Celtics' failed LeBron James pursuit could haunt Boston next season
The Boston Celtics reportedly pursued LeBron James in free agency before he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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The Boston Celtics reportedly pursued LeBron James in free agency before he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Here are five realistic center trades the Lakers should explore to turn Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht into a reliable backup for Walker Kessler.
The Boston Celtics will ask everyone to step up in Jaylen Brown's absence. No one knows if the team will be successful in that, but a lot of telling statistics have revealed that Payton Pritchard definitely has another leap coming this season.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Jalen Hurts knows what it's like to win a championship in Philadelphia, and he's excited the city's basketball team is adding a legend who can help it do the same.
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 […]
Bennedict Mathurin to the Pistons isn’t even a rumor at this point.
The NBA was, in fact, not ready to move on from LeBron James in 2018. Ben Simmons' arrival never led to any of that.
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 .
D'Angelo Russell's cryptic social media response fueled debate about his limited role with the Mavericks.
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 .
It turns out fans are eager to get their hands on Lebron James' new Philadelphia 76ers jersey.
The Dallas Mavericks' controversial Caleb Martin trade looks better after the Philadelphia 76ers dumped Johni Broome in a trade with the LA Clippers, changing the perception of Dallas' deal.
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers seem to be on a crash course to meet in the Eastern Conference Finals next season, but which starting five is better?
The Nuggets badly need perimeter defensive help. Their new addition is exactly what they need to fix it.
The Timberwolves need some dependable bench scoring, and having Ayo Dosunmu come off the bench is a logical way to ensure this.
The Cleveland Cavaliers need to trade Max Strus if they aren't going to re-sign him.
Jovan Buha is not very excited about the idea of the Los Angeles Lakers possibly bringing back Kyle Kuzma when compared to someone like Cameron Johnson.
While some people are doubting the Indiana Pacers' status as title contenders after a 19-win season, they quietly still have all the makings of a contender.
After signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, star forward LeBron James received a major endorsement from the franchise's biggest legend.
Luka Doncic is reportedly hosting the Lakers in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp before his first full season as franchise leader.
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, […]