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LeBron James/Michael Jordan GOAT Debate Hits The White House

There isn't anyone alive who's ever watched NBA basketball that hasn't joined in on the debate of who the real GOAT is. This weekend, that debate even reached the White House. President Trump was asked by a reporter whether he thought Michael Jordan or LeBron James was the greatest of all time, and his answer might have surprised some (unless you've been on the golf course with him): Trump: "Maybe LeBron is a racist. But maybe he doesn't like Trump. I don't know. I only like people that like m...

Report: Draymond Green Could Pull Shocking Move In Free Agency

Draymond Green is a Golden State Warriors legend. A four-time champion and team leader for the past . He spent the last several weeks trying to recruit LeBron James to join him and Steph Curry in San Francisco so the Dubs can make one more run at a title. Now that James has stunned the basketball world by taking his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers, it sounds like Draymond is potentially thinking about a quick and shocking pivot, to join LeBron in Philly.  Draymond Green has a huge decis...

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Arranging Buyout To Head To New Team

LeBron James’ stunning decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers has already started to make waves for other players around the league. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is now heading for a buyout from the Memphis Grizzlies in order to rejoin LeBron in Philly.  Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Memphis Grizzlies are negotiating a buyout and the veteran 3-&-D specialist intends to team back up with LeBron James and sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/938uLLvV2g — Chr...

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Miami Heat Turn to 3 'Plan B' Options After Missing Out On LeBron

The Miami Heat suffered a big blow when they were turned down by LeBron James this time around. Unlike in 2010, James did not take his talents to South Beach, but rather to the City of Brotherly Love. And with that, Pat Riley & Co. are forced to go to Plan B.  At this point, it appears that the focus is now on three options to provide some of the scoring they'd hoped to get from LeBron. All are multi-time All-Stars who can put the biscuit in the basket. REPORT: The Miami Heat are heavily ...

LeBron James Makes SHOCKING Free Agent Decision

The Decision 3.0 is in: LeBron James, after teasing out the process for the last month or two, has finally declared that he will be finishing his career with... The Philadelphia 76ers. Wow.  Breaking: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, his agent Rich Paul told @ShamsCharania . pic.twitter.com/MT9OQfgd2T — ESPN (@espn) July 24, 2026 He is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with Philly, with a player option. LeBron poste...

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Top 3 Under-the-Radar Free Agents Still On The Market

For teams with a little bit of money still to spend and a roster spot to fill, there are still a number of free agents on the market, some of them in the bargain basement aisle.  Here we take a look at the top 3 under-the-radar, cheap free agents remaining on the market.  1. Brandon Williams, PG "Guards who can get both feet in the paint outside of transition aren't easy to find. Fortunately for clearance-rack shoppers, Brandon Williams is sitting right here," Dann Favale of Bleacher...

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3 Potential Landing Spots For Buyout Candidate D'Angelo Russell

Hopefully he didn't unpack his bags in Memphis yet. D'Angelo Russell has only been with the Grizzlies for a couple of weeks after a massive six-team trade, but it seems he'll be on the move once again in short order—one way or another.  REPORT: The Grizzlies and D’Angelo Russell are working on a buyout or trade, per @KellyIko . Which team should go after him? pic.twitter.com/hQD69tqOuT — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 23, 2026 “Grizzlies point guard D’Angelo Russell is not believed to b...

2 Teams Listed As Suitors For Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal, he of the formerly worst contract in basketball, is currently without a deal as a free agent. But two teams are emerging as potential landing spots, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Miami and Boston are potential landing spots for Bradley Beal, per @JakeLFischer (Via @BleacherReport ) pic.twitter.com/NFpmXyOWo6 — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 21, 2026 Both the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics apparently have some interest in the former three-time All-Star. " I was t...

