Utah Jazz Are ‘Not Trading Lauri Markkanen’
The Utah Jazz are "not trading Lauri Markkanen," according to NBA reporter Ben Anderson of KSL Sports. "I was told firmly by someone close to the Jazz, 'We’re…
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There Is ‘Some Chance’ Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid Plays On Opening Night
There is "some chance" Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid plays on opening night against the Boston Celtics. Embiid underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in April. He only played…
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Warned His Financial Adviser To Never Steal Money From Him: ‘It Ain’t Going To Be Good For You’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was on his wife Savannah's podcast, Everybody's Crazy, and the NBA legend said he warned his financial adviser to never steal money…
“I Don’t Think Championship Yet”: Houston Rockets Legend Vernon Maxwell Opens Up About Kevin Durant Trade
During an interview with NBA reporter Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, Houston Rockets legend Vernon Maxwell opened up about the Kevin Durant trade. The Rockets traded Jalen Green, Dillon…
“Our Mentality Needs To Be Next Man Up”: Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić Reacts To LeBron James Injury
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season because of sciatic nerve irritation on his right side, which means superstar Luka…
NBA Trade Idea Sends Giannis Antetokounmpo From Milwaukee Bucks To Detroit Pistons
An NBA trade idea sending Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Detroit Pistons has been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created the following…
Russell Westbrook Won’t Play Overseas, Sacramento Kings Still Have ‘Real Interest’ In Him
Russell Westbrook won't play overseas despite receiving interest from non-NBA teams, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Sacramento Kings still have "real interest" in signing…
Utah Jazz Have Never Gotten Near The Finish Line On A Lauri Markkanen Trade
The Utah Jazz have never gotten near the finish line on a Lauri Markkanen trade, according to NBA reporter Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. "But despite…
Sacramento Kings Still Interested In Signing Russell Westbrook
The Sacramento Kings are still interested in signing Russell Westbrook, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Westbrook is an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2025-26…
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Has Been Dealing With Sciatica Since Late July
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been dealing with sciatica on his right side since late July, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. James will…