[Shelburne] The Heat employee who accidentally scheduled LeBron James introductory press conference on YouTube for July 27th had a vacation scheduled for this week and was trying to get ahead of work that would come up if LeBron chose the Heat
Windhorst on LeBron: “He doesn’t seem like he’s going to live in Philadelphia full time, seems like he’s going to live at least part time in New York… I don’t even know how to frame it because it’s really truly unbelievable”
Russell Westbrook smokes the layup and then fouls at the buzzer to ruin Jokic’s 61/10/10 night and lose the game
[Chris Mannix]: “Dundon was asking some personnel about why Christian Wood was no longer in the NBA…he looks at the numbers that Christian Wood has put up.”
[OC] NBA Facts That Sound Fake But Are Real
‘Not Generating Much, if Any, Interest’ 9-Time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook ‘Likely’ To Open 2026-27 Season Unsigned
Steve Kerr: “A few years ago, it was Michael Jordan. Then I got to coach LeBron James in the Olympics. And since people have their phones on here, this somehow may end up on social media. LeBron won a gold medal, and I got to coach him. He was an amazing guy to coach. I’m gonna say it’s a dead tie.”
[Highlight] Jeremy Lamb hits one of the craziest game winners of all time
Is LeBron’s 8 years in LA better than Dame Lillard’s entire career?
Draymond Green says he would rather miss the Playoffs with the Warriors than chase a Championship somewhere else: “I’d rather struggle with the same guys I succeeded with.”
[Charania] LeBron James has officially signed his two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers with a player option – plus a full 15% trade kicker, per sources.
[Stein] League sources say Peyton Watson has been weighing the prospect of playing out next season on a \(6.5m qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Nuggets' initial pitches were believed to be around \)70 million over four years.
Victor Wembanyama Accidentally Slips While Playing Soccer With The Community
[The Boyd Company] LeBron James’ first year with the 76ers is projected to generate \(250–\)430 million in regional economic activity for Philadelphia.
[97.1 The Fan] Derek Fisher on people who say LeBron James is a ‘ring-chaser’: “You’re not ring chasing when you’re the guy that creates the rings.”
[Charania] The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder’s two-year, $12 million offer sheet on Spencer Jones, retaining the key forward in restricted free agency, sources tell ESPN. Nuggets valued keeping their homegrown player whom they landed on an undrafted deal in 2024.
Donovan says Noah, Horford, and Brewer passed on the NBA for one more season despite being virtual locks to be drafted, so Taurean Green could achieve his dream. Green was eventually selected 52nd overall in the 2007 NBA Draft.
Aaron Turner, former agent of Victor Oladipo and current agent of Jonathan Kuminga, keeps costing his clients millions.
[Charania] By matching Jones’ sheet, the Nuggets face a \(32 million increase in current luxury taxes (\)36M to $68M) and enter the second apron. They are deep in tax bills but could shed money via trades in season.
[Thompson] Steph Curry is reportedly leveraging his contract extension negotiations to force the Warriors’ front office into building a contender.
Kevin Durant, xPTS and the question of how much winning impact can Elite Tough Shot Makers have?
[Keith Smith] The Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed LeBron James.
MPJ stopped at the door to be checked if on the list while Brunson is let right in
How many top 50 all time players do we have in the league rn?
(Derek Fisher) “You are not ring chasing if you’re the guy creating the rings” (His reaction to LeBron James joining the Sixers)
How big of a mistake did the Warriors make not to trade away their lottery picks?
Derrick Rose on LeBron James’ decision to join the Sixers: “I’m out of the game. Happy for him, but that’s not my life no more.”
Jaylin Williams Mentoring The Next Generation at His Basketball Camp
[Quick] Portland city council pres. Jamie Dunphy on Tom Dundon: “Perhaps it’s him looking for an excuse to blame the city so he can move the team. I’m not sure. But if he is actively trying to give a worse impression to Portlanders and Oregonians, I don’t think he could do a better job”
[Smith] The Philadelphia 76ers have been looking for a trade for Johni Broome. If they can’t find one, the team may waive and stretch Broome’s salary. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope wont clear waivers until tomorrow. The Sixers have time to work out the move to clear room to sign KCP.
[Highlight] Larry Bird’s LEGENDARY 60 Point Game
In 2001, the Lakers swept the Spurs in the WCF with an average margin of victory of 22.2 points. Why wasn’t this series more competitive?
No team in NBA history had ever had 4 starters avg over 20 points a game for an entire season. Can Nick Nurse find a way to get this new Sixer starting 5 to buy in and sacrifice for the betterment of the team?
76ers president Mike Gansey on LeBron James: ‘There are no words to measure the impact he’ll have on this organization’
[Stein] Little has changed — yet — from what we reported about Klay Thompson in mid-July. Miami and other teams are certainly hoping Thompson becomes a free agent by securing a buyout from Dallas, but the Mavericks — to this point — have indicated that they prefer to trade him if possible.
[OC] Star’s records as favorites and underdogs
Dellavedova unfortunately recreates the 2013 Finals Lebron on Jason Terry Dunk
[Marks] Here is what the Nuggets payroll in 2026-27 could look like (takes into account matching the Spencer Jones Offer Sheet and a contract for Peyton Watson @ \(23M): Payroll: \)246M, Luxury tax: \(231M, Total: \)477M. Since 2002-03, Denver has paid a total of $53M in tax penalties
[Hornets PR] Charlotte Hornets Announce 2026-27 Preseason Schedule
[Charania] EuroLeague star Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management told ESPN.
When did it become consensus that Jaylen Brown is this selfish, egotistical, ball-stopper that the national media is describing when they talk about him now?
[EuroHoops] Barcelona signs Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-year deal
[Highlight] Magic finds Bird for three in Dream Team’s first Olympic game vs Angola.
If LeBron wins a champhionship with the Sixers, that means almost 90 million Americans will live in states where LeBron has won a NBA championship.
[Stein] Dallas recently added Raptors executive Patrick Engelbrecht, as expected, after Engelbrecht had served as Toronto’s director of global scouting and international affairs under Masai Ujiri when Ujiri was Toronto’s president and vice chairman.
Paul Pierce: “Bron has the greatest of all time influence on winning… His influence on winning is greater than Jordan. Because when you look at the teams he took to the finals you know it’s like ‘Damn. You dragged them?’”
[Bobby Marks] “This is a two-year deal, which is $3.9 million in the first year. There’s no salary reimbursement; the full amount will count against the cap. So, when you do the math, they’re hard capped at the first apron. This pushes them over the first apron by about 600,000.”
[Bleacher Report] Ranking Every NBA Starting Lineup After LeBron James Signs with Philadelphia 76ers
[Highlight Mario Hezonja with the game-saving block on LeBron James and the stare down (with replays)
Dwight Howard’s Top 10 Career Plays