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Mike Breen Apologizes After LeBron James Disputes Viral Embiid Story
Mike Breen has come out and apologized after a story he shared while on air appeared to be untrue, or at least ruffled LeBron’s feathers. While the 76ers were playing against the Kicks in preseason, Breen a shared a story from someone he ‘trusted’, thinking it would be an “interesting anecdote to show LeBron’s leadership […] The post Mike Breen Apologizes After LeBron James Disputes Viral Embiid Story appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Nick Nurse Reacts to Viral Joel Embiid ‘Late’ Story
Nick Nurse was surprised to hear the reports about Joel Embiid because they didn’t match what he had seen from his star center. A report that LeBron James had called out Embiid for arriving late to a 76ers practice quickly spread after Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen mentioned the incident during Philadelphia’s preseason game against New […] The post Nick Nurse Reacts to Viral Joel Embiid ‘Late’ Story appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Tyrese Haliburton Hyped After First Game in 472 Days
Tyrese Haliburton is finally back after missing 16 months of basketball. The Pacers star returned to the court Wednesday night in the most fitting setting possible – his college at Iowa State. Haliburton played 16 minutes in Indiana’s 123-112 preseason win over Minnesota, finishing with seven points, six assists, one steal and two blocks on […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Hyped After First Game in 472 Days appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Yaxel Lendeborg Says It’s Easier to Grab Rebounds in NBA Compared to College
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sure likes to speak his mind and he’s come out with some more interesting material. Following the Warriors’ preseason win over the Lakers on Tuesday night where he had 17 points, nine rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes of action, Lendeborg claimed it’s easier to grab rebounds in the NBA […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Says It’s Easier to Grab Rebounds in NBA Compared to College appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Donovan Mitchell Calls Out ‘BS’ James Harden Narratives
Donovan Mitchell is sick of the James Harden slander. At 37 years old and entering his 17th season, Harden doesn’t have a championship to show for it. But, he is still an amazing player who has achieved plenty in the basketball space, including 11 All-Star nods, eight All-NBA selections, three scoring titles and an MVP […] The post Donovan Mitchell Calls Out ‘BS’ James Harden Narratives appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Giannis Antetokounmpo Feels Alive Again After Experiencing ‘Heat Culture’
After spending his entire NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks before being traded to Miami this summer, Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting his first real taste of the organization’s famous “Heat Culture” during training camp. And so far, he’s completely bought in. When asked whether Heat Culture is actually real, Antetokounmpo pointed to the togetherness, communication […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Feels Alive Again After Experiencing ‘Heat Culture’ appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Tim Hardaway Jr. Already Seeing Benefit of Playing With Giannis
Tim Hardaway Jr. is already seeing how much easier life could become for the Miami Heat playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami got its first look at Antetokounmpo in action during Saturday’s 128-105 preseason win over the Toronto Raptors, and despite playing just 14 minutes, the two-time MVP’s impact was immediately noticeable. Antetokounmpo finished with nine […] The post Tim Hardaway Jr. Already Seeing Benefit of Playing With Giannis appeared first on Basketball Forever .
JJ Redick Sees Encouraging Sign in Lakers’ New-Look Defense
JJ Redick liked what he saw from the Los Angeles Lakers defensively in their 127-103 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers forced 26 turnovers on Monday night, including 16 in the first half, as the defensive pressure they had been working on in practice translated immediately to the court. “The defense carried over […] The post JJ Redick Sees Encouraging Sign in Lakers’ New-Look Defense appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Draymond Green Gets Real About Warriors Starters
Draymond Green has gone in depth about why he thinks the Warriors starters that played for the preseason Hawaii game are a winning combination. The Warriors starters preseason opener in Hawaii included Draymond Green, Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Al Horford and Green had a lot to say about this combination. “Steve Kerr […] The post Draymond Green Gets Real About Warriors Starters appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns Form ‘Growing Cloud’ Around Knicks
A dark cloud is hanging over the Knicks in the form of Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns’ contracts. Neither of these core championship players have been locked up by the team as yet, with Towns’ situation becomingly increasingly concerning in particular. Insider Shams Charania thinks it could cause issues if the team isn’t careful. “There’s […] The post Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns Form ‘Growing Cloud’ Around Knicks appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Anthony Davis Reveals Brutal Truth About Lakers’ Tenure
Anthony Davis has opened up about the physical toll of playing center for the Los Angeles Lakers, revealing he reached a point where he simply felt too heavy to play his game. Davis spent much of his Lakers tenure battling some of the NBA’s biggest centers, which led him to deliberately add weight in an […] The post Anthony Davis Reveals Brutal Truth About Lakers’ Tenure appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jalen Duren Shuts Down ‘False’ Rumors After $200M Deal
Jalen Duren has made his feelings about Detroit very clear after months of speculation surrounding his future with the Pistons. The 22-year-old agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract to remain in Detroit following extension negotiations that stretched throughout the summer and reportedly became contentious. But Duren pushed back on suggestions there was any problem […] The post Jalen Duren Shuts Down ‘False’ Rumors After $200M Deal appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Austin Reaves Speaks on Expectations With New $184M Deal
