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Ric Bucher Believes LeBron James Didn’t Expect the Lakers’ Luka Dončić Move to End His Time in Los Angeles

Brandon King

The ripple effects of the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to acquire Luka Dončić continue to fuel debate throughout the NBA, and longtime NBA reporter Ric Bucher believes one person may have been caught off guard by how quickly the franchise’s priorities changed: LeBron James. Speaking on Finding the Seams with Brendan Haywood, Bucher suggested James didn’t anticipate the Lakers landing Dončić—or the blockbuster move ultimately signaling the end of his tenure in Los Angeles. According to Bucher, the acquisition wasn’t simply about pairing another superstar with James for another championship…

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Report: Grizzlies, D’Angelo Russell Expected to Work Toward Offseason Exit

Brandon King

D’Angelo Russell’s time with the Memphis Grizzlies may be short-lived. According to Kelly Iko, Russell is not viewed as a long-term piece for the Grizzlies, with both sides expected to work together on a resolution that would allow the veteran point guard to find a new team before the start of the 2026-27 season. That resolution could come in the form of either a trade or a contract buyout. Russell arrived in Memphis as part of the multi-team deal that reshaped the Grizzlies’ backcourt, but the latest reporting suggests the…

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Stephen Curry Makes History With First-Ever Hall of Fame Exhibit for an Active Player

Brandon King

Stephen Curry continues to redefine what basketball greatness looks like. The Golden State Warriors superstar is set to become the first active player in history to receive a dedicated exhibit at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, marking another unprecedented milestone in one of the NBA’s most decorated careers. The immersive exhibit, titled “Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc,” opens this week in Springfield, Massachusetts, and celebrates not only Curry’s on-court accomplishments but also his impact on the game, business, philanthropy, and culture.  The Hall of Fame has traditionally reserved this…

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Caitlin Clark Explains Seventh Technical Foul as One More Would Trigger Suspension

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark’s competitive fire has helped make her one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, but it has also left her walking a disciplinary tightrope. The Indiana Fever guard picked up her seventh technical foul of the season during Thursday’s 123-88 victory over the Connecticut Sun, leaving her just one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension under WNBA rules. Following the game, Clark explained exactly what led to the technical. According to Clark, Connecticut guard Saniya Rivers had been talking throughout the contest. After Indiana had firmly taken control…

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Warriors Reportedly Unwilling to Meet Asking Price for Anthony Davis, LeBron James Trade Package

Brandon King

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly unwilling to pay the steep price necessary to acquire Anthony Davis in a blockbuster deal that could have also reunited him with LeBron James. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, the Washington Wizards were seeking multiple unprotected first-round picks along with draft-pick swaps from Golden State in any trade involving Davis. The Warriors ultimately balked at that asking price, causing negotiations centered around a potential Davis-LeBron package to come to a halt. Golden State’s reluctance underscores the…

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Caitlin Clark Makes History as NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition Cover Athlete

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark has added another milestone to her growing legacy, earning the cover of the NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition. The Indiana Fever superstar becomes the first WNBA player to appear on one of NBA 2K’s flagship global edition covers, marking another significant moment for women’s basketball and the continued growth of the WNBA. While WNBA players have previously been featured on the franchise’s WNBA Edition—including Angel Reese, who graced the cover of NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition—Clark’s selection for the Deluxe Edition represents a different level of recognition. The Deluxe Edition…

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Rob Parker Says ‘Nobody Wants to Play With LeBron’ After Jalen Brunson’s Recruiting Comments

Brandon King

The debate surrounding LeBron James’ influence around the league has been reignited, this time by longtime sports commentator Rob Parker. During a recent episode of The Odd Couple, Parker responded to New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson’s remarks that he isn’t trying to recruit LeBron to New York. According to Parker, Brunson’s comments are just the latest example of what he believes has been true throughout LeBron’s career: NBA stars simply aren’t lining up to play alongside him. “We’ve seen this before. LeBron had to go to Miami. Nobody wanted…

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BREAKING: Napheesa Collier Set to Make 2026 Season Debut for Minnesota Lynx

Brandon King

The Minnesota Lynx are about to receive a major boost. According to Annie Costabile, WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier will make her highly anticipated 2026 season debut on Tuesday after spending months recovering from offseason ankle surgeries. Collier has not played this season after undergoing procedures on both ankles during the offseason. Her return comes at a pivotal point in the campaign as the Lynx continue their push toward championship contention. Minnesota is expected to ease the reigning WNBA MVP candidate back into action, with Collier likely playing under a minutes…

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Omar Gooding Says ‘Real Lakers Fans’ Never Wanted LeBron James, Questions His Lakers Legacy

Brandon King

Omar Gooding has ignited another chapter in the never-ending debate surrounding LeBron James’ legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Appearing on DeeHartFlaveTV, Gooding delivered a passionate critique of James’ six-plus seasons in Los Angeles, claiming that many longtime Lakers supporters never wanted the NBA’s all-time leading scorer to join the franchise in the first place. “The day before he signed, not one of us wanted him. We did not want LeBron James.” Gooding argued that his biggest issue with James wasn’t his talent, but what he described as a lack…

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Beyond the Record Book: Why the LeBron James GOAT Debate Is Bigger Than Longevity

Brandon King

written by SST contributor Dr. Hodari P. T. Brown For more than two decades, LeBron James has rewritten the NBA record book. He has become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He ranks among the all-time leaders in assists, minutes played, playoff points, playoff wins, and nearly every cumulative statistical category imaginable. His longevity has allowed him to surpass legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan, and many others in career totals. Those accomplishments deserve recognition. Very few athletes in any sport have maintained an…

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