As the Golden State Warriors continue to re-sign players to keep the same team, rumors have emerged about Stephen Curry’s dissatisfaction. But later, a report emerged that suggested the Boston Celtics could actually trade for the 4x NBA champion. Was there any truth to it? “There’s no doubt Brad Stevens has already been on the […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers snagged one superstar out of Los Angeles. But Angelenos are now about to get some serious star power in the diamond. And that’s left Sixers center Joel Embiid unable to contain his excitement. The Philly star is a new joinee in the Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase. So he’s probably heard the big […]
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Academy youngster Teddy Sharman-Lowe started both of Chelsea’s preseason matches in Australia this past week, playing the first half against Western Sydney on Tuesday and then the full-90 against Tottenham Hotspur last night. In fact, Sharman-Lowe was the only starter to complete the whole game yesterday, with most others getting substituted on 80 minutes, as […]
The Miami Heat aren’t getting complacent after securing Giannis Antetokounmpo. But they are taking a patient, calculated approach to filling their remaining roster spots this offseason. After missing out on free-agent LeBron James, Miami’s front office, led by Pat Riley, has shifted its primary focus to surrounding its core stars with elite perimeter shooting. And […]
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Analysts like Jason McIntyre and Kendrick Perkins have urged Stephen Curry to move out after another underwhelming offseason. Rumors have emerged that the Golden State Warriors superstar might end his association after 17 seasons. Amid the chaos, Sam Mitchell states that Curry should accept a LeBron-esque role. “Steph Curry can be a piece to a […]
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Gary Payton II had a reason to celebrate as he donated backpacks and other supplies during a back-to-school giveaway Saturday afternoon, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Payton’s one-year, $3.9MM contract was finalized, meaning the 33-year-old guard will be returning to the Warriors for another season. “Let’s go get it,” Payton said. “We’ve […]
The Golden State Warriors' Gary Payton II reunion looks even harder to justify after the Portland Trail Blazers landed a higher-upside alternative.
2022’s 9th overall pick, Jeremy Sochan, just made a big decision after a fateful championship. He is entering a defining training camp after agreeing to a non-guaranteed, one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. The move ends Sochan’s brief, championship-winning stint with the New York Knicks, as he now transitions from hoisting the Larry O’Brien […]
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Following the departure of LeBron James, the top draw for the Los Angeles Lakers is Luka Doncic, who was infamously acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in a stunning trade in February 2025. Former Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, who coached Doncic in Dallas for the first three seasons of his NBA career, had some pretty […]
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Shaquille O’Neal raised eyebrows recently when he claimed Los Angeles Lakers fans never truly loved him the way they adored Kobe Bryant. While on SiriusXM’s NBA Today, Shaq argued that, despite leading the franchise to three consecutive championships, he was viewed primarily through a business lens, stating, “They didn’t love me, they loved Kobe.” While […]
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The Golden State Warriors are set to run it back with their roster. On Saturday, within hours, they first announced De’Anthony Melton’s signing. Then re-signed Gary Payton II. So far, the Dubs haven’t signed any outside free agents this offseason. But this could change soon. Currently, they have three traditional centers: Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, […]
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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is still looking for a new home in NBA free agency after playing the 2025-26 season as a member of the Sacramento Kings.It remains to be seen when, or if, Westbrook will be signed, but one league scout doesn’t think he should be.NBA Scout Says He ‘Wouldn’t Touch’ Russell Westbrook in […]
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BET is set to increase its investment in HBCU athletics this fall. In an interview with The Grio, BET President Louis Carr confirmed that HBCU basketball will become a major focus of the network’s sports programming while also revealing a documentary centered on former NBA veteran and Tennessee State standout Robert Covington. According to TheGrio, […]
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Although the Bulls view Bennedict Mathurin as a talented player worth a potential flyer, their interest in the Clippers‘ restricted free agent swingman has been “overstated,” a league source tells Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. As Lorenzi explains, Chicago’s top two priorities at this point are maintaining roster flexibility and acquiring future assets. A sign-and-trade […]
Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel has not played in the NBA since the 2023-24 season.Gabriel took his talents overseas and has played for four teams in four countries since. He last played for Bayern Munich of the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany.In an official press release by Besiktas, the Turkey-based basketball team announced the […]
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Former Miami Heat player Norris Cole made a recent comment about agent Rich Paul harming his career. Cole teamed with LeBron James and the rest of the “big three” Heat when entering the league as a talented rookie. Miami often split the point guard minutes up with Mario Chalmers during three consecutive years of making […]
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The Golden State Warriors are reportedly eyeing an obvious Al Horford insurance measure to round out their roster in free agency.
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal commented on a potential LeBron James and Kyrie Irving reunion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.
During the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James ‘ free agency—before he ultimately chose the Philadelphia 76ers—rumors surfaced regarding a potential return to the Cleveland Cavaliers . James reportedly was angling for Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving to reunite with him on the Cavaliers, but Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal claims the guard would not have wante...
The Thunder are expected to be one of the NBA’s top contenders again next season, but it won’t it be quite the same team with Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe all gone, writes Ben Golliver of ESPN. Appearing at a USA Basketball Foundation charity event in Southern California, Chet Holmgren discussed the departure […]
Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam explained why long-time franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat.After spending the first 13 seasons of his NBA career in Milwaukee, the Bucks traded Antetokounmpo to the Heat for a package of young players and draft picks in what was a franchise-altering move for a team that […]
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NBA insider claims Celtics have been in contact with the Warriors on potential Steph Curry trade.
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New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu debuted her latest Nike shoes during the team's 94-92 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.
Lakers star Luka Doncic is in Europe this offseason, spending time with his daughters while rehabilitating from his hamstring injury. The post Luka Doncic’s Offseason Transformation Has Lakers Fans Excited appeared first on LA Sports Report.