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The signing of Matisse Thybulle added some wing depth and a perimeter defender to the Lakers’ roster. But one reason he was on the market is that he’s had trouble staying on the floor. Over the past two seasons, Thybulle has played just 45 games. He missed the beginning of the 2024-25 season after he […]
Four championships, four MVPs and four Finals MVPs sit on LeBron James’ résumé. Yet one piece of hardware has remained conspicuously absent, and more than a decade later, James still hasn’t completely let go of how close he came to adding it. The frustration dates back to 2013, when James finished second to Marc Gasol […] The post “All You Did Was a Couple of Chase-Down Blocks”: NBA Legend Calls Out LeBron James’ DPOY Claim appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The 2026 Summer League revealed many promising characteristics about the youngest members of the Los Angeles Lakers. Among some standout players, Adou Thiero was finally able to show why he was drafted after a one-year stint with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thiero’s Athleticism Fills a Gap the Lakers Desperately Need Across five games in Las Vegas, […] The post Can Adou Thiero Make His Presence Felt His Sophomore Season? appeared first on The Lead .
The Sixers have waived guard/forward Dalen Terry, the team announced in a press release. Terry’s $2.6MM contract is non-guaranteed, so the 76ers won’t be on the hook for any money after cutting him. The news was expected, as Philadelphia is hard-capped at the first apron and didn’t have enough room beneath that threshold to finalize […]
Rich Paul just confirmed that Joel Embiid is in much healthier shape this offseason, which is great news for the 76ers.
Joe Mazzulla's Celtics have doubled down on a unified system, making Philadelphia's high-priced superstar gamble look more risky than ever.
Given the Timberwolves' clear void at the power forward position, Chris Finch could lean into a deeper rotation.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year deal this offseason, but how do they plan to use him?
The Golden State Warriors look like they're headed for a reunion with GPII— but there's still one viable alternative on the market.
2027 cap space projections circulated in Chicago Bulls news to the tune of an estimated $56 million. The Bulls need a different cap space strategy in 2027.
Forward Michael Porter Jr. recently said he “cherished” his first season in Brooklyn, adding that he thinks the Nets are “building something special,” per Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscriber link). The big question is, will the Nets work out an extension with their leading scorer or possibly look to trade him? “[General […]
3 Questions After LeBron Decision
Jonathan Kuminga is an unrestricted free agent, still without a contract. The problem is, he seems to value himself far above what teams around the league do. The Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option for the 2026–27 season. He's willing to take less than the $20M-$25M a year that's he's looking for, but only on a one-year deal , so he can go back out on the market next summer. And while the he seems amenable to "devaluing himself" at the $15M or $16M salary the LA L...
While Las Vegas served as a chance for the Summer League Lakers to excite fans about the future, that wasn’t the sole thing accomplished in the desert. While typically a place to make an appearance before heading to the casinos and clubs, the Lakers did more than that this July. With a reshaped roster, a […]
The Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers gave their division rival the edge to sign LeBron James. Here's a wild theory, though: what if James told the Sixers ahead of time that getting Brown would get him on the team?
Yes, there may be more to life than basketball. But not for Archie Goodwin on Sunday in the quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament. Trailing Boeheim’s Army 61-58 going into the Elam Ending, La Familia was still very much in the game. After struggling through the third and fourth quarters, La Familia roared to life on […]
Detroit needs to be comfortable being uncomfortable in extension negotiations with Thompson.
The Dallas Mavericks are looking to trade Klay Thompson this offseason, and with the Miami Heat pursuing him, Dallas should consider trading for Nikola Jovic.
The LeBron James wait is over and the 41-year-old will be wearing No. 23 in Philadelphia trying to win his fifth NBA ring in his fourth NBA city which would put him in the same league as … Robert Horry who won seven in three cities. With that settled, we’ve seen a couple of moves […]
The Philadelphia 76ers' starting five was ranked No. 1 on an NBA list after their blockbuster month of July.
James’s decision allows free agency to finish.
Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks made one of the NBA’s most surprising moves of the offseason. The Zaccharie Risacher era ended just two years after Atlanta selected him No. 1 overall. In return, the Hawks acquired Luguentz Dort from Oklahoma City. The three-team deal also brought rookie guard Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks, and […] The post Atlanta Chose Dort Over Risacher, and It Makes Sense appeared first on The Lead .
The Philadelphia 76ers were a shocking landing spot for the legendary LeBron James, given his lack of history with the team or its players. The surprise of the move, coupled with its late-Friday arrival, has led to confusion across sports media. But perhaps the most audacious perspective came from Miami-based host Dan Le Batard, who…
NESN Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Appears to Take Savage Shot at Jaylen Brown while Speaking to Summer Campers Celtics Wire Celtics history: Jackson, Abdelnaby sign; West, Hankinson, Tatum born The Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown trade had unintended consequences Celtics’ Jayson Tatum details what leadership looks like to him Did the Celtics make a mistake by trading […]
NESN Celtics' Jayson Tatum Appears to Take Savage Shot at Jaylen Brown while Speaking to Summer Campers Celtics Wire Celtics history: Jackson, Abdelnaby sign; West, Hankinson, Tatum born The Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown trade had unintended consequences Celtics' Jayson Tatum details what leadership looks like to him Did the Celtics make a mistake by trading Jaylen Brown? Looking back at the Celtics 2026 NBA offseason The extension signed by Celtics forward Jordan Walsh benefits both...
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