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Arguably the biggest transaction of the offseason was the Phoenix Suns trading Durant to the Houston Rockets. Reported in late June, Houston sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks for Durant.
LeBron James is set to begin an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, continuing to defy both age and expectations. The Los Angeles Lakers star opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, keeping him under contract for now but leaving the door open to free agency next summer if an extension is not reached.
It's safe to say there is no shortage of Victor Wembanyama hype ahead of the San Antonio Spurs big man's third NBA season.
LeBron James' business partner and his investor group have shifted toward creating a new women’s basketball league to rival the WNBA.
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Kevin Durant finally defeats LeBron James in a career milestone
However, the Houston Rockets star has finally edged out his longtime rival and contemporary in a notable milestone — career earnings. By inking a two-year, $90M extension on Sunday, Durant saw his career earnings increase to $591,135,653 over 21 NBA seasons, making him the highest-paid player in league history, per Spotrac.
Without a doubt, the biggest story this NBA season — at least pertaining to what goes on off of the court — will be whether or not it's Lakers star forward LeBr
The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin its pursuit of rare back-to-back championships when the 2025–26 NBA campaign tips off Tuesday, but those hoping to catch LeBron James in action for a record 23rd season will have to wait for a few more weeks.
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It was dead silent” — NBA legend LeBron James’ rare trash-talking incident that no one saw coming
During the pandemic's silent arenas, LeBron James offered a unique spectacle, playfully trash-talking Dejounte Murray's family during a Lakers-Spurs g
Brogdon and James have met on the court before, but they now also cross paths in one wild stat. Brogdon was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year back in 2017. Of course, he has now left the game behind. He retired before James, who won the 2004 Rookie of the Year award.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers and James are targeting a mid-November return to the floor. James is being patient with his rehab so that he will be full go upon his return to the lineup. The soon-to-be 41-year-old played in 70 games last season, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds on 51.3% shooting.
It is all happening in Houston, and the sparks have reached all the way down to Los Angeles. Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year $90 million extension with the Houston Rockets.