LeBron James wanted me fired

Michelle Beadle has further elaborated on the idea that LeBron James wanted her fired from ESPN. In November, on her own podcast, Beadle said that she found out that James tried to get her axed. This week, Beadle went on the “House of Strauss” podcast and host Ethan Strauss asked what it was like to go through in real-time. “To find out … I was just like ‘hey, what a weird person to have any input on your life,’” Beadle said.
Source: Ryan Glasspiegel @ FOXSports.com

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
ICYMI, Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We talked about the level LeBron needs to play (particularly on defense), whether the Lakers planned for this, and if Dwight and/or THT should play off the bench. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why… – 9:29 PM

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers status report for Celtics game Tuesday night: Carmelo Anthony (flu-like symptoms; stomach illness; non-COVID related) is questionable. Anthony Davis (left thumb sprain) and LeBron James (rectus abdominis strain) are probable. – 8:27 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Isaiah Stewart was ready to throw hands with LeBron James but just collapsed and winced in pain trying to set a screen on Lu Dort. – 7:58 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron James, Frank Vogel on the scrutiny the Lakers coach has faced this season – Just comes with the territory es.pn/3Gf7U0W – 7:39 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
For the first time this season, LeBron was asked about criticism leveled against Frank Vogel and if it was fair (by @Bill Plaschke). Thought his answer and Frank’s answer to my question about the pressure of the Lakers’ job were interesting, with both men projecting resilience. pic.twitter.com/6WVkKlYWmz – 4:40 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on if he’s seen enough to say this Lakers squad is a finished product: “No, I have not.” He did say, however, he “loved” how Rob Pelinka and Frank Vogel assembled the team. –