Sixers looking at potential free agents LeBron James and OG Anunoby
The Sixers do have their eyes on other lucrative-salary impact players just in case they don’t get George. That’s why they also are looking at potential free agents like the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby. If not in free agency, the Sixers believe they can use their draft assets and available cap space to acquire a difference-maker via a trade. That has led to Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram being among trade interests.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
Put Bron , Russ, Desmond Bane, Zion, Draymond, AE,Diesel, , Jokic in the NFL and watch them go crazy
youtu.be/2W4gB-7dCfs?si… pic.twitter.com/BRtrA9R8os – 8:59 AM
Put Bron , Russ, Desmond Bane, Zion, Draymond, AE,Diesel, , Jokic in the NFL and watch them go crazy
youtu.be/2W4gB-7dCfs?si… pic.twitter.com/BRtrA9R8os – 8:59 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Rich Paul: LeBron is a free agent sportando.basketball/en/rich-paul-l… – 3:07 AM
Rich Paul: LeBron is a free agent sportando.basketball/en/rich-paul-l… – 3:07 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls supposedly don’t want to help LeBron James, Lakers bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/25/bul… pic.twitter.com/JjaSvyousx – 3:00 AM
Bulls supposedly don’t want to help LeBron James, Lakers bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/25/bul… pic.twitter.com/JjaSvyousx – 3:00 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James will become a free agent this summer, per his agent Rich Paul 😳 pic.twitter.com/TqpSQ4KKuo – 2:34 AM
LeBron James will become a free agent this summer, per his agent Rich Paul 😳 pic.twitter.com/TqpSQ4KKuo – 2:34 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls supposedly don’t want to help LeBron James, Lakers bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/25/bul… pic.twitter.com/h4qIxXOgu2 – 1:00 PM
Bulls supposedly don’t want to help LeBron James, Lakers bullswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/25/bul… pic.twitter.com/h4qIxXOgu2 – 1:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re officially manifesting Bronny James and LeBron James on the @PHNX_Suns pod, but it really isn’t as crazy as it sounds when you start looking at the list of options that would make sense for both!
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/m2NobNVqV8 – 12:02 PM
We’re officially manifesting Bronny James and LeBron James on the @PHNX_Suns pod, but it really isn’t as crazy as it sounds when you start looking at the list of options that would make sense for both!
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/m2NobNVqV8 – 12:02 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Luka Doncic last night:
32 PTS
10 REB
13 AST
It’s the 11th playoff game in which he’s led both teams (either outright or tied) in points, rebounds, and assists, the second-most such games in NBA history behind LeBron James (22).
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/tJ3u1JrWeP – 8:40 AM
Luka Doncic last night:
32 PTS 10 REB 13 ASTIt’s the 11th playoff game in which he’s led both teams (either outright or tied) in points, rebounds, and assists, the second-most such games in NBA history behind LeBron James (22).
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/tJ3u1JrWeP – 8:40 AM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
Re: LeBron/Bronny, this from the WSJ in 2016 has always stuck with me:
“A new WSJ study finds 48.8% of [NBA] players are related to an elite athlete—that number is 17.5% for the NFL and 14.5% for MLB”
wsj.com/articles/nba-b… pic.twitter.com/l7rMRSq9vJ – 8:29 PM
Re: LeBron/Bronny, this from the WSJ in 2016 has always stuck with me:
“A new WSJ study finds 48.8% of [NBA] players are related to an elite athlete—that number is 17.5% for the NFL and 14.5% for MLB”
wsj.com/articles/nba-b… pic.twitter.com/l7rMRSq9vJ – 8:29 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Wednesday’s announcement of the All-NBA teams, including Anthony Davis on the Second Team and LeBron James the Third, concluded the 2023-24 LAL season for posterity. Here’s a final summary of the campaign:
nba.com/lakers/news/la… – 5:32 PM
Wednesday’s announcement of the All-NBA teams, including Anthony Davis on the Second Team and LeBron James the Third, concluded the 2023-24 LAL season for posterity. Here’s a final summary of the campaign:
nba.com/lakers/news/la… – 5:32 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Rich Paul set the record straight on Bronny and LeBron James’ offseason 🗣
(via @ChrisBHaynes) pic.twitter.com/Gu3NYmqS0n – 3:10 PM
Rich Paul set the record straight on Bronny and LeBron James’ offseason 🗣
(via @ChrisBHaynes) pic.twitter.com/Gu3NYmqS0n – 3:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the Bronny/LeBron James front, Bron sacrificing millions to join the Suns on a vet minimum isn’t as outlandish as it seems. LeBron is a billionaire, and as much as it isn’t the SOLE factor in where he plays next, playing with his son would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – 1:45 PM
On the Bronny/LeBron James front, Bron sacrificing millions to join the Suns on a vet minimum isn’t as outlandish as it seems. LeBron is a billionaire, and as much as it isn’t the SOLE factor in where he plays next, playing with his son would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – 1:45 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
JJ Redick is officially the frontrunner for the Lakers’ head coach opening, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow.
