LeBron James is a free agent, and no one is enjoying that more than his agent Rich Paul. Since news broke that James would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul has been openly speaking about his client’s free-agent prospects. Turns out, a lot of teams are interested in the 41-year-old James. That shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise …
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If not for NBA title, LeBron James might already be headed to Knicks
Rich Paul, the agent for free agent LeBron James, said the New York Knicks have contacted him to gauge James’ interest in joining the reigning NBA champions. During an episode of the Netflix podcast “Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul,” Paul displayed a whiteboard with a list of options and teams that the NBA’s all-time leading scorer could …
Read More »Rich Paul reveals LeBron James’ free agency finalists on whiteboard during podcast
The NBA is hanging on The Decision 4.0 to find out where LeBron James will play for the 2026-27 season. James might turn 42 years old in December, but he still feels like a top-50 player in the world, and there are a ton of contenders who could use his services. James is believed to be choosing between the Cleveland …
Read More »5 former Michigan Basketball players set to debut in NBA Summer League
After having three players selected in the NBA Draft lottery for the first time in school history, the Michigan Wolverines will be well represented in the 2026 NBA Summer League with five players set to make their professional debuts this month. Here’s a breakdown of the former Michigan players taking the court in the NBA’s annual summer showcase. Morez Johnson …
Read More »ACC: Is Virginia Ready To Match Duke?
One of the themes we’ve stressed over the last few years is the need for better coaching in the ACC. It hasn’t been a problem for Duke, obviously, but at UNC, NC State, Syracuse, Boston College, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, and Louisville until Pat Kelsey took over, it’s often been a disappointment. In general, ACC coaching has improved. We can’t …
Read More »76ers agree to two-year deal with Anfernee Simons in latest NBA free agency splash
The 76ers have added another potent scorer who once played for the Celtics. One day after acquiring superstar Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade with Boston, Philadelphia has agreed to terms with guard Anfernee Simons on a two-year pact, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday. The Sixers have agreed to a deal with Anfernee Simons, who suited up for the Celtics …
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Herald Jaylen Brown issues statement on Celtics trade: ‘I’m excited and disappointed’ Jaylen Brown for Paul George?! Trying to make sense of Celtics’ stunning trade Celtics reportedly trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, picks Advertisement Globe Here’s Jaylen Brown’s statement after reportedly being traded by the Celtics ‘As a former Celtic, I do not approve’: Basketball world reacts …
Read More »Marvin Bagley Signs With Denver
Marvin Bagley’s NBA career probably hasn’t worked out quite like he and a lot of other people expected, but nonetheless after he left Duke, but he’s getting close to a decade in the NBA, and most players never get near that. He spent last season with the Dallas Mavericks, but Denver has signed him to a one-year contract for next …
Read More »Knicks’ interest in LeBron James unclear after conflicting reports
As we enter the fourth day of free agency, the best player available remains on the board and is mulling over his options before ultimately announcing his latest decision to the world. Amid a LeBron James sweepstakes that points mainly toward one of three potential destinations — Golden State, Miami, and Cleveland — a couple of conflicting reports emerged on …
Read More »Jayson Tatum in a post-Jaylen Brown world
As the dust settles on the nuclear fallout from the Jaylen Brown trade that rocked all of Celtics Nation to their core, the question on what happens next is loaded but interesting to think about. We turn our eyes to Jayson Tatum who is now the no doubt number one option for this team. Looking at the roster currently constructed …
Read More »2027 in-state power forward names Tennessee basketball in top schools
Tennessee is recruiting toward its 2027 basketball signing class. Four-star power forward Davis Cochran named Tennessee in his top eight schools, along with Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Clemson, Virginia and Cincinnati, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Advertisement The 6-foot-9, 220-pound prospect is an in-state target from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks him as the …
Read More »Nets’ youth excited to go from the weight room to summer ball
The Brooklyn Nets have landed in Sacramento, gearing up for the California Classic with a squad of rookies, sophomores, and fringe NBA players looking to make an impression during this extended summer showcase. This means that Nets fans are dying to get their first look at Mikel Brown Jr. and Tyler Bilodeau (but mostly Mikel), as each officially signed his …
Read More »Kentucky Wildcats News: Tyler Herro helped UK get Milan Momcilovic
