The blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers did more than reshape the East. It also allowed Stephen A. Smith to revisit one of his most controversial takes. Hours after the Celtics moved the former Finals MVP, Smith argued that the deal validated what he had been saying for years – that Brown’s […]
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He entered this season as a consensus first rounder, so why did he fall all the way to the fifth round and why did Toronto still draft him?
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli took ownership Wednesday for a bench-clearing altercation the previous night, admitting that he had called Boston’s Willson Contreras “boy.” Addressing reporters Wednesday morning, Cavalli noted the loaded “history” of the term, which has roots among Southerners who used it to demean Black Americans, said he had “learned a lot” about…
The Los Angeles Lakers paid a massive price to acquire Walker Kessler, and it will cost Rob Pelinka his job if it doesn’t work.
Everyone is quick to pour dirt on the Celtics' grave after trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George, but the return isn't as bad as it looks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to pair LeBron James with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell -- the same mistake that doomed the on-ball stacked Lakers.
The Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas contact incident from June 24 has escalated to online backlash against the Phoenix Mercury player. Despite Thomas serving her suspension, the backlash continues, even prompting the league and the coaching staff to take notice. And now CC’s biographer, Christine Brennan, has broken her silence about what he though of the foul. […]
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Lexie Hull may be in the middle of the 2026 WNBA season with the projected favorites Indiana Fever, but she has still found time to pursue a very different career. Appearing on the July 1 episode of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams, Hull shared her thoughts regarding her personal ventures. “If you […]
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Abdullah Mason will face Albert Bell in a lightweight title main event on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from Cleveland. It’s the first main event in the new “The Fight” series that will air on TNT as well as streaming on DAZN. Hopefully, the monthly series will pay off, though the early set main events aren’t […]
It’s July now, which means we’re officially in a new NBA year. The 2026-27 season is on the horizon, and maybe this is the year I make some basketball resolutions. Think New Year’s resolutions, except they’re about being a better fan, a better writer, and somebody who absorbs the sport a little differently. I’ll do […]
The Toronto Raptors gave up quickly on young forward Jonathan Mogbo, and the Sacramento Kings quietly stole him away to see if there is untapped potential.
The Jaylen Brown blockbuster didn’t just cost the Celtics an All-NBA star. It appeared to have exposed a deeper fracture inside the organization. It may have been avoided. As details continue to emerge following JB’s move to the 76ers, the conversation has shifted from the trade itself to the relationships that unraveled behind the scenes. […]
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Two-time NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo isn’t ready to retire just yet. The 34-year-old guard, who once presented as a significant hurdle to LeBron James’ fourth title pursuits, has taken the rare step of bypassing traditional agents to make a direct public appeal to NBA front offices via social media, as teams reshape their rosters during […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring multiple paths forward after sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, signaling a clear shift into a rebuilding phase. The franchise is now focused on reshaping its roster with younger talent and building a long-term foundation for the future. The Bucks enter the new season leaning heavily on their young [...]
It’s not a surprise that Atlanta’s last three first-round picks, Asa Newell, Kingston Flemings, and Zuby Ejiofor will lead the summer league team into battle in two separate campaigns — Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. But now the entire team has been finalized and announced as young Hawks look to make their first (or […]
Not the best day for links, as everybody was writing about Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. You’d been cool thinking those things should be separated by a good 10 years or so, but they’re not, somehow. Here are some. “Throughout the course of this run, I got help with the messaging from different people. I’m […]
First impressions of the retrofitted Los Angeles Lakers.
Although Tim Hardaway Jr. has an opportunity to honor his father, Tim Hardaway Sr., by wearing his iconic No. 10 jersey with the Heat, Hardaway Sr. isn't too enamored by the idea.
Michael Cooper has three Lakers legends in his top five, but not LeBron James.
The Philadelphia 76ers narrowly avoided disaster by rejecting the one the thing the Celtics desperately wanted in the Jaylen Brown trade.
Thomas Sorber news just reminded OKC Thunder of how important the -re-signing of Isaiah Hartenstein was.
The Spurs are in the planning phase of their new arena. While between seasons, Spurs Sports & Entertainment are hosting a series of community meetings to share updates and ger feedback. Per a Spurs press release: “Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) will host 10 Community Conversations and Open House beginning the week of July 13 […]
As you may have heard, LeBron James is a free agent and looking for a home outside of Los Angeles. At least, not with the Lakers.
Being "in love with the idea of someone" is a classic romcom cliche. And that concept is at the heart of the widespread reaction to the Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade.
The NBA's summer of stunners continues.