In his prime, James Harden maintained an insane routine: he’d party and drink heavily until 5 a.m., show up for practice at 7 a.m., take a short nap during the day, play an NBA game that night, and then go right back to partying and drinking all over again.
[Charania] San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama is the NBA cover athlete, per sources.
The Miami Heat YouTube channel scheduled a video titled ‘LeBron James Introductory Press Conference | July 27, 2026’ - The video was then made private
[Jones] Wemby on taking less than the supermax: “The reality of today’s NBA is that often, the potential of teams is not fulfilled because of money. I just want to make sure it’s never our case.”
[Chiang] According to a Heat spokesperson, the “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference | July 27, 2026” video was mistakenly made public by the Heat’s social media department… The Heat spokesperson said there is currently no validity to the video.
Landry Shamet talks about Joel Embiid’s Chick-Fil-A order: “I got Chick-Fil-A for the whole flight and then Joel had his own separate order. So his was like 4 sandwiches, a couple fries, and like four cookies-and-cream milkshakes. It was crazy”
I’ll be Boycotting the NBA if the Blazers move
“After 19 seasons with the Blazers broadcast team, TV analyst Michael Holton has been let go, as well as statistician Tom Haberstroh, former ESPN legend and Blazers’ TV host Neil Everett, and TV host Jamie Hudson. Several other broadcasters’ contracts have lapsed, with deep pay cuts being expected”
What are some superstars that fell off so quickly after less than a year?
Tyler Herro’s reaction to being traded to the Bucks for Giannis: “Y’all done lost your motherfucking mind.”
[Knicks Film School] Deuce McBride on winning in the NBA: “I think if more guys bought in and understood their role, the NBA would look a lot different…Honestly I think it’s the NBA’s fault because we reward guys that don’t win. We reward guys that lose and pay guys that lose, truthfully.”
[Scotto] The Washington Wizards intend to hold extension talks with star big man Anthony Davis. Golden State has attempted to trade for Davis, but Washington has rebuffed their inquiries to this point.
Matas Buzelis:“My mom always put me in the best environment for basketball. I was trying to find a team. If there was too many white people, she wouldn’t put me in there.” Lonzo: “She can go be in the Lakers front office.”
Which Michael Jordan achievement is more difficult to break? 10 scoring titles or 6 Finals MVPs?
Zach Lowe to NBA: Don’t F Up The Blazers
[Price] “It would take something real for the Lakers to want to trade Bronny… they developed him, they’re a fan of him, and he has a lot of supporters in the building.”
Moving the Blazers out of Portland is a Bridge Too Far
[Fischer] “At this point, no disrespect to Russell Westbrook, but I haven’t heard that the Kings would want him back really in any fashion.”
There’s only 2 instances of a player from both finals teams averaging 30 ppg
[Scotto] Jonathan Kuminga has drawn sign-and-trade interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
Allen Iverson 2001 MVP Season Highlights
[AP News] A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for \(3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for \)89,600 at auction on Monday.
[Scotto] Bennedict Mathurin has received sign-and-trade interest from multiple teams, but LA has been “hesitant” to make any significant roster decisions while the Kawhi Leonard trade is still up in the air.
[Fedor] If Cleveland misses out on LeBron James, their primary backup action relies on pursuing Jonathan Kuminga via a sign-and-trade deal.
If LeBron was willing to be a bench player until what age could he continue to play?
In the 1991 NBA season, hakeem Olujawon averaged 4.3 blocks per game. He did not lead the league in blocks
Wembanyama, Clark and Rose’s cover athlete images have been released
Carmelo says he and LeBron almost teamed up in 2010 to go to the Bulls: “It was supposed to be Bosh and Wade, then me and Bron going somewhere. We wanted it to be New York or Chicago, if we gonna find a place then let it be Chicago. I wasn’t as educated on the business of the game.”
The Hornets have been linked to Dennis Schroeder
What is your favorite quote from a NBA media commentator?
Who was the Best Player who was Never the Best in the League
Pat Riley: “The ultimate contradiction in leadership and sports is while you’re preaching loyalty, and trust, in the same sentence you will tell them ‘I will have to trade you one day.’ […] It affected Tyler [Herro] for many years. Every single trade had him in it.”
[OC] 2026 NBA All-Adjective Team. I went through each NBA roster to find every player whose name is, or should be, an adjective (plus more)
Matas Buzelis asked who he’d most want to spend the offseason training with: “Deni Avdija”
Who’s in your First Team All-“damn, they could be decent if they weren’t lazy most of the time”?
Beginning this Friday, Stephen Curry will become the first active player ever to have an exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame
Is Tom Dundon bluffing? Where exactly would the Blazers go if he wanted to relocate?
Chris Paul Reveals How He Spent His First NBA Money After Having Just $151 in His Bank Account: “I took my wife to the mall. Told her ‘Buy whatever you want.’ Then we went to TGI Fridays… We used to get separate checks. That was the first time we paid with one check. It’s been one ever since.”
When the NBA created the max salary in 1998, in direct response to KG’s record 1997 contract, were the Wolves granted any cap relief? Because if not….
Story from before the 2024 NBA draft of Matas Buzelis challenging Zaccharie Risacher to a 1v1 which he declined
Mavericks 25 And Under Young Core After Trades & Signings: Cooper Flagg, Morez, Lively, Cisse, Max Christie, Zacharie Risacher, santi aldama, Sergio de larria, Marcus sasser, jett Howard.
[Akers] Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie and her husband Bill are contemplating bidding on a Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed… Monday was the last day for ownership groups to detail their sources of financing and management plans to the NBA
[Bleacher Report] Ranking the NBA’s 99 Best Defenders of All Time
[OC] During the 2011 NBA lockout, Kentucky Coach John Calipari opened Kentucky’s practice facility to NBA players. There, Kentucky’s future 2012 national championship team practiced, scrimmaged, and allegedly won against a mashup team featuring LeBron, Durant, Westbrook, Harden, and other NBA stars.
[Scotto] The LA Clippers have signed 7’5” center Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract. Sharp won DPOY of last year’s G-League season while averaging 4.1 BPG. He averaged 2.8 BPG in just 18 MPG in his five games played during the 2026 Summer League.
If Nikola Jokic finishes Top 2 in MVP this season, he will become the first player in NBA history to record seven consecutive top-two MVP finishes
Rich Paul Addresses LeBron Narrative That James ‘Loves the Attention’ of NBA Free Agency, Rumors
LeBron James have outlasted 10 first overall picks drafted after him in the NBA
[Highlights] Yaxel Lendeborg full highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers (92-88 W) - Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals: 15 Points on 5⁄8 FG (62.5%), 1⁄2 from 3, 3⁄3 FT, 4 Rebounds (1 Off. Reb), 3 Assists (1 TOV), 1 Steal, 2 Blocks, 3 PF, and a +/- of +11 (game high) in 28:38 minutes played.