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The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly doubted their ability to trade for a key piece of their bid to sign LeBron James before all the pieces fell into place earlier this offseason.

Those months have been spectacular, which is why everyone was gathered this hot August afternoon for Jaylen Brown’s introductory news conference. But it was the children, gathered en masse, who put the day — and the entire summer — into context. As Gansey greeted them, shaking hands, taking photos and smiling endlessly, one stepped forward with a question that encapsulated everything. “Are you the one who got us LeBron?” Yes, Gansey is the guy who got them LeBron. But first, he had to get Jay...

When Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025, much speculation surrounded LeBron James’ future with the organization. The controversial move by both the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks might have started the revamped roster and new look that led to its current face. As James has decided to take his […] The post Luka Doncic embraces new-look Lakers with optimism appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

On “Empire State of Mind,” Jay-Z said he was paying Dwyane Wade since Jeezy was paying LeBron James. But really, regardless of the hidden code in the lyrics (IYKYK), Jay-Z should have been paying Jalen Brunson. Brunson led the New York Knicks to a magical run in last season’s playoffs, culminating in winning the championship […] The post Knicks can’t stop flexing wild NBA Playoffs run with ‘+238’ viral post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

While the Minnesota Timberwolves’ trade for LaMelo Ball highlighted their summer, one NBA insider believes they were one move away from landing LeBron James. After talks with the Boston Celtics over Jaylen Brown ended, the Timberwolves pivoted to landing Ball. However, had the Celtics not traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, James would have seriously […] The post NBA insider reveals how close LeBron James was to joining the Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Julius “Dr. J” Erving says LeBron James’ unfinished career is one reason he does not place the former Los Angeles Lakers star among his all-time players yet. Erving explained that he generally evaluates retired players for his all-time teams, meaning James will have to complete his career before he can be placed in that context. […] The post Julius Erving explains why LeBron James is not on his list appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Most NBA teams have locked in the heart of their 2026-27 rosters. The whirlwind of movement included LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Peyton Watson being sign-and-traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jonathan Kuminga finally inking with the Minnesota Timberwolves at a relative discount.

Delonte West says LeBron James personally recruited him to join the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2007-08 season, revealing that the future teammates first discussed a potential move during a game between Cleveland and the Seattle SuperSonics. West recalled the conversation while describing how LeBron approached him during the game after watching his college career and […] The post Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cleveland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bronny James doesn’t know exactly what his role will be with the Lakers this season. But he does seem to know what he’ll need to do if he gets one. James, entering his third NBA season and his first without father LeBron James as a teammate, said he’s spent the summer preparing to play both […] The post Bronny James sees role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LeBron James is gone. Derek Fisher doesn’t believe the Lakers are going away with him. The former Lakers guard and five-time NBA champion believes Los Angeles can remain firmly in the playoff picture during its first season built entirely around Luka Doncic. “I think Luka and Austin Reaves are basically an All-Star backcourt that you […] The post Derek Fisher believes Lakers can win 45 to 50 games without LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The offseason has been a near overhaul for the Lakers’ roster, and former NBA player Matt Barnes is having fun analyzing it. In a video with TMZ Sports, Barnes called out the team’s roster and said it’s the “whitest Laker team since the Minneapolis Lakers.” Lakers roster hilariously trolled by Matt Barnes. Barnes cracked a...

The Lakers made a series of moves to rework their roster in early July, including the addition of Collin Sexton in free agency. In an interview with ESPN LA (Twitter video link), Sexton explains why he chose to come to Los Angeles. “I would say just opportunity to win, being on big stage and being […]

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LeBron James' latest business decision has not gone down well with fans.

This will be an entirely new era for the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James has chosen to continue his career elsewhere and Luka Doncic is firmly entrenched as the face of the franchise with Austin Reaves as sidekick. The big question is whether the Lakers can continue their level of success with James no […]

Matt Barnes says LeBron James' departure gives Bronny James the chance to prove himself.

A Kobe-Michael Jordan card from the same 2007-08 Upper Deck set sold for a record $12.93 million in August 2025

The Philadelphia 76ers shocked the NBA world this offseason when they signed the league’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James to a two-year deal worth nearly eight million dollars. The deal was surprisingly low for James, who remained effective last season with the Los Angeles Lakers and still appears to have plenty of gas in his […] The post LeBron James headlines 3 76ers NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The newest Philadelphia 76ers stars continue to put in work alongside Tyrese Maxey.

Although he was quickly overshadowed by the acquisitions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, free agent forward Dean Wade was the player the Sixers were pursuing most aggressively when free agency opened on the evening of June 30 and represented the first major roster addition of the team’s offseason when he agreed to a four-year, […]