Jose Alvarado's appearance last night probably solidified what Don Mattingly is thinking in the playoffs. He and Alex McFarlane are going to be the bridges to Jhoan Duran. Jonathan Bowlan looks like he is struggling to handle to pressure as it continues to mount with each appearance that gets closer to September, so maybe those are the two that get leaned on.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
The Phillies have had a really good offensive approach since the All-Star break. Can they keep it up during the playoffs against better pitching ($)?
Bryson Stott is still considered the young guy on the infield, but he's pretty much a (good) finished product.

#appearance #playoffs #mattingly #alex

Ex-Astros World Series champion with 11.74 ERA DFA'd by Mets originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Mets made a notable bullpen move on Friday afternoon.
Today, the NL East club announced that right-hander Jack Weisenburger was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
Weisenburger replaces fellow righty Chris Devenski, who was designated for ******* ignment by the Mets.
Devenski, 35, is an 11-year veteran reliever who has pitched for seven clubs. He made just six appearances with the Mets, allowing eight earned runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings.

#METS #made #astros #preferred

Clippers, Kings predicted to battle for $19M Pistons' former first-rounder, elite versatile athlete originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Early in the summer, it was hard to tell what was going to be next for the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren as they worked through their contract negotiations. The two sides were warned that it could be a long process because of Duren's camp and other factors.
It was known that the center wanted a max contract. It was his postseason play that had Detroit skeptical about giving him everything he wanted in a contract.
"The longer Jalen Duren remains unsigned in free agency, the Detroit Pistons will be forced to reconsider whether the hassle is worth the reward. Duren's All-NBA season officially made him eligible for a five-year supermax extension, but his underwhelming play in the postseason immediately made the chances of the big man landing that payday at an all-time low," Pistons Powered's John Canady wrote.
The latest update for Duren and the Pistons is not good. Both sides currently sit at a $5 million contract rift.

#jalen #postseason #play

Arsenal are among the clubs keeping a close watch on AIK teenager Kevin Filling, with the 17-year-old increasingly viewed as one of the more intriguing young attacking prospects in Sweden.
According to Caught Offside, **** nal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Juventus have all tracked the forward in recent weeks, with scouts reported to have attended AIK matches in Stockholm. The interest centres on a player described as a potential "project signing", a label that feels particularly relevant in **** nal's case.
Filling has already stepped into senior football and is drawing attention for a profile that clubs value highly. His blend of size, pace and adaptability makes him an attractive option in a market where elite teenage talent can become significantly more expensive in a short **** e of time. Standing at around 1.85m, he can play through the middle or from the left as an inverted winger, while his "physical strength, acceleration and versatility" are understood to be among the key reasons for the growing demand.
There is a clear logic to **** nal's interest. The report states that **** nal "view Filling as a long-term project signing" and that he could be "developed carefully and potentially become part of the first-team picture over the next few seasons". That aligns with a recruitment approach focused on securing premium young talent before it fully explodes in value.
Photo: IMAGO

#filling #young #become

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their fifth straight game on Monday, a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that was powered by pitcher Emmet Sheehan's stellar outing.
Sheehan made his first start after coming back from a few weeks down in the minor leagues.
Sep 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Sheehan has struggled for much of this season, but he excelled with the Oklahoma City Comets of Triple-A, earning PCL Pitcher of the Month as a result, as detailed by Aaron Coloma of Dodgers Nation and LA Sports Report.
Now back with the Dodgers, he's improved his personal record to 5-8 with 5.2 innings of work during which he struck out 10 batters, matching his career high.

