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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 […]
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Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is reportedly headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
A controversial move for Walker Kessler looks far better for the Los Angeles Lakers considering the complete inaction of the Golden State Warriors.
Walker Kessler and Sandro Mamukelashvili are going to compete every night.
Magic Johnson is just the latest voice to defend LeBron James and his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. Magic Johnson has had a front-row seat to LeBron James ‘ career, and he knows what King James brings to the table. With LeBron’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers , Magic recognizes that Philly just became a whole lot more dangerous. The takeaway from Magic’s message was clear: “LeBron makes the Sixers one of the best teams in the NBA .” Magic sees Philadelphia as an instant ...
The Los Angeles Lakers may need to envision a different long-term starter next to Luka Doncic that is not Peyton Watson.
The Golden State Warriors may not have been all that close in the LeBron James sweepstakes.
The Los Angeles Lakers have embraced a polarizing strategy this summer, but it's given Luka Doncic what he needs to play his preferred style.
LeBron James is back in the Eastern Conference for the first time in nearly a decade. And for the first time in his career, he'll square off against the Boston Celtics four times in the regular season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have positioned themselves as championship contenders after signing star forward LeBron James and acquiring star guard Jaylen Brown.
The Lakers and Hawks reportedly have framework in place, but Jonathan Kuminga's preferred contract structure remains the sticking point.
The Los Angeles Lakers still have work to do, and the franchise should still be exploring these trade options.
In case you have been living under a rock for the past 24 hours, LeBron James officially chose the Philadelphia 76ers. That’s right. The player many consider the best to ever touch a basketball opted to walk away from the bright lights of Los Angeles to sign the cheapest contract of his career in Philly. […] The post You Can Drop the Idiotic “There is Only One Ball” Sixers Takes Right Now appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is pleased with how the team retooled the roster around Luka Dončić this summer.
Despite having LeBron James on the roster, it was Luka Doncic who was recruiting players last season. This time around, the Slovenian once again made demands that have been fulfilled with the plethora of incoming stars. Some may criticize the influence, but Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is surely loving the decisions so far. “I said […] The post Magic Johnson Clears Stance on Luka Doncic-Influenced Summer Signings for Lakers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
During his playing days, Jerry West was devastated nearly every year when his Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics. He briefly coached, but given his high-strung nature, that really didn’t suit him in his post-player career. He worked as a scout until 1982, when he took over as GM. The Lakers had a […]
Derek Fisher pushed back against criticism of LeBron James’ career decisions, comparing the future Hall of Famer’s impact on franchises to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s ability to bring championships wherever he played. Speaking with Cody Decker of 97.1 The Fan LA, Fisher argued that labeling James a “ring chaser” ignores the difference between joining contenders and being […] The post Derek Fisher says LeBron James creates rings like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Magic Johnson believes the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished their offseason goal of becoming younger, more athletic and faster after a major roster overhaul following LeBron James’ departure. Johnson tweeted on Sunday that the Lakers addressed several key roster needs by adding players such as Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes. The Hall […] The post Magic Johnson praises Lakers’ younger, faster roster around Luka Doncic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jonathan Kuminga appears increasingly likely to join the Los Angeles Lakers, with a sign-and-trade deal emerging as the remaining realistic path after the Cleveland Cavaliers landed Mario Hezonja. NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Sunday that, with Hezonja heading to Cleveland, the Lakers have effectively become Kuminga’s lone suitor. Siegel added that he expects Los Angeles […] The post Jonathan Kuminga expected to join Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James completely shocked the NBA world after choosing to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers and many insiders around the league are absolutely baffled. LeBron took the largest paycut in NBA history to join Philly – after earning $52.63M with the Lakers – he’ll now earn around $3.88M per season with the 76ers. Granted, he […] The post People Are Losing Their Minds Over LeBron’s Choice to Join the 76ers appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Magic Johnson makes his feelings known on LeBron James joining the 76ers and the Lakers' moves in the aftermath of the 41-year-old's exit.
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly searching for a trade to move Klay Thompson, with the Miami Heat standing as the top candidates to acquire him for the upcoming NBA season. The NBA offseason is as active as ever with rumors and situations that could define the upcoming season—from the ongoing buzz linking Jonathan Kuminga to the Los Angeles Lakers to Kawhi Leonard’s completed investigation paving the way for a trade to the Toronto Raptors . Now, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has ta...
LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers has been one of the most talked about topics in all of sports. Some praised him for choosing the team that gives him the best chance of winning another NBA title. However,…