Redick, who has never coached before, appears likely to take over in Los Angeles leading LeBron James and Anthony Davis. pic.twitter.com/7YQSdhNPBn – 1:30 PM
JJ Redick is officially the frontrunner for the Lakers’ head coach opening, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow.
Redick, who has never coached before, appears likely to take over in Los Angeles leading LeBron James and Anthony Davis. pic.twitter.com/7YQSdhNPBn – 1:30 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
A @BleacherReport exclusive with Rich Paul addressing his clients: Bronny James’ draft range, what he’s seeking, and how he’s being covered. LeBron James & JJ Redick connection involving Lakers coaching search. Darius Garland’s future in CLE & much more. bleacherreport.com/articles/10122… – 12:50 PM
A @BleacherReport exclusive with Rich Paul addressing his clients: Bronny James’ draft range, what he’s seeking, and how he’s being covered. LeBron James & JJ Redick connection involving Lakers coaching search. Darius Garland’s future in CLE & much more. bleacherreport.com/articles/10122… – 12:50 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
A @BleacherReport exclusive with Rich Paul addressing his clients unplugged:
– Bronny James’ draft range, what he’s seeking, and the way he’s being covered.
-LeBron James and JJ Redick connection involving Lakers coaching search.
-Darius Garland’s future in Cleveland and much – 12:47 PM
A @BleacherReport exclusive with Rich Paul addressing his clients unplugged:
– Bronny James’ draft range, what he’s seeking, and the way he’s being covered.
-LeBron James and JJ Redick connection involving Lakers coaching search.
-Darius Garland’s future in Cleveland and much – 12:47 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
🚨 New Words🚨
Knicks Offseason To-Do List: Bring Back OG
With Anunoby on the court, New York somehow operated as the most efficient/effective offensive team in the NBA and the best/stingiest defensive team in the league…
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-offse… pic.twitter.com/foFIS3otAy – 11:39 AM
🚨 New Words🚨
Knicks Offseason To-Do List: Bring Back OG
With Anunoby on the court, New York somehow operated as the most efficient/effective offensive team in the NBA and the best/stingiest defensive team in the league…
tommybeer.substack.com/p/knicks-offse… pic.twitter.com/foFIS3otAy – 11:39 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Of the 385 different two-man lineups league-wide that logged more than 500 minutes together this season, only one posted a plus/minus north of +23:
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. – 11:27 AM
Of the 385 different two-man lineups league-wide that logged more than 500 minutes together this season, only one posted a plus/minus north of +23:
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. – 11:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest FG% by a player with 28+ PPG in the playoffs:
49.7 — LeBron James
48.7 — Michael Jordan
48.3 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/PjICefiGma – 9:29 AM
Highest FG% by a player with 28+ PPG in the playoffs:
49.7 — LeBron James
48.7 — Michael Jordan
48.3 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/PjICefiGma – 9:29 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
This is the 44th time in franchise history the Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead n a best-of-seven.
They’ve won 42 of the previous 43.
(2018 ECF – lost in 7 to LeBron and the Cavs.)
The Celtics bring a 6-game playoff road win streak into Game 3 Saturday at the Fieldhouse. – 12:39 AM
This is the 44th time in franchise history the Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead n a best-of-seven.
They’ve won 42 of the previous 43.
(2018 ECF – lost in 7 to LeBron and the Cavs.)
The Celtics bring a 6-game playoff road win streak into Game 3 Saturday at the Fieldhouse. – 12:39 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
This is the 44th time in franchise history the Celtics have taken a 2-0 series lead.
They’ve won 42 of the previous 43.
(2018 Eastern Conf. Final – lost in 7 to LeBron and the Cavs.) – 12:31 AM
This is the 44th time in franchise history the Celtics have taken a 2-0 series lead.
They’ve won 42 of the previous 43.
(2018 Eastern Conf. Final – lost in 7 to LeBron and the Cavs.) – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown tonight:
40 PTS
5 REB
+18
Only MJ and LeBron have more 40-point games in the Eastern Conference Finals. pic.twitter.com/jTVPd8yLFl – 10:30 PM
Jaylen Brown tonight:
40 PTS
5 REB
+18
Only MJ and LeBron have more 40-point games in the Eastern Conference Finals. pic.twitter.com/jTVPd8yLFl – 10:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 650+ points and 50+ threes in the Eastern Conference Finals:
Reggie Miller
LeBron James
Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/10APjg36dU – 10:16 PM
Players with 650+ points and 50+ threes in the Eastern Conference Finals:
Reggie Miller
LeBron James
Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/10APjg36dU – 10:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Only Dwyane Wade and LeBron James have more Eastern Conference Finals points than Jaylen Brown this century. pic.twitter.com/lR0VtsNo4E – 9:54 PM
Only Dwyane Wade and LeBron James have more Eastern Conference Finals points than Jaylen Brown this century. pic.twitter.com/lR0VtsNo4E – 9:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
If OG Anunoby does field offers from other teams this summer, it could benefit the Thunder in a big way:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 6:20 PM
If OG Anunoby does field offers from other teams this summer, it could benefit the Thunder in a big way:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 6:20 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Anthony Davis, LeBron make 2nd and 3rd team for All-NBA. What does this say about the Lakers’ future moving forward? Plus, the Magic are reportedly eying D’Lo as a free agent. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ant… – 1:33 PM
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Anthony Davis, LeBron make 2nd and 3rd team for All-NBA. What does this say about the Lakers’ future moving forward? Plus, the Magic are reportedly eying D’Lo as a free agent. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ant… – 1:33 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James: ‘I’m rooting for Caitlin [Clark] because I’ve been in that seat before’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:52 PM
LeBron James: ‘I’m rooting for Caitlin [Clark] because I’ve been in that seat before’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:52 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
The conference finals feature four teams loaded with All-Stars, and the Sixers, to no surprise, are chasing a premier two-way wing this summer, league sources told @YahooSports. Details on Paul George, OG Anunoby, the Clippers and more context here: sports.yahoo.com/76ers-aiming-t… – 12:11 PM
The conference finals feature four teams loaded with All-Stars, and the Sixers, to no surprise, are chasing a premier two-way wing this summer, league sources told @YahooSports. Details on Paul George, OG Anunoby, the Clippers and more context here: sports.yahoo.com/76ers-aiming-t… – 12:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points in the Conference Finals by an active player:
1,995 — LeBron
1,007 — KD
917 — Steph
672 — Jayson Tatum
650 — Jaylen Brown pic.twitter.com/xh7tLNU7JD – 11:34 AM
Most points in the Conference Finals by an active player:
1,995 — LeBron
1,007 — KD
917 — Steph
672 — Jayson Tatum
650 — Jaylen Brown pic.twitter.com/xh7tLNU7JD – 11:34 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
OG Anunoby’s contract is expected to reach $35-40 million annually, per @FredKatz (nytimes.com/athletic/55057…).
Anunoby receiving $150+ million this summer isn’t out of the realm of possibilities.
All indications are the Knicks will pay Anunoby whatever it takes to re-sign him. pic.twitter.com/zZPftJj1B5 – 11:25 AM
OG Anunoby’s contract is expected to reach $35-40 million annually, per @FredKatz (nytimes.com/athletic/55057…).
Anunoby receiving $150+ million this summer isn’t out of the realm of possibilities.
All indications are the Knicks will pay Anunoby whatever it takes to re-sign him. pic.twitter.com/zZPftJj1B5 – 11:25 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“LeBron does not want to be involved in the coaching search. … He does not want to have this coach on his shoulders. This is the Lakers’ decision.”
—@WindhorstESPN on LeBron’s involvement in the Lakers’ coaching search pic.twitter.com/VsZEB16IC0 – 10:01 AM
“LeBron does not want to be involved in the coaching search. … He does not want to have this coach on his shoulders. This is the Lakers’ decision.”
—@WindhorstESPN on LeBron’s involvement in the Lakers’ coaching search pic.twitter.com/VsZEB16IC0 – 10:01 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ranking Bronny James’ 10 best NBA Draft landing spots, and why LeBron’s Lakers aren’t one of them
(by @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/ranki… – 9:57 AM
Ranking Bronny James’ 10 best NBA Draft landing spots, and why LeBron’s Lakers aren’t one of them
(by @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/ranki… – 9:57 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
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The radio show is live coast-to-coast from 10-noon ET: Luka steals the show, next season’s NFL MVP, LeBron’s advice for Caitlin, @SamQuinnCBS, Buy/Sell, @PrettyDaddyRTY, can Pacers bounce back, more.
LISTEN:
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More on this storyline
But that’s where James definitely would help out. The four-time MVP would have found a way to get Buddy Hield more involved in the first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. The ball would have been in his hands instead of Embiid’s. The ball-dominant center had nine turnovers in Game 5 and averaged 4.2 during the series. And in regard to committing to three star-level players opposed to just building around Embiid and Maxey, the Sixers feel the data shows teams with three elite players go further in the postseason and win the title more often. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / May 26, 2024
Awful Announcing: LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, says “LeBron is a free agent.” He later tells @ChrisBHaynes , “I don’t know what he’s gonna do. We’re gonna do what we do every year. We’re gonna evaluate the situation and we’re gonna make the best decision.” -via Twitter / May 26, 2024
What involvement has LeBron James had in the Lakers’ coaching search and is he pushing for JJ Redick to become the next head coach? Rich Paul: LeBron is not involved. That’s accurate. I think it’s hard for people to not want a narrative per se. There’s a lot of false narratives out there. There’s a lot of narratives that they feel like we drive, which I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t pay attention to that anymore. I think the people that know if I have something to to say, I’ll say it directly. -via Bleacher Report / May 24, 2024
“[The Pacers] are not going to put him in a position where if he went out and played, it’s going to look like OG Anunoby in Game 7 for the Knicks against Indiana, where he was so limited in what he could do,” Wojnarowski said of Haliburton. -via nbcsportsboston.com / May 25, 2024
Tommy Beer: OG’s On/Off splits with the Knicks were INSANE. With Anunoby on the floor, the Knicks: * Scored 122.6 points per 100 possessions (higher than the league-leading Celtics). * Allowed 100.9 points per 100 possessions (lower than the league-leading TWolves) * Posted a Net Rating of +21.7 To sum it up: With OG on the court, New York somehow operated as the most efficient/effective offensive team in the NBA and the best/stingiest defensive team in the league. During that same stretch, with OG on the bench, the Knicks: * Averaged 115.7 points per 100 possessions * Allowed 120.4 points per 100 possessions * Posted a Net Rating of -4.7 pic.twitter.com/FM7NXZxFei -via Twitter @TommyBeer / May 24, 2024
While league personnel are of the mind Siakam will certainly be re-signing with Indiana, there was word circling among team officials at last week’s NBA Draft Combine that Anunoby’s situation with the Knicks is not as cut and dried. Perhaps those signals to rival teams will only help Anunoby elicit a larger dollar figure from the Knicks. But various teams left Chicago with the belief that OG Anunoby could reach unrestricted free agency and consider deals from other franchises in addition to New York, sources said. -via Yahoo! Sports / May 23, 2024