MPJ stopped at the door to be checked if on the list while Brunson is let right in
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.”
[Thompson] Steph Curry is reportedly leveraging his contract extension negotiations to force the Warriors’ front office into building a contender.
[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.
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?’”
[Highlight] Magic finds Bird for three in Dream Team’s first Olympic game vs Angola.
Steph Curry has mentioned he would only play for Charlotte and Golden State
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?
[Bleacher Report] Ranking Every NBA Starting Lineup After LeBron James Signs with Philadelphia 76ers
Jaylen Brown on livestream getting mid-range coaching
[Highlight Mario Hezonja with the game-saving block on LeBron James and the stare down (with replays)
Anthony Edwards Puts Kevin Durant on a Poster in the Clutch
[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.”
[Highlights] A year removed from injuring his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton pulls out the Eastbay
[Charania] Just in: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN.
PSA: Usage Rate only attributes a percent of possessions that ends with said player, it’s not indicative of how much they control the ball
LeBron James hasn’t lost to an Eastern Conference team in a playoff series since 2010. Now he makes his return to the conference in 2026-2027 season. 25 series win streak.
Nico Harrison on the backlash to trading Luka Doncic: “I did know Luka was important to the fan base. I didn’t quite know it to what level.”
Jayson Tatum shares a motivational message on being a leader: “Being around somebody that feels like they know it all, I don’t wanna be around that person. I don’t wanna be the smartest person in the room, I want to learn from somebody else.”
Mike Brown’s ascension to the elite coaching tier has been under-discussed
Jaylen Brown Training With Lethal Shooter Ahead of 2026-2027 Season
Jeff Teague says if LeBron James wins in Philly next year it’s bigger than the Knicks championship: “I think it’ll be bigger than New York… That’d be crazy…. I mean, it was lit, but it wasn’t lit… Like, I’m saying like the whole world. Bron win, like everybody in the world gonna watch it.”
[Jackson] “An NBA source who has relationships with Erik Spoelstra and other coaches said that a coach that Spoelstra trusts told him that he advised the Heat not to sign Westbrook, asserting that he’s difficult to coach.
[ESPN] Brian Windhorst: “It’s getting worse by the day. The rhetoric between the politicians and the Trailblazers is deteriorating. On Monday, the Blazers board of Directors have a meeting. It could be a declaration of an all out war.”
Projected Denver Top 10 Player Lineup without Peyton and Spencer: Starters: Murray, Braun, Cam Johnson, Gordon, Jokic. Bench: Tyus Jones, Strawther, Alpha Diablo, Zeke Naji, Bagley.
From 2018 to 2020, Harden averaged 34/6/8 on +6.8 rTS%, winning an MVP and finishing 2nd and 3rd.
The 76ers signed two all-stars from two historical rivals that are also part of their own rivalry (Lakers & Celtics); what are some other examples of this happening before?
Bronny James is set to make almost 60% of LeBron’s 2026-27 salary
[Jackson] Finding a way to acquire Klay Thompson remains a “priority” for the Miami Heat. Miami has had conversations with DeMar DeRozan and Bradley Beal. Miami would like to add another big man.
[Highlight] Mario Hezonja with the monster poster dunk on Marquese Chriss and the stare (with replays).
The “Monster Blaster”, as hyped DeAndre Jordan rides on John Jenkins’ back, on the Knicks’ bench.
Knicks and Cavaliers broadcasts. 2/11/19.
[McCarthy] Neil Everett found out he lost his Trail Blazers job by reading about it in Forbes
Who do you think will be the best player among these young Giants (7’2” or Taller)?
Brandon Jennings and Andrew Bogut caught pulling a fast one on the refs
Victor Wembanyama sharing his wisdom with younger players
Denver Nuggets offseason has been terrible
[Highlight] The M&M&M connection. Michael finds Magic who finds Malone for the layup.
[ESPN] “In the end, there were three strikes against Cleveland: Family not being an issue in LeBron’s choice, the front office not making a deal for Brown and the Cavs’ roster not featuring Garland.”
Jaylen Brown ignores a wide open Tatum to shoot an off balance, heavily contested midrange while being double teamed
LeBron James is the first human in modern history to spend over 54.7% of his total time on Earth as an active NBA player
[Highlights] Mario Hezonja steps over and stare down Giannis Antetokounmpo after a fastbreak dunk.
Giannis with the steal, the angry lefty dunk in transition, and the bump into Noah Vonleh.
Knicks, Bucks, and DirectTV (Spanish) broadcasts
With replays. 12/1/18
6th place in MVP: The Gary Payton Award (A History)
[Vardon] The Warriors are now expected to re-sign Green to roughly the same dollar amount — nearly $28 million — of the player’s option he declined last month.
[Highlights] Joan Beringer full highlights vs. New Orleans Pelicans (105-92 W) - 2026 Las Vegas Summer League:
18 Points on 7⁄15 FG (46.7%), 3⁄3 FT, 11 Rebounds (4 Off. Rebs), 1 Assist (1 TOV), 1 Steal, 4 Blocks, 2 PF, and a +/- of +14 (2nd best in game) in 25:20 minutes played.
At least two of these teams will miss the playoffs next season: Knicks, Sixers, Heat, Raptors, Pistons, Pacers, Celtics, Magic, Hawks, Cavs
Besides the Charlotte Hornets last season, what are some of the biggest turnarounds we’ve seen from one season to another?
LeBron is an old King who is moving from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. The inverse of “old King” is “Fresh Prince”, a story about a young man who moves from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
[Scotto] JUST IN: Restricted free agent forward Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources told @hoopshype. The Denver Nuggets will have an opportunity to match the offer sheet.
Is Cam Johnson the anti-Kyrie, anti-Tyler Herro? I just watched him sit down with Neil deGrasse Tyson for a hour and a half. Gotta say I was impressed.
Player you’ve changed your opinion on the most—positive or negative