[SPORT24] According to reports, Cleveland Cavaliers will waive Mario Hezonja just days after signing him
The WNBA’s All-Star Game attendance was higher than the NBA’s this year for the first time ever. The WNBA hosted 19,783 fans, while the NBA hosted 15,973.
[Charania] Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. The contract is the same Green opted out of to give the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James, but the sides land his return Tuesday.
Jeff Pearlman Criticizes Pat McAfee for Claiming He Used an Charania’s Hint to profit From LeBron James’ Free-Agency Decision Before It Became Public
[SPORT 24] Russell Westbrook: Reports in Europe for Panathinaikos, Hapoel, Dubai
LeBron James apparently to make Philly commute by chopper risking double taxation as NYC also tries to ban helicopters
Kyrie on his time with Lebron on the Cavs - “Bron was behind the scenes, what’s his nickname LeGM. He put the squad together”
[Mider, Benny-Morrison, Miller] FBI seized Lakers owner Mark Walter’s phone and computer in federal probe
Anthony Edwards Brings Ant Jr. With Him To Practice
[Charania] Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. The contract is the same Green opted out of to give the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James, but the sides land his return Tuesday.
[Metro Philly] Sixers to play NBA’s maximum 34 national TV games after signing LeBron James
[Highlights] Austin Reaves’ shot-making compilation from his breakout season last year, where he averaged 23.3 PPG, 5.5 APG, and 4.7 RPG, while finishing No. 2 in True Shooting % (64.1 TS%), behind only SGA, among guards who averaged 20+ points per game.
Between 1987 and 1990 Charles Barkley averaged 25/12/4 on +12.2 rTS%, leading the league in TS% all four seasons
LeBron James putting in offseason work ahead of season 24 with the 76ers
[Jones] The Nuggets have offered Watson, a restricted free agent, $70 million over five seasons, according to league sources who spoke to The Athletic on condition of anonymity because the deal is not final.
Nikola Jokic has won the most prestigious horse race in Serbia for the 2nd straight year 🏇
‘Delicious Gar,’ Jokic’s new star horse, is now on a 4-race winning streak.
Last year it was ‘Demon Dell’Est’ from Jokic’s Dream Catcher stable who won the Dužijanca.
Jonathan Kuminga is demanding a salary in free agency exceeding $20 million annually
[Jones] The Denver Nuggets have offered Peyton Watson, a restricted free agent, $70 million over five seasons, according to league sources who spoke to The Athletic on condition of anonymity because the deal is not final.
Some observations after watching some full ganes from the 80s.
[Quick] Portland says the Trail Blazers rejected an invitation to discuss the Moda Center lease fearing Tom Dundon is stalling to justify relocating the franchise. Dundon is seeking nearly \(575M in public funding (\)375M already approved by state) for arena renovations ahead of the Aug. 12 vote.
Naming every team after their etymological root
[NBA PR] The NBA today announced the winners of its Team Partnership and Ticket Sales & Service Awards for the 2025-26 season. The Clippers were presented with the NBA Team Partnership Innovation Award.
[Charania] The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to acquire Jaylen Brown at the trade deadline for four first-round picks, but the Warriors decided against it. Golden State also had an opportunity to trade for Anthony Davis which would’ve given them a better chance at signing LeBron James.
Russell Westbrook picks up one of the most iconic technical fouls of all time and chants to the crowd, “SEND THEIR ASS HOME,” as the Nuggets blow out the Clippers in Game 7 of the 2025 playoffs.
2006 NBA Finals Game 6 last 3 minutes: Miami barely closes out Dallas to win their first championship
[Highlight] Embiid with the nasty chasedown block (goaltend) on LeBron.
Steph Curry on LeBron to 76ers: “That’s why you don’t envision anything until it happens. There’s a lot of moving parts.”
Russell Westbrook smokes the layup and then fouls at the buzzer to ruin Jokic’s 61/10/10 night and lose the game
[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
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] The Philadelphia 76ers expect to play LeBron James “a good amount” at the PG position to be the primary initiator and playmaker for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown.
[Smith] If Draymond Green’s contract is exactly the same as the option he declined, he’ll make $27,678,571 for 26-27.
That’ll put GSW just over the first apron and about $12.4M under the second apron. That’s with three roster spots that must be filled, one of which will reportedly go to De’Anthony
Spencer Jones posts on LinkedIn about re-signing with the Denver Nuggets after signing an offer sheet with the OKC Thunder: “The offer sheet was a business decision. It ensured I ended up in the right situation w/ what I felt was the right compensation regardless of what happened next.”
Stan Van Gundy shows off his handles
Do you believe the Clippers/Aspiration punishment will have more monetary value than what Jonathan Kuminga will get this summer?
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”
[Charania] Longtime NBA coach Dave Joerger has agreed on a deal to become the lead assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets on head coach David Adelman’s staff, sources tell ESPN.
[Stein] One source briefed on Peyton Watson’s situation said Monday that they see the Bucks as the most likely external suitor. Sources say Denver is still holding out for the equivalent of at least two first-round picks in any sign-and-trade scenario.
Today is July 28. Counting from the 2025–26 NBA Finals end date of June 14, 2026 to an estimated regular season start of October 15, the total offseason length is 123 days. Today is day 44 of 123, which puts the offseason progress at 36%.
[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.”
Victor Wembanyama, Tobias Harris and Dr’Aaron Fox in The Lab Ahead of 2026-2027 Season
[Highlight] Jeremy Lamb hits one of the craziest game winners of all time
Who are the best glue guys in the NBA?
If a genie suddenly granted you the ability to make 1000 basketball shots no matter the circumstances. How would you maximize this ability to get the most money from an NBA team?
Kobe 2008-2010 Playoff Stats: 30/5/5 on 46/34/85, 57% TS en route to 3 consecutive finals and back to back championships
[Stein] There have been new recent negotiations between the Pelicans and restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin. New Orleans and a second unnamed suitor, sources say, have shown interest in the Clippers’ RFA.
76ers president Mike Gansey on LeBron James: ‘There are no words to measure the impact he’ll have on this organization’
Giannis tells Erik Spoelstra he’ll leave his mark on Miami: Giannis: “Man every single player huh? Hopefully coach. Not hopefully, it will happen — I leave my mark here.” Spo; “you will”
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.”
A sneak peek at JJ Redick’s media responses during the season if the Lakers don’t perform well