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1 min read • 25 Sep 2026

LeBron: Maxey friendship, desire to help Embiid drove 76ers decision

LeBron James says his long-standing friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign with the 76ers....

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1 min read • 25 Sep 2026

Kyrie ready to 'kick some butt' after lengthy ACL recovery

Kyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."...

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1 min read • 25 Sep 2026

Veteran PG Russell waived by Grizzlies, hits free agency

The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran D'Angelo Russell and signed undrafted guard Brendan Hausen....

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1 min read • 25 Sep 2026

Knicks' Brunson cleared to play after offseason wrist surgery

Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is ready for the 2026-27 season after acknowledging that he underwent left wrist surgery....

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1 min read • 25 Sep 2026

💰 Flagg's 1-of-1 rookie debut patch card sells for record $8.04M

The card was sold in early Friday morning at 2 a.m. ET....

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3 min read • 25 Sep 2026

LeBron James on why Philadelphia: 'One of the most important [reasons] is the big fella,' Joel Embiid

To hear LeBron James tell it, what mattered most was the people.It wasn't just the chance to chase a ring that brought him to Philadelphia — although that mattered — and it certainly wasn't the money. It was ...

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MMBets: The Hawks look to capitalize on another offseason of building

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3 min read • 25 Sep 2026

MMBets: The Hawks look to capitalize on another offseason of building

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks is defended by P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center on March 18, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. ...

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Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million

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4 min read • 25 Sep 2026

Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million

Cooper Flagg one-of-one Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card on display Aug. 11 at the Baseball Cards of Rhode Island. (Erica Denhoff / Associated Press)A Friday morning rush hour of intense bidding sent the one-of-one Coo...

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Does JJ Redick have what it takes to lead the Lakers to a championship?

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5 min read • 25 Sep 2026

Does JJ Redick have what it takes to lead the Lakers to a championship?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the last several weeks, we wrote columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions about every player on the Lakers. Today, we wrap up with JJ Redick.It’s been a...

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ESPN analyst: Jalen Brunson isn’t NBA’s sixth-best player— he’s much worse

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3 min read • 25 Sep 2026

ESPN analyst: Jalen Brunson isn’t NBA’s sixth-best player— he’s much worse

jalen brunsonA championship isn’t stopping bulletin-board material coming in for Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.ESPN’s analytics guru Dean Oliver, widely considered the godfather of basketball analytics as a pioneering...

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Tyrese Maxey always finds ways to improve. 2026-27 should be no different

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6 min read • 25 Sep 2026

Tyrese Maxey always finds ways to improve. 2026-27 should be no different

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 17: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a 110-108 win over the LA Clippers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 17, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: ...

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MMB Lounge: Preseason is here for the Dallas Mavericks

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1 min read • 25 Sep 2026

MMB Lounge: Preseason is here for the Dallas Mavericks

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 13: Turkish national basketball player Tarik Biberovic, who recently transferred to NBA franchise the Dallas Mavericks, during an exclusive interview with Anadolu in Istanbul, Turkiye, on Augus...

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