#angeles

Bayern Munich hosts SC Freiburg today in the third matchday of the Frauen-Bundesliga season. The Bavarians are a perfect 2-0-0 so far while Freiburg has a win and a draw and sit in seventh place, near where they finished last season.
Last time out, Bayern equaled a club-record Bundesliga unbeaten run (44 matches), so this one is for the breakthrough.
The Bavarians welcomed back Giulia Gwinn and Lena Oberdorf recently and Sarah Zadrazil could be next in line to make her comeback. While Freiburg has not customarily given Bayern nightmares, this team is not taking anything for granted.
"Feiburg are a young team who've made a really good impression so far," Bayern coach José Barcala shared ahead of the match (as captured by FCBayern.com). "They have a clear plan, are very well organized and know exactly when they need to go and press. They can also always pose a threat with their quick movements in between the lines.
"When you're not coordinated in how you press against them or are too passive in defending, you can quickly have problems. We need to focus on every detail and definitely can't underestimate them. It certainly won't be an easy game."

#bavarians #press

Katie Taylor is set to bid farewell to boxing this evening, as she finally realises her Croke Park dream when she fights Flora Pili.
Taylor, a former Olympic gold medalist and two-weight undisputed champion, boxes on home soil in Ireland as she faces the unbeaten Pili, with all four major super-lightweight belts on the line.
Taylor, 40, brings the IBF, WBA and WBO ***** les into the iconic Dublin venue, while the vacant WBC strap is also up for grabs.
Katie Taylor (left) will fight Flora Pili at Croke Park (PA Wire)
France's Pili (12-0, 2 KOs) will aim to become just the second fighter to beat Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs), who is expecting 80,000 adoring fans at her final fight.

#flora

Although Smithson Valley had to wait an extra week to begin its 2026 season, the Rangers did not miss a beat.
Smithson Valley defeated Sotomayor 47-14 Thursday night at Farris Stadium in the Rangers' first game of the season. Smithson Valley was originally supposed to host Katy Cinco Ranch last Friday, but weather delays forced the contest to be canceled.
"It feels great just to be back with the team," Smithson Valley senior quarterback Ty Knutson said. "Obviously, our game got canceled last week and we just wanted to be out here."
Knutson led Smithson Valley to a state ******* le last year, the Rangers' second straight championship.
"I'm glad to start this new journey with this group of guys," the Texas Longhorns commit said.

#season #game #although

Amid all the noise surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA's ruling, Shams Charania has revealed the status of his move to the Toronto Raptors.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have been under NBA investigation for salary cap circumvention for nearly a year. The league announced its ruling on Wednesday and it's bad.
The franchise is facing severe punishments including forfeiture of first-round picks and bans for top executives. Leonard himself has gotten off relatively easy with a $700K fine.
Even before all this came out, Kawhi and the Clips had already agreed to move on, and a trade was agreed with the Toronto Raptors. Following the NBA's verdict, there is an update on that situation.
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

#clippers #toronto #ruling #agreed

Celtic have signed goalkeeper, Sam Johnstone, on a season-long loan from Wolves, subject to international clearance.
The 33-year-old England internationalist will supplement Celtic's goalkeeping squad, joining Viljami Sinisalo and Ross Doohan, and he brings a wealth of experience garnered in English football over the past few years since he began his career with Manchester United back in 2011.
He has spent the past two seasons at Wolves, and made 17 appearances for the club last season. He has also gained four caps for England, and kept a clean sheet in all four of those international games.
Speaking to CelticPlayer after signing for Celtic, Sam Johnstone said: "It's a great feeling, I'm buzzing to be here and I'm excited to get going.
"I didn't need convincing by anyone, but Joe Hart rang me the other day just to reiterate what a place this is, what a great group of lads and how the fans are unbelievable.

#celtic #wolves

Real Madrid veteran Antonio Rüdiger has decided to retire from international football following the 2026 World Cup.
The 33-year-old announced his decision on his Instagram profile on Tuesday.
"After taking some time to reflect, I feel the time has come for me to end my career with the national team and make way for the younger generation," Rüdiger began his statement, adding:
"When I first wore the DFB shirt in 2014, I could never have dreamed that it would ultimately lead to 86 international appearances. Even though we missed out on the major trophy at the last few tournaments and had to endure some painful defeats, this period was an incredibly special chapter for me that will stay with me forever."
Rüdiger, who made 86 appearances for Germany, went on to thank his teammates, coaches and fans before rounding off his statement:

#real

The Seattle Seahawks concluded their final rounds of roster cuts following their 9-9 preseason finale tie against the Kansas City Chiefs. They have also officially set their 53-man roster as they gear up to take on the New England Patriots to kick off the 2026 NFL season in Week 1. However, on their roster you will only see three running backs: Jadarian Price, George Holani and Emanuel Wilson.
Unfortunately, the reason for this is because the Seahawks have placed their otherwise presumed starting running back Zach Charbonnet on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. This is unsurprising, considering Charbonnet suffered his ACL injury during the 41-6 blowout victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Given how late in the season this occurred, the beginning of the season was always going to be off the table for Charbonnet. Still, it's a cold splash of reality to see it actually come to fruition.
Charbonnet was one of the more critical, yet perhaps a little underrated, cogs in the Seahawks' offensive machine last season. The former UCLA product had 730 rushes and 12 rushing touchdowns. In fact, Charbonnet became the first Seattle running back to have double-digit rushing touchdowns since Marshawn Lynch had 13 during the 2014 campaign.
Of course, arguably the most important play of the season was Charbonnet's heads up decision to pick up the ball during Seattle's comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams. This was later ruled to be a successful two-point conversion which tied the game, and the Seahawks would eventually go on to win in overtime.
Charbonnet will miss games against the Patriots, Cardinals, Commanders and Chargers. The earliest he could be allowed to return will be the Week 5 home game against the San Francisco 49ers, but even that feels unlikely. Seahawks Wire will continue to monitor his health status moving forward.

#charbonnet #seahawks #season #Patriots

By Dylan Butler
Carles Gil put on a clinic to lead the New England Revolution to a 3-1 win over Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
And in the process, the former Landon Donovan MLS MVP placed himself in some rarefied air on Sunday.
With his 1g/2a, the Revs captain increased his career total to 152 goal contributions (57g/95a), making him the 20th player in MLS history to reach 150-plus goal contributions.
Gil picked up an **** ist on Matt Polster's 32nd-minute equalizer that canceled out Brais Méndez's opening goal for Columbus.

#contributions #england #revolution

The Washington Commanders have until 6:00 p.m. Sunday to trim their roster from 90 to 53 players. The work has already begun, as Washington reportedly released five players on Saturday.
Of the first five moves, none were surprises. Washington released two safeties, two linebackers and an offensive lineman. The Commanders are deep at the first two positions, and Nicholas Petit-Frere, the offensive lineman released, was always a long shot when he signed during training camp.
Washington made its most surprising cut last week, releasing veteran safety Will Harris. However, if you'd been to Commanders training camp or watched Harris in action, it wasn't much of a surprise. He had struggled. His release likely means Washington is set at safety with Nick Cross, Jeremy Reaves, Quan Martin, Tyler Owens and Percy Butler.
Speaking of surprise cuts, could the Commanders move on from 2024 third-round pick Luke McCaffrey? Washington had six receivers inactive for the preseason finale at Baltimore on Friday, which usually indicates a player is safe. Two players competing for a spot at receiver, McCaffrey and Van Jefferson, were active. What does it mean? It means McCaffrey isn't 100% safe, despite a solid training camp.
Let's look at four potential surprise cuts on Sunday and why it would be a surprise.

#surprise #released #camp

San Francisco Giants third-base coach Ron Wotus didn't hesitate to let umpire Alan Porter hear his two cents on Saturday, less than 24 hours removed from Porter tossing Giants manager Tony Vitello.
During the lineup card exchange before Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Francisco, Wotus said his piece.
Porter sent him to the showers, too.
Wotus, a longtime Giants staffer who replaced a reassigned Hector Borg in the third-base coaching box earlier this season, had a front-row seat to a call that drew ire amid a five-run D-backs third inning that played a significant role in San Francisco's 10-6 defeat on Friday.
Nolan Arenado hit a chopper down the third-base line. Although the ball landed in foul territory beyond the infield, third-base umpire Alex MacKay ruled it fair since he believed it traveled over the bag. The play couldn't be reviewed, and as reported by MLB.com, it really wasn't until Tim Tawa launched a subsequent three-run homer that Vitello began his outburst.

#base

Leonard Fournette was back in Baton Rouge this week, speaking with the LSU Tigers during their preseason camp.
In the process, he blessed Trey'DeZ Green and Whit Weeks to wear the No. 7 jersey he made famous during his time at LSU. Fournette also gifted DJ Pickett a No. 5 chain, a gesture that came weeks after the controversy surrounding Jayden Daniels' former jersey number.
The gesture comes weeks after Jayden Daniels' dispute with LSU over the use of his former No. 5. The Heisman Trophy winner sent the school a cease-and-desist letter earlier this month after Pickett was ******* igned the number. In a video of him gifting Pickett the chain, the former LSU running back could be heard saying:
"Gotta bless the five."
A statement from a spokesperson for the signal-caller argued that the school's continued use of the No. 5 constitutes an unauthorized use of his name, image, and likeness, a position that has been met with skepticism by fans and ******* ysts.

#pickett #chain

The Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to build chemistry within their new star quartet as they head into the 2026-27 season. With the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, things will be distorted a bit as they look to integrate two high-usage stars in an effort to find cohesion on the floor.
The two have gotten in the gym with Tyrese Maxey in an effort to build chemistry and get everybody on the same page. It shouldn't be the hardest thing to do when considering how talented and smart all three players are, but it doesn't hurt to get a jump start on that process.
Trainer Chris Johnson posted a photo on his Instagram account of Maxey, James, and Brown at a workout in the gym as they look to prepare for the challenges they will face.

#maxey #effort #philadelphia #jaylen

Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old former England international started his career with the Black and Whites in 2008 and has scored 232 tries in 471 appearances to date.
He joined Leeds Rhinos for the 2014 season and won two Grand Finals and three Challenge Cups during his eight years there, before winning another Challenge Cup with Leigh Leopards in 2023.
Briscoe returned to Hull in April 2024 and has scored 17 tries in 64 games in his second stint.
He said it "felt like the stars have aligned a little bit" that his final career appearance will be against Leeds at Headingley.

#briscoe #challenge #scored #england

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a couple of weeks to their regular-season opener. That leaves Tampa Bay with roughly two-and-a-half weeks to manage any injuries before the regular-season opener. This reality drew widespread concerns after first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. suffered a sprain during practice.
Fortunately, recent reports regarding Bain claim the Buccaneers have little to worry about. According to an NFL insider, the injury is considered "nothing serious," and Bain is expected to be available when Tampa Bay opens the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals next month.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Bain participated in Tuesday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars before sitting out Wednesday's session. While his absence naturally raised questions, the latest diagnosis on his AC joint sprain provides the Buccaneers with considerable relief, ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter reports.
AC joint sprains can be particularly uncomfortable for defensive linemen and linebackers because their positions require them to engage blockers and absorb contact with their shoulders. However, the current **** sment suggests Bain should have enough time to recover.

#joint

The Cincinnati Reds failed to score so much as a single run in Monday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants in the heavy air of northern California, losing 5-0 on a night where Chase Burns simply didn't have it for one of the very few times we've seen such a thing in his big league career.
On Tuesday, they'll send struggling starter Brady Singer to the mound to try to rectify things. I'd be far more optimistic about that concept if they weren't also sending out a lineup that features Hector Rodriguez, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and TJ Friedl in it (hitting back to back to back), but here we are regardless.
It's once again a late-night start, so you'll have to pry your eyes open with toothpicks to stay up and indulge in all of the scintillating action between these two going-nowhere rosters.
First pitch is slated to be chucked by Houser at 9:45 PM ET.
Here's how both clubs will line up to start:

#back #francisco #burns

Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Comments on Unfortunate Contract Situation originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's unfortunate that left-hander Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox is dealing with his contract situation, but this is part of Major League Baseball. The Red Sox ace is expected to come back sometime over the next few weeks, primarily as a bullpen arm. Crochet hasn't pitched in a game since April with shoulder inflammation.
Because he spent more than 120 days on the IL, a clause in his six-year, $170 million deal was triggered. Crochet will not be able to opt out of the 2030 season in his deal, which would allow him to hit free agency a year earlier.
Now, the Red Sox have a team option worth $15 million.
Speaking to reporters, he said he understands he can't control it, and he's accepted it. In fact, Crochet had some promising things to say, noting that he's excited to come back and try to help his team win a championship.

#garrett #unfortunate #back #year

Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater returned to the practice field on Saturday.
Slater missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon during last summer's training camp. While he was initially cleared, a little flare-up in his surgically repaired left knee on August 4 forced the team to exercise caution.
After sitting out eight consecutive practices and missing the preseason matchup against the 49ers, Slater finally made his way back to action in a limited capacity. He participated in individual drills and the opening period of 11-on-11 team reps before moving aside to finish his day under the supervision of trainers.
Though Slater's workload is being heavily managed, there is plenty of reason for optimism regarding his return. Slater previously stated that his knee feels "strong and stable," adding that he appreciates the organization's "smart and thoughtful" approach to his long-term health.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh has indicated that he hopes to play his healthy starters for two full drives in the upcoming preseason game against the Rams on Thursday. Whether the coaching staff fields Slater or keeps him for the Week 1 opener against the Cardinals, his return signals that the offensive anchor is right on track.

#saturday

Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea still has not named a starting quarterback after the Commodores' second scrimmage at FirstBank Stadium on Aug. 22.
Lea said the staff will sit down over the next few days and evaluate where the situation stands. The team will take a day off Aug. 23 before evaluating film the next day. The Commodores are hoping to have a starting quarterback named internally by early next week.
Jared Curtis, the No. 2 quarterback recruit in the 2026 class and the first 5-star to ever commit to the Commodores, is battling with returner Blaze Berlowitz, who was Diego Pavia's backup over the past three years at New Mexico State and then at Vanderbilt.
"I see growth in Jared, I think Blaze continues to do things that he does well," Lea said. "We're going to have to look at the film and we're going to have a lot of conversations. I think in a situation where you're evaluating a freshman, you need to give it time, for his development, for the game to slow down."
Vanderbilt opens its season against Austin Peay on Sept. 5 (6 p.m. CT, SEC Network+) at FirstBank Stadium.

#quarterback #stadium #named

PAHOKEE — With the game on the line, Pahokee coach Carlos Lammons put the ball in the hands of a middle schooler.
Quarterback Braylon Peterson, an eighth-grader for all of two weeks, directed a 91-yard drive in the fourth quarter and ended it with a 5-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Sam Harrigan to give the Blue Devils a dramatic 26-21 victory over Dr. Joaquin Garcia on Aug. 21.
Showing the poise of a senior, Peterson was 5-for-6 for 44 yards on the drive, including a crucial fourth-down completion to wide receiver Jacaris Jones.
"Those moments are what young quarterbacks probably dream of," Lammons said. "I'm super proud of him. I think it was a huge thing for his confidence."
The Bulldogs, who rallied from a 20-0 deficit to take a one-point lead after three quarters, appeared to have the game in hand when punter Adrian Labrador fielded a high snap and got off a 48-yard kick that was downed at the Blue Devils' 9-yard line.

#yard #pahokee #lammons #fourth

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And these teams are jumping right into it with high level matchups highlighted by Lawrence North and 5-star recruit Monshun Sales at defending Class 6A state champion Brownsburg. There's also traditional rivals Center Grove and Warren Central meeting in Indianapolis.
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#monshun

Ryan Naderi believes Rangers are "going in the right direction" despite an unconvincing display against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg.
German striker Naderi, 23, scored Rangers' only goal at Ibrox, his second in as many games, to give Derek McInnes' side a slender lead over the Czechs before Thursday's away leg.
It was a second straight victory after McInnes' tenure had begun with two defeats and two draws.
"We're here to play for the qualifying for European competition, so obviously the opponent is tough," Naderi said.
"I agree that the first half wasn't amazing but I'm happy we kept a clean sheet. That was really important.

#second

AUBURN — The past couple weeks haven't bred much certainty for what Bryson Washington's upcoming season entails. The past couple days, however, have been a different story.
The Baylor transfer missed most of the spring, and his preseason had a complicated start. Sophomore Omar Mabson II seemingly jumped Washington in Auburn football's running back rotation, following an offseason in which head coach Alex Golesh said Washington was still getting into playing shape.
Nearing the end of fall camp, Washington's trending up after the second of Auburn's preseason scrimmages.
"Bryson, the last week, has shown why he's been able to do what he's done for the last couple of years," Golesh said Wednesday, Aug. 19. "He's taken steps."
Washington was Baylor's leading rusher last fall with 788 rushing yards, but for the entirety of his three seasons in Waco, he recorded 1,861 yards on the ground and 18 touchdowns.

#bryson

The Seahawks' interest in Terrion Arnold playing for them has hit a snag.
So they are turning some of their attention to a former All-Pro cornerback.
Arnold, the free-agent cornerback facing eight felony charges in Florida, has yet to sign with the Seahawks. He agreed last week to sign a one-year contract with the Super Bowl champions.
But when he does sign, he likely will not be able to practice or play for his team.
That's the news of Tuesday at Seahawks headquarters. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will put Arnold on his exempt list as soon as he signs, according to a report from the league-owned NFL Network.

#bowl

Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our two-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We'll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that ******* ysts make, and everything in between. Here's what you need to know today…
Michigan has become known for its bruising run game, producing a plethora of talent at the running back position. The Wolverines landed the top running back in the 2026 recruiting class in Savion Hiter, and they are eyeing the top back in the 2028 class as well.
Four-star Kevin Hartsfield is the No. 1 running back and the No. 35 overall player in the 2028 recruiting class, and Michigan is recruiting him hard, led by position coach Tony Alford.
"It's just a great relationship with him," Hartsfield told On3's Ethan McDowell ($). "He's a cool dude. He always checks on me, and everything's really not about football. He checks on me outside of football. He taught me some things. He teaches me a lot, actually. He's not even my coach, but he teaches me a lot."
Hartsfield has been to Ann Arbor before, but he wants to come back for a game to get the full experience.

#michigan #class #position

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to be the talk of the league as they have been the most aggressive team in the league in terms of making big additions. The Sixers were able to pull off a big deal to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics and that move then set up the addition of LeBron James.
James brings his brilliance now to the City of Brotherly Love as he is still one of the best players in the game this late in his career. In year 23, and his eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 **** ists, and 6.1 rebounds while guiding the Lakers to Round 2 of the playoffs after a series win over the Houston Rockets.
Plenty of James' former teammates have come forward to speak on how terrific he is a player and a teammate and D'Angelo Russell joined that crowd as he gave his thoughts on James joining the Sixers in free agency:
But also adding a guy like LeBron to a team that did really well last year without a guy like Joel (Embiid). And then you add a healthy Joel, I think that is debatable. LeBron is the greatest of all time. Joel is ex-MVP. Jaylen Brown Finals MVP. (Tyrese) Maxey coming off of the year he had, and (VJ) Edgecombe, the sky is the limit...Philly, to see all those dudes just in attack mode, which is already the style they played in. Like, they're gonna be tough to beat. Tough to beat.
Russell played alongside James to help the Lakers reach the Western Conference finals in 2023. He knows very well what James brings to the table and he knows what the future Hall of Famer will be able to do in Philadelphia. The Sixers will certainly be considered the favorites in a much tougher Eastern Conference as they move forward into the season.

#lebron