The biggest NBA contracts aren't always attached to basketball's brightest stars. That's the hope, of course, but things don't always go as planned. Sometimes players don't pan out the way projections pegged them to go; other times, teams feel compelled to overpay someone at risk of losing them for nothing.

Realistic Trade Packages to Move Zach LaVine and the NBA's Worst Contracts

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After Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris this month, he celebrated with a well-earned vacation along with Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. TMZ Sports reported that James and Green were seen Friday living it up...

Lakers' LeBron James, Warriors' Draymond Green Vacation Together in New Video, Photos

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Jalen Brunson, the standout player for the New York Knicks, gave his all to win the title in the 2023-24 NBA season. The 27-year-old, who recently opened up on the Mikal Bridges trade, displayed exceptional skills that carried the team to the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Knicks were defeated by the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals of the recent season.

Former NBA Champion Surprisingly Dubs Jalen Brunson As Potentially ‘One Of The Greatest Knicks Ever’

After winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics with Team USA, Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant received another item to add to his mantle. During Fanatics Fest in New York City, Durant got a surprise from WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Leveque, who gifted him a championship belt decorated in the colors of his alma mater Texas:

Video: Triple H Gifts Suns' Kevin Durant Texas-Themed WWE Belt After 2024 Olympic Win

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Rich Paul reportedly had a significant impact in LeBron James not heading to the Golden State Warriors at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. NBA Insider Marc Stein reported that Paul, James' agent, was "adamantly opposed" to James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for Golden State and did not want James to switch teams for a fourth time.

LeBron James Rumors: Rich Paul's Influence on Lakers-Warriors Trade Talks Revealed

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Introduction:Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has captivated the public eye with her striking beauty and blossoming career. Now 21, Natalia is stepping into the spotlight, carving out her own identity in Hollywood and beyond.

Kobe Bryant’s Eldest Daughter Natalia Has Grown Into a REAL BEAUTY!

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman's cleats honoring his three-year-old son, Maximus, were officially revealed by the team in a post on X. Players' Weekend with Freddie. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaxStrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaxStrong</a> <a href="https://t.co/aVFsgM7mzZ">pic.twitter.com/aVFsgM7mzZ</a>. Freeman will wear them as part of MLB Players' Weekend, which begins on Friday. The 34-year-old stepped away...

Photo: Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Honors Son Maximus with Players' Weekend Bat, Cleats

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will rock some unique cleats this weekend. With Players' Weekend giving MLB stars a chance to display their personalities and styles with custom-made bats and cleats, Ohtani made sure he displayed someone near and dear to him. As the Dodgers face the St. Louis...

Photo: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Unveils Cleats Honoring Dog for MLB Players' Weekend

The Bloodline got the best of Roman Reigns on SmackDown Friday. 🤯 🤯 🤯 <br><br>The Bloodline just absolutely DESTROYED Roman Reigns!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmackDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SmackDown</a> <a href="https://t.co/TgEgOurN1v">pic.twitter.com/TgEgOurN1v</a>. Jacob Fatu attacked Reigns after the Original Tribal Chief took on Solo Sikoa's challenge to take the ulafala from him. Reigns initially overtook...

Video: Jacob Fatu, Bloodline Destroy Roman Reigns in Injury Return at WWE SmackDown

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Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young is upset that the NBA didn't fit his Hawks into its nationally televised schedule for Martin Luther King Day. For the first time in three years, Trae Young and the Hawks are not mentioned on the national television schedule for MLK Day. The champion Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors are headlining the three-game slate.

Trae Young puts NBA on blast over Hawks' MLK Day schedule

Mike Tyson is itching for his chance to get back in the ring. The boxing icon gave a press conference during Fanatics Fest NYC to discuss his upcoming fight with Jake Paul. When asked about the chances of the fight finally happening, Tyson expressed confidence in his readiness and said he is "very prepared" to knock Paul out.

Video: Mike Tyson Says He's 'Very Prepared' to Knock Jake Paul Out in Boxing Fight

After getting into a light shoving match during their faceoff at a press conference at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Sunday, heavyweight legend Mike Tyson took to social media to poke fun at his opponent Jake Paul. Tyson posted photos of his faceoff with Paul and declared, "I...

Mike Tyson Trolls Jake Paul Over Fight Presser Faceoff Photos: 'Love Meeting My Fans'

Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper does not believe "nepotism" influenced his former team to select LeBron James' son, Bronny James, with the No. 55 pick of the 2024 NBA draft. "When you're that good, people try to find little knicks and knacks about you, but this is not about...

Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Defends LeBron, Bronny James from 'Nepotism' Backlash

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The Rockets have some hard road trips and home stands ahead in their 2024-25 NBA season schedule.

Toughest Stretches in the Houston Rockets' 2024-25 NBA Season Schedule

The 2024 Little League World Series is in full swing, and Friday brought the final games of the opening round. Every team is guaranteed to play at least two games, and under the 20-team format, that means four teams—two from the U.S. bracket and two from the international bracket—are randomly assigned byes.

Little League World Series 2024: Saturday Schedule, TV Info and Bracket Predictions

The Toronto Blue Jays face the possibility of losing star slugger Vlad Guerrero Jr. when he becomes a free agent after the 2025 season, but the team reportedly doesn't plan on letting him hit the open market. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Blue Jays "want to try...

MLB Rumors: Vlad Guerrero Jr. Contract Targeted by Blue Jays Amid Bichette Trade Buzz

It's time to talk NBA swing pieces—the players who may not be stars in the conventional sense, but who'll still have an outsized impact on their teams in 2024-25. The best X-factors have a wide range of possible outcomes in the season ahead. Ideally, they've offered mixed-bag results in the past that make it difficult to be sure what they'll do going forward. Depending on whether they hit the high or low end of their potential, these guys could determine playoff fates, team identities and even overall franchise trajectories.

Every NBA Team's Biggest X-Factor for 2024-25 Season

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Carmelo Anthony spoke about Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Makes Bold Ja Morant Statement

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Sam Cassell knew Hakeem Olajuwon was a good player that he was ready to take over the league as the top star after Michael Jordan’s first retirement.

"This the baddest dude in basketball offensively and defensively" - Sam Cassell on why Hakeem Olajuwon was the best player in the NBA

As the clock keeps ticking toward the start of the regular season, the San Francisco 49ers are still working to find a resolution with both Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams. Appearing on KNBR's Colbert and Topes show on Thursday (h/t David Bonilla of 49ersWebZone.com), 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained "nothing has changed" with Aiyuk at this point.

49ers HC Shanahan Addresses Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams amid Trade, Contract Rumors

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5 NBA Teams That Should Tank If They Start Slow in 2024-25

The tank race is already on for what could be an incredible 2025 NBA draft class. While Duke freshman Cooper Flagg sits atop all the 2025...

5 NBA Teams That Should Tank If They Start Slow in 2024-25

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