Blazers Owner Desicrating the Stanley Cup
Austin Reaves after finding out LeBron was leaving the Lakers: “I texted him and told him I was having a great day on the golf course until he ruined it.”
Charles Barkley on Jaylen Brown trade: “The Sixers just got away with murder”
Jacob Tobey Out as Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation
Charles Barkley on LeBron vs. MJ: “LeBron is a nice guy, Michael and Kobe, they want to kill you at all cost, that’s what separate them… LeBron is a great basketball player, them other two guys, they were fanatics, they were dangerous.”
[Highlight] Cade Cunningham learns Giannis “talks like that” at the free throw line
[Todd] The NBA has informed the Utah Jazz that Keyonte George will not be able to coach during their Las Vegas Summer League game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday, league sources told the Deseret News.
Prime Bron, and prime Steph Curry could easily do 150m+ a year if there were no salary cap.
Is Walker Kessler missing his first name?
[Charania] Free agent center Mo Bamba has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN.
[Lakers] Rob Pelinka On Walker Kessler: “At just 24 years old, Kessler has established himself as one of the elite two-way centers in the game. When the opportunity presented itself to pair a rim-protecting, lob-catching big with our two premier pick-and-roll guards, Luka and Austin, we seized it.”
[Scotto] The Los Angeles Lakers have officially renounced the free agent rights to LeBron James.
[Windhorst] The Wizards when they traded for Trae Young promised him a max contract in exchange for sitting out the rest of the season so they could also tank for AJ Dybantsa
Steph Curry on the possibility of playing with LeBron James: “I’d say more so I’m interested to just play golf with LeBron… I’m sure we obviously would love to play together. I mean, hopefully it happens. But he’s deserved the opportunity and the right to take his time with the decision.
Not sure if this math’s out fully, but this Jaylen Brown - NYK Carmelo Anthony comp is pretty eerie.
[Scotto] The Los Angeles Lakers have officially renounced the free agent rights to LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Dion Waiters, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber, Nick Smith Jr, Jared Dudley, Avery Bradley, Jaxson Hayes, Markieff Morris, and Wayne Ellington.
[Charania] The Denver Nuggets are waiving veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, sources tell ESPN. Valanciunas is expected to receive interest from multiple NBA teams.
[Austin Rivers] On Rich Paul’s Pod “He’s got to stop. Why do you have a Podcast? Everything he says is gonna be a representation of LeBron. You are an agent, you’re supposed to be in the background. You coming out at the forefront and giving your opinions on the game & saying stuff, it doesn’t work“
[Highlight] Michael Jordan shocks and amazes the NBA with a wrap around dribble
Zuby Ejiofor full postgame interview on the court after the 82-77 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Summer League game. His teammates come to interrupt and celebrate with him. Ejiofor takes a photo with a fan right after the interview
[Fisher] Exclusive: Mark Cuban Files In Court Against Mavs ‘Adversarial’ Patrick Dumont: “A “handshake deal” sours as the former owner alleges a breach of contract, accusing his successor of freezing him out of arena financing and basketball operations.”
[Price] A source told the Post the Hawks are willing to execute a sign-and-trade with the Lakers around the framework of Kuminga going to L.A. and the Hawks receiving Vanderbilt and the Lakers’ 2032 first-round pick swap – the lone option the Lakers have of trading a first-round pick this summer.
D’Angelo Russell’s reaction to being traded to the Grizzlies: “No matter where you send me I’m still dangerous.”
Dennis Schröder says Oklahoma City Thunder are the biggest hackers in the league: “The whole team, it’s crazy how they don’t get calls like that because they play like that all season, and yeah they hacking for sure.”
[Highlights] John Salley’s Block Party on Bird, McHale, and Ainge in Conference Clincher.
Game 6 of the 1988 Eastern Conference Finals.
June 3, 1988.
[Tim Rohan] Jayson Tatum says he found out about the Jaylen Brown trade like everyone else and was “unaware” of the move: “I wasn’t warned, I kind of just saw the news like everyone else. I was completely shocked.”
[Vorkunov] Terry Rozier continues to seek a job with an NBA team. His current bond terms would prevent that because of how the NBA views them, his lawyer said, with ex-teammates now on 4 different teams. He’s unable to play against or practice with them, per his bond terms. Judge denied the request.
[Fischer] The LA Clippers have held direct negotiations with Peyton Watson and his agent, who are seeking upwards of \(25 million annually, with a potential sign-and-trade still in play: “I don’t think Denver really wants to stomach the pill of paying Peyton Watson much more than [\)25 million].”
[Charania] The Warriors initial offseason plan was to pair Curry and Draymond with LeBron and Anthony Davis. With them being unable to trade for AD so far, I think they believe LeBron isn’t coming there
[Scotto] JUST IN: The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valanciunas, league sources told @hoopshype. He had a fully guaranteed \(10 million decision today. Denver will now owe Valanciunas \)2 million for the 2026-27 season.
“Miami opportunity presented us with the best path” - Jon Horst
[Charania] Free agent C/F Larry Nance Jr. has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN.
Remember this? Patrick Beverly and Lou William’s Reaction on Kawhi Leonard to Clippers
Rudy Gobert is The Last Active NBA Player to Beat Team USA in the Olympics
Steph Curry’s Holding Company reported 174 Million in Annual Off-Court Revenue. At what point does he just retire and play golf?
[Highlights] Zuby Ejiofor full highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (82-77 W) - Salt Lake City Summer League:
19 Points on 5⁄13 FG (38.5%), 3⁄8 from 3 (37.5%), 4⁄5 FT (80.0%), 15 Rebounds (6 Off. Rebs), 3 Assists (1 TOV), 1 Block, 3 PF, and a +/- of +7 in 24:33 minutes played.
Steve Carell re-creates Lebron’s decision with Paul Rudd at the 2010 ESPY’s
Bob Myers’ pitch to LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers: “I honestly believe this is your best chance to win… If it’s about winning, let’s talk about this team because you can win here in Philadelphia.”
What trades were widely praised at the time they were made, but look absolutely awful now?
Who are some of the the most “efficient” passers of all time?
Exactly 16 years ago today, LeBron James made “The “Decision” to take his talents to South Beach and joint the Miami Heat — July 8, 2010, at exactly 9:28PM EST.
[Gozlan] Following the John Collins sign-and-trade being made official, the LA Clippers could now choose to expand the Kawhi Leonard trade in order to acquire Peyton Watson OR Cameron Johnson.
Michael Finley Top 10 Career Dunks
[Highlights] 2013 LeBron athleticism
[Charania] Free agent Jordan Clarkson has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh tell ESPN.
LeBron is so old, that kids born on the day of LeBron announcing he was going to the heat (July 8th 2010), are now legally old enough to get their driver’s license in the us today.
[Windhorst/McMahon] Former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has been hired for a front office role as a strategic adviser with the Atlanta Hawks.
Chris Webber & Charles Barkley Highlights - Rockets @ Wizards February 1998