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LeBron James Briefly Bids Goodbye to the United States in First-Ever Career Move

Before heading to Philadelphia for training camp, LeBron James had one major stop to make first. The four-time NBA champion made history in his own right by embarking on his very first trip to the African continent.

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18-Year NBA Veteran Wanted to ‘Choke’ LeBron James Critics for Calling Him an Underachiever

Charles Barkley was among the loudest voices calling LeBron James’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers nothing more than ring-chasing. But he didn’t go unchallenged.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 13

'It’s Tough': Jaylen Brown’s Ex-Teammate Felt Powerless to Stop His 76ers Trade

Jaylen Brown’s exit from Boston left his former teammates with little more than questions and an uncomfortable reality. One Celtics player admitted there was nothing they could do to stop it.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Richard Jefferson Says LeBron James Has The Perfect Basketball Build

The NBA GOAT conversation will never reach a consensus, but former league swingman Richard Jefferson has an interesting solution. Speaking on ‘The Rush Hour’ show, the NBA champion argued that there is no GOAT, as the standards are constantly shifting.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Olden Polynice Claims LeBron James Has ‘Underachieved’ In His NBA Career

Olden Polynice thinks LeBron James somehow underachieved during his NBA career. And his reasoning makes the claim even more difficult to understand. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Polynice praised LeBron as one of the greatest players ever before arguing that the four-time champion should have achieved even more.

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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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 12

Jaylen Brown Plans Secret Golf Training After Losing To Tyrese Maxey And 76ers Teammates

Jaylen Brown is apparently not taking his first bad experience on a golf course pretty lightly. During a conversation with Mahershala Ali for The Hollywood

Jaylen Brown Steps Into The Ring For Amateur Boxing Debut

Jaylen Brown tried his hand at boxing this week, taking part in an amateur bout in Nigeria.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Kai Cenat Reveals LeBron James’ Surprising Quality That Other Celebrities Don’t Have

For most celebrities, getting a reply from them can feel like an achievement in itself. Their schedules, status, and distance from ordinary fans can make even a simple text seem easy to ignore.

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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.

LeBron James News / HITC / September 11

Former NBA Player believes LeBron James ‘underachieved’ in his career, gives one reason why

LeBron James is entering the 24th year of his NBA career, and in his time playing, he has won every major laurel there is in the league. The four-time NBA champion will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, and will be on a team that is expected to be the favourites to win the NBA championship.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Jaylen Brown makes viral boxing debut in Nigeria after 76ers trade

Jaylen Brown added an unexpected highlight to his first offseason as a Philadelphia 76er, stepping into a boxing ring in Lagos as video of the session spread online this week.

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Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / September 10

'It Becomes Work': Jaylen Brown Says The NBA Is No Longer Just About The Love Of The Game

Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown and actor Mahershala Ali recently came together for the first episode of the Game Recognizes Game series, where they discussed a wide range of topics.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Jamie Foxx Rips Former NBA Player For Leaving LeBron James Off His All-Time Lineup

Actor Jamie Foxx is a huge fan of Philadelphia 76ers superstar LeBron James, and he didn’t take kindly to comments made by former NBA player Tim Thomas on the Straight Game Podcast.

Nick Nurse News / Liberty Ballers / September 10

Will the new-look Sixers bring out the ‘mad scientist’ Nick Nurse?

When Nick Nurse took over as the Sixers’ head coach ahead of the 2023-24 season, players were buzzing with excitement about his energy and creativity. But with Joel Embiid and Paul George cycling in and out of the lineup over the past two seasons, Nurse hasn’t gotten many chances to show off that side of himself.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Patrick Beverley Explains How NBA Teams Can Beat The 76ers Superteam

The Philadelphia 76ers have managed to put together one of the most talented teams in NBA history this offseason. The 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a roster that included Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and they have instantly become one of the title favorites.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 10

Revisiting When Sixers Nearly Handed Tyrese Maxey to Eastern Conference Rival

The Process-era Sixers were infamous for collecting first-round picks. But in one of the few times they dealt one, it nearly resulted in a franchise-altering mistake.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Jaylen Brown's boxing clip may create awkward problem for 76ers

Jaylen Brown's Nigeria boxing clip may create awkward problem for 76ers

Jaylen Brown boxed in Nigeria this week. Video circulated by the combat sports account Happy Punch shows the Philadelphia 76ers guard gloved up in front of a crowd, billed as his first time in a ring.

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NBA Draft pick could return to college after major NCAA ruling