The Lakers once came close to changing the NBA landscape forever. Kawhi Leonard seemed like the missing piece of a potential superteam with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Yet, the LA side walked away from the opportunity. At the time, it looked like the franchise had simply lost a free agent battle. New details now […]
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The Utah Jazz are going to have one of the most interesting seasons of any team this season. What makes it so interesting, besides the shift toward playoff contention, is how many different storylines there are to watch. Multiple players will be competing for different awards and accolades. Whether it’s Darryn Peterson, Keyonte George, Jaren […]
The Los Angeles Lakers need help at forward, and Ben Simmons, a free agent looking for a home, could be worth a flier. The post Ben Simmons Could Solve the Lakers’ Forward Problem With Low Risk appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Tyler Herro is eligible for a contract extension this summer, but he doesn’t want that to become a distraction as he adjusts to playing for the Bucks, writes Steve Megargee of The Associated Press. Speaking to reporters Saturday at a youth basketball camp he’s hosting in Wisconsin, Herro said he’s focused on transitioning to a […]
Landing Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz might have put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot regarding Austin Reaves’ future with the franchise. Kessler completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Jazz. He recovered from shoulder surgery as he missed all but five games throughout the 2025-26 season. The young […]
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Durham Bulls 9, Charlotte Knights 6Both the Bulls (52-60) and the Knights (61-52) tallied 11 hits apiece, but the Charlotte pitching struggled with control, with eight combined walks to just seven strikeouts. Lefthander Tommy Vail has had a rough season thus far in his 14 outings (24 1/3 IP), holding a 10.73 ERA with a […]
Sophie Cunningham had a strong message for DiJonai Carrington after her anti-white racist physical attack. “Go get [attention] somewhere else,” Cunningham said. Cunningham described Carrington’s contact as “intentional” after the Sky player hit her in the face while she was attempting a layup. Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game. […]
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Head coach Chris Finch believes the Timberwolves did a “disservice” to Anthony Edwards by using him at point guard so much last season and said they fixed that mistake by trading for LaMelo Ball, relays Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report. During a recent appearance on the Road Trippin’ Show (YouTube link), Finch talked about the […]
Former NBA star Ben Simmons hints at return to basketball in latest Instagram post.
A pair of former NBA first-round picks lit up social media this week after both said they intend to enter the 2027 WNBA draft. Enes Kanter Freedom’s post on X has gained over 44 million views, while Royce White’s announcement in an interview and related posts have also drawn significant attention. The timing wasn’t an […]
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This Warriors trade idea flips Jimmy Butler for three proven veterans from the Mavericks -- Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington.
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Cavaliers are actively shopping Dennis Schroder this summer as they aim to reconfigure the roster.
A lackluster offseason means the Golden State Warriors are putting pressure on Jimmy Butler in a manner Klay Thompson avoided upon his own return from injury.
On Saturday night, former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons sent out a post to Instagram.The 30-year-old did not play in an NBA game last season.He most recently played for the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers in 2024-25.Simmons wrote: “I wouldn’t change the story.The highs, the lows, the pain, the time, the lessons. I embrace all […]
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Emmanuel Acho is not buying the idea that race played any role in DiJonai Carrington’s ejection. The former NFL star has responded to Carrington’s “White Privilege” post following her Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, arguing that the color of either player’s skin had absolutely nothing to do with the officials’ decision. […]
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Tuesday will be an important day to watch in the Nets‘ extension negotiations with Michael Porter Jr., writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. As we noted earlier this week, August 11 is exactly six months from the 2027 trade deadline. That means if Brooklyn plans to give Porter a raise of at least […]
Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons teased a return to the NBA on social media.
The Dallas Mavericks became Cooper Flagg's team from pretty much the moment he stepped on the court to begin his career last season. Everything they do going forward will be to build around the 19-year-old phenom. That means, for those players on the wrong side of 25, their time in Dallas will be short. Aside from Kyrie Irving (for now), several of the more veteran Mavs are on the trade block this summer. REPORT: The Dallas Mavericks are open to trading Klay Thompson, PJ Washington...
This Lakers trade flips Bronny James for athletic young big man Moussa Diabate in a three-team deal also including the 76ers
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From Nick Nurse and the 76ers' grand superteam experiment, to JJ Redick and the Lakers navigating life post-LeBron, these NBA coaches face the most pressure next season.
Most of the time, you don’t know when a singular moment can define a franchise. I don’t think any of us expected that when the Knicks signed Jalen Brunson or hired Leon Rose, but the impact of making those decisions has put the franchise on a course towards ending their 53-year championship drought and bringing […]
Kawhi Leonard’s reported 2019 free-agency talks with the Los Angeles Lakers have resurfaced while an NBA investigation intensifies scrutiny of Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and alleged financial arrangements outside his playing contract. The league has not announced any findings, but an older account involving former Lakers owner Jeanie Buss now carries new relevance.Legion Hoops […]
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Lakers forward opens up on how he will make an impact in 2026-27.
August 8: Brooks’ new contract is official, the Suns announced (via Twitter). August 5: The Suns have agreed to sign veteran forward Dillon Brooks to a three-year contract extension worth $73MM, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). The contract is fully guaranteed and contains no options, per Suns insider John Gambadoro (Twitter link). The first […]
Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley seems to be teasing a possible NBA comeback.