3 Teams in the Running for Nick Richards

Big men are still in demand as the offseason wears on into the summer, and surprisingly, Nick Richards is still out there on the market. According to a report, three teams still have strong interest in the former Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets center. The Heat, Knicks and Lakers are among the teams to show free agent interest in Nick Richards. One of the best remaining centers on the open market, Richards would sign to a contender for the veteran’s minimum. pic.twitter.com/f...

Insider Reveals The One Team That LeBron James Would 'NEVER' Join

We're STILL waiting on LeBron James' decision. The Miami Heat seem to be the frontrunners at this point, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers, then either the Golden State Warriors or Philadelphia 76ers, depending on who you talk to.  But there's one team we KNOW that LeBron WON'T be going to. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, the one team that James would never join is the Boston Celtics. “I think Boston would rank 30th on his list. I really do. He hates Boston.” — @WindhorstESPN...

Lakers Sign Free Agent Defensive Wing

The LA Lakers have added more perimeter defense to the roster, signing free agent wing  Matisse Thybulle to a one-year deal.  Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed on one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/h1JCsx1e6h — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 20, 2026 The Lakers had been after Thybulle for some time, and they land him with a   $3.3 million deal.  The addition comes after another strong defen...

3-Team Trade Sends Lu Dort To Hawks

In a deal designed to help them clear salary cap space,  t he Oklahoma City Thunder have sent one of their 2025 championship pieces, Lu Dort, to the Atlanta Hawks in a three team trade on Sunday. BREAKING: The Oklahoma City Thunder trading All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/4ewUxhRQA5 — S...

Did LeBron James Just Tip His Hand On Destination?

LeBron James appeared live on stage at a  Fanatics Fest event on Friday, and dropped a comment that either may have tipped his hand on which team he'll be choosing in free agency... Or was just meant to get a rise out of the crowd. LeBron says “Trust The Process” and the crowd went nuts 💀 (h/t @Anthony_Rivardo ) pic.twitter.com/G5uQR99g51 — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 17, 2026 James riled up the live audience in New York when he repeated the longtime Sixers and Joel Embiid mantra, "T...

DeRozan's Future Held Up By 4 Teams & 2 Huge NBA Decisions

While change in the NBA is always upon us, there are some things that just never change. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard have been a thorn in DeMar DeRozan's side, for different reasons throughout his career.  From 2016 through 2018, James's Cleveland Cavaliers repeatedly eliminated DeMar's Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference playoffs. LeBron was the one stumbling block to DeRozan to make it to the NBA Finals.  Then there's Kawhi Leonard. He was the man that the Raptors traded D...

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Wild Anthony Davis Trade Idea Floated

Anthony Davis says he wants to stay with the Washington Wizards, the team that traded for him at last season's deadline. He has yet to suit up for the Wiz, but he has every intention of doing so this season.  However, there's a rumor making the rounds that LeBron James would be keen to reunite with AD if the two of them could join forces with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.  Now, insider Fred Katz of The Athletic has floated a wild idea that could get Davis traded to the D...

Atlanta Hawks Lose Rotation Player For Significant Period

Some bad news for the Atlanta Hawks, who have lost big man  Mouhamed Gueye to a fractured left foot. Following an MRI and evaluation, Gueye was diagnosed with a fractured left foot. He underwent surgery yesterday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex to repair the fracture and will be re-evaluated in three-to-four months. https://t.co/KK1GGoigYj — Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) July 15, 2026 The injury came during a workout last week, and an MRI has now confirmed the severity of the...

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Jonas Valanciunas Is Officially DONE With The NBA

It's now official. After more than a year of rumors, big man Jonas Valanciunas has decided to leave the NBA and head back home overseas to finish his basketball career. The Lithuanian lightning strikes in Kaunas. All-time NBA Lithuanian top scorer Jonas Valanciunas signs a 2-year deal with Zalgiris! 💚⚡️ pic.twitter.com/tCgXItJFAh — BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) July 15, 2026 JV is signing with a team in his home country of Lithuania, on a  2-year deal with the EuroLeague club Zalgiris ...

