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The Philadelphia 76ers’ successful pursuit of LeBron James last week sparked plenty of reactions across the NBA, but few were as personal as those experienced by team president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. In his latest report for ESPN, Dave McMenamin detailed the moments after James agreed to join the 76ers, revealing that Gansey’s neighbors […] The post Mike Gansey’s Cleveland neighbors confronted him on 76ers stealing LeBron James from Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics were among the teams that attempted to sign LeBron James before the NBA superstar ultimately agreed to a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a new report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. James’ free agency became one of the league’s biggest offseason storylines, with multiple contenders making pitches to the 41-year-old […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics confirmed as failed LeBron James suitor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Miami Heat seemed to be the perfect place for LeBron James to play when he was on the market. After all, it was in South Beach where he won two championships (2012, 2013) and helped usher in the era of the superteam. However, James chose the Philadelphia 76ers instead. For a while, his longtime […] The post Rich Paul sets record straight on thinking LeBron James would pick Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson offered his endorsement of LeBron James’ decision to join the franchise last week, delivering an ironic response that referenced the iconic nickname that defined his Hall of Fame career. Appearing on the latest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, Iverson expressed his excitement about James bringing his talents to […] The post Allen Iverson’s ironic ‘answer’ mic drop on LeBron James picking 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Former Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers weighed in on LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers with an emphatic take on Joel Embiid. After James’ agent Rich Paul defended his client’s choice to play for the Sixers ahead of the 2026-27 season, Myers agreed that it’s the best route for LeBron to […] The post Bob Myers breaks silence on LeBron James 76ers signing with defiant Joel Embiid take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

All-Star LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul called out Hall of Fame forward and ESPN analyst Charles Barkley for comments about his client signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Barkley criticized 76ers’ James for chasing a ring with the team that gives him the best odds of winning his next championship. Paul unsurprisingly defended James’ decision to […] The post Rich Paul takes aim at Charles Barkley, greedy LeBron James narratives after 76ers decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Wings had a successful All-Star weekend and will now turn their focus to improving defensively over the rest of the season

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.

Jaylen Brown will be under a microscope in his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Much has been said about his attitude in the offseason, including his former partner on the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum, appearing to take a shot at him with a pointed remark. Brown has found himself in a different situation on […] The post Fans are not buying ‘no ego’ report on 76ers’ Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to their first Eastern Conference Finals since the 2017-18 season, falling short to the eventual champion New York Knicks. Finishing fourth overall in the East, the franchise went all-in on a championship run by trading for James Harden and keeping him around for the next few years. With stars Donovan Mitchell […] The post 1 undrafted Cavs 2026 NBA Summer League star who could make roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It has become quite obvious based on recent reports that Jaylen Brown was specifically one of the players LeBron James sought out to play with, and he’ll be getting his wish after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers pulled off a coup of a trade for Brown, sending Paul George and some draft compensation […] The post 76ers stars LeBron James, Jaylen Brown share same inspirational quote on IG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Miami Heat forward Bobby Portis Jr. is ready for the next stop in his long journey in the NBA. After six years with the Milwaukee Bucks, he will try to have a long tenure as well with the Heat, who acquired him and Giannis Antetokounmpo in June. Following his move to Miami, one of the […] The post Heat’s Bobby Portis Jr. reveals teammate rebuffed his jersey number offer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of their co-owners and two fans who thanked Sophie Cunningham in the wake of her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports.

Before doling out two first-round draft picks, two first-round swaps and $130 million to land Walker Kessler, the Los Angeles Lakers sought a number of players to help them address their center needs. Christian Koloko was one of the big men who were unable to stick in LA. He will now head to The Crescent […] The post Ex-Lakers big lands 1-year contract to play with Zion Williamson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This year, Patrick Ewing will be a coach for the Washington Wizards. However, he will forever be a beloved part of the New York Knicks. On Tuesday, the Hall of Fame released a touching statement on social media thanking the organization. Specifically, he thanked owner James Dolan, the front office, players, coaches, and fans. “To […] The post Patrick Ewing pens heartfelt message to Knicks after accepting Wizards coaching job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors missed the NBA Playoffs for the fourth time since 2020 during their latest play-in exit. Still, they retain the greatest shooter of all-time in Stephen Curry for another season and have new hope after becoming 2026 NBA Summer League Champions. The Warriors’ 11th-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Yaxel Lendeborg […] The post 1 undrafted Warriors 2026 NBA Summer League star who could make roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Basketball never stops for Golden State Warriors star guard-forward Jimmy Butler. The NBA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account recently shared a video of the six-time All-Star shooting hoops in France against an incredible backdrop. Butler is still recovering from a torn ACL injury he suffered during a Warriors game in January that ended his season, […] The post Watch Jimmy Butler throw up buckets in France appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James did not choose Philadelphia for one last enormous payday. In fact, he accepted the smallest salary of his career. James signed a two-year, $8 million contract after collecting $53 million last season. He sacrificed considerable money for the opportunity to join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown on a loaded 76ers roster. […] The post LeBron James’ 76ers Move Puts 10 NBA Records in Play appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After a crazy offseason that will go down in history, the 2026-2027 NBA season is bound to be exciting. Several stars are returning from injury. There have been huge moves as far as trades and free-agent signings, and a bunch of interesting storylines to start the season in October. The NBA has a few marquee […] The post The 2026 NBA Opening NIght, Christmas Day matchups we must see after LeBron James picks 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Denver Nuggets are one of the teams that are in the second apron, and things might not get better while they still have Peyton Watson waiting. The restricted free agent has still not been extended by the team, and there are also other teams that are interested in him. In the event that the […] The post NBA rumors: Shams reveals Nuggets’ new Peyton Watson sign-and-trade asking price appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When news broke that LeBron James was heading to the Philadelphia 76ers and his former teammate, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, was following suit after being bought out of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, it created an interesting financial quandary for the Philadelphia 76ers. On paper, the 76ers are unquestionably a better team with the duo on […] The post 76ers make room for LeBron James, KCP with Clippers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors have had a disastrous offseason, swinging and missing on LeBron James in free agency. The Warriors are now left with rapidly dwindling options to try to improve their team heading into next season. Recently, Anthony Slater of ESPN broke down James’ state of mind as it pertained to the Warriors in […] The post NBA rumors: LeBron James wanted to join Steph Curry, but not on Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the offseason drags on and the countdown to training camp begins, one of the better options currently on the free agency market is veteran guard DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan reached a contract buyout with the Sacramento Kings earlier this month, and there have been a couple of teams potentially interested in him. One of the […] The post NBA rumors: Wizards emerge as latest DeMar DeRozan free agency suitor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With LeBron James having made his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, the rest of the market will soon follow in the months leading up to the start of NBA training camp. One interesting name that is likely to hit the free agency market in the coming weeks is D’Angelo Russell […] The post 3 best D’Angelo Russell destinations with Grizzlies exit imminent appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers may have resulted in one of the strongest rosters being formed in recent memory, but it has also led to a range of questions, criticisms, and some wild takes. While most accept the 76ers as legitimate title contenders for next season, especially if their star cast […] The post Jason Williams drops wild Magic-76ers prediction after LeBron James signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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...

The Philadelphia 76ers landed the biggest whale of the offseason, getting LeBron James to agree to join their franchise. The decision for James was not a financially motivated one, as his happiness and pursuit of an NBA Championship were the key factors in his decision. Buy by taking the Sixers’ deal worth $8 million over […] The post LeBron James’ new 76ers deal passes Russell Westbrook in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBA players need constant energy to grab rebounds, run on fast breaks, and guard world-class athletes. That’s why only three players in league history have had type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that causes the pancreas to create little to no insulin, which is the hormone that enables sugar (glucose) to enter cells in the […] The post Exclusive: Former Raptors player reveals how he played with type 1 diabetes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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