Austin Reaves has a new $184 million contract, but he isn’t allowing the massive payday to change his approach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Reaves agreed to a four-year, $184 million deal during the offseason, finally landing a contract that better reflects his standing as one of the Lakers’ most important players. Naturally, the deal […] The post Austin Reaves Speaks on Expectations With New $184M Deal appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Tensions Rising Over Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks Extension
Karl-Anthony Towns has made it very clear the Knicks’ negotiations on his contract extension haven’t been up to scratch. Towns is eligible for a four-year deal worth over $276 million. He is due $57 million this season and has a $61.1 million player option for next season. New York’s latest offer to Towns was a […] The post Tensions Rising Over Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks Extension appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Bronny James Excited to See Ziaire Williams Take Next Steps
The Lakers signed Ziaire Williams in the offseason – who is Bronny James’ former teammate at Sierra Canyon – and could prove an important part of the Lakers’ success this season. Williams spent the last two seasons of his NBA career Nets, after being drafted by the Pelicans (then immediately traded to the Grizzlies). Bronny […] The post Bronny James Excited to See Ziaire Williams Take Next Steps appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Victor Wembanyama Draws Hard Line on Promoting Sports Betting
Victor Wembanyama has made it clear that betting and prediction market endorsements will never be part of his growing list of sponsorship deals. The San Antonio Spurs star was asked Thursday whether he would ever consider working with a sports betting or prediction market company, and he didn’t hesitate. “Absolutely not. I will never do […] The post Victor Wembanyama Draws Hard Line on Promoting Sports Betting appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Luka Doncic Reportedly Back Near Rookie Weight
Luka Doncic and his physical transformation has reportedly reached another level heading into the new NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is now believed to be around the same weight range he was during his rookie season, following a major focus on his conditioning over the past year. Doncic isn’t quite back to his […] The post Luka Doncic Reportedly Back Near Rookie Weight appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Warriors Could Face Major Kristaps Porzingis Decision
Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t even made it through his first training camp with the Warriors, but his future in Golden State is already being questioned. Porzingis is out indefinitely with a health issue, adding another concern for a Warriors team preparing for the 2026-27 season. “Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely to open training camp with a […] The post Warriors Could Face Major Kristaps Porzingis Decision appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jake LaRavia Opens Up on Last Season’s Struggles
Jake LaRavia has admitted he spent much of his offseason reflecting on what went wrong during the second half of last season, with the Lakers forward determined to return with a different mindset. LaRavia enjoyed a solid start to the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals through his first 39 games […] The post Jake LaRavia Opens Up on Last Season’s Struggles appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Bradley Beal Reveals Why He Stayed With Clippers
Bradley Beal had opportunities to chase a championship this offseason, but the veteran guard decided staying with the Clippers was more important for one major reason: his health. Beal re-signed with Los Angeles on a two-year, $13.1 million deal despite the Clippers undergoing major changes, with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac all gone. […] The post Bradley Beal Reveals Why He Stayed With Clippers appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Walker Kessler & Austin Reaves Think Lakers Defense Will Be Dangerous
The new-look Lakers have plenty of firepower of offense, but critics are worried about their defense. However, big man Walker Kessler isn’t worried about their D at all. “Listen, I think we’re gonna be a nasty defensive team,” Kessler said after the team’s first practice. “I’m just being honest. These guys hound the ball on […] The post Walker Kessler & Austin Reaves Think Lakers Defense Will Be Dangerous appeared first on Basketball Forever .
D’Angelo Russell Signs With Shanghai Sharks in CBA
D’Angelo Russell’s next chapter will be a long way from the NBA. The former All-Star has agreed to join the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, with the CBA announcing the shock move on Wednesday. The 30-year-old guard was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies just days earlier, bringing a sudden end to an 11-year […] The post D’Angelo Russell Signs With Shanghai Sharks in CBA appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Tyrese Maxey Sends Clear Message on His Expectations Sixers
Tyrese Maxey has already proven he can put up numbers. Now, he wants to be measured by something else entirely: winning. The 25-year-old is coming off a career-high 28.3 points per game and has earned two All-Star selections over the past three seasons, but individual production isn’t how he wants his upcoming season with the […] The post Tyrese Maxey Sends Clear Message on His Expectations Sixers appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Draymond Green Shuts Down Charles Barkley Replacement Talk
Draymond Green has become a familiar face on Inside the NBA, but he has no interest in being labeled Charles Barkley’s replacement. With Barkley maintaining that the 2026-27 season will be his final year on the show, Green has naturally been mentioned as a potential successor. But the Warriors veteran believes replacing Barkley is an […] The post Draymond Green Shuts Down Charles Barkley Replacement Talk appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Dillon Brooks Facing DUI Charge Following March Arrest in Arizona
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is facing a DUI charge stemming from his arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona, earlier this year. Brooks was charged Monday with driving under the influence following the March incident and is scheduled to be arraigned on Oct. 28, according to court records obtained by ESPN. The Suns have since acknowledged the […] The post Dillon Brooks Facing DUI Charge Following March Arrest in Arizona appeared first on Basketball Forever .
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