Category: nba

Is Lakers blowout preseason loss to Kings something or nothing? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers opened up the preseason with a 105-75 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings. LeBron James was 0-for-7 from the field but Anthony Davis had a double-double in 16 minutes (11 points and rebounds) and was 2-of-4 from behind the arc. Despite it being the preseason, should the Lakers be concerned? Chris Broussard explains why he is not sweating it and shares some positive takeaways from the preseason opener.

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LeBron James, new look Lakers projected to finish 9th in NBA's Western Conference | UNDISPUTED

According to the latest NBA season predictions, the Los Angeles Lakers will finish 9th in the West and are expected to win 37 games. Last season, they won just 33 games. The Lakers bring back LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis to go along with new Lakers Lonnie Walker IV, Patrick Beverley and more. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe talk Lakers.

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Oregon OC says LeBron is to blame for latest college football movements | THE HERD

Have superteams negatively impacted sports movements, particularly in college football? Oregon Offensive Coordinator Kenny Dillingham thinks so, saying that LeBron James coming to the Miami Heat is to blame for college football players’ interest in superteams and utilizing the transfer portal. Colin Cowherd explains why he disagrees by sharing other instances where athletes requested a trade or did come together with other athletes (ex: Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen joining Paul Pierce on the Boston Celtics).

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Steve Nash says KD drama is behind him, Craig doesn't buy it | THE CARTON SHOW

Steve Nash describes the tension between he and Kevin Durant, who demanded for him to be fired, is now behind him. The Brooklyn Nets coach says he and KD have cleared the air, and are focusing on preparing for the season. But Craig Carton isn’t buying it. Watch as he shares his thoughts on the situation in Brooklyn, and whether KD and Nash are really able to repair their relationship.

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LeBron James 'in awe' of potentially becoming NBA's all-time leading scorer | UNDISPUTED

LeBron James is on the cusp of surpassing Kareem Abdul Jabaar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. LeBron spoke about what the record means to him at the Los Angeles Lakers media day yesterday. LeBron was quoted saying he was “in awe” of being mentioned with the greats such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and more.

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Kevin Durant 'wasn't surprised' he wasn't traded, Kyrie claims to lose out on $100M | UNDISPUTED

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving offered some explanation to the rocky Brooklyn Nets off-season. Durant said he was not surprised he wasn’t traded, agreeing with the front office that he was too great for what was offered. And Kyrie Irving said he lost a 4-year $100 million extension to be unvaccinated. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss an eventful Brooklyn Nets media day.

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LeBron James ranks 6th in latest NBA player ranking | UNDISPUTED

The latest NBA player rankings were released and are comprised from over 200 NBA writers and analysts. LeBron James fell three spots to number six, and Kevin Durant fell seven spots – he was number one last year and comes in at number eight this year. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to the latest rankings.

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Lakers-Pacers trade talks stall, LA unwilling to part-ways with 2027 & 2029 picks | UNDISPUTED

Shams reported yesterday that the Los Angeles Lakers continued talks with the Indiana Pacers about a potential trade. The deal involved Indiana giving up Buddy Hield and Myles Turner for two unprotected first-round picks. But L-A thought the request was too high. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to the report.

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Giannis ranks as the NBA's Best Player ahead of LeBron, KD and Steph Curry | UNDISPUTED

CBS Sports released their top 100 NBA players list based on the compilation of all of their NBA writers rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant Durant were the top three on the list while LeBron landed at number seven. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe decide who’s the best player in the NBA

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Luka Dončić named NBA's best player under age 25 | UNDISPUTED

According to a recent poll of NBA executives, Luka Doncic received the most votes as the best player under the age of 25 to build a team around. Fresh off a Conference Finals appearance, the Dallas Mavericks star was listed ahead of the likes of Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball and Trae Young. Shannon Sharpe reacts to the ranking.

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Donovan Mitchell 'always envisioned' playing for Cavs | THE CARTON SHOW

During a press conference, Donovan Mitchell disclosed that he grew up a fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and had a LeBron Jersey fro back when the star player was a part of the team. While Mitchell was close to accepting a trade for the New York Knicks, he says he always envisioned playing for the Cavs. Craig Carton reacts to Mitchell’s comments, and why no one ever wants to move to Cleveland.

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