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LeBron James is dominating search ahead of Sunday night’s Los Angeles Lakers-New York Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden. With “retirement” queries spiking and the game set for a national spotlight,

The New York Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers for their first matchup of the season, with Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson as the main stars.

Prices have skyrocketed amid speculation around LeBron James' retirement, who is expected to play on Sunday as the Lakers face the No. 2-ranked Knicks