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NBA sets record straight on LeBron James’ free agency impacting schedule release

LeBron James’ free agency saga dragged into late July, long past the usual time frame when players agree to free agent deals, and there was growing sentiment that the NBA was starting to get impatient due to the league needing to finalize the 2026-27 schedule release.

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Jaylen Brown Sends Emotional Message to Celtics Fans

Jaylen Brown stood before a crowd at Boston Common on Sunday and delivered a simple message to Celtics fans that closed a decade-long chapter with the city.

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In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / August 30

LeBron James reportedly had trouble adjusting to lesser Lakers role

LeBron James understood that Luka Doncic had become the Lakers’ No. 1 option. Apparently, accepting a similar level of deference to Austin Reaves wasn’t quite as easy.

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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.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Fadeaway World / August 30

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s Philadelphia Penthouse Hit By Lightning in Reported 1-In-400 Million Incident

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has received one of the strangest welcomes that you can ever think of after moving to Philadelphia, as his new penthouse was reportedly struck by lightning just minutes after his wife signed the lease.

Philadelphia 76ers News / HITC / August 30

Adem Bona couldn’t hide his true feelings when asked about LeBron James joining the 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers backup big man Adem Bona shared his unfiltered reaction to finding out that LeBron James is joining their franchise. It’s been over a month since LeBron’s decision to join the 76ers, but the hype among fans and the 76ers locker room still makes it feel as fresh as possible.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Wire / August 30

LeBron James really did complicate NBA schedule with late 76ers decision

Adam Silver wasn’t kidding. Back in July, the NBA commissioner publicly asked LeBron James to hurry up and decide where he was playing. “Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule,” Silver said at the time.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / HITC / August 30

76ers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s new house struck by lightning 30 minutes after moving in

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was hit with a one-in-400-million event after his new Philadelphia penthouse was struck by lightning 20 minutes after he and his wife signed the lease to move in.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 29

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s new Philly penthouse struck by lightning, flooded

New Philadelphia 76ers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope dealt with an unfortunate incident that occurred at his new residence in Philadelphia. According to a TikTok post by Caldwell-Pope’s wife, McKenzie, the couple’s penthouse was struck by lightning, forcing her to descend 14 flights of stairs to evacuate.

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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 / Hoops Wire / August 29

LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers

LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again. Randy Mims, James’ longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers’ team directory as Executive Administrator, Player Programs & Logistics, as Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson reported.

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s New Philadelphia Home Shockingly Gets Struck By Lightning

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and his family have received an electrifying welcome to Philadelphia, but not the kind they’d hoped for. Kentavious’ wife, McKenzie Caldwell-Pope, recently revealed that lightning struck their new home in Philadelphia.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Draymond Green Calls LeBron James To 76ers Most Impactful Free Agency Signing

This 2026 NBA offseason has seen many interesting free agency signings, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes none are as impactful as LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / AirJordanChronicles / August 29

LeBron James linked to nearly $300M loan deal from 2018

Back in 2018, a company controlled by LeBron James took out a loan of almost $300 million from two life insurers based in the Midwest. That’s according to Bloomberg reporters Weihua Li, Alexandre Rajbhandari, and Sridhar Natarajan, who reported that an arm of Guggenheim Partners helped put the deal together.

NBA News / Hoops Habit / August 29

Sixers granted LeBron James something the Lakers never could

After having signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Sixers have already given LeBron James something the Los Angeles Lakers never could. LeBron shocked the NBA world when he chose the Sixers over the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 29

Jaylen Brown’s Importance to Sixers Grows Amid Recent Talk From Those Close to Him

Those close to Jaylen Brown don’t expect him to prioritize coexisting with Tyrese Maxey, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid on the Sixers this season. They're demanding even more.

Tyrese Maxey News / The Lead / August 30

Maxey’s Versatility Is the Key to Making the 76ers Roster Work

Despite the countless challenges Tyrese Maxey has faced since arriving in the NBA, he has always seemed to overcome them. This season, he faces his toughest obstacle yet.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Stephen Jackson says LeBron James no longer belongs in Jordan, Kobe conversation

Stephen Jackson apparently wasn’t impressed with LeBron James’ decision to join the 76ers. In fact, Jackson thinks it should change the way James is discussed historically.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 28

'It’s Sad': LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Reveals Why He Would Pick Kobe Bryant as GOAT

Michael Jordan has won six championships, Kobe Bryant has five, and LeBron James has four across three different franchises. The figures contribute to one of basketball’s most persistent debates, and Trevor Ariza, an 18-year NBA veteran, has weighed in.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 28

Warriors Sign Dalen Terry To Training Camp Deal

The Warriors have signed free agent wing Dalen Terry to a training camp contract, per Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (Twitter link). According to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area, it will be a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal for Terry, who will have an opportunity to compete for a regular season roster spot in camp and the preseason.

Philadelphia 76ers News / The Lead / August 27

Health Remains Philadelphia 76ers’ Only Obstacle to a Championship

The Philadelphia 76ers made the biggest splash of free agency, signing basketball legend LeBron James in the twilight years of his career. They’ve made the NBA Playoffs eight of the last nine years, yet have been unable to punch past the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Kyle Lowry News / Field Level Media / August 27

Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey vs. 76ers

The Toronto Raptors will retire point guard Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey following their Jan. 10 game against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will join Hall of Famer Vince Carter (No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24

Bill Simmons makes shocking admission over Jaylen Brown trade

Few Boston Celtics fans will ever forget where they were when they heard the news that Jaylen Brown had been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks.

Celtics owner admits he needed convincing to trade Jaylen Brown: ‘That was tough’

Insider addresses uncertainty for Celtics regarding Paul George

Writer pens hypothetical trade sending Lakers' Bronny James to NBA contender — and it's not the 76ers

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