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Donovan Mitchell expected LeBron James to choose West contender over 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell opened up about LeBron James ' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason in an interview with Complex . Mitchell revealed that he wasn't expecting LeBron to join the 76ers this summer, stating that if he didn't join the Cavaliers, he thought LeBron was going to join Stephen Curry in Golden State. "I didn't think Philly," Mitchell said. "I thought if he didn't come here, it would be Golden State." https://x.com/CulturedUpdatez/status/210601...
Potential Lakers trade target in Dalton Knecht deal revealed
With the growing uncertainty surrounding Dalton Knecht 's future with the Los Angeles Lakers , multiple scenarios have emerged ahead of the start of the new season. At this moment, it seems most likely that Knecht will be waived ahead of the regular season, although there is also belief that he could still be traded. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints , Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith could be a target for the Lakers in a potential trade involving Knecht and possibly Jaden ...
Frontrunner to bring back Seattle SuperSonics revealed
The frontrunner to own the new Seattle NBA expansion team has been revealed. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic , Samantha Holloway, owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, is considered the leading contender to bring the SuperSonics back. NBA prioritizing Las Vegas franchise over Seattle Per earlier reports, the Las Vegas expansion team will be prioritized over a Seattle franchise, with a livelier bidding market, higher offers, and the logistical challenge of developing a new arena f...
Major update on Las Vegas NBA expansion date emerges
The latest timeline update on NBA expansion to Las Vegas has emerged. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic , a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas could debut in the 2029-30 season rather than 2028-29, pushing back the timeline by one year. "The league had initially hoped to have its new expansion franchises begin play during the 2028-29 season – if it added ones in Las Vegas and Seattle – but it has explored whether a Sin City team could debut in 2029-30 instead, ...
Lakers GM under major pressure entering Luka Doncic era, insider says
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the new season with a major roster overhaul following the departure of LeBron James. Now, the Lakers are building their roster around the new face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, who is expected to lead the franchise for many years to come. With that in mind, the team made several intriguing moves in free agency this summer. However, along with the major roster revamp comes significant pressure. According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is on the clo...
Warriors rejected massive Draymond Green contract idea, insider reveals
The Golden State Warriors had a busy offseason this summer, with multiple major decisions looming as they try to build a championship-caliber roster for the final years of the Stephen Curry era. One of the key pieces of that roster remains longtime veteran star Draymond Green . Golden State ultimately re-signed Green to a one-year deal, avoiding a longer-term commitment to the four-time NBA champion. According to Warriors insider Anthony Slater of ESPN, Green was interested in potentially re-s...
Wizards guard drops stunning tanking admission over AJ Dybantsa
Washington Wizards young guard Bub Carrington made a stunning admission about last season in a recent interview with WUSA9. An All-Rookie Team member a couple of years ago revealed that the team was purposely "held back" last season to have the best chance at landing AJ Dybantsa in this year's NBA Draft. "We haven't been told to be the best version of ourselves. We were held back because we were trying to get AJ Dybantsa. That's no secret," Carrington revealed. https://x.com/WizardsMuse1...
Luka Doncic could make Lakers wait on new contract
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic could potentially delay his next contract extension if the team falls short of expectations during the 2026-27 season, as anticipated by NBA reporter Jovan Buha. "I think Luka will eventually sign an extension," Buha said on his latest podcast . "I think whether it's this [next] summer or the following one depends on how the season goes. "I think, to this point, if the Lakers win 45 games and lose in the first round, then maybe he holds their feet to th...
Joel Embiid responds to LeBron James message, takes shot at Jaylen Brown
LeBron James' decision to join Philadelphia and help Joel Embiid chase his first championship meant a lot to the longtime 76ers star. Speaking on the Mind the Game podcast last week, James explained that Embiid was one of the biggest reasons he chose the Sixers. "He's done everything in our league, and the only thing he has not done is win a championship," James said. "And I want to try to help him get that first one." Embiid appreciated that message. "You're talking about one of the greatest ...
Andrew Wiggins explains why he is perfect fit with Giannis, Bam
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins believes his versatility makes him a natural fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. "You throw me on the court – any position, I'm going to figure it out," Wiggins told Alejandro Solana . "I'm going to do whatever I can do to help the team win. "You need scoring? I can do that. You need defense? I can do that. Whatever you need me to go out there and do, I'm down for it. I want to win, so whatever I got to do to help the team win, I'm going...
JJ Redick addresses Lakers player most likely to be moved
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Dalton Knecht 's offseason work as the wing enters training camp with his roster situation still uncertain. Knecht has previously been identified as the Lakers' player most likely to be traded or waived as Los Angeles works to get down to the NBA's 15-player regular-season roster limit. "First of all, he's been a pro," Redick told reporters . "He's been in the gym and, like he has since day one, he's worked his butt off all offseason. He's had a ...
LeBron James already coaching 76ers teammates, his role revealed
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse plans to use 41-year-old LeBron James as one of the team's main offensive creators. "I think we have several guys who I would call 'grab-and-go' players," Nurse said . "If they get a rebound and their first advantage is to push it up the floor, they're going to do it." "We'll also have enough secondary offensive triggers that it shouldn't matter whether it's Bron, JB, VJ, or somebody else." "I consider LeBron a great offensive creator," Nurse added. "I ...
Stephen Curry gives concerning update on ongoing knee problem
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says his knee condition remains a concern, but he now understands how to manage it. "It's a concern, but it's something that, now that I know what it is, you can kind of get ahead of it and manage it in a way that allows me to do what I need to do on the court," Curry told ABC7 News about his runner's knee. "Be available for my team, but have all the preparations to make sure that it's able to recover and I'm able to be out there most nights." "So, it's...
