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NBA Insider Reveals Which 4 Teams Reached Out Regarding LeBron James Trade

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers looks murkier than ever, and NBA teams came calling with interest in the arguably greatest basketball player of all time.

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Report: Cavs extend LeBron’s close friend amid superstar’s uncertain future

Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman made some headlines on Monday over news of a contract extension with the franchise. But Altman wasn’t the only one in the Cavs front office to be extended, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / FirstSportz / July 14

Tim Duncan Once Benched Himself To Evade Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, LeBron James ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ Dilemma

There are few NBA players whose careers can ever stand up to the lofty standards set by Tim Duncan. The Spurs legend entered the league as an All-NBA First Team player and left it after bagging more All-Defensive Team accolades than anyone in league history.

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / ChiCitySports / July 14

Michael Jordan ranked number one all-time by Bleacher Report

By any metric, accolade, or analysis, Michael Jordan is easily one of the best basketball players of all time. The former Chicago Bulls legend is considered by most of the sports world as one of the two or three (at worst) best players to ever touch an NBA court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 14

Byron Scott gives verdict on whether LA Lakers will trade LeBron James, as ‘five years’ prediction made

Byron Scott believes the LA Lakers have a plan when it comes to LeBron James, who isn’t going to go away any time soon. LeBron James is nearing the end of his career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 14

Four Teams Contacted Rich Paul With Interest In Trading For LeBron James

Despite a rocky start to the offseason for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and agent Rich Paul, the message coming out from them has remained relatively consistent.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 14

Rich Paul: LeBron James Never Asked Lakers For Contract Extension

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is entering the 2025-26 season in completely unfamiliar territory. For the first time in his career, he is entering a season as a true expiring contract, after he and his agent, Rich Paul, opted in to the final year of his two-year contract with the Lakers for about $52.6 million.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Dwyane Wade reveals why GOAT debate is ‘unfair’ to LeBron James

It’s a never-ending debate about who the greatest NBA players are. Some people say its Michael Jordan. Others say its LeBron James. Those in between say Kobe Bryant.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Charles Barkley Sends Message After Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Doncic Update

On Friday, at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, NBA legend Charles Barkley sat down with Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz to discuss the future of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 14

Rich Paul: LeBron James Focused On Enjoying Offseason

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had one of his first truly uncertain offseasons in his historic career. For the first time, it felt as though

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LeBron James Reacts To Cavaliers Giving Brandon Weems Extension

LeBron James is a longtime friend of Cavaliers’ front-office man Brandon Weems and reacted to the news that Weems received a contract option accordingly.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / July 14

LeBron James Says Michael Jordan Was His Biggest Inspiration

For many, the debate between the greatest NBA player of all-time comes down to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 14

Rumor: Cavaliers, Mavericks, Warriors, Clippers Interested In Trading For Lakers’ LeBron James

According to NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers are interested

Los Angeles Lakers News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 14

NBA Coaching Great Wonders Why LeBron James Receives So Much Hate

As a coach Doc Rivers has eliminated LeBron James twice from the NBA playoffs. Still, it hasn't prevented Rivers from denying James' greatness. That's why it's so hard for Rivers to jump on the bandwagon of those who have rooted against James throughout his career.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Report: Clippers One of Four Teams Who Have Reached Out About $101 Million Superstar

Last week, the Los Angeles Clippers were named a potential landing spot for LeBron James. It came as a surprise as James hadn't actually requested a trade and the Clippers hadn't shown any interest in the 21-time All-Star.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Cavaliers Interested in LeBron James Reunion Under 1 Condition: Report

What team LeBron James plays for next season is arguably the hottest topic of the NBA offseason. The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward recently exercised his $52.6 million player option for next season, keeping him in L.A.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 13