LeBron James got a warm reception from Northeast Ohio fans when he was the last of the Philadelphia 76ers’ starters introduced before Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers held LeBron James to eight points in his return to Northeast Ohio and rolled to a 119-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup group stage game.

Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate again.

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 30 points and made a key block in the final minute, helping the Philadelphia 76ers hold on for a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport’s most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this.

At 41 years old and still playing at an elite level, some might say LeBron James is aging like a fine wine.

LeBron James has delivered a standout performance for the 76ers in his 24th NBA season.

The NBA has struck deals with Kalshi and Polymarket, making them the league’s preferred prediction markets.

Joel Embiid wanted to play back-to-back games after a triple-double against Milwaukee.

Much like Warriors coach Steve Kerr did in 2015 moving Andre Iguodala into the starting lineup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the franchise's first championship in 40 years, Natalie Nakase shook up Golden State's starters for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream, and it paid off with her Valkyries evening the best-of-seven series at 2 all as it heads back to the Bay Area for Game 5 on Monday night.

Players in the WNBA Finals say they are focused on the upcoming game and not President Trump’s comments about the national anthem.

Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers wipe out a 29-point deficit in their home opener and stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106.

President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States.

The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender for the New York Knicks’ NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victory Tuesday night.

Polymarket has removed a contract from its prediction market platform that allowed users to wager on whether any of the seven men accused of raping a Cornell student in 2024 will be charged with a felony sex crime.

Knicks fans enjoyed giving LeBron James a hard time in his 76ers debut.

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama isn’t the only reason why French fans will be watching the NBA this season.

LeBron James shifted the NBA landscape by leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has a shot at winning his third consecutive NBA MVP award this season.

LeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday night in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia.

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is determined to lead his team to an NBA championship.

NBA general managers are expecting big things from Victor Wembanyama this season.

The 76ers have made numerous attempts to find the missing piece to win a championship with Joel Embiid.

LeBron James is gearing up for another "Big Three" experience, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers.

The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later.

Atletico Madrid says NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the Spanish top-flight club's ownership group.

LeBron James looks set to make a big impact on the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA’s career scoring leader may not even need to shoot much to do it.

Sixers fans had plenty of excitement for the debut of LeBron James in the team's annual scrimmage.

LeBron James has made a splash at 76ers training camp.

Coach Mike Brown says the New York Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump.

Bronny James seems to realize that the wildest part of LeBron James’ decision to change teams before his 24th NBA season is the fact he left behind his son to do it.

LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, wearing the No. 23 jersey.

New York guard Jalen Brunson and San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama share the same mindset after a short offseason.

LeBron James likely wears his Philadelphia uniform in public for the first time as NBA Media Day kicks off Monday.

LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.

LeBron James has left the building, and that’s not the only big change facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming season.

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn’t promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn’t become a coach.

Caitlin Clark has been the epicenter of women’s basketball for the past five years with huge expectations for her to seemingly single-handedly elevate the sport.

LeBron James' passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour.

Peyton Watson is heading from Denver to Cleveland as part of a four-team trade that will also have the Cavaliers sending Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is legally contesting her siblings’ plan to sell the family’s remaining 17.8% minority ownership stake in the team to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo will play homecoming games a week apart in January.

The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Golden State Warriors have every indication Stephen Curry would like to stay with the team for the remainder of his career, and they plan to make that happen for the two-time NBA MVP.

LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the NBA champion New York Knicks.

Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.

Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors.

Could the USA Men’s Basketball team’s quest for another gold medal begin in Orlando? It’s possible, but that push hit an obstacle a bit on Monday.

The Philadelphia 76ers and LeBron James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.

LeBron James has announced he's joining the Philadelphia 76ers, calling it the “last decision” of his playing career.

The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue.

LeBron James has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, joining Bryce Harper as another superstar in the city.

LeBron James is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers, teaming up with Joel Embiid.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path.

LeBron James remains undecided about where he'll play this season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are confident the steep price they paid for LaMelo Ball can help get them close in on an NBA title.

Tim Hardaway Jr. now wears a Miami Heat jersey, following in his father's footsteps.

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person familiar with the deal.

United States forward Folarin Balogun says he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup.

LeBron James is at the center of NBA attention despite a wave of trades.

Jaylen Brown is now a Philadelphia 76er after a surprising trade from the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday.

Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency.

LeBron James has announced he's returning for at least one more NBA season but won't be with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.

LeBron James is once again the focus of NBA free agency.

Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press.

And just like that, it’s next season in the NBA.

Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again.

Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

Donald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

Jennifer Kupcho made seven birdies on an unforgiving Riviera for a 5-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Sei Young Kim in the opening round of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open.

Short of winning the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett did almost everything a defensive player can do in his first nine seasons in the NFL.

Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.

Graham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers finally got past the second round and face-planted in the Eastern Conference finals.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

The NBA will reveal this season’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.

James Harden has been pivotal for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons.

If LeBron James wants to keep playing professional basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers want it to be with them.

The Oklahoma City Thunder insist they haven’t been perfect during their NBA title defense.

LeBron James says he has no idea whether his 24-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was the final game of his NBA career.

LeBron James has options.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 115-110 victory in Game 4.

Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second round.

Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the way LeBron James is officiated and guard Austin Reaves complained about treatment from the referees after Los Angeles lost 125-107 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.

Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

When leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both injured in an April 2 game, coach JJ Redick admitted things felt bleak for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Houston Rockets are brimming with confidence after avoiding elimination twice with consecutive wins to force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5.

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers will wait until right before Game 5 to determine whether he is ready to return from nearly four weeks on the sidelines with a strained oblique muscle.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series.

With Victor Wembanyama absent because of a concussion, the San Antonio Spurs' young players stepped up for a 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers.

LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.

Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.

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