Lakers make new hire to replace team legend
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially named Derrin Horton as their new public address announcer for the 2026-27 NBA season. Horton will replace the late Lawrence Tanter, who held the role for 43 seasons. He will call his first Lakers game on October 8, when Los Angeles hosts the Sacramento Kings in a preseason matchup at Crypto.com Arena. "Horton will bring his own perspective to the role while honoring the legacy that came before him," the Lakers said in their announcement. Horton brings mor...
Trail Blazers fire new broadcaster hours after hiring over scandal
The Portland Trail Blazers parted ways with newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell after racist and sexist posts from his teenage years resurfaced. Portland announced the decision only hours after Bell had been named to the role. "The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist, or harmful comments," the organization said in an official statement. "Social media posts made by our recently announced play-by-play broadcaster are in clear violation of team and league p...
Luka Doncic new weight sparks huge Mavericks-era comparison
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is reportedly as lean as he has been since his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. "I do think Luka's as lean as he's been since his rookie year. Luka, I think, was listed at 218 in his rookie year, probably was legitimately like 230-ish, and he looks like he's in about that range now," MacMahon said on The Hoop Collective podcast . That estimate matches a previous report from SportKlub.si , which stated that Doncic weighed aro...
Jalen Duren lands $200M deal, but big question remains
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to remain with the franchise, according to ESPN's Shams Charania . The agreement ends a prolonged restricted free-agency standoff between the two sides. Duren accepted Detroit's standing offer ahead of Thursday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline to sign his one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer. According to Charania, Detroit put the $200 million offer on the table approximately two weeks ago after mak...
Chima Moneke explains what EuroLeague will miss without Mike James
Chima Moneke and Jordan Loyd sent messages of support to Mike James after Anadolu Efes Istanbul confirmed that the star guard suffered an Achilles tendon injury against Crvena Zvezda on Thursday night. Efes said James will undergo detailed examinations before a treatment plan is determined. The Turkish club has not yet announced the full severity of the injury or whether the tendon was ruptured. James went down without contact during the third quarter of Efes' 77-72 loss in Belgrade and had to...
Efes confirm Mike James Achilles injury as star sends first message
Anadolu Efes Istanbul have confirmed that Mike James suffered an Achilles tendon injury during their EuroLeague Round 3 game against Crvena Zvezda on Thursday. "Detailed examinations will be conducted for Mike James, who suffered an Achilles tendon injury, and a treatment plan will be put in place," Efes announced . Anadolu Efes did not specify the severity of the injury or confirm whether the Achilles tendon was ruptured. James suffered the non-contact injury with 2:40 remaining in the third ...
Ognjen Dobric reveals Achilles fear, Zvezda players visit Mike James
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade wing Ognjen Dobric expressed concern over Mike James after the Anadolu Efes Istanbul star suffered a non-contact lower right leg injury during Thursday's EuroLeague game in Belgrade. James went down with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter and had to be carried off the court on a stretcher. He finished with 11 points, 3 assists, and 4 PIR in 22:30 before leaving the game. Dobric said there was initial talk around the arena that the injury could involve ...
Pablo Laso provides worrying Mike James injury update
Anadolu Efes Istanbul head coach Pablo Laso admitted that Mike James ' injury "doesn't look good" after his team suffered a 77-72 road loss to Crvena Zvezda in EuroLeague Round 3 on Thursday. James went down with a non-contact lower right leg injury with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter and had to be carried off the court on a stretcher. No official diagnosis has been made yet. Efes will return to Istanbul on Friday, where James is expected to undergo further medical tests. "Okay, I'll be q...
EuroLeague players send prayers to Mike James after scary injury
Several EuroLeague players reacted on social media after Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Mike James suffered a non-contact lower right leg injury against Crvena Zvezda on Thursday night. James went down with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter after taking a quick burst toward a loose ball. He immediately grabbed his lower right leg and was eventually carried off the court on a stretcher. While no official diagnosis was announced immediately after the incident, the way James collapsed raised concer...
Mike James carried off court after non-contact injury vs. Zvezda
Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Mike James suffered a concerning non-contact injury during the Round 3 game against Crvena Zvezda on Thursday night. The incident happened with 2:40 left in the third quarter, with Zvezda leading 53-51. James tried to chase down a loose ball, took a short burst forward, and suddenly collapsed to the floor. He immediately grabbed his lower right leg, raising concern over a possible Achilles injury. James was carried off the court on a stretcher as Crvena Zvezda fans g...
Tristan Vukcevic receives tough injury update before season starts
Washington Wizards big man Tristan Vukcevic has sustained a left hip impingement, the team announced ahead of the upcoming season. Vukcevic will remain a partial participant in training camp while continuing his rehabilitation work and is expected to be reevaluated in approximately four weeks, per the same report. The 23-year-old is entering his fourth NBA season with Washington after appearing in 49 games (12 starts) during the 2025-26 campaign. He averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 a...
Real Madrid make unwanted EuroLeague history with another loss
Real Madrid have started the 2026-27 EuroLeague season with three consecutive defeats for the first time in club history after falling 102-98 to Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday night. Los Blancos had already lost 77-78 at Dubai Basketball and 84-94 against Anadolu Efes, leaving them 0-2 for the first time since 2020. The defeat to Hapoel extended that run to 0-3, something Real had never previously done at the start of a EuroLeague campaign. Real's defense struggled badly before halftime, with Hap...
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