Over the last several recruiting classes, the University of Kentucky Basketball program has come up short in terms of landing the “big fish” in either recruiting or the transfer portal. But recently, head coach Mark Pope and his staff landed Milan Momcilovic — the top target in the entire transfer portal — from Iowa State to join their team for …
Read More »YouTube Gold: The 1961 NBA All-Star Game Had A Tremendous Amount Of Talent
In the 1980s, the NBA, under David Stern, moved to a more star-oriented game, and you can’t really blame him. With guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Michael Jordan, to name a few, it was a marketing dream. All those players, and many more, were spectacular. So when you see the older NBA, the one that reigned …
Read More »Trent Noah may finally take the leap BBN has been hoping for
One of the many talking points of last offseason was Trent Noah and the shot-making ability he brought to the team through summer practices. Kentucky’s point guard at the time, Jaland Lowe, even went to the lengths of saying he was “the best shooter I’ve ever seen.” But when it got to the season, people didn’t necessarily see it translate …
Read More »AJ Dybantsa signs rookie contract worth $66.9 million
The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced. It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons. Here’s a breakdown of Dybantsa’s cap hit each season, according to Spotrac. Advertisement 2026-27: $14,748,0002027-28: $15,485,7602028-29: $16,223,0402029-30: $20,457,254 Factoring in Dybantsa’s cap hit, the Wizards have roughly $13,556,249 in …
Read More »Luka & Jokic On The Same Bus Is A Fun Time 😂
Luka and Jokic joke around on the bus in 2020. Stream More Live Games With NBA LEAGUE PASS: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LshtMLsjEc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Sixers, post Jaylen Brown addition, strong contender in LeBron James sweepstakes
Ever since LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would be signing elsewhere in free agency this offseason, one of the biggest stories in basketball has been with which team he’ll sign and end his legendary NBA career. The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are thought to be the two favorites. However, a third team has …
Read More »Knicks have been rejected in attempts to trade for Pelicans’ Yves Missi — here’s why
The Knicks have been looking for their Mitchell Robinson replacement in the Big Easy, but the Pelicans are telling them to take a hike. New York has tried to acquire New Orleans center Yves Missi this offseason, but multiple offers to the Pelicans have been rejected, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. The Pelicans view the big man as a …
Read More »Kyle Lowry signing one-day contract to retire with Raptors
Kyle Lowry is reportedly set to retire next week at a special event in Toronto, the city most closely associated with his 20-year career in the NBA. But Lowry didn’t appear to be happy that the news leaked ahead of time. Advertisement Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported on Thursday that Lowry was going to sign a one day contract with the …
Read More »LeBron James’ Lakers rift stemmed from failed Russell Westbrook saga
LeBron James’ tenure with the Lakers is over after he informed the NBA franchise he’d spent the past eight seasons with that he’ll sign elsewhere in free agency. While both sides have shown each other nothing but respect since James’ decision went public, it is clear that his and the Lakers’ relationship wasn’t perfect. If it were, then James presumably …
Read More »Report: Spurs hire Billy Donovan as lead assistant coach
After lead assistant coach and defensive guru Sean Sweeney departed San Antonio for the head coaching position with the Orlando Magic, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was tasked with his most important hire for the second straight year. Suffice it to say, he nailed it again with the hiring of legendary college coach, NBA veteran head coach and Hall of …
Read More »How a Former NBA Player Made Baylor Basketball Worse
In December 2025, Baylor basketball was gearing up to head into the most difficult conference slate the program had ever seen. Sitting at an 8-2 record heading into the Christmasbreak,the Bearsknew if they were to keep their winning ways up, some holes needed to be filled. Rumors had been circling the team concerning themid-seasonaddition of alob-threat and defensive anchor that …
Read More »Former Warriors guard Pat Spencer signs two-way contract with the Suns
The Golden State Warriors are bringing back a lot of the band for the 2026-27 season, but there’s one fan favorite who won’t be returning: scrappy guard Pat Spencer. According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Spencer agreed to a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Spencer, who was a lacrosse superstar in college, spent his first …
Read More »Brad Underwood Offers Take on David Mirkovic Passing on National Team
It’s early July, and incoming Illinois transfer Stefan Vaaks is currently repping his national team (Estonia), while Illini freshman Quentin Coleman has spent time with Team USA and is now attending the Jayson Tatum Camp. Seemingly, there is no internal pressure encouraging players to spend the entirety of their summer in Champaign. As Illinois coach Brad Underwood said in Tuesday’s …
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