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Who did Lakers players think LeBron James would sign with?

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While things didn’t end how they wanted it to due to injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers saw flashes of what Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James could achieve together. But, unfortunately, they never saw it come together in the postseason and now that trio has come to an end. Ultimately, James decided after eight […]

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Can Ryan Dunn secure a role for the Suns in the face of increased competition?

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Updated Jul 26, 5:46 PM ET

The NBA moves quickly, whether talking about the speed of the game, which newcomers to the league struggle to process, or how fast NBA rosters change. The Suns’ roster has completely turned over and then retooled since they selected Ryan Dunn at number 28 in the 2024 draft. Dunn was selected for a team featuring Booker, Beal and Durant, and he emerged from the wreckage of that 36-win season with momentum, but it’s a new season and a new team. The forward position that was once viewed as a hol...

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Sixers Notes: Roster Decisions, Brown Extension, LeBron

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Updated Jul 27, 11:59 AM ET

The Sixers won the LeBron James sweepstakes and appear to be getting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as well, but they have to make other roster moves before those signings can become official. Philadelphia needs to open up $6.235MM below its first apron hard cap, which likely means parting with two players, writes Adam Aaronson of The Philly […]

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Unpopular Suns Truths

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The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

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The Brooklyn Podcast: The MPJ Podcast with Matt Brooks of the Denver Nuggets

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 29: Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets, Aaron Gordon #32 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets talk after the game on January 29, 2026 at Ball Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

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NBA Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Bulls

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Cavaliers The Cavaliers made it clear this offseason that Evan Mobley remains untouchable. Now comes the part where Mobley has to justify that faith. Joe Vardon of The Athletic notes that Cleveland’s unwillingness to include Mobley in potential trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown prevented the Cavs from making the type of blockbuster addition […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Kawhi Leonard investigation reaches critical stage as NBA trade hangs in balance

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Updated Jul 26, 5:58 PM ET

The fact-finding portion of the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers may finally be complete, but that does not mean his proposed return to the Raptors is ready to move forward. Appearing on “The Rich Eisen Show,” The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov said the outside law firm hired by the NBA appears to have...

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Kevon Looney reveals Lakers legend as favorite player growing up

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Reconfiguring the center room was a checklist item for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and they did so by acquiring Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade and signing veteran Kevon Looney to a one-year, veteran minimum deal. Looney won three championships during his tenure with the Golden State Warriors and is now looking to get back […]

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Knick Knacks: Why New York can repeat as champs, why Reggie Miller still sucks & why it matters

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Patrick Ewing and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 19, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...

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LeBron Is a Sixer! | Real Ones

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This has been the best podcast about the addition of LeBron I've listened to. Howard Beck questions the fit a bit, which is fair, but largely Raja, Logan, and Howard talk about how it could work. Give it a listen submitted by /u/jamhamram [link] [comments]

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Karl-Anthony Towns Reflects On Bringing NBA Title To New York

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It’s easy to overlook the foundation that Tom Thibodeau set for the Knicks‘ title run, but Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to credit his former head coach, along with current coach Mike Brown, in a podcast interview with The New York Times (YouTube link, hat tip to BasketNews). “Both coaches did an amazing job,” Towns said. […]

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Kel'el Ware Trade Would Be a Dream for Knicks, But It's Also Unlikely

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While unlikely, the Knicks should call the Bucks about Kel’El Ware’s availability. The East is stacked & it’s shaky just having Andre Drummond as center insurance. It would cost the Knicks a good chunk of their remaining draft capital - 2032 swap, 2033 1st, 2nds - but the East is an arms race right now and this should at least be explored. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]

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The skepticism about LeBron James and the Sixers is out of hand

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of their game against the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 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 Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Friday, the Sixers pulled of...

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Central Notes: Essengue, Mobley, Duren, Holland

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The Bulls selected Noa Essengue with the 12th pick in the 2025 draft, but he has to prove himself to a new front office and new head coach Tiago Splitter, who don’t have the same investment in the 19-year-old big man that the former regime did, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times writes in a […]

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