Paul Pierce claims Jeanie Buss is shifting blame onto LeBron James amid Lakers drama, after ESPN reports, Rich Paul’s concerns, and a championship, billion-dollar payoff.

Stranger Things might have ended with the right side up. But ESPN’s recent report about LeBron James and Jeanie Buss has turned the NBA realm upside down. With reports claiming that Buss was allegedly ‘tired’ of James, there has been a widespread debate about what is actually going on with the Lakers.

Recently, James’ agent, Rich Paul, pointed out the timing when the story surfaced. And now, commenting on the matter, Paul Pierce had some shocking revelations to make. He stated that Buss might be trying to shift the blame onto James.

“Listen they got everything they wanted out of Lebron. If you get Lebron in the trade and you get a championship and $10 billion. Pretty good deal,” wrote Pierce.

At the moment, while the Lakers are in a slump, James is being rumored to be traded. And as the Lakers are now focusing on Luka Doncic as their main face, Brian Windhorst had some interesting opinions to share.

Brian Windhorst Provides a Fresh Perspective on the LeBron James-Lakers Controversy

LeBron James (Image Credits: Imagn)

King James has been an asset for every team he has played for. While that was the same story with the Lakers, recent times have seen James’ value to the team decline. And amid all this, the entire fiasco involving Jeanie Buss has made the situation even worse. Meanwhile, providing a fresh take on the drama, Windhorst stated that there might be times when James has disappointed his bosses. But he has surely made up for the same with his on-court performances.

“For 20-plus years now, part of dealing with LeBron is dealing with headaches. Sometimes he is going to upset you, but whatever he does to upset you, he makes up for it x10. x20. x50. That was the case in Cleveland, Miami, and now in LA. Has Jeanie been upset with LeBron at times? Absolutely. Would she give anything back about the last 8 years? Absolutely not!” said Windhorst.

Thus, as things become increasingly complicated, fans will be eager to learn any new developments in the story.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.