# nba finals (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nba finals. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Very Strange Set of Baseball Cards](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/a-very-strange-set-of-baseball-cards) _2026-08-19 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ Thanks to an obscure Topps sub-series, kids could trade an MVP Trophy for a Cy Young. ## [Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey going to auction with record-setting potential](https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2026/08/18/michael-jordans-1998-nba-finals/) _2026-08-18 · Benjamin Burrows | The New York Times · Utah Jazz_ The Michael Jordan jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals could challenge the game-worn memorabilia auction record of $24.12 million. ## [From Jordan to Kobe: Ex-Jazz ball boy’s shoe memorabilia keeps ending up in lawsuits](https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2026/08/17/kobe-shoes-auction-lawsuit-ex-jazz/) _2026-08-17 · Jason Batacao · Utah Jazz_ A former Utah Jazz ball boy says an ownership dispute tanked the auction price of Kobe Bryant's rookie shoes — and it's not his first fight over sports memorabilia. ## [Satire Was in the Air](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/satire-was-in-the-air) _2026-08-15 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ Ground Zero for the "Airplane!" movie franchise: the 1957 film "Zero Hour." But the four-part "Airport" movie franchise was another influence. My footnote-heavy take on that series' first two flicks. ## [Houston Rockets announce 2026–27 regular season schedule](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-rockets-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule) _2026-08-13 · Ajibola.Bodunrin@fox.com (Ajibola Bodunrin) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ The Houston Rockets have unveiled their full schedule for the 2026–27 NBA season, highlighted by an international preseason trip to Macao and 21 national TV games. ## [The Surprising Non-Uniformity of MLB’s “VZ” Cap Lettering](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/the-surprising-non-uniformity-of) _2026-08-13 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ Venezuelan MLB players have been showing support for their homeland’s earthquake victims in a wide range of ways. ## [Russell Westbrook retires: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young and more honor former MVP](https://www.ktvu.com/sports/russell-westbrook-retires-nba-world-reacts) _2026-08-12 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | KTVU_ After 18 historic seasons, nine All-Star appearances, and an MVP title, Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement. See how NBA players, teams, and peers across the league are paying tribute to "Mr. Triple-Double." ## [9-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons](https://www.ktvu.com/sports/russell-westbrook-announces-nba-retirement-after-18-seasons) _2026-08-12 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | KTVU_ Following 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook officially announced his retirement on Wednesday. ## [Mark Walter sells Lakers for record-breaking $12B: report](https://www.ktvu.com/news/mark-walter-sells-los-angeles-lakers-for-12-billion) _2026-08-12 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | KTVU_ Mark Walter has sold the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12 billion, according to ESPN. ## [Stephen Curry remains committed to finishing career with Warriors](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/stephen-curry-remains-committed-to-finishing-career-with-warriors) _2026-08-12 · DAILYSABAH_ The Golden State Warriors and superstar guard Stephen Curry remain committed to keeping their partnership intact through the end of his career, general manager Mike Dunleavy said T... ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vm3NuwbJtjUo) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Panathinaikos owner reveals serious bid to lure Jokic to Greece](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/panathinaikos-owner-reveals-serious-bid-to-lure-jokic-to-greece) _2026-08-11 · DAILYSABAH_ Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos wants to bring three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic to Athens, with the Denver Nuggets superstar potentiall... ## [What Are We to Make of Jefry Yan’s Strikeout Celebration?](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/jefry-yans-strikeout-celebration) _2026-08-10 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ The Mets rookie has gone viral for his on-field gymnastics. Let’s discuss. ## [Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach, dies at 86](https://www.ktvu.com/news/don-nelson-second-winningest-nba-coach-dies-86) _2026-08-09 · Latest News | KTVU_ Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics and who also worked for the Golden State Warriors, died Sunday. ## [NBA Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies at 86](https://www.ktvu.com/news/nba-hall-fame-coach-don-nelson-dies-86) _2026-08-09 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | KTVU_ NBA Hall-of-Famer Don Nelson, who once held the record for most wins as a head coach, has died at 86, according to a statement from his family. ## [Love Was in The Air](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/love-was-in-the-air) _2026-08-09 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ …along with paranoia, a rapid heart rate and a flight attendant with a dramatic flair. Sharing an unexpected gift on our 32nd wedding anniversary: the long-lost essay on how I proposed to my