New Trade Suitor Emerges for Cam Johnson of the Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are trying to accomplish two main things this summer: re-sign RFA Peyton Watson, and somehow get under the second apron. To that end, they'll need to do some roster surgery to free up some money, and Cam Johnson and his $23 million owed next season is acknowledged as the most likely cap casualty.  Several teams that had been interested in Johnson may have fallen by the wayside: The LA Lakers have made some significant signings in free agency, including Sandro Mamuk...

Kawhi Leonard Probe Deepens, More Investigations Opened

The NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers, and the alleged cap circumvention scandal has dragged on for 10 months. Now we're learning what's taking so long. Investigations into more wrongdoing are also ongoing. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors, who traded for Kawhi recently to return to the team, must continue to wait to see if their deal can be completed. The NBA is opening a second investigation into Kawhi Leonard as part of the Aspiration probe, per @TheAthletic “The efforts...

Klay Thompson Linked to East Contender

Klay Thompson's days with the Dallas Mavericks could be numbered. He has been a trade (or even buyout) candidate this offseason as the Mavs look to the future. The former Splash Brother, now 36, is apparently drawing strong interest from the new-look Miami Heat.  Miami is looking for more shooting to surround their new superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo as they go all-in this season, and Thompson would certainly fit the bill. It would also bring more championship pedigree to the Heat locker...

Lakers Sign Free Agent Forward To Team-Friendly Deal

The Brooklyn Nets declined his $6.25 million team option after the past season, but Ziaire Williams has taken his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers on a team-friendly deal, for $3 million.  JUST IN: Ziaire Williams is signing a one-year, $3M deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, per @ShamsCharania Great pick up pic.twitter.com/wdSi6lieTm — NBARetweet (@RTNBA) July 13, 2026 The Lakers were looking to get younger and more athletic on the wing. The  6'9" Williams is the perfect addition to ...

Gary Trent Gets Shockingly Large Deal in Free Agency

After settling for minimum contracts of $2.6M and $3.7M over the last three seasons and being relegated to mostly a bench role, Gary Trent Jr. has landed himself a shockingly large deal in free agency. Four years, $64 million, and he's headed back to the Milwaukee Bucks. Free agent sniper Gary Trent Jr. is close to finalizing an agreement to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/oq8MgoJXPv — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 11, 2026 The deal is fully guarantee...

Ex-Heat Teammates Bam Adebayo & Tyler Herro in Physical Altercation In Vegas

In a wild breaking story, we're learning that former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro got into a scrap with each other in Las Vegas today. Bam reportedly punched Herro in the face.  “Sources tell me that Bam Adebayo struck Tyler Herro in the face area as they were walking off the practice court… This happened when Bam approached Tyler Herro about comments Herro made on social media critiquing Bam.” Shams with more on the Bam/Herro altercation 😳 (via… — ClutchPoints (@Clutc...

Insider: LeBron James Signing 'A Done Deal'—But NOT With Cleveland

Brian Windhorst is usually spot on the money when it comes to dropping major NBA rumors. Especially when it comes to LeBron James. So if he says he's hearing that LeBron signing with a team other than Cleveland is a "done deal", we have to believe him.  LeBron was reportedly going to take his time over the next few weeks to choose between the leading contenders, the Cavaliers, the Miami Heat, and... the Philadelphia 76ers? The Golden State Warriors? Here's what Windy had to say today:&nbs...

2 New Intriguing Teams Enter The DeMar DeRozan Sweepstakes

DeMar DeRozan is a free man. Free to choose his next NBA destination after being waived and stretched by the Sacramento Kings. There have been a number of teams rumored to be interested in the six-time All-Star, including his original home, the Toronto Raptors. There are several others that we've discussed as well . But two new, intriguing landing spots have entered the picture, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. ClutchPoints Insi...