Before the 76ers had a chance to get Brown, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that the Warriors had a shot at trading for the 2024 NBA Finals MVP five months ago. "The Warriors could've got in the Jaylen Brown sweepstakes if they wanted to give up four first-round picks-ish, in that range. They decided not to, from my understanding," Charania said on Monday's "The Stephen A. Smith Show."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "The Warriors could've got in the Jaylen Brown …

#finals

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The Golden State Warriors were one of the most aggressive teams pursuing LeBron James during his free agency process. James is entering his 24th NBA season, yet he was pursued like a young star entering his prime.
Instead, the 41-year-old veteran is nearing the end of his legendary career. The Warriors wanted to pair Stephen Curry and James together for the final years of their careers, and at one point, Golden State was even considered one of the favorites to land him.
"I would be stunned if he picked a team that wasn't Golden State or Cleveland," a Western Conference executive told FOS' Alex Schiffer.
The Warriors were right in the middle of the race for the four-time NBA champion but ultimately fell short. James decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, and a major factor in that decision was believed to be Philadelphia's acquisition of former Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

#james #golden #lebron #source

LeBron James is returning to one of his most beloved roles on the court after signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
For the first time in his NBA career, LeBron James will don the jersey of the Philadelphia 76ers as the 41-year-old signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the organization.
However, many are skeptical of how the 76ers will actually compete with so many ball-dominant players on the same roster.
After all, the 76ers already had Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey on the team before adding James to the mix.
Photo by Ian Maddox for The Washington Post via Getty Images

#many

There have been valid questions about LeBron James' fit with the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team is stacked with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and even VJ Edgecombe, whom he'll share the ball with this upcoming season.
However, long-time NBA ***** yst Skip Bayless strongly believes that James could be what the doctor ordered for the 76ers, given the 41-year-old's credentials and overall fitness.
"People around the NBA questioning LeBron's fit in Philly? HE'S A PERFECT FIT. They needed a pure PG, an orchestrator, and that's what LeBron does best. Tyrese has averaged 6 ***** ists last 3 years. LBJ will average 11ish and lead league in ***** ists," Bayless posted on X.
MORE: LeBron James works out with Tyrese Maxey after 76ers move
To Bayless' point, ESPN's Shams Charania recently reported that the 76ers are planning to play James at point guard. When he last did it in one full season in 2019-20, the four-time league MVP averaged 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 10.2 ***** ists, and 1.2 steals on 49.3 percent shooting from the field across 67 regular-season games.

#james #lebron #season

NBA insider Shams Charania recently revealed details of the package that was offered from Golden State to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo before he landed with the Miami Heat. According to Charania, the Warriors offered four first-round picks to land Antetokounmpo, an offer that was ultimately rebuffed by the Bucks.
Charania also revealed that Golden State was in talks to land Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics but wasn't comfortable giving up the same amount of draft capital that they offered for Giannis.
All in all, both Brown and Antetokounmpo wound up with other contenders, leaving the Warriors searching for another true star to pair with Stephen Curry.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: NBA insider reveals Warriors discussed Jaylen Brown trade with Celtics

#offered #giannis

The Golden State Warriors have been linked to the biggest names in basketball for years now ... and the only star-level players they've been able to pair with Stephen Curry of late are Kristaps Porzingis and Jimmy Butler.
Both Porzingis' and Butler's Golden State have been injury-riddled, and now that LeBron James opted against a move to the Bay Area, the Warriors' blockbuster options are running thin.
After missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown on the trade market, could the Warriors be eying a deal for a key member of the Utah Jazz's young core?
Bleacher Report believes it's possible.
Andy Bailey put together a package Golden State could offer Utah for former All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, and while the Jazz shouldn't make any major moves this summer, the offer is ... intriguing.