wife. ## [Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/memphis-grizzlies-player-brandon-clarke-cause-death) _2026-08-08 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | FOX 5_ The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May. ## [Why Aren’t the Rays Making a “Fever” Pitch?](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/why-arent-the-rays-making-a-fever) _2026-08-06 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ An MLB marketing mystery. ## [Is Bunting Sexy Enough to Sell a Jersey?](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/is-bunting-sexy-enough-to-sell-a) _2026-08-04 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ A visit to a used clothing emporium leads to some interesting questions. ## [A Different Way to Take a Lead](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/a-different-way-to-take-a-lead) _2026-08-02 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ Just when you thought you’d seen everything. ## [\`Keep it. That’s good luck.’](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/brother-love-keep-it-thats-good-luck) _2026-08-01 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ Two years after the blurriness of our first White Sox vs. Yankees game, my brother Phil and I turn nomadic in the same park against the backdrop of a revitalized team—and Phil’s transformed life. ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HebGwGy6M47E) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [NBA Europe projected to generate $2.2B for Istanbul economy](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/nba-europe-projected-to-generate-22b-for-istanbul-economy) _2026-07-30 · DAILYSABAH_ The proposed NBA Europe league is expected to deliver a major economic boost to Istanbul, with projections showing the city could generate $2.2 billion in economic activity over a... ## ['Living Arena': How Intuit Dome became LA’s new cultural landmark](https://www.dailysabah.com/life/living-arena-how-intuit-dome-became-las-new-cultural-landmark/news) _2026-07-29 · DAILYSABAH_ For a century, the architectural brief for a sports stadium was simple: provide a view of the grass or hardwood, keep the beer cold, and get the crowd out of the parking lot as fas... ## [Draymond Green agrees to 1-year, $27.7M deal to stay with Warriors](https://www.ktvu.com/news/draymond-green-warriors-deal) _2026-07-28 · KTVU.Staff@fox.com (KTVU Staff) · Latest News | KTVU_ Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, according to multiple reports. ## [LeBron set to don his trademark No. 23 with 76ers](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/lebron-set-to-don-his-trademark-no-23-with-76ers) _2026-07-28 · DAILYSABAH_ The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled LeBron James on Monday, announcing that the NBA's all-time leading scorer will wear his familiar No. 23 jersey. The 76ers marked th... ## [Rockies Poised to Set MLB Record with Larry Walker Statue](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/rockies-poised-to-set-mlb-record) _2026-07-27 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ A fascinating uni-related milestone is nearly upon us. ## [LeBron James ends retirement speculation with 76ers move](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/lebron-james-ends-retirement-speculation-with-76ers-move) _2026-07-25 · DAILYSABAH_ LeBron James came within reach of ending one of the greatest careers in basketball history before deciding instead to chase one last NBA championship, announcing Friday that he wil... ## [Odd-Time-to-See](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/odd-time-to-see) _2026-07-25 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ This week, my wife and I embarked on a wee-hours odyssey to see the film that’s all the rage on one of those rare “70 millimeter” screens. Some five hours later, we made it back home. Here's our tale. ## [LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers: 'I am so excited'](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lebron-james-signs-philadelphia-76ers) _2026-07-24 · Dan.O'Mara@fox.com (Dan O'Mara) · Latest News | FOX 5_ NBA legend and international icon LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia Sixers. ## [Heat accidentally posts LeBron intro video, fuels speculation](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/heat-accidentally-posts-lebron-intro-video-fuels-speculation) _2026-07-23 · DAILYSABAH_ The Miami Heat accidentally fueled one of the biggest NBA offseason storylines after mistakenly publishing a YouTube livestream teasing a possible introductory press conference for... ## [Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend](https://www.ktvu.com/sports/teen-payout-rare-find-nba-legend) _2026-07-22 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | KTVU_ A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout. ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UeGbSSDHvu4I) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Welcome to Uni Watch on Substack!](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/welcome-to-uni-watch-on-substack) _2026-07-22 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ A message for my new subscribers. ## [NBA trade: Atlanta Hawks land Lu Dort in three-team deal](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/nba-trade-atlanta-hawks-land-lu-dort-three-team-deal) _2026-07-19 · Latest News | FOX 5_ The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade starting forward Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. ## [In the City of Brotherly Love](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/in-the-city-of-brotherly-love) _2026-07-18 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ ...on a series of adventures with my brother Andy. Plus: a haiku-themed flashback to our other bro, Phil. ## [On the Road to Philly](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/on-the-road-to-philly) _2026-07-11 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ Musings from a baseball-filled week that's only getting more baseball-ier. With a side dish of history, whistling and Harry Chapin. ## [The Strange Story of MLB’s ‘Bannermark’ Logo](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/the-strange-story-of-mlbs-bannermark) _2026-07-09 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ With the All-Star Game almost upon us, it’s the perfect time to explore the history of this largely unknown mark. ## [Don't hate the player, hate the game](https://matthewtynan.substack.com/p/spurs-free-agent-tobias-harris-signs-san-antonio) _2026-07-07 · Matthew Tynan · Corporate Knowledge_ After years of playing with the 'overpaid' label, Tobias Harris has a chance to demonstrate his real value. ## [Your Coin Toss Stories](https://uniwatch.substack.com/p/your-coin-toss-stories) _2026-07-07 · Paul Lukas · Uni Watch_ Uni Watch readers talk about the coins they toss when working as referees — and in other situations. ## [Empty nesters](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/empty-nesters) _2026-07-04 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ Reversing a trend that’s been part of parenthood for 23 years, Bridgett and I are now in the "export business" as we purged our home of possessions that had been piling up and collecting dust. ## [Warriors appear to be on LeBron James' shortlist amid free agency](https://www.ktvu.com/news/lebron-james-free-agency-update-rich-paul-july-3-2026) _2026-07-03 · Latest News | KTVU_ LEBRON IN THE BAY? Could LeBron James come to the Bay Area? Here's what his agent revealed about the teams the NBA superstar is eyeing, including the Golden State Warriors. ## [LeBron James’ agent seemingly reveals teams on his short list](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/lebron-james-free-agency-update-rich-paul-july-3-2026) _2026-07-03 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ The LeBron James sweepstakes IS heating up after his agent, Rich Paul, revealed his free agency short list on the “Game Over" podcast. ## [Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000](https://www.ktvu.com/sports/wilt-chamberlain-jacket-found-goodwill-oregon) _2026-07-03 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | KTVU_ A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store. ## [LeBron salutes Lakers as he weighs next move post free agency](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/lebron-salutes-lakers-as-he-weighs-next-move-post-free-agency) _2026-07-01 · DAILYSABAH_ LeBron James is preparing to enter another defining phase of his career after thanking the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for what he called an “honor” to wear the franchise’s purpl... ## [The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is over](https://www.ktvu.com/sports/lebron-james-era-los-angeles-is-over-report) _2026-06-30 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | KTVU_ The LeBron James era with the Lakers is over. His agent Rich Paul announced Tuesday that the NBA superstar will continue his career outside of Los Angeles, leaving the Lakers to build around Luka Doncic. ## [Just sit back and watch the world burn](https://matthewtynan.substack.com/p/san-antonio-spurs-offseason-preview-free-agency) _2026-06-30 · Matthew Tynan · Corporate Knowledge_ Free agency begins tonight, as does another run of the Race for Seis. Plus, we empty the mailbag. ## [A Conversation with Andy Baron, Creator of "The Bird: The Spirit of '76"](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/a-conversation-with-podcaster-andy) _2026-06-29 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ The backstory on my brother's recently launched podcast on the 50th anniversary of the Detroit Tiger pitcher's Cinderella season. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204153933/068a7d02eb97ae75ea7e6f9028da4deb.mp3) ## [The Bird: The Spirit of ’76](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/family-soicle) _2026-06-27 · Matt Baron · The Inside Edge_ Tomorrow, a podcast series created by my brother Andy takes flight. It's an in-depth and fresh look at the origin story and enduring impact of the late, great Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. ## [San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/san-antonio-native-kingston-flemings-drafted-atlanta-hawks-after-stellar-houston-season) _2026-06-24 · Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) · Latest News | FOX 26 Houston_ University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16. ## [Two seconds, 40 years later](https://theinsideedge.substack.com/p/two-seconds-40-years-later) _2026-06-20 · The Inside Edge_ A minor but memorable scene from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" sparks a quirky vignette, some 35,000 feet in the air, on the eve of the cult classic's 40th anniversary. ## [Knicks’ long wait ends as New York erupts in title celebration](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/basketball/knicks-long-wait-ends-as-new-york-erupts-in-title-celebration) _2026-06-19 · DAILYSABAH_ More than five decades of frustration, near misses and fading hopes gave way to jubilation Thursday as hundreds of thousands of New York Knicks fans packed Lower Manhattan for a ti... ## ['I want them to feel all the emotions'](https://matthewtynan.substack.com/p/i-want-them-to-feel-all-the-emotions) _2026-06-14 · Matthew Tynan · Corporate Knowledge_ The Spurs are feeling the pain, especially after watching the Knicks celebrate on their court. Now it's time to channel it.