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Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James has drawn criticism from some fans for joining another championship contender late in his career, but NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal believes that narrative misses the point. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, O’Neal defended James’ decision to sign with the 76ers, saying he has no issue with the four-time […] The post Shaq pushes back on 76ers star LeBron James ‘ring chasing’ narrative appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially signed forward Mario Hezonja to a one-year contract on Friday, bringing the former fifth overall NBA Draft pick back to the league for the first time since the 2019-20 season. The 31-year-old Croatian returns after spending the last six seasons playing in Greece, Russia and Spain, including the previous four campaigns […] The post Cavaliers sign former Spanish League MVP to 1-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Golden State Warriors saw LeBron James pick the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Here's what's next for the organization.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: The sneakers worn by Caleb Wilson #8 of the Chicago Bulls during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League 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 Brian Cho...

LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and heading to the Philadelphia 76ers re-opened plenty of discourse around the fandom’s support of the surefire Hall of Famer and all-time great. The national conversation has been about whether or not Lakers fans supported James enough during his eight years with the franchise. It was reminiscent of […]

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Without a doubt the worst year of this past decade for the Los Angeles Lakers was the 2021-22 season. After injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis wrecked their chances at defending their title the prior year, the front office made a huge trade for Russell Westbrook, as well as adding a number of veterans […]

Jimmy Haslam has spent much of the summer answering questions about two blockbuster trades. One involved the Browns. The other involved the Bucks. Speaking Friday at Browns training camp, Haslam addressed Milwaukee’s decision to trade franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, saying the move ultimately came down to positioning the organization for the future. […] The post Bucks’ Jimmy Haslam on Giannis trade: ‘We felt the need to get younger’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 2: Dewayne Hankins speaks during the Rip City Rising Press Conference on April 2, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The views expressed here are my o...