Category: NBA Basketball

Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at LeBron James Over 76ers Move: “Doing Everything He Can to Get a Last Little Ring”

Brandon King

Full-time LeBron James nemesis Dillon Brooks has never been shy about sharing his opinion on the NBA legend. Now, the Phoenix Suns forward is taking another shot at LeBron’s decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. With LeBron entering what could be the final chapter of his career, Brooks believes the four-time champion is doing everything possible to add another title to his résumé. “I think he’s doing everything he can to get a last little ring,” Brooks said. The comment adds to the debate over what LeBron’s move means for…

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Olden Polynice GOES OFF on Tracy McGrady Over MVP vs. Rings Debate: “Championships Matter!”

Brandon King

Former NBA center Olden Polynice has had enough of the ongoing debate over whether an NBA regular-season MVP carries more weight than winning a championship. Polynice didn’t simply disagree with Tracy McGrady’s controversial position. He went all the way in. Appearing on Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Polynice blasted McGrady’s argument that an MVP should be considered more valuable than an NBA championship, calling it the kind of thinking associated with players who didn’t win it all. “T-Mac I’ve never read your book, ‘Things Losers Say.’ Because that’s what it is.…

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Dr. J Explains Why LeBron James Is Missing From His All-Time Greats List

Brandon King

LeBron James (L) appears with Julius Erving at the 2003 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, July 16, 2003. (Getty Images) Julius “Dr. J” Erving has explained why LeBron James was not included on his list of all-time great basketball players. The omission immediately caught the attention of NBA fans, considering James has built one of the most accomplished résumés in league history. But according to Erving, the decision isn’t necessarily a knock on LeBron. It’s about when he believes an all-time ranking should be made. “I usually talk about retired…

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Pelicans Trade Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies in Four-Player Deal

Brandon King

The New Orleans Pelicans are making another major roster move ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, New Orleans is trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard AJ Johnson and veteran forward Taj Gibson. The Trade New Orleans Pelicans receive: Memphis Grizzlies receive: The move gives New Orleans additional financial flexibility and helps clear the way for the reported signing of free-agent guard Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million…

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Chris Paul Says Clippers’ Handling of His Final Season Was “One of the Most Disrespectful Things” He’s Ever Endured

Brandon King

Chris Paul is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of his legendary NBA career—and he isn’t holding back about the way his final season with the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. Appearing on Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, the recently retired 12-time All-Star described the Clippers’ handling of his departure as “probably one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured.” For Paul, the situation wasn’t simply about basketball. It was personal. “Nobody Cares” Paul explained that his wife, children and those closest to…

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Charles Barkley Just SHUT DOWN the “LeBron Is Beating Father Time” Narrative: “Don’t Tell Me How Great He’s Playing”

Brandon King

Charles Barkley is throwing a major wrench into the conversation surrounding LeBron James’ incredible longevity. At 41 years old, LeBron is still putting up numbers that would be impressive for players half his age. But Barkley isn’t convinced that those numbers prove LeBron is actually “beating Father Time.” During an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley pushed back hard on the way LeBron’s current career is being discussed. “We have to be honest about LeBron,” Barkley said. “Just because you’re putting up good numbers don’t mean you’re being effective.”…

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Ben Simmons Is BACK! Former All-NBA Star Agrees to $3.5 Million Deal With Sacramento Kings

Brandon King

The former No. 1 overall pick and three-time NBA All-Star is officially returning to the league after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. Simmons has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears. The deal gives Simmons a chance to restart a career that once appeared headed toward superstardom. The 30-year-old guard/forward is entering his 10th NBA season after a year away from the league. Before injuries and other setbacks derailed his trajectory, Simmons established himself as one of…

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ESPN’s Kawhi Leonard Report Is Under Major Scrutiny After NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers

Brandon King

Just weeks ago, ESPN reported that the NBA had found “no evidence” that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the league’s salary cap. Now, the NBA’s completed investigation has produced a dramatically different picture. The league announced Wednesday that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third-party companies, including Aspiration, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance. The consequences were enormous: The NBA’s investigative report says Ballmer, Zucker and Frank played roles in connecting Leonard with…

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Amen Thompson Gets The Bag: Rockets Lock Up Rising Star With $208 Million Extension

Brandon King

The Houston Rockets have made a massive commitment to one of the most promising young players in the NBA. Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal also includes a 10% trade kicker, giving Thompson additional financial protection if he is traded during the life of the contract. Thompson, selected No. 4 overall by Houston in the 2023 NBA Draft, has quickly developed into one of the league’s most intriguing young two-way players. During the 2025-26…

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Theo Pinson Says NBA Is “Setting Up” LeBron James for Another Finals Run: “They Need to Be Investigated”

Brandon King

The LeBron James debate just found another spark. Former NBA player Theo Pinson is questioning the NBA’s schedule after suggesting that the league may be putting the Philadelphia 76ers in position to make a deep playoff run with James. During a discussion on To The Baha, Pinson argued that the schedule given to Philadelphia looks suspiciously favorable and could help set up a potential Finals appearance for LeBron. Deron Williams took the conversation even further, saying the situation deserves to be investigated. The comments immediately reignited one of basketball’s oldest…

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