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The Los Angeles Lakers have responded to LeBron James’ exit with a spending splurge aimed at bringing the best out of Luka Doncic, and fans can be forgiven for being most excited about Walker Kessler. Kessler was brought in in exchange of draft assets in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz, and is exactly the […] The post Lakers exec makes Walker Kessler promise that would make Luka Doncic partnership even scarier appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks are hoping to be the NBA’s first repeat champions since 2018. Their path to doing so just got a little bit harder. The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of LeBron James last week, and the league’s power dynamic just shifted. That shift will almost certainly end with the 76ers coming for […] The post Why LeBron James just made 76ers Knicks’ biggest threat to return to NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tracy McGrady predicts Victor Wembanyama will win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and lead the Spurs to a title.

I'm sure there's also stupid people involved in putting out this story, but still... Shows who this team is in the eyes of those who don't follow it. I can only imagine what would happen if the Raptors pulled off a trade with the Mavericks. submitted by /u/JJred96 [link] [comments]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to a teammate during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans ac...

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The center position has been a point of discussion for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as the team acquired Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz to become their starting center for the foreseeable future. The Lakers also signed veteran Kevon Looney for some depth, but the team apparently doesn’t feel like that’s […]

The Heat continue to be linked to Klay Thompson. Not everyone believes he’s the best remaining option. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, one longtime NBA scout believes Miami would be better off pursuing DeMar DeRozan if the Heat are looking to add another veteran scorer before the season. “He’s got […] The post Scout: DeMar DeRozan would be better fit than Klay Thompson for Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 10: Moritz Wagner #21 of the Orlando Magic walks backcourt during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Emirates Cup Quarterfinal at Fiserv Forum on December 10, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets annou...

If the Cavaliers — or anyone else — hope to land Peyton Watson, it won’t come cheap. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets continue to seek at least one first-round pick and a proven rotation player in any sign-and-trade involving the restricted free agent. So far, no one has met that asking price. Scotto […] The post Nuggets holding firm on Peyton Watson asking price appeared first on Hoops Wire.