Category: NBA Basketball

Buss Siblings Reaffirm Decision to Sell Remaining Lakers Stake as Ownership Battle Escalates

Brandon King

The fight over the future ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers appears to be intensifying. Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey, and Jesse Buss issued a joint statement Tuesday reaffirming their decision to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the franchise after reports surfaced that Jeanie Buss plans to challenge the move through legal action. “Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse have made the decision to sell the family’s remaining stake, and we remain united in that decision. We intend to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and through the appropriate process.”…

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Cade Cunningham Didn’t Believe Recruiting LeBron James Would Change His Free-Agency Decision

Brandon King

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham apparently didn’t see much value in trying to recruit LeBron James during free agency. Cunningham recently explained that he didn’t reach out to James because he didn’t believe his pitch would have changed the course of LeBron’s decision. While recruiting superstar free agents has become a common part of NBA roster building, Cunningham seemingly understood that James’ decision would ultimately come down to what was best for LeBron and his career. Rather than making a call just for the sake of making one, Cunningham opted…

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The LeBron Effect? The NBA’s 2026-27 Schedule Is Raising Fair Questions About Favoritism

HODARI Brown

The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule, and one team immediately jumped off the page. The Philadelphia 76ers. That alone would not necessarily be controversial. Philadelphia entered the offseason as one of basketball’s most fascinating teams. But then LeBron James chose Philadelphia, joining Joel Embiid and a loaded roster that suddenly became one of the NBA’s biggest attractions. Now look at the schedule. Philadelphia has one of the most favorable rest profiles in basketball. Reports and schedule analyses circulating since the release show the Sixers among the league’s leaders in…

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Buss Family Sells Remaining Lakers Stake, Ending Historic Era of Ownership

Brandon King

The Buss family’s nearly five-decade run as owners of the Los Angeles Lakers is officially coming to an end. According to ESPN, the Buss family has agreed to sell its remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the franchise to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. The transaction follows a vote by the Buss Family Trust, with siblings Jeanie, Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey, and Jesse Buss approving the sale after receiving the four votes required to trigger the tag-along provision tied to Mark Walter’s previous sale. The deal values the…

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NBA Pushes Back on ESPN Report Regarding Clippers Investigation

Brandon King

The NBA is disputing key details of ESPN’s reporting on the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass released a statement Monday criticizing ESPN’s report, saying the league did not participate in the outlet’s reporting and that its conclusions are premature. “ESPN’s article regarding the LA Clippers investigation — for which the NBA declined to cooperate — contains numerous and significant inaccuracies. The results in this matter will be made clear once the investigation is concluded.” The statement comes after ESPN reported that…

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NBA Finds No Evidence Steve Ballmer Funneled Sponsor Money to Kawhi Leonard

Brandon King

The NBA has reportedly found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the league’s salary cap. According to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne, the NBA’s investigation found no evidence that Ballmer used Clippers sponsors as a way to provide Leonard with additional compensation outside of his NBA contract. The investigation stemmed in part from Leonard’s business relationship with Aspiration, a now-defunct sustainable financial services company that previously partnered with the Clippers. The…

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Brandon Clarke’s Estate Will Receive Full $12.5 Million Remaining on NBA Contract

Brandon King

The family of late Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke will receive the full $12.5 million remaining on his NBA contract through a life insurance policy, according to Kevin O’Connor. The update corrects an earlier report that incorrectly claimed Clarke’s estate would not receive the remaining money after his passing. Clarke’s contract was fully protected, with a life insurance policy ensuring his family receives the full value of the deal. Clarke’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, pushed back against the inaccurate report, saying it created unnecessary confusion during an already difficult time for…

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Kevin Garnett Finally Gets His Flowers

Brandon King

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the greatest players in Minnesota Timberwolves history is finally receiving the honor many fans have been waiting for. According to @DaneMooreNBA, the Timberwolves plan to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey on February 28 when they host the Boston Celtics. The ceremony will celebrate the Hall of Famer whose impact on the franchise helped define an era of Timberwolves basketball. Garnett spent 14 seasons with Minnesota across two stints, captured the 2004 NBA MVP award, led the franchise to its first Western Conference Finals appearance, and…

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Cavaliers Trade Dennis Schröder to Hornets for Tre Mann

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade veteran guard Dennis Schröder and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move gives Cleveland a younger backcourt option in the 25-year-old Mann while also creating additional financial flexibility. Mann, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has shown flashes of scoring ability during his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets. For the Hornets, the acquisition of Schröder adds an experienced veteran point guard who can…

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Satou Sabally Steps Away From Liberty to Focus on Concussion Recovery

Brandon King

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally is stepping away from the team as she continues recovering from the concussion she suffered on June 23, head coach Chris DeMarco announced Thursday. Although Sabally has officially cleared the WNBA’s concussion protocol, she said she is still experiencing lingering effects from the injury. DeMarco emphasized that the organization’s priority is ensuring the veteran forward returns only when she feels fully healthy, especially after sustaining her second significant head injury within the past year. “Health will always be the focus,” DeMarco said, adding that…

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