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The LeBron James sweepstakes ended with the Philadelphia 76ers winning the race, tying the 41-year-old to an $8 million, 2-year deal. It is no secret that James considered a range of teams, and had even thought about retirement after he ended the season with the Los Angeles Lakers. While there were multiple finalists, the Cleveland […] The post NBA rumors: Rich Paul had no idea Shams knew about LeBron James’ secret Cavs meeting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It's a move that would boost Dallas' frontcourt.

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Draymond Green is waiving his implicit no trade clause and will receive a 15 percent trade kicker as part of his new one-year, $27.7 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. The contract will function the same as it did as if he never declined his option for the 2026-27 season. Green became a free agent to give the Warriors the flexibility to sign LeBron James had he chosen the team. The Warriors intended to sign Green to a three-year, $60 million contract had they reached an agreemen...

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Team president Mike Gansey revealed how Joel Embiid helped recruit LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-27 season. After James’ agent Rich Paul discussed the days before the decision was announced last Friday, Gansey talked about what Embiid told LeBron amidst his conversations with the four-time MVP. Gansey says Embiid talked to […] The post 76ers’ Mike Gansey reveals Joel Embiid’s LeBron James recruiting conversation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The unmitigated turmoil of Kawhi Leonard being traded from the LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors has consumed the NBA. As if that wasn’t enough, the Clippers and Raptors are set to tip off in a preseason game on October 10 in Vancouver, per NBA Canada. In the meantime, while Leonard agreed to the trade, it […] The post Raptors-Clippers Vancouver preseason game revealed amid Kawhi Leonard trade mess appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kiki Iriafen posted her third consecutive double-double and Shakira Austin reached 1,500 career points in Washington's 92-84 win over Connecticut.