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LeBron James Risks Losing Nearly a Quarter of His 76ers Salary After Choosing to Live in NYC

LeBron James has already sacrificed plenty for one last championship chase. After earning more than $52.6 million last season, the 41-year-old accepted a two-year, $8 million deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers. But where James spends his time away from the court could make his dramatic pay cut even more interesting. And New York has […] The post LeBron James Risks Losing Nearly a Quarter of His 76ers Salary After Choosing to Live in NYC appeared first on EssentiallySports .

NBA Rumors: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers

Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ reported deal with Mario Hezonja isn’t official just yet. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Cleveland continues working through the process of securing the necessary FIBA letter of clearance from Real Madrid before Hezonja can formally sign. The situation has become a bit more complicated after reports from Spain indicated […] The post NBA Rumors: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

“Said It Was Super Sentimental”: Bobby Portis Jr. Reveals Failed Attempt to Bribe Heat Teammate for His Number

Bobby Portis Jr. believes in having that mean something to him on the back of his uniform. But he was denied that choice at the Miami Heat after arriving on a blockbuster trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. A failed bribe made him switch to a new number as he revealed how his teammate rebuffed his […] The post “Said It Was Super Sentimental”: Bobby Portis Jr. Reveals Failed Attempt to Bribe Heat Teammate for His Number appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Mike Gansey Told His Wife the Sixers Signed LeBron James the Same Exact Way We All Did

Every Sixers fan will always remember how they felt the moment they found out the Sixers were signing LeBron James. The euphoria, the shock, the disbelief, the thrill – each emotion battling for primary position in the mind before coalescing into one cohesive sensation of utter elation. It seemed unique to each of us, but […] The post Mike Gansey Told His Wife the Sixers Signed LeBron James the Same Exact Way We All Did appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Pacific Notes: Doncic, Lakers, Green, Warriors, Kings

The Lakers‘ roster has undergone significant changes this offseason, with LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and Luke Kennard among the players departing, while the newcomers include Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton. Looking to get a head-start on establishing chemistry with the new-look group, star guard Luka Doncic is […]

Cavs, Pacers among teams nearing local TV deal with DAZN

The Cavaliers could soon have a new local television home. According to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, streaming platform DAZN is close to acquiring exclusive local broadcast rights for five NBA teams beginning next season, including Cleveland, the Timberwolves, Pacers, Spurs and Grizzlies. The report was highlighted by Drew Lerner of Awful Announcing. DAZN […] The post Cavs, Pacers among teams nearing local TV deal with DAZN appeared first on Hoops Wire .

NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Hornets

Cavaliers Should the Cavaliers finally move on from Jarrett Allen? That’s the argument made by Nick Pedone of Cavaliers on SI, who suggested Cleveland may need to cash in one of its most valuable trade assets to address a bigger need on the wing. Pedone stressed the idea isn’t about Allen’s production. In fact, he […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Will the Blazers Make Another Trade This Summer?

The NBA is in the midst of its annual “take a breath” period, the dead time between late July and early September when franchises shutter, General Managers go on well-deserved vacations, and news calms down a little bit. That doesn’t mean the summer is over, though. There’s going to be another groundswell of opportunity soon, […]