Thunder believed to have influenced blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade
The OKC Thunder are believed to have been one of the biggest influencing factors in Minnesota trading for LaMelo Ball this summer.
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Who Are the Most Important Trail Blazers this Season?
The Portland Trail Blazers are a couple months away from opening up training camp on the 2026-27 NBA season. The roster is all but full. Barring a trade, it looks like the Blazers will go into the year with a bunch of flashy guards, a deep center corps, and a few wings covering a lot […]
Ranking every version of LeBron James: Cavs vs. Heat vs. Lakers
We've seen a lot of different of versions of LeBron James over the years. But which one was the best?
Zaccharie Risacher Boasts Chance At Redemption With Dallas Mavericks
The Atlanta Hawks are officially pulling the plug on the short-lived Zaccharie Risacher Era. On July 19, Atlanta traded Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal. In exchange, Dallas sent out Ryan Nembhard and the Chicago Bulls’ second-round pick in 2027. Risacher entered the NBA with significant expectations. The Hawks selected him first […] The post Zaccharie Risacher Boasts Chance At Redemption With Dallas Mavericks appeared first on The Lead .
NBA rumors: New suitors emerge for Peyton Watson, Bennedict Mathurin, plus Harden set to sign
With the month of July coming to a close, here is an update on the biggest rumors circulating around the NBA.
“Everybody’s Old”: LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Reveals What Went Wrong in Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Era
In 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to break their championship-winning core. They looked at Russell Westbrook and imagined a fire-trio alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But after he arrived, what followed was complete chaos. Where did it all go wrong for them? Former Lakers star Trevor Ariza, who closely witnessed LA’s fall precisely […] The post “Everybody’s Old”: LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Reveals What Went Wrong in Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Era appeared first on EssentiallySpo...
Undrafted rookies like Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier are changing the WNBA
League expansion has allowed undrafted rookies like Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier to take the WNBA by storm in 2026.
Former 76ers starter's career just ended far sooner than expected
Josh Richardson, who played for the 76ers in the past, has decided to hang his sneakers up.
Blazers Defend Arena Pitch in Testy City Council Meeting
The city and team have publicly sparred over the Moda Center.
All too familiar concern looms over the Timberwolves' promising roster
Despite their promising offseason, the Timberwolves' bench remains a key concern as the season slowly approaches.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker given sneaky advantage following Lu Dort addition
Everyone on the Atlanta Hawks is going to benefit from the addition of Lu Dort, but none more than Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
The Cavaliers cannot ignore this harsh truth about Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley has shown flashes of greatness. Now he has to take another step for the Cavaliers.
Lakers Insider Criticizes Team For Not Going All-In On P.J. Washington
Lakers insider Jovan Buha believes P.J. Washington is a smarter win-now target than Jonathan Kuminga for Los Angeles.
Timberwolves Announce New TV Rights Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced a new TV and streaming rights deal for 2026-27 with DAZN. Here are the details...
Hornets Waive Mouhamadou Gueye
The Hornets have officially waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced on Thursday (via Twitter). The move had long been expected, especially since the Spanish team Valencia Basket announced last week that it had reached an agreement to add Gueye to its roster for the coming season. After going undrafted out of Pitt in 2022, […]
NFL Rejected This Heisman Winner & National Champion, So He Joined the NBA Instead
“This is for everyone–no football questions. Football is not an option.” Charlie Ward delivered that message in 1994 after going unselected in the NFL Draft and following his first-round draft selection in the NBA. His remarkable college career had given him a rare luxury: the opportunity to choose between professional football and basketball. Ward excelled […] The post NFL Rejected This Heisman Winner & National Champion, So He Joined the NBA Instead appeared first on EssentiallySports .
LeBron James’ Sixers Jersey Sets New Sales Record for a Player Switching Teams
The LeBron chatter around Philly has only gotten louder since the news broke last Friday, and according to Fanatics, it’s not just talk – fans are putting their money where their mouth is. LeBron Sixers jerseys are flying off the shelves at a record-setting pace: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Complex […] The post LeBron James’ Sixers Jersey Sets New Sales Record for a Player Switching Teams appeared first on Crossing Broad .
What Jalen Brunson Must Do To Become the NBA’s Next MVP
Before the 2025-26 season, Jalen Brunson performed as one of the NBA’s best guards. Now, he’s the face of the defending champions. After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, Brunson enters the 2026-27 season with something he’s never had before: legitimate MVP expectations. Brunson currently boasts almost every […] The post What Jalen Brunson Must Do To Become the NBA’s Next MVP appeared first on The Lead .
Nikola Jokic bears the highest cost of Nuggets’ lackluster offseason
The Nuggets haven't been able to deliver Nikola Jokic the quality help he needs this offseason.
Marčiulionis plušėjo su NBA žvaigžde
Vilniaus „Ryto“ įžaidėjas Augustas Marčiulionis vasaros dienas leidžia Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose, kur turi galimybę mokytis iš ryškių pasaulio krepšininkų. Individualių įgūdžių specialisto Olino Simplio organizuotoje žaidybinėje treniruotėje Marčiulionis varžėsi su Vašingtono „Wizards“ žvaigžde Trae Youngu . Vaizdo įraše užfiksuota, kaip 24-erių vilnietis ne kartą ginasi prieš 27-erių NBA atletą. https://x.com/swishcultures_/status/2082607363882938705 Treneris Simp...
Where will Tom Dundon move the Trail Blazers? Probably nowhere
The Portland Trail Blazers arena dispute so far in a nutshell: Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes and past purveyor of predatory lending car loans, bought the Blazers from the estate of the late Paul Allen for $4.25 billion. With four years to go on a short-term lease with the city for the arena that Allen […]
Isaiah Collier’s steady supply chain will satiate generations
The Isaiah Collier discourse sure has subsided, hasn’t it? Nobody has anything to say about this first-round pick these days, but during an offseason filled with anxiety, I suppose no news is good news. Darryn Peterson struggled to whip the ball through the net against [blatantly illegal] aggressive 10-foul defensive schemes of the Las Vegas […]
18 NBA Takes: The Most Fascinating Storylines in the East
NBA Substack on the East's epic offseason and what happens now
How will the Knicks fare with the biggest target on their back?
Good morning New York! So you broke a championship curse that spanned five decades. Fifty-three years since the last banner went up, and now there’s a new one. Welcome to the club nobody tells you the rules of until you’re already a member. You are the curse breaker, the uplifter of community, the beacon of […]
Rumored Jarrett Allen suitor could help Cavs push Evan Mobley to the next level
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a reported trade suitor for Jarrett Allen. They should seriously consider negotiating a trade.
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