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King's final destinationLatest retirement twist suggests LeBron James will ‘fulfill his contract’
For now, it appears the belief is that LeBron James will return and “fulfill his contract” with the Lakers in 2023-24, according to an ESPN story.
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Celtics need two wins for history but one loss would mean disgrace
One moment, it’s a colossal failure; the next, it’s on the doorstep of history -- that’s the unique position the Celtics find themselves in.
Scottie Pippen blasts Michael Jordan as 'horrible player' early in NBA career
Scottie Pippen's odd war on Michael Jordan seemingly continues.
Burner account tied to NBA ref allegedly defended him against Lakers fans
It appears that someone has kept tabs on the public perception of NBA referee Eric Lewis, especially when Lakers fans commented and typed his name.
Celtics rout Heat to continue pursuit of history
It keeps alive Boston’s hopes of becoming the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 deficit to win a series.
76ers, Nets among favorites if this star bolts Portland
The NBA world is wondering: Could we finally see the end of the long Lillard-Trail Blazers marriage?
Ja Morant's new Nike sneakers sell out instantly despite gun video concerns
The uncertainty surrounding Ja Morant’s off-court issues, including two gun videos on Instagram Live, hasn't affected his Nike popularity.
How we are betting Heat-Celtics Game 5 in Boston
Is it time to trust the Celtics down 3-1?
NBA star's Instagram Live overwhelmed with Ja Morant gun comments
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green had a laugh over gun comments under his recent Instagram Live, some of which included remarks about Ja Morant.
Will the Knicks have the right superstar targets to trade for this summer?
The far more pertinent discussion involving Carmelo Anthony’s Knicks tenure should be regarding the difficulty of pulling off a blockbuster trade for a superstar in the modern NBA.
Ja Morant's perplexing posts made NBA players 'uncomfortable': Stephen A. Smith
Ja Morant's cryptic Instagram posts on Wednesday raised plenty of concerns around the NBA.
New York sports' most coveted gigs finally have worthy successors
These have always been the two jobs most coveted in all of sporting New York.
Charles Barkley sure of his Celtics-Heat Game 5 prediction
It didn’t take Charles Barkley long to make his Celtics-Heat Game 5 pick during TNT's "Inside the NBA" postgame show Tuesday night.
Ja Morant's cryptic Instagram posts felt like 'a cry for help': Bayless
Skip Bayless believes Ja Morant's cryptic Instagram posts from Wednesday morning, which were quickly deleted, are "a cry for help."
The scathing letter sent to NFL, NBA, MLB execs over Panini's alleged 'racial injustice'
"There are virtually no Black executives at the senior level," the social activist, known for organizing the Women's March, alleges of the memorabilia company.
Kyrie Irving isn't into Lakers free agency rumors: 'Stop paying attention to that'
Kyrie Irving is asking his followers to ignore the noise.
Knicks among favorite LeBron James landing spots if he leaves LA
Could this be the end of LeBron James in Los Angeles?
Charles Barkley is 'so mad' about LeBron James retirement talk
The Denver Nuggets are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, but conversation around LeBron James’ retirement speculation has overshadowed their success.
Shaq hints at Steph Curry getting him in FTX 'trouble' during TNT interview
Shaquille O'Neal and Steph Curry appear to have an inside joke about the infamous FTX lawsuit.
Police check on Ja Morant after bizarre Instagram posts
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reportedly sent police to Ja Morant's house on Wednesday for a welfare check following the Grizzlies superstar's social media posts.
Stan Van Gundy dunks on injured Heat star over purple hat
NBA on TNT commentator Stan Van Gundy roasted Miami's Tyler Herro over his outfit on the bench in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics on Tuesday.