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Is Russell Westbrook Retiring? Fact-Checking Rumors on NBA Star After Overseas Offers Emerge

Russell Westbrook’s future has suddenly become one of the NBA’s biggest talking points. With LeBron James off the free agency board, the attention has shifted toward Brodie’s future, and it continues to look unclear. Reports linking the former MVP with several overseas teams have fueled speculation that his NBA journey may finally be over.  But […] The post Is Russell Westbrook Retiring? Fact-Checking Rumors on NBA Star After Overseas Offers Emerge appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Rich Paul questions Lakers loyalty after LeBron James exit

LeBron James’ departure from the Los Angeles Lakers was driven by his desire to choose his next basketball situation, but his agent Rich Paul suggested the decision also reflected a broader reality about the relationship between NBA stars and franchises. Speaking to ESPN, Paul said James’ move was about controlling the final chapter of his […] The post Rich Paul questions Lakers loyalty after LeBron James exit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Slam dunk nation as basketball is having its biggest moment in decades

It’s not just your imagination, basketball is everywhere right now. Packed arenas? Check. Broadcast ratings through the roof? You bet.  And it’s not just die-hards filling seats. More casual fans than ever are tuning into games they’d normally shrug off, whether it’s a random Tuesday in February or a playoff clash. NBA, WNBA, college; every […] The post Slam dunk nation as basketball is having its biggest moment in decades appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In A Summer Of Superstar Movement, Steph Curry Is Conspicuously At Home

Now that LeBron James has found his newest version of joy with the Fanatics 76ers and the nation has finished chewing over all the ramifications thereof, be they ridiculous and absurd or merely improbable and stupid, the discourse cries out for a new main character in the hired-and-fired/signed-and-resigned marketplace. And there is only one name left that anyone finds appealingly rumormongerable: Stephen Curry. As in: "Why didn't the Warriors get LeBron to help Steph win that last ring?" O...

Cavs Reportedly Set to Waive Mario Hezonja Days After Signing as Major Twist Unfolds

Mario Hezonja’s NBA comeback has hit a contractual snag, with Real Madrid refusing to release him despite his buyout payment. On Sunday, Shams Charania announced that Cleveland had agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with the 31-year-old forward. But Real Madrid has challenged the validity of his NBA out clause, leaving the Cavaliers planning […] The post Cavs Reportedly Set to Waive Mario Hezonja Days After Signing as Major Twist Unfolds appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Is Wolves Projected Starting Lineup Too Small?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going into the upcoming season with a new starting lineup to boast after making a pair of offseason trades. Ayo Dosunmu, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert are projected to start for the Wolves, which Bleacher Report writer Greg Swartz places at No. 12 in his starting lineup […]

DAZN reportedly ‘close’ to securing local rights for several NBA teams, will overtake MSG and YES streaming

In a major development, London-based streaming platform DAZN will have a major hand in distributing local NBA broadcasts to fans next season. According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, “DAZN is close to acquiring full exclusive local broadcast rights next season” for five NBA teams formerly under contract with Main Street…

FBI seized Lakers owner Mark Walter’s devices

Federal investigators seized the mobile phone and laptop of Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter during a court-authorized search last September, according to a Bloomberg report, placing one of the NBA’s most influential franchise owners under renewed scrutiny even as no criminal charges have been filed. Bloomberg’s Zachary R. Mider, Ava Benny-Morrison and Myles Miller […] The post FBI seized Lakers owner Mark Walter’s devices appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Bulls Among Teams Eyeing Bennedict Mathurin

Earlier this week, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported that the Pelicans were one of two teams showing interest in Clippers restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin. Although Mathurin’s second suitor was unknown at the time, Stein has now identified that club, reporting in his latest Substack article that the Bulls also have the 24-year-old […]

LeBron James declined Clippers before choosing 76ers

LeBron James had the opportunity to remain in Los Angeles, but he ultimately passed on the chance before signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on Wednesday, James’ free agency process began with Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, holding discussions with 27 teams before narrowing the field to […] The post LeBron James declined Clippers before choosing 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .