# lebron (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lebron. Page: Feed: --- ## [Report: Phil Handy to join Sixers staff as assistant coach](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/97539/report-phil-handy-to-join-sixers-staff-as-assistant-coach) _2026-08-21 · Josh Grieb · Liberty Ballers_ ESPN’s Marc Spears has reported a coaching addition in Philadelphia. Phil Handy will be leaving the Dallas Mavericks and join the Sixers under Nick Nurse. Handy is familiar with a couple key members of the Sixers, he was an assistant in Nurse’s first season with the Toronto Raptors in 2018-19. He was also a member \[…\] ## [Young Sixers, led by VJ Edgecombe and Labaron Philon, star in Rico Hines Run](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-highlights/97501/sixers-nba-vj-edgecombe-labaron-philon-rico-hines-run-lebron-james-tyrese-maxey) _2026-08-21 · Tom West · Liberty Ballers_ Young Sixers are doing their best to get you a basketball fix while we wait through the summer for this team to make its return. VJ Edgecombe, Labaron Philon and Dominick Barlow are playing in Rico Hines Runs and putting together their fair share of highlights. Of course, we can’t take summer workouts and scrimmage \[…\] ## [“I Led the 2016 Playoffs”: Klay Thompson Uses Warriors Legacy to Clap Back After Fans Rank Ray Allen Above Him](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-i-led-the-playoffs-klay-thompson-uses-warriors-legacy-to-clap-back-after-fans-rank-ray-allen-above-him/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ There is no denying that Klay Thompson is one of the best players to ever step foot in the league. While he may not have always been the primary face of a franchise, he was a historic asset to the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty, which has led to intense debates regarding his historical ranking. Because \[…\] ## [Ex-NBA Star Calls Luka Doncic “Arrogant,” Explains Why He Didn’t Seek Help From LeBron James During Lakers Tenure](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-ex-nba-star-calls-luka-doncic-arrogant-explains-why-he-didnt-seek-help-from-lebron-james-during-lakers-tenure/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ For the first time in eight years, the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a season without LeBron James on the roster. In his place stands Luka Doncic, fully handed the keys to a franchise that’s staked its future on him. The front office believes he’s the one to bring another banner to Los Angeles. \[…\] ## [Nikola Jokic Dominates Victor Wembanyama in FIBA Outing as Embarrassing Stats Emerge for Spurs Star](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nikola-jokic-dominates-victor-wembanyama-in-fiba-outing-as-embarrassing-stats-emerge-for-spurs-star/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Victor Wembanyama walked into Belgrade Arena wearing the captaincy for the first time, the youngest to hold it for France in 23 years, ready to set the tone for a program building around him. Nikola Jokic made sure the night belonged to someone else. For a while, it looked like it might not. Serbia built \[…\] ## [Lakers Eye “Dead-Set” Plan to Pair Nikola Jokic With Luka Doncic After Ownership Resolution, Per Insider](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/baksetballnews-nba-active-news-lakers-eye-dead-set-plan-to-pair-nikola-jokic-with-luka-doncic-after-ownership-resolution-per-insider/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Things have gotten messy for the Los Angeles Lakers as of late. It all started when Mark Walter decided to sell his majority ownership stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. This resulted in a domino effect as the majority of the Buss family suddenly wanted to sell their remaining \[…\] ## [“Irresponsible”: Cavs Called Out for James Harden’s $97M Deal as Analyst Highlights Major Issue](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-irresponsible-cavs-called-out-for-james-harden-ninety-seven-m-deal-as-analyst-highlights-major-issue/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Earlier this summer, it was unclear whether James Harden was still coming back to the Cleveland Cavaliers after he declined his $42.3 million player option. But now that the Cavs have confirmed a three-year, $97 million contract for the veteran Guard, it has been labeled “irresponsible” by an NBA analyst. The delay in Harden’s contract \[…\] ## [Lakers Minority Owner Reportedly Refuses to Sell Stake as Jeanie Buss Drama Continues](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-los-angeles-lakers-minority-owner-reportedly-refuses-to-sell-stake-as-jeanie-buss-drama-continues/) _2026-08-21 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ While Jeanie Buss fights her siblings over their 17.8 percent of the Los Angeles Lakers, another owner just took the opposite path. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who has held a 4% stake since buying Magic Johnson’s share in 2010, will not sell. His attorney, Chuck “Tiger” Kenworthy, told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin the family is staying put \[…\] ## [Raptors fans' hopes for DeMar DeRozan reunion could take a turn after latest report](https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-fans-hopes-for-demar-derozan-reunion-could-take-turn-after-latest-report-denver-nuggets?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-21 · Amos Caesar Mina · Raptors Rapture Feed_ After trading away Peyton Watson, the Nuggets are reportedly moving in on DeMar DeRozan, which only dims Raptors fans' hopes for a sentimental comeback. ## [NBA Reportedly Treading Carefully on Kawhi Leonard Investigation Amid Fears of NBPA Fallout](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nba-reportedly-treading-carefully-on-kawhi-leonard-investigation-amid-fears-of-nbpa-fallout/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Pablo Torre first reported Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million Aspiration deal. Since then, the NBA has not reached a verdict. According to Sportico legal analyst Michael McCann, the delay may reflect fears that a strong punishment could spark a fight with the players’ union. McCann wrote that the league is likely to tread carefully. One possible \[…\] ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eFMU7NViKoTA) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Cavaliers signing Peyton Watson adds fresh heat to potential Raptors playoff rematch](https://raptorsrapture.com/cavaliers-signing-peyton-watson-adds-fresh-heat-to-potential-raptors-playoff-rematch?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · Amos Caesar Mina · Raptors Rapture Feed_ Cavs make their offseason splash by adding Peyton Watson, injecting new energy into their outlook that could be a wildcard in another Raptors playoff showdown. ## [“JJ Redick Did It”: Rich Paul Gets Honest About LeBron James Not Living in Philly](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-jj-redick-did-it-rich-paul-gets-honest-about-lebron-james-not-living-in-philly/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Former Lakers guard Patrick Beverley told LeBron James that to really enjoy Philadelphia, he had to live there. Rich Paul had a different answer, pointing to a former Sixer who proved commuting can work. On the Game Over podcast with ESPN analyst Max Kellerman, James’ agent made it clear the commute question is not a \[…\] ## [“I Used to Be”: Russell Westbrook’s Response to a Young Hooper After Retirement Is Going Viral](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-i-used-to-be-russell-westbrooks-response-to-a-young-hooper-after-retirement-is-going-viral/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Russell Westbrook closed out an 18-year NBA career without saying a single word. He let a Michael B. Jordan-narrated tribute video do the talking for him. In a much smaller moment, he’s finally found something worth actually saying out loud. A video of Westbrook interacting with a young basketball fan has gone viral in the \[…\] ## [Shaquille O’Neal Sends “Championship or Bust” Warning to LeBron James & Joel Embiid’s 76ers](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-shaquille-oneal-sends-championship-or-bust-warning-to-lebron-james-joel-embiids-philadelphia-sixers/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ A photo of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey training together in Los Angeles reignited debate over whether the 76ers’ new core can coexist. Shaquille O’Neal quickly weighed in with a blunt warning. On SportsCenter, O’Neal said, “Championship or bust. You got the great LeBron. You got great Embiid. It was like three, four \[…\] ## [Tyrese Maxey: ‘Nobody on this team can have an ego’](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/97512/tyrese-maxey-nobody-on-this-team-can-have-an-ego-philadelphia-76ers-sixers-nba) _2026-08-20 · Sean Kennedy · Liberty Ballers_ The Philadelphia 76ers have added a couple extremely high-profile names this offseason, somewhat understandably overshadowing the fact that Tyrese Maxey is coming off an All-NBA Third Team season. Still just 25 years old and with his 1 percent better mantra, it’s reasonable to expect Maxey to continue improving coming off that career-best campaign. He recently \[…\] ## [James Harden Signs New Deal With Cavaliers After Amassing $511 Million Payday](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-james-harden-signs-new-deal-with-cleveland-cavaliers-after-amassing-five-hundred-and-eleven-million-payday/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ James Harden spent the summer waiting while Cleveland chased bigger names. After the Cavaliers lost LeBron James to Philadelphia and later added Peyton Watson, the Beard finally got paid to stay. His agents told ESPN’s Shams Charania that Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million deal to run it back in Cleveland. A contract \[…\] ## [Jaylen Brown will be the most motivated player in the NBA](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/97309/sixers-jaylen-brown-will-be-most-motivated-player-nba-lebron-james) _2026-08-20 · Paul Hudrick · Liberty Ballers_ The NBA is a business. We often hear that phrase when a player is traded or when contract negotiations go sour. It’s true. It’s a league run by billionaires, many of them running their franchises like assets. You can tell players not to take it personally, but how could they not? Sure, they make millions \[…\] ## [Peyton Watson Trade Spells Bad News for Jonathan Kuminga as Lakers Emerge as Favorites to Land Warriors Champion](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-peyton-watson-trade-spells-bad-news-for-jonathan-kuminga-as-lakers-emerge-as-favorites-to-land-warriors-champion/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ The Cleveland Cavaliers have recently secured Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets. Watson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with Cleveland, offering him a four-year, $88 million contract. This move directly impacts Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, who won a championship with Golden State in 2022. While this comes as good news for the Cavs, the sun \[…\] ## [Nuggets Lose Peyton Watson to Cavs but Add Ex-Warriors Superstar in Surprising Offseason Move](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nuggets-lose-peyton-watson-to-cavs-but-add-ex-warriors-superstar-in-surprising-offseason-move/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ For the majority of the summer, the Denver Nuggets have been operating over the second apron. What this means is that the Nuggets don’t have enough wiggle room to expand their roster and acquire valuable pieces to help them contend for a title this coming 2026-27 season. Despite their burdensome circumstances, the Nuggets have managed \[…\] ## [Cavs Complete LeBron James Backup Plan As Peyton Watson Leaves Nuggets for $88M Deal](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-cavs-complete-lebron-james-backup-plan-as-peyton-watson-leaves-nuggets-for-88m-deal/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ The Cleveland Cavaliers’ offseason plans looked very different a few weeks ago. Before they made their latest move, the franchise had one of the biggest names in NBA history sitting across from its front office in Akron. That meeting never turned into a Cleveland reunion. Instead, the Cavaliers eventually turned their attention to a 23-year-old \[…\] ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2Dc540AWf9BJ) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Jeanie Buss Reportedly Prepared to Take Desperate Step to Remain Lakers Governor](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-jeanie-buss-reportedly-prepared-to-take-desperate-step-to-remain-los-angeles-lakers-governor/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Fourteen months after the Buss family sold controlling interest in the Lakers at a then-record valuation, the franchise has been sold again. And the woman who has run it since 2013 is fighting to stay in the chair. Mark Walter’s pending sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner values the team at $12.5 billion. Now \[…\] ## [LeBron James & Lakers Stint Blamed for Russell Westbrook’s Negative Narrative on Media, Per NBA Legend](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-stint-blamed-for-russell-westbrooks-negative-narrative-on-media-per-nba-legend-jeff-teague/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Russell Westbrook closed an 18-year career with a silent farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan. Praises and criticism followed shortly, and a former player then gave his take on why the criticism never left him. Jeff Teague reacted on Club 520 to Patrick Beverley’s claim that the media “killed” Westbrook’s game, and pointed the \[…\] ## [Raptors have the perfect solution to counter 76ers’ bold LeBron James strategy](https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-have-perfect-solution-counter-76ers-bold-lebron-james-strategy-point-guard-scottie-barnes?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · Amos Caesar Mina · Raptors Rapture Feed_ Raptors can tap into Scottie Barnes' versatility to challenge the 76ers’ reported strategy of deploying LeBron James at point guard. ## [Raptors schedule reveals six-game gauntlet that could define trade deadline approach](https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-schedule-reveals-six-game-gauntlet-that-could-define-trade-deadline-approach?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-19 · Chris Lambert · Raptors Rapture Feed_ The Raptors face a six-game stretch of Celtics twice, the Mavericks twice, and the Cavs and Knicks once that could alter their trade deadline approach. ## [Scottie Barnes will reach career crossroads in 2026-27 Raptors season](https://raptorsrapture.com/scottie-barnes-will-reach-career-crossroads-2026-27-raptors-season?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-19 · Elaine Blum · Raptors Rapture Feed_ Scottie Barnes has a big season ahead of him. ## [Scottie Barnes has a clear path to rising through the top NBA player ranks](https://raptorsrapture.com/scottie-barnes-has-clear-path-to-rising-through-top-nba-player-ranks?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-19 · Elaine Blum · Raptors Rapture Feed_ If Scottie Barnes improves one skillset, he could quickly climb up the NBA’s top player ranks. ## [What could go wrong (but hopefully won’t) for the Sixers in 2026-27?](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/97405/what-could-go-wrong-but-hopefully-wont-for-the-sixers-in-2026-27) _2026-08-19 · Greg Frank · Liberty Ballers_ By no means are we trying to be fatalistic as we trudge along through the middle of August and wait for Sixers training camp to open in late September. However, it’s at least worth pondering what MIGHT not work for Philly in a season that’s probably got more hype than any season we’ve seen for \[…\] ## [Kawhi Leonard will have a lot to prove if Raptors finally bring him to Toronto](https://raptorsrapture.com/kawhi-leonard-will-have-lot-prove-if-raptors-finally-bring-him-to-toronto?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-18 · Elaine Blum · Raptors Rapture Feed_ The Hoop Collective took the under on the Raptors’ 2026-27 win total due to some doubts about Kawhi Leonard’s availability. ## [Raptors may get a Jakob Poeltl escape route if West contender stumbles early](https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-jakob-poeltl-escape-route-if-west-contender-stumbles-early?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-18 · Svyatoslav Rovenchuk · Raptors Rapture Feed_ If the Minnesota Timberwolves are open to trading Rudy Gobert in 2026-27, the Toronto Raptors should make the call. ## [Editor-in-chief mailbag: How are we feeling?](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-discussion-threads/97487/editor-in-chief-mailbag-how-are-we-feeling) _2026-08-18 · Paul Hudrick · Liberty Ballers_ We’ve reached the doldrums of the NBA calendar. The only excitement currently is the investigation into the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers possible cap circumvention and whatever the hell is going on with the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. But now that the schedule is out and you’ve had time to process and digest things, how are \[…\] ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vGJdzXwa3qvH) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Collin Murray-Boyles could take Scottie-Barnes-like leap in second Raptors season](https://raptorsrapture.com/collin-murray-boyles-could-take-scottie-barnes-like-leap-second-raptors-season?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-18 · Elaine Blum · Raptors Rapture Feed_ Expectations for Collin Murray-Boyles are high in his second season with the Raptors. ## [How Sixers develop and deploy their young talent will be major X Factor for 2026-2027](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/97339/sixers-lebron-james-vj-edgecombe-labaron-philon-dominick-barlow-justin-edwards) _2026-08-18 · Will Rucker · Liberty Ballers_ Excitement for the upcoming Sixers season is at an all-time high. Many are dreaming of what it’s going to look like seeing LeBron James in a Sixers uniform and how the loaded starting lineup of stars operate together on the same floor. There are many swing factors that could determine the ultimate outcome of this \[…\] ## [Raptors schedule hands them an early four-game gauntlet against potential Finals foes](https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-schedule-hands-them-an-early-four-game-gauntlet-against-potential-finals-foes?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-18 · Chris Lambert · Raptors Rapture Feed_ The Raptors have a West gauntlet featuring the Nuggets, Rockets, Thunder, and Spurs that will give fans a glimpse into how Toronto could fare in the NBA Finals. ## [Raptors fans will have mixed feelings about bold trade to propel championship quest](https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-fans-will-have-mixed-feelings-bold-trade-proposal-kyrie-irving-bleacher-report?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-18 · Amos Caesar Mina · Raptors Rapture Feed_ A recent Bleacher Report article suggests the Raptors consider trading for Kyrie Irving in a bold move that’s sure to stir strong reactions amongst the fanbase. ## [Raptors’ national TV games could get Scottie Barnes the respect he deserves](https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-national-tv-games-could-get-scottie-barnes-the-respect-the-deserves?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-17 · Elaine Blum · Raptors Rapture Feed_ Scottie Barnes will have an opportunity to put everyone on notice next season. ## [Sixers announce 2026-27 preseason schedule](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/97464/sixers-announce-2026-27-preseason-schedule) _2026-08-17 · Tom West · Liberty Ballers_ For many fans in Philadelphia (maybe all of them), I’m not sure the 2026-27 Sixers will feel like a real team until we see them play a game. Adding Jaylen Brown and none other than LeBron James in one offseason was a truly breathtaking turn of events for this team, and it’s not too long \[…\] ## [Report: Trendon Watford to sign one-year deal with Pelicans](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/97150/report-trendon-watford-to-sign-one-year-deal-with-pelicans) _2026-08-17 · Josh Grieb · Liberty Ballers_ The final 2026 Sixers free agent has found a home. ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that Trendon Watford has signed a one-year, $2.9 million dollar deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. In his lone season with the Sixers, Watford averaged 16.3 minutes across his 53 appearances while struggling with soft tissue injures. A strained hamstring \[…\] ## [LeBron’s arrival echoes that of Dr. J; now comes the hard part](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-features-profiles/97428/sixers-lebron-james-arrival-echoes-dr-j-julius-erving) _2026-08-17 · Gordie Jones · Liberty Ballers_ Ken Burns, the brilliant documentarian, is fond of repeating a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Burns usually says this in reference to landmark events that shaped the world in which we live, not something so trivial as the fortunes of a pro basketball team. Yet it can \[…\] ## [Report: Sixers hire Tommy Balcetis to front office](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/97424/report-philadelphia-76ers-sixers-hire-tommy-balcetis-nba-front-office) _2026-08-17 · Sean Kennedy · Liberty Ballers_ Philadelphia made a huge change to the front office this offseason, parting ways with Daryl Morey and hiring Mike Gansey as the new President of Basketball Operations. So far, so very good on that front, as Gansey’s tenure has begun with the trade for Jaylen Brown and LeBron James joining the organization on a veteran’s \[…\] ## [Has Joel Embiid already clinched a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame?](https://www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analysis/97386/has-joel-embiid-already-clinched-a-spot-in-the-basketball-hall-of-fame) _2026-08-14 · Bryan Toporek · Liberty Ballers_ On Saturday, Amar’e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D’Antoni will be among the latest inductees to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. LeBron James is an absolute lock to join them in the next few years. Players now have to be only two years removed from their retirement to become eligible for enshrinement, and James \[…\]