing free agents, about six weeks ahead of the draft in late April.

Kansas City ended last season 6-11, missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. It’s a rough spot after years of deep postseason runs, five Super Bowl appearances, and three championships. Now, the Chiefs are $54.7 million over the salary cap, the biggest deficit in the NFL, just days before the Super Bowl.

On the upside, they hold the ninth and fortieth picks in the draft. There’s a real chance they could add two rookies who can step in and help right away, giving Mahomes and Kelce some support if Kelce returns.

But Kelce’s motivations? Still anyone’s guess. If he wants one more shot at glory, maybe he comes back. But the Chiefs are facing some tough roster decisions, and another Super Bowl run won’t come easy. Mahomes has to get healthy, and both stars will be another year older by 2026.

Off the field, Kelce’s options look even brighter. His “New Heights” podcast is a hit, and everyone expects TV networks to line up with big offers once he retires. Plus, he’s about to marry Taylor Swift. With so much happening in his personal life, that could tip the scales on whether he calls it a career or suits up for another season.

TRADE MAP: DISCOVER THE EIGHT PLAYERS MOVING IN THE ANTHONY DAVIS BLOCKBUSTER DEAL

The Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to the Wizards in an 8-player deal, receiving Khris Middleton and five future draft picks.

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Anthony Davis Traded To Washington Wizards In Massive Eight-Player Blockbuster Deal

The Dallas Mavericks just made a huge move, trading 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player deal, according to ESPN.

Dallas gets Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and Marvin Bagley III, along with two first-round and three second-round draft picks. Washington picks up Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum.

The NBA trade deadline hits Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, so the clock’s ticking.

Davis hasn’t seen the court since January 8 because of a hand injury. Before that, he suited up for 20 out of 50 Mavericks games this season, averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 blocks. Last season, after that infamous trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025, Davis only started nine times. Fans hated the deal, and the backlash ended up costing GM Nico Harrison his job in November.

In total, Davis started 29 games for Dallas, posting 20.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 blocks. The team went 16-13 with him in the lineup.

Right now, the Mavericks are struggling. They’re 19-31, riding a five-game losing streak, and sitting 12th in the Western Conference as they head into a home game against the Spurs.

The Wizards aren’t faring much better. At 13-36, they’re tied for 14th in the East.

Davis is actually the second big-name veteran the Wizards have landed this winter. They traded for four-time All-Star Trae Young from Atlanta on January 9, but he hasn’t played yet because of MCL and quad injuries.

Khris Middleton is the other major piece in this deal. He’s a three-time All-Star and won an NBA title with the Bucks in 2021. The 34-year-old averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 34 games for Washington this year.

Bagley and Russell have both been putting up double figures, too. Bagley, 26, averaged 10.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 38 games for Washington. Russell scored 10.2 points with 4.0 assists in 26 games for Dallas.

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