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NBA Star Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement in Emotional Michael B. Jordan-Narrated Farewell Video

Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA after 18 seasons, ending his career as the all-time leader in triple-doubles. His legacy includes nine All-Star nods and an MVP award.

International Business Times UK

Internet Jokes 'The Lakers Can't Lose Now' After Trump-Linked Josh Kushner Set to Buy the Team: Who Is He?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of a record $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, marking the most expensive transaction in North American sports history.

International Business Times UK

JJ Redick’s Old Podcast Episode With Bob Iger Won’t Make Lakers Fans Very Happy

Hold up. Iger is... a Clippers fan?

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Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement, Bringing an End to Electrifying but Divisive Career

Westbrook always did enjoy doing things in style.

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Former Disney Boss Buying L.A. Lakers Is Most California Thing Ever, And Reactions Are...Not Good

There's a lot of chatter surrounding the situation.

Cinemablend

Lakers sold for $12.5 billion? Inside the Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner deal that could rewrite sports

Billionaire Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to buy the Lakers. This reported $12.5 billion deal would be the most expensive sports team sale ever. The transaction follows Mark Walter's acquisition of controlling interest last year. NBA Board of Governors approval is still required for the…

The Economic Times

Joshua Kushner And Bob Iger Are The New Owners Of The LA Lakers In $12.5 Billion Deal

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are the new owners of the LA Lakers in a $12.5 billion valuation.

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Lakers Sold for Record £9.3B as Billionaire Owner Mark Walter Faces Deepening US Federal Probe

The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record £9.3 billion, as former owner Mark Walter faces a federal probe into his financial dealings.

International Business Times UK

Russell Westbrook Retirement Market Spikes at Kalshi

Russell Westbrook's retirement market on Kalshi is heating up with recent reports.

Sports Illustrated

Observations from CBS’s NFL Media Day

Network officials didn’t provide any new information on Tony Romo, but J.J. Watt, Ross Tucker and others had interesting insights ahead of the season.

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Lakers are being sold to ex-Disney chief and brother of Trump ally for $12.5 billion

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The Independent UK

Lakers Shockingly Sold for Second Time in Two Years Amid Federal Probe Into Mark Walter

The Lakers have new ownership as Mark Walter sells the franchise amid a federal probe.

Sports Illustrated

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5bn

Josh ⁠Kushner and Bob Iger ⁠are purchasing ⁠the Los Angeles Lakers for more ⁠than $12bn in a record-breaking ⁠deal, ESPN reported on ‌Wednesday

The Guardian - US

Ranking the Top 10 Small Forwards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

With his surprise return to school, Thomas Haugh tops our list with a very real goal of leading Florida to a second national championship. Here are the other SFs to watch this season.

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The Guardian - AU

Top talent and big money: is Australian basketball heading into a golden age?

The success of Australian players in the NBA and WNBA comes as the NBL continues to enjoy growth and become an ever-more attractive proposition

Sports Illustrated

The NBA Christmas Day Schedule Is Absolutely Loaded This Year—Breaking Down Every Matchup

The NBA’s 2026 Christmas Day slate is looking very good, so we broke down every matchup and explained what made them great—as well as why they could let us down.

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Hilary Duff Shouting Out LeBron James During a Philly Concert Is What Dreams Are Made Of

She knows ball.

Reason

The Buffalo Bills Got Tons of Taxpayer Money for a Stadium With a Lot of Pretty Lame Problems

Plus: No one is drafting Enes Kanter Freedom into the WNBA, Congress fails to