Charles Barkley, a legendary 76er, believes LeBron James still has time to supplant Michael Jordan as basketball’s GOAT. Barkley has believed — who recently repaired his relationship with Jordan — the Bulls icon has been the greatest of all time. But he now believes James has one final opportunity to change that conversation, but it’ll … Read more
The NBA spent all summer waiting on LeBron James’ free agency decision, and the scoop went to a trading card company. News of James’ two-year agreement with the 76ers was printed on cardboard and posted by the Topps social media team in conjunction with James in a collaborative Instagram post before any reporter or even … Read more
Kevin Hart may be losing a regular golf partner in Los Angeles, but he gained something much bigger: LeBron James on his hometown team. The Philadelphia native erupted after James agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers, celebrating the decision in a profanity-filled video posted to his Instagram. Kevin Hart celebrated LeBron … Read more
The Knicks’ reign in the east may be over, Stephan A. Smith says. On ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith reacted to LeBron James signing with Philadelphia , warning that the 76ers are now “right in with New York as the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference.” Smith credited Sixers president of sports Bob Myers … Read more
Giannis Antetokounmpo has given fans a peak behind the curtain into his personal life and he is coming to the defense of his wife. The new Miami Heat star joined “AnesTea The Podcast” this week and touched a lot on his relationship with wife Mariah, including responding to people who believe Antetokounmpo had better options available. “I’ve … Read more
Former NBA star Ty Lawson was none too pleased about getting arrested last week. His mugshot, obtained by The California Post on Thursday, shows he had a stoic look on his face as he was being booked in a Douglas County, Colo. jail on a shoplifting charge. The ex-Nuggets point guard, wearing what appeared to … Read more
HOOP, there it is! What’s bigger than a T. rex, at least according to New Yorkers at the American Museum of Natural History? The New York Knicks‘ NBA Championship trophy, a 29-pound hunk of hard-won metal that will soon go on display at the Upper West Side landmark. Starting this Monday, July 27, the NBA’s … Read more
The Trail Blazers broadcast department will look vastly different next year. In another wave of cost-cutting moves under new owner Tom Dundon, multiple Portland broadcasters won’t return, and some were laid off. Play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro, who’s called games for the team since 2016, told The Athletic on Wednesday that his contract expired June 30 … Read more
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones have tied the knot. The couple wed at the Indianapolis Marriage License Office on Tuesday ahead of their ceremony, which is scheduled for Aug. 1. Jones posted pictures of the moment Tuesday on Instagram, including photos and their small group of witnesses at the courthouse. “It’s (courthouse) official,” … Read more
Dillon Brooks didn’t hesitate to call out Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Steph Curry. Brooks, who plays for the Suns, was asked who are the top-five complainers in basketball and listed Doncic, James and Curry on that list as well as Jaren Jackson and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Suns star Dillon Brooks said LeBron James (above) is … Read more
Luka Doncic didn’t hesitate to jokingly call out Lakers teammate Austin Reaves. Doncic was asked by Rich Lerner of the Golf Channel if Reaves gives him any golfing advice, to which Doncic declined and jokingly said: “He’s afraid that I’m going to be better than him.” “What tips does Austin Reaves give you?” Luka “ … Read more
NBA champion Landry Shamet is having the summer of a lifetime. The Knicks shooting guard and girlfriend Cameron Aimonetti, a real estate agent, announced their engagement with two joint posts on Instagram on Tuesday. Shamet popped the question on a boat trip in Lake Como, Italy. The post revealing the engagement featured a carousel of … Read more
It’s the summer of Jalen Brunson. The superstar Knicks guard took home the Best NBA Player and Best Championship Performance ESPY Awards on Tuesday. Brunson was announced the winner of the NBA-focused award earlier on Wednesday and earned his second honor at the award show at Lincoln Center in New York. He beat out United … Read more
You can always count on Josh Hart for an entertaining quip. Just after Argentina’s miraculous comeback to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday afternoon, the Knicks star compared Argentina to the newest NBA champs, almost certainly because of the country’s propensity for comebacks. “Argentina = Knicks,” Hart posted on X. FIFA … Read more
It’s the second ring of Landry Shamet’s summer. Fresh off of helping the Knicks win their first championship in 53 years, the sharpshooter has sparked engagement rumors as his partner Cameron Aimonetti was pictured in photos obtained by The Post with some new jewelry on her ring finger. The couple was pictured relaxing on the … Read more
There are 99 questions about LeBron James’ life, but his whereabouts over the weekend were not one. The former Lakers star — who’s being wooed by several teams following his breakup with Los Angeles — paused his hunt for his next NBA destination on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to take in Jay-Z’s shows in New … Read more
In case former Spurs announcer Jacob Tobey is seeking advice on his next move after being fired for an alleged affair with a player’s sister, the law office of Colin Cowherd is here to help. “I learned something new today, that you can get fired in America for cheating on your girlfriend. I had no … Read more
A change is coming to the Spurs broadcast booth after shocking allegations exploded on social media. Jacob Tobey is out as the team’s play-by-play announcer after his girlfriend accused him on social media of cheating with a relative of a Spurs player, per Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports. Earlier this week an Instagram Story … Read more
From the press box to the executive suite. Former ESPN NBA writer and New York Post reporter Tim Bontemps is taking a role with the Hawks’ front office as a strategic advisor, he confirmed Wednesday. The new position will see Bontemps report to the team’s president of basketball operations, Onsi Saleh. ESPN reported the news … Read more
Congratulations are in order for Bucks center Myles Turner and his girlfriend Aysia Janelle. The two-time NBA blocks leader announced their engagement in Italy in a carousel post on Instagram, which included photos taken by Josh Sobel, a photographer and videographer based in New York and Miami. “The Chosen One 🤍🌌 Naboo 🩵,” Turner wrote. … Read more