When LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last week, the major part of the NBA’s annual trade and free agency period came to a close. Moves will still be made this summer, particularly as training camps approach, but—give or take a DeMar DeRozan—the major pieces have fallen into place. The Summer of 2026 brought […]
When NBA free agency kicked off, rumors immediately flared about a potential South Beach reunion for LeBron James. With deep ties to South Florida and an undeniable respect for Heat Culture, a return to Miami felt genuinely plausible to those plugged into the process. Yet when the dust settled, James bypassed his former team to […]
Devin Carter led the Sacramento Kings in generating extra possessions last season. Will his ability to hustle land him a final roster spot with the Hawks?
The 2025-26 season was a difficult one for Adam Silver. He made a series of missteps as the NBA struggled to navigate a laundry list of issues. However, TV ratings were up, and the NBA playoffs were captivating. Looking ahead to 2026-27, while some of the core issues remain—the Kawhi Leonard/L.A. Clippers investigation is still…
Timberwolves fans will always be rooting for Naz Reid. But if he has a breakout season with Charlotte, fans might not view the LaMelo Ball trade as favorably.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are making a push towards the top of the Western Conference after falling short of the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2023. The Wolves were eliminated in six games at the hands of the eventual Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs, so they opted to try and raise their […]
Drafting Johni Broome never really made a lot of sense for the 76ers from day one.
The Dallas Mavericks shouldn't re-sign Dwight Powell in free agency despite his desire to play at least one more season. The Mavericks are in a predicament, as they have to pick between loyalty and logic, but the case to move on from Powell is clear.
It’s official.On Monday morning, the Philadelphia 76ers officially announced the signing of superstar forward LeBron James in free agency to a two-year, $8 million deal. James will play the 24th season (and potentially the 25th) of his illustrious career in the City of Brotherly Love.Mike Gansey Welcomes LeBron James to Philadelphia with Official StatementThe official […]
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Joel Embiid reportedly convinced LeBron James he was healthy enough to lead the 76ers' championship pursuit during a private meeting.
It hasn’t been the earth-shattering offseason that some Houston Rockets fans wanted. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t been consequential. Marcus Smart is a significant addition. There’s some hope (isn’t there? Some?) that Bogdan Bogdanovic has a bounce-back year. Bruce Thornton looks like he could crack the rotation. There’s also a returning Fred VanVleet (optimism levels […]
Kosner Baskonia has strengthened its perimeter rotation by signing Canadian guard A.J. Lawson to a two-year contract, the club announced Monday. The 26-year-old arrives in Vitoria-Gasteiz after spending time in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors. Lawson, who also holds a Jamaican passport, joins Baskonia as a versatile 2.00-meter wing […]
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The band of former Syracuse Orange alumni and company is officially out of the 2026 TBT. Boeheim’s Army lost 70-66 to La Familia, the alumni team for the Kentucky Wildcats, in the single-elimination quarterfinal round of the TBT. Boeheim’s Army trailed by six points after the first quarter, then rallied over the next two to […]
The Miami Heat could help the Denver Nuggets save some cash while addressing a problem at the same time.
With the Warriors facing an uncertain future, the idea of Stephen Curry in a Raptors jersey isn't as far-fetched as it once seemed.
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When news broke that LeBron James elected to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, rumors immediately swirled around the executive suite dynamics, star power pitches, and high-level relationships that sealed the deal. Pundits speculated on whether former Golden State Warriors architect Bob Myers, primary franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid, or rising star Tyrese Maxey delivered the ultimate […]
Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Mario Hezonja, they'll still look to steal Jonathan Kuminga from the Atlanta Hawks.
Mike Gansey has known LeBron James for a very long time and is thrilled to have him on the 76ers.
LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Golden State Warriors, and the fallout may extend beyond just a missed roster move. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, Stephen Curry was actively involved in trying to recruit James to Golden State, but kept his expectations in check throughout the process in case things […]
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Reports suggest LeBron James could commute from New York to Philadelphia while playing with the 76ers.
There doesn’t appear to be room on a crowded Mavericks roster to bring back free agents Dwight Powell and Brandon Williams, according to Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News (subscriber link). Masai Ujiri has quickly placed his stamp on the organization since taking over as team president, bringing in nine new players through the […]
The Golden State Warriors took a major hit on their attempt to improve their roster and build a championship-contending supporting cast around Steph Curry after LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in a major shock to the NBA world. For NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Warriors will continue to put themselves in […]
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Here is why Peyton Watson looks ready to leave the Nuggets and where the rising two-way forward could land next.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sacrificed nearly $4 million in a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies to join the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reported on Monday that Caldwell-Pope gave back $3.9 million from his contract with Memphis, matching the salary he is expected to earn on his new deal with Philadelphia. The […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga may have just gotten more complicatedas the free agency saga drags on.
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