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'Love You': LeBron James Sends Heartfelt Message to Lifelong Friend Who Followed Him From Akron to Philadelphia

LeBron James has spent his career surrounded by superstars, executives, and some of the most powerful figures in sports. But when the NBA icon raised a glass during a yacht celebration, his attention turned to someone who had been beside him long before the championships, business empire, and global fame.

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Former Sixers POBO Bryan Colangelo hired as advisor to BC Roma

Things are going well for the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, so I think it’s safe to touch on a topic from a time when things were much more…turbulent.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 8

LeBron James Joins Eli Manning, Sue Bird & More as Polymarket’s LA Wildfire Controversy Resurfaces

LeBron James has become the latest major sports figure to partner with Polymarket, joining a growing celebrity campaign for the prediction market platform as its approach to real-world events faces renewed scrutiny.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 8

Philadelphia 76ers Sign Back-To-Back NBA Champion To Exhibit 10 Contract Ahead Of Training Camp

The Philadelphia 76ers have continued to add more bodies ahead of training camp, as ESPN’s Dave McMenamin revealed that they have signed back-to-back NBA champion Dillon Jones to an Exhibit 10 contract as they round out their preseason roster.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Total Pro Sports / September 8

Lebron James, Eli Manning, Spike Lee & Other Big Names Team Up For 'One Of The Craziest Commercials Of All Time'

Polymarket just rounded up an unreal lineup of celebrities for what people are already calling one of the craziest commercials ever made. LeBron James, Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Richard Sherman, and Spike Lee all appear in the new Polymarket campaign.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

How 76ers ‘banged Celtics drum’ over and over to get Jaylen Brown trade done

The Philadelphia 76ers landed Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics this offseason through a strategy built around persistence, repeatedly expressing interest even when their chances of acquiring the All-NBA forward appeared slim.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

76ers release new arena images. LeBron James surely won’t be still playing when it opens, right?

The Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday released renderings of their new arena in South Philadelphia. They will share the state-of-the-art venue with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Action Network / September 8

LeBron James Partners With Polymarket: What It Means and How the Platform Works

LeBron James has announced an exclusive partnership with Polymarket. He is now the first NBA player to sign an individual deal with the prediction-market platform.

LeBron James News / EasySportz / September 8

LeBron James Just Made a Decision That Could Change How We Remember His Career

LeBron James has already done just about everything a basketball player can do. Four championships. Four MVPs. The NBA’s all-time scoring record. More than two decades in the league.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / September 8

Julius Erving issues ‘lip service’ warning to LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving has a message for LeBron James. LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason has instantly added more pressure on the players to make a deep playoff run.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 8

'My Angel': LeBron James Pens Emotional Message to Family Member on Special Day

Amid the high-stakes preparations surrounding his upcoming career transition, LeBron James took a somber moment off the court to honor the memory of a pivotal figure in his life.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 7

Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue

The Los Angeles Lakers probably went through the most drastic roster facelift in the league this offseason.

Bronny James sees role alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Luka Doncic Describes Lakers As ‘Happy’

Kevon Looney Enjoyed Getting To Know New Lakers Teammates During Minicamp

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LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / September 7

LeBron James Faces Backlash After Negative Gambling Comments Resurface

Philadelphia 76ers superstar LeBron James is no stranger to making controversial decisions, and he made another recently. James announced on Saturday that he was partnering with Polymarket, the controversial prediction market platform, and it would be an understatement to say that it rubbed many the wrong way.