RumorsThursday, Oct 8, 2026

LeBron James, who joined the 76ers this summer, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half of his debut with Philadelphia.

The NBA and FIBA say they are undeterred in moving forward with the NBA Europe plan after EuroLeague's team owners rejected a merger offer this week.

The 76ers plan to play their starters Thursday against the Nets, sources told ESPN.

Takeaways from Minnesota Lynx exit interviews The post End of an era in Minnesota? We won’t know anytime soon appeared first on The IX Sports.

The NBA’s proposed European competition continues attracting interest from potential investors, with some franchises expected to command valuations reaching $1 billion. Eric Menell, global co-head of sports at JPMorgan, discussed the financial expectations surrounding the project during Sportico’s Invest London event. “I have the highest degree of confidence we will hit $1 billion for franchises […] The post NBA Europe franchises could reach $1 billion valuations appeared first on TalkBasket....

Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team in 2014. Everybody laughed at Barnes, but he thinks the franchise is cursed and the idea might be worth revisiting following the salary cap scandal. Matt Barnes told Steve Ballmer to change the Clippers’ name when he bought the team...

The Dallas Mavericks are still trying to regain the trust and goodwill of the fanbase in the aftermath of the failed Luka Doncic trade. Anthony Davis is no longer on the team and Nico Harrison was fired as general manager. But if Mavericks rising star Cooper Flagg becomes the type of franchise cornerstone some are […] The post Mavericks fans will like this Cooper Flagg All-Star prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Steve Kerr has seen what happens when an NBA city loses its team. He hopes Portland never has to find out. With the Trail Blazers and the city still working toward a long-term agreement involving renovations to Moda Center, Kerr said the possibility of the franchise eventually leaving Portland would be disastrous. “Oh, that would […] The post Steve Kerr: It would be ‘a tragedy’ if Trail Blazers ever left Portland appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Is Sophie Cunningham too much trouble for the Indiana Fever?

Another controversy seems to be brewing in the WNBA, as Kelsey Mitchell’s latest statement about the Fever fanbase continues to swirl on social media. The Indiana Fever guard has completed her one-year deal with the franchise and is now an unrestricted free agent.

Lexie Hull knows the Indiana Fever won't be the same again after another failed season, especially since the team has a number of free agents.

Dakich laughs at those who believe the Fever will be better without Sophie Cunningham.

Enes Kanter is up to his old tricks, making outlandish predictions about playing in the WNBA. Enes Kanter Freedom is back making noise around the WNBA, using the playoff stage to jump straight back into the headlines.

The WNBA has been the subject of plenty of hot takes, as attention increases off the court. Enes Kanter and Royce White both made headlines by claiming they’d easily dominate in the WNBA, pushing that tired narrative that almost any guy could step onto the court and crush women’s pros.