Tag: NBA
West exec: Sixers simply offered LeBron James ‘best chance’ to win
LeBron James had plenty of options. In the end, one NBA executive believes his decision came down to something fairly simple: The 76ers gave him...
LeBron James won’t need to be Superman with 76ers, and that’s the point
For most of LeBron James' career, joining his team meant accepting one basic reality.
Namely, everything revolved around LeBron. The ball. The offense. The expectations....
Mike Gansey finished second to LeBron for Ohio Mr. Basketball. Now they’re together with 76ers
Long before Mike Gansey became president of basketball operations for the 76ers, he knew all about LeBron James. He had to compete against him.
Twenty-five...
League executives surprised by LeBron James’ choice of 76ers
LeBron James surprised a whole lot of people by picking the 76ers. Apparently, that includes people who actually work in the NBA.
Several league executives...
Cavs aren’t sweating LeBron James’ decision
So LeBron James isn't coming back to Cleveland. Again.
And you know what? The Cavaliers will be just fine.
That's not to suggest they didn't want...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Hornets
Pistons
Just how much is Pistons big man Jalen Duren worth? Apparently, NBA executives aren't entirely sure, either.
Duren is the biggest name remaining on the...
Pacers GM Chad Buchanan: Larry Nance Jr. ‘really good fit with our locker room’
The Pacers made a somewhat curious frontcourt swap this offseason, waiving Micah Potter and replacing him with former Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr.
On...
NBA Moves: Celtics, Jordan Walsh, Rockets, Jae’Sean Tate, Mouhamadou Gueye
Celtics
The Celtics have agreed to a three-year contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh, according to Prime's Chris Haynes and ESPN's Shams Charania.
There is a...
Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks
The Pelicans appear willing to move on from Jordan Hawkins.
New Orleans has been discussing potential trades involving the 24-year-old swingman, with the Grizzlies among...
Rich Paul plays the agent game his way, and it’s the right way
Rich Paul doesn’t act like the biggest agent in basketball.
That’s probably why he’s become the biggest agent in basketball.
Right now, he’s public enemy No....
LeBron James reportedly delayed announcement after Adam Silver remarks
Could Adam Silver’s public comments have played a role in LeBron James delaying his free agency announcement?
According to Cleveland radio host Andy Baskin, they...
Cavs, Warriors not interested in trading for Anthony Davis amid LeBron wait
If LeBron James is waiting to see whether Anthony Davis can join him at his next stop, two potential destinations apparently aren't interested in...
LeBron James’ free agency decision may be about much more than basketball
At some point, LeBron James will pick a team. Until then, everyone will keep trying to figure out what exactly is taking him so...
Source close to LeBron James: ‘I’m not even sure LeBron knows’ where he’s going
Perhaps everyone trying to figure out where LeBron James will play next season can stop trying. LeBron himself may not know.
That's the latest wrinkle...