#porzingis

In case one lives under a rock, the Philadelphia 76ers landed LeBron James in free agency. The future Hall of Famer, 41, is set to enter his 24th season in the league, but he is still one of the game's best after averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 ****** ists, and 6.1 rebounds in the 2025-26 season. His presence immediately transforms the Sixers in so many ways.
Let's just start with his versatility. James can play all five positions on the floor and can still stuff a box score no matter where he's placed in terms of his position and whoever is on the floor with him. The way James can just grab a rebound and immediately take it the other way and start a transition opportunity is going to be important for this group to take advantage of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe for easy buckets.
Another thing that stands out is when Joel Embiid inevitably has to miss games. The presence of James makes it easy at the center spot now. James can now slide to the 5 in some lineups to replace Embiid as he can help Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti fill the void. James will be able to play that spot and continue to play at a high level as there will be plenty of nights when he will have the mismatch, even at this stage of his career.
Shooting will be somewhat of an issue as it isn't like James lights it up from 3-point range, and Embiid isn't a knockdown shooter, but Maxey, Edgecombe, and, at times, Jaylen Brown can pick up the slack from there. The Sixers should still be able to have enough ****** ing with the lineup thanks to those three and they should be able to find efficiency and a groove with those lineups.
James is the ultimate player to have on the floor as he is the Queen piece on the chessboard. Coach Nick Nurse and his staff will have plenty of ways to use him on the floor and in different lineup combinations. There will be times he's bringing the ball up, or playing off the ball on the wing, as well as playing up front, and he will be effective in every spot. Truly. There isn't anything James can't do in this game, even when considering where he's at in his career.

#floor #isn 't #sixers #maxey

Good morning, BBN!
It finally happened: LeBron James has decided where he wants to play next, and he's pairing up with former Wildcats Tyrese Maxey and Justin Edwards with the Philadelphia 76ers.
If you're a LeBron fan, like me, you have to be on cloud 9.
If you're not, but you're a Kentucky fan, you should still be very excited. The last time LeBron teamed up with a former Cat, it resulted in a championship. LeBron and AD were unstoppable when they first teamed up with the Los Angeles Lakers; I wish we could've seen them healthier together.
Nonetheless, it looks like this will be LeBron's last stop before retirement, and what better way to finish it than with Maxey, Edwards, V.J. Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid.

#former #last #james

In the rarefied air where players like James reside, that gets your attention. "There's no question, Jaylen Brown going to the Sixers changed them from a contending team to a championship-caliber team," a league source with knowledge of James' thinking,granted anonymity to speak freely, said Friday afternoon.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "There's no question, Jaylen Brown going to the Sixers …

#Friday #hoops #hype

LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers has led some soccer fans to make a concerning comparison.
LeBron James waited until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to announce his next NBA team, as he chose the Philadelphia 76ers for the final chapter of his career.
James will join the 76ers, who already have Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown on the roster.
On paper, the roster looks insane, but some fans are still skeptical of the chemistry between James and his new teammates.
Photo by Jan Kruger – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images

#lebron #uefa #roster

LeBron James certainly took his time when it came to choosing his next NBA team in free agency after the Los Angeles Lakers were informed on June 30 that he wouldn't be staying with them. On Friday, July 23, he finally decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option on the second year.
There was some speculation about why he was prolonging the process and taking so long. Now that he's walking into what has to be the most stacked roster he has ever joined, fans have had a wide range of reactions, especially on X (formerly Twitter).
Some Lakers fans felt that if James came back on a veteran minimum contract, he would be a perfect fit for an L.A. squad that lacks a starting-level forward. This fan feels the superstar simply didn't believe in the roster L.A. now has.
In response, this fan feels James is creating a built-in excuse in the event the 76ers don't win the NBA championship this coming season.
These fans feel James' decision is typical of his moves over the years to join frontrunning teams. Philly traded for five-time All-Star wing and 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown a few weeks ago, and it will now have what many will likely consider a superteam with Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey alongside James.

#roster

LeBron James' announcement that he is coming to Philadelphia drew enthusiastic reactions from across the sports world, including players, coaches and local athletes, even as the 76ers organization has not yet publicly commented on the news.
Among those reacting were future teammates Tyrese Maxey, newly acquired guard Jaylen Brown and shooting guard VJ Edgecomb.
IMAGE: Tyrese Maxey reacts to news that Lebron James is coming to Philly.
Philadelphia basketball icon and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley also welcomed James to the city and offered to help him get settled.
"We got the king! Welcome to Philly, Bron. Let me know if you need any spots," Staley said.

