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Bill Simmons Said LeBron James Was Going to Cavaliers, Then Something Happened

Bill Simmons suggested LeBron James was going to return to Cleveland before something changed. Here’s what we know about the mystery surrounding his free agency....

by Nick Pedone NBA

Thu Sep 24 2026

Sacramentp Kings Nightmare Rebuild Could Make Them the NBA’s Worst Team

The Sacramento Kings endured a disastrous offseason. Could their roster make them one of the NBA’s worst teams at the worst possible time?...
by Dave Del Grande NBA
Wed Sep 23 2026

The Clippers Just Got Themselves Into a Five-Year Rut

The Clippers are facing a bleak future after losing five first-round picks and $30 million in the NBA’s punishment over the Kawhi Leonard investigation....
by Nick Pedone NBA
Mon Sep 14 2026

Jaylen Brown’s Boxing Debut Raises a Bigger Question for the Sixers

Jaylen Brown made his boxing debut in Nigeria, but taking that kind of risk while playing in the NBA is exactly why the Sixers are hard to trust....
by Drew Thirion NBA
Sat Sep 12 2026

Joe Lacob Has a Bold Plan for the Warriors' Next Era

The Warriors may be nearing the end of the Stephen Curry era, but Joe Lacob could already be positioning Golden State for its next dynasty....
by Dave Del Grande NBA
Tue Sep 08 2026

The 5 NBA Figures Under the Most Pressure Heading Into the 2026-27 Season

LeBron James, LaMelo Ball, Mitch Johnson, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Bob Iger are among the NBA figures facing major pressure in 2026-27....
by Dave Del Grande NBA
Mon Sep 07 2026

FIBA World Cup Break Comes at a Crucial Time for These 2 WNBA Teams

The Minnesota Lynx enter the FIBA World Cup break on a rare losing streak as the Golden State Valkyries close in on home-court advantage....
by Kevin Druley WNBA
Mon Aug 31 2026

The NBA Should Replace Its All-Star Break With a Basketball World Cup

The NBA’s February schedule is broken, but moving the basketball World Cup into the All-Star break could create the sport’s biggest annual event....
by Dave Del Grande NBA
Sun Aug 30 2026

Don't Write Off Cleveland Cavaliers After an Underwhelming Offseason

The Cavaliers had an underwhelming offseason on the surface, but Cleveland made key moves that could keep the team competitive in the Eastern Conference....
by Drew Thirion NBA
Thu Aug 27 2026

US avoids shocking loss to Italy, clinches World Cup QF berth

Jackie Young had a big fourth quarter and Breanna Stewart made her only basket of the game to put the United States up for good, helping the Americans escape with a 55-52 win over Italy in the FIBA Women's World Cup on Sunday in Berlin.

by Field Level Media
Sun Sep 06 2026

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at end of year

Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of this year, ending her seven-year tenure as the WNBA's first commissioner. Engelbert, 61, has brokered two collective bargaining agreements and overseen increases in viewership and game attendance in the WNBA as well as growth in the league itself.
by Field Level Media
Fri Sep 04 2026