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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Joel Embiid #21 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game on December 7, 2025 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poort...

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; The twenty second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. after he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Game Details When: Tuesday, July 14, 4:00 p.m. ET Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus, Prime Video Follow: @LibertyBallers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers thanks the crowd after passing Kobe Bryant for third on NBA's all-time scoring liston January 25, 2020 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. But...

Johni Broome turns 24 years old next week. The reality is that players of Broome’s age don’t have a lot of time to prove their worth in the NBA. When you’re an older draft pick, you either quickly assimilate to life in the association, or you’re quickly phased out. There will always be veterans available for at or near league-minimum prices that can round out a roster and play serviceable minutes in the regular season at the very least. Most teams will quickly move on from a recent draft pick...

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 16: Allen Graves #22 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on July 16, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images While ...

Dec 28, 2018; Orlando, FL, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images The past weekend, I was having a real Canadian moment. Up in Algonquin Park, sitting around a campfire, listening to the World Cup on the radio – it could have been 1962 or it could have been today. I felt, for the first time in months, settled, because the storm that has engulfed the Toronto Raptors for the past few years seemed to hav...

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 7: Kyle Lowry poses for a photo during his retirement ceremony on July 7, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Lowry’s legacy is bigger than himse...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Seth Lundy #13 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Ima...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Jaden Bradley #8 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Gett...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers controls the ball against Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Intuit Dome on March 25, 2026 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images During Summer League action ...

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 8: Marina Mabrey #3 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the net during the first half of a WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 8, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tara Walton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Tempo fell to 9-12, 10th in the ...

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Ge...

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question to the comments section here or on X/Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @blakesilverman. Join us live on Thursday afternoon for the show where DBB’s own Robbie Bettelon will join the show to discuss the Pistons’ offseason, Summer League and more. When will the Jalen Duren saga end? How do you think Ebuka Okorie will contribute to the roster next season?...

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - JUNE 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on June 07, 2026 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks are fresh off of a 32-50 season that saw them part ways with Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks traded Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat for a plethora of players that should get Milwaukee started on their rebuild. The haul they got for Antetokounmpo should set the ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Michael Ajayi #10 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense on Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game on July 15, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via G...

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 11: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets drives against AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at Ball Arena on January 11, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jon Horst might not be done wheeling and dealing, with r...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jaime Jaquez Jr. isn’t your typical NBA player. Not in...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Brayden Burries #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on July 13, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Greathouse/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat plays against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fittingly, Tyler Herro used the song “Coming Home” in his f...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Isaiah Wong #45 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a three point basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on July 11, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - JULY 4: Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream shoots past Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter at Gateway Center Arena on July 4, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Dream walked off the floor ...

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; The eighth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Houston guard Kingston Flemings reacts after he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Hawks fans get their first look at Kingston Flemings and the rest of the young players as they start their three-game Summer League stretch against Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, an...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Sean Pedulla #00 of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on July 15, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: LeBron James #23 of the USA Stripes Team handles the ball during the game while defended by Anthony Edwards #5 of the USA Stars Team during the 75th NBA All-Star Game as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Manda...

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - JULY 8: Napheesa Collier #24, left, and Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx encourage their teammates against the Connecticut Sun in the fourth quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 8, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a ...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Damion Baugh #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Imag...

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Team LeBron forward LeBron James drives against Team Durant guard LaMelo Ball (2) in the second quarter during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images LeBron James remains a free agent, and the Minnesota Timberwolves still appear like one of the finalists in his sweepstakes. The Wolves’ ability to contend over the last couple of seasons, with Anthony Edwards leading the charge, could be enough t...