#lebron #coming #guard #jaylen

LeBron James is on the Philadelphia 76ers. That's going to take some time getting used to typing out. The 41-year-old made his long-awaited free agency announcement on Friday morning. The last big domino fell in this summer's NBA offseason. He signed a two-year, $8 million contract.
Spending over three weeks to make his decision, James picked the one NBA team that most probably spent the least amount of time talking about. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat dominated most of the discourse, but they finished just short of landing the 22-time NBA All-Star.
So let me check my notes. We have James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on the same team? Wow. Two former MVP winners, an NBA Finals MVP and a 30-point scorer. That's some star-studded stuff that rivals your typical All-NBA team. Talk about a summer for Philadelphia — who flipped Paul George for those two.
The Sixers have catapulted their way to the top of the leaderboard in the East. But what does James' decision mean for the Oklahoma City Thunder? Probably not a lot. At least not until next June at the earliest.
This has been one of the NBA's most blockbuster summers. It's the type of frantic movement that Shams Charania teased for last year. Of the two conferences, the East has seen the most shake-up. The New York Knicks are the reigning NBA champions. In response, the Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo. Brown went from the Boston Celtics to the Sixers. Now, James joins him in Philadelphia.

#Miami #brown #east

The City of Bron-erly Love has welcomed a new superstar.
The basketball world was holding their breath all summer until Friday, July 24 when LeBron James announced that he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
The four-time NBA champion and league's all-time leading scorer was reportedly deciding between Philadelphia, joining Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors, a return to the Miami Heat or a comeback to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Besides the sports world expressing their excitement, Philadelphia rejoiced at the news. The future Hall of Famer will join former NBA MVP Joel Embiid and 2024 NBA Finals champion Jaylen Brown, who was shockingly traded from the Boston Celtics earlier in the month.
More: 7 biggest winners and losers from LeBron James joining the 76ers

#philadelphia #World #bron

The Philadelphia 76ers landed LeBron James in free agency as they were able to land the future Hall of Famer on a 2-year $8 million deal with the second year being a player option. James will now join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe to form one of the strongest starting lineups in the history of the game.
With that being said, what does that mean for his son, Bronny James? The Los Angeles Lakers selected the younger James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft to team him up with his father. The Lakers did guarantee Bronny's deal for the 2026-27 season, but with LeBron joining Philadelphia, there was speculation that he would want his son with him.
However, per Rich Paul, that will not be the case. Neither player is tied at the hip. Bronny will continue his career with the Lakers.
As for LeBron, he will look to begin building chemistry and getting everything in line with the Sixers. Bronny will continue on with the Lakers and look to carve out his own role and legacy a bit in LA as he grows and develops as a player.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: What's next for Bronny James after LeBron signs with the Sixers?

#james #Lakers

Following four-time MVP LeBron James' historic decision to shock the world by joining the Philadelphia 76ers, the news was met with elation by those in the City of Brotherly Love, including Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro, who already officially declared July 24 to be known as LeBron James Day in the state.
And the elation in Philadelphia is more than justified, as the 76ers now have as good a chance as anyone of taking home the 2026-27 NBA championship, with James set to be signed to one of the best value contracts in league history. Lest we forget, although James is now 41, he still put up a 21/7/6 stat line last season while having to share the ball with the likes of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
James will now be signed to a deal that will pay him just $3.9 million next campaign, so we're having a hard time figuring out a player who might give their team a better bang for their buck than James will for Philadelphia next season at that salary.
And that was without even discussing the fact that Philadelphia also managed to get rid of Paul George this offseason, while adding Jaylen Brown and Anfernee Simons. Simply put, the Sixers are going to be an absolute force, at least on the offensive end, next season, and should be seen by everyone as a top ****** le contender.
However, there is some business the team still has to take care of.

#philadelphia #season #next

The Boston Celtics have not had a fun offseason. To start July, they traded star guard Jaylen Brown, who was once the longest-tenured Celtic, to the rival Philadelphia 76ers for veteran wing Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens implied that the flexibility provided by that move would be more apparent in the future, but, at present, the blockbuster trade has left a sour taste in the mouths of many Celtics fans who are hungry for another ******* le.
Then, on Friday morning, ESPN insider Shams Charania broke the news everybody had been waiting for, reporting that four-time MVP LeBron James opted to take his talents to The City of Brotherly Love via a two-year, $8 million contract. James, a former member of the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, has played for some of the Celtics' biggest rivals. He's even burned the C's in the playoffs before, albeit not in the last several years.
His return to the Eastern Conference could reignite that distaste for Boston, and maybe even vault the Sixers into championship contender status. If so, is Stevens partially responsible?
Stevens knew the risk of sending Brown to a rival, in-division team like the 76ers. And he also knew that James was a free agent, as the 22-time All-Star announced his plans to leave the Lakers on Tuesday, June 30.
The very next day, Brown was sent packing to Philly. Stevens told reporters that he lost sleep over the deal, yet he still pulled the trigger when the time came.

#celtics #stevens #james #boston

LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency as he looks to chase another NBA ***** le before calling it a career. The 22-time All-Star took a significant pay cut to do so.
After making nearly $53 million with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, James accepted a two-year contract worth the veteran minimum. The decision allowed Philadelphia – which already has two of the NBA's eight highest-paid players for 2026-27 in Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown – to be able to afford the 41-year-old superstar.
James' new deal with the 76ers will be worth just under $8 million over two years. He is set to make just under $3.9 million in the first year of his contract, which will mark the least he has earned during a single NBA season, coming in just short of the $4.02 million he made during his rookie season in 2003-04.
Just how cheap is James' deal for his first season in Philadelphia? A total of 292 NBA players will be making more than him during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, making James one of the best values league-wide.

#season #philadelphia

LeBron James' announcement that he is coming to Philadelphia drew enthusiastic reactions from across the sports world, including players, coaches and local athletes, even as the 76ers organization has not yet publicly commented on the news.
Among those reacting were future teammates Tyrese Maxey, newly acquired guard Jaylen Brown and shooting guard VJ Edgecomb.
IMAGE: Tyrese Maxey reacts to news that Lebron James is coming to Philly.
Philadelphia basketball icon and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley also welcomed James to the city and offered to help him get settled.
"We got the king! Welcome to Philly, Bron. Let me know if you need any spots," Staley said.

#philly

The LeBron James free agency frenzy finally concluded on Friday.
The 41-year-old future Hall-of-Famer announced on social media that he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he'll join former MVP Joel Embiid and perennial All-Stars Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, who the team acquired from the Celtics earlier this month.
That forms a pretty strong core in the City of Brotherly Love, and former NBA star Vince Carter — a Hall of Famer in his own right — doesn't think the league is ready for it.
"That's cheating," Carter said of Philadelphia adding James on "Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady. "That's cheating if he goes there, because he doesn't have to do much to still be him. Now, your fifth starter has to guard (one of the 76ers' other stars)."
Despite his age, James remains a productive player. In 60 regular-season appearances last season, he averaged 33.2 minutes along with 20.9 points, 7.2 ******* ists and 6.1 rebounds. Now, with a strong supporting cast around him, Carter is putting the league on notice.

#hall #former

LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, and the shockwaves are significant. The conversation dives deep on why LeBron chose Philly over Miami, Cleveland, Golden State and Minnesota, breaking down the Sixers' stacked new lineup and what this means for their championship odds.
Longtime Lakers reporter, Mike Trudell, joins to discuss LeBron's fit, potential legacy impact and fresh leadership role alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. Then, Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Ahead podcast jumps in to **** yze Golden State's lack of moves and how the Warriors and other contenders missed out.
(0:36) LeBron James signs with Philadelphia
(9:55) Mike Trudell joins the show
(22:38) LeBron's fit with 76ers

#joins

In case one has missed it, LeBron James is now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. He will be joining a roster with Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe. Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid already featured while also having some serious depth with Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Labaron Philon Jr., and others. This is a roster as talented as any in the Eastern Conference.
The Sixers got James on a 2-year $8 million deal as they only had so much money left to spend in free agency. After playing the waiting game to make it work and bring him in on a deal, the Sixers were able to come out as the big winners of the offseason, if they weren't already.
In terms of the details of his contract, Spotrac has the details on his deal that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.
The Sixers will be looking to reach the mountaintop and win their first championship since 1983 following the busy offseason and will look to move forward with the future Hall of Famer on the roster.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Details of LeBron James' contract with the Philadelphia 76ers revealed

#offseason #contract

As NBA free agency dies down and the Summer League comes to an end, there’s less going on in the basketball world. Which means there’s going to be a lot more opinions and predictions. There have been countless blockbuster trades and signings this offseason, leaving people with plenty to talk about.
Undoubtedly, the biggest move of the offseason was Boston sending former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and a couple of second-round picks. The majority of **** ysts and talking heads have already written the Celtics off, but is it a bit premature?
MORE: 3 NBA teams who are most improved entering 2026-2027 season
People are acting like Boston moving on from Jaylen Brown is the end-all, be-all. Boston did downgrade at the shooting guard position, slotting an aging Paul George into his place, but they also improved in other areas.
Their most significant upgrade came at center. It’s no secret that Boston has been searching for a reliable, physical center. They have brought in several players, but none could meet their expectations. They finally signed Knicks center Mitchell Robinson this offseason in hopes that he can solve that issue.

#paul

The 2026 NFL season is nearly upon Broncos fans. After a tremendous 2025 season, hopes are high. Denver did not make many changes this offseason, so most of the depth chart appears very clear. However, there is still one spot that remains ambiguous.
In a splashy move in March, the Broncos brought in star Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle. The trade is fantastic for Denver fans, as he will form a formidable duo with fellow wideout Courtland Sutton.
It is bad news, though, for the three promising receivers who will be forced to battle it out for the coveted WR3 role.
Troy Franklin will be entering his third season with high expectations. Having played with Bo Nix at Oregon, the Broncos drafted him with the hopes of the two becoming an elite pair.
In his rookie season, Franklin posted only 263 yards and two touchdowns. However, as a fourth-round pick in a crowded receiver room, few Denver fans were turned off by his year. His sophomore year, Franklin took a considerable step forward. The former Duck put up 709 yards and six touchdowns, finishing second on the team behind Sutton in both statistics.

#season #franklin #high

Between the NBA Summer League and free agency, the NBA offseason has been nothing short of hectic. Multiple superstars have switched teams, with some being traded while others chose new destinations in free agency. The offseason isn’t over just yet, with a few notable players still left to decide where they’ll sign.
Every NBA team’s roster and/or front office changed in some way this offseason, though some far more than others. For the most part, rosters are nearly finalized, so here’s each team’s offseason grade.
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Atlanta Hawks: B+
The Hawks’ roster didn’t change much this offseason. They acquired both Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort from the Thunder, giving them an elite defensive backcourt and a young, promising guard.
Boston Celtics: C+
The Celtics undoubtedly got worse this offseason, losing Jaylen Brown and essentially replacing him with an aging Paul George. They finally found a reliable center by bringing in Mitchell Robinson, but he’s not much better than Nikola Vučević.

#others

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a busy offseason with the additions they made in free agency and in the trade market. President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey has been working hard to build a roster that can compete for a championship and look to make the big leap in the Eastern Conference.
The Sixers, obviously, swung the big deal to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, but they also signed Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, and Ariel Hukporti in free agency. They also selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 pick in the draft to add to the roster.
ESPN graded each team's offseason and gave the Sixers an A- grade:
Regardless of Jaylen Brown's precise value, turning 36-year-old Paul George into a 29-year-old All-NBA wing is a big win for Philadelphia. The forward positions have long been a concern for the 76ers, but they're on much firmer ground now with Brown and Dean Wade, and Brown is specifically a strong fit next to Joel Embiid because of his reliability.
The 76ers' roster isn't perfect -- it lacks some shooting and is still too reliant on Embiid for its size -- but Philadelphia at least has a narrow path to the Finals now, when such a route didn't exist before this summer.

#philadelphia #roster #george

A new rumor suggests a three-time All-Star is interested in taking his talents to the Boston Celtics because of his friendship with top star Jayson Tatum.
This has been a very interesting offseason for the Celtics, to say the least. Of course, they made the stunning trade that sent MVP contender Jaylen Brown to the same team that beat them in the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers. However, they also improved their frontcourt by selecting Chris Cenac Jr. in the NBA Draft and poaching Mitchell Robinson from top rival the New York Knicks. They also brought in greybeard guard Mike Conley.
Well, it looks like they could make another notable addition soon because three-time All-Star Bradley Beal could be headed to Boston, according to a new report from Jake Fischer.
"I do think there's some Miami interest there, and I would not rule out Boston for Beal because of the connection with Jayson Tatum."

#celtics #beal

Jon Gruden is backing the Denver Broncos going into the 2026 NFL season.
During an appearance on "Wake Up Barstool," Gruden picked the Broncos to win the AFC West this fall.
"I'm gonna pick Denver, just because of the continuity — head coach, quarterback. Almost all of their starters are back on both sides of the ball, and they're going to get a jolt from [Jaylen] Waddle."
Behind the Broncos, Gruden projected the Los Angeles Chargers to finish second in the AFC West and the Kansas City Chiefs to finish third. "I think all three of those teams can be playoff teams," he said.
As for the Las Vegas Raiders, Gruden expects his old team to improve but not leapfrog the "very tough" teams in their division with established coaches and quarterbacks.

#teams #barstool #almost

Entering the 2026 NFL season, the Los Angeles Rams are already regarded as having one of the best teams in football. But if they achieve their lofty goal of winning a championship, they could go down as one of the greatest teams of all time.
Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr added the Rams to a list of 14 teams that could win the Super Bowl this season. While that's not surprising, given the strength of the team's roster and their recent runs of success, it is worth noting that Orr believes the Rams have one of the best on-paper teams he's ever seen.
The Rams are the obvious, heavy-hitting front-runners on this list. The additions of Myles Garrett, Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie to a team that was a few plays away from going to the Super Bowl is the clearest example of Les Snead and Sean McVay appropriately reading their roster and honing in on the right time to triple down. The Rams' schedule is relentless, and managing rest for both Garrett and Matthew Stafford will be a major storyline this coming season, especially after beginning the season in Australia.
Still, it would be fair to say the Rams were on equal footing from a talent perspective with the Seahawks last year and made premium upgrades in every area where they were deficient, whereas Seattle had a post–Legion of Boom redux where it had to confront the difficulty of paying certain Super Bowl–winning stars versus opting to save elsewhere. Anyone who does not rank the Rams as one of the two or three top Super Bowl contenders is simply overthinking it. This is one of the best preseason, on-paper teams I have ever seen.
The Seahawks had to lose some players in free agency as the champagne costs ****** ociated with players who win the Super Bowl forced the team to make tough financial decisions. Despite that, the Seahawks were able to maintain the entire core of their operation, so their losses likely won't hurt in the long run.

#super

The Philadelphia 76ers’ pursuit of LeBron James is a star-led initiative with Tyrese Maxey reportedly taking the lead in recruitment efforts.
LeBron’s free agency has led to nearly a third of the NBA pausing their offseason business until James’ decision has been confirmed.
Instead of wasting time without contacting James, the 76ers have come up with a clever way of keeping in touch with James without using overbearing executives.
In a report from ESPN, Dave McMenamin claims that the 76ers’ big three of Maxey, Joel Embiid, and summer addition Jaylen Brown have been actively recruiting James throughout the summer.
The Philadelphia 76ers have kept up their pursuit of the four-time NBA champion through three of their players. Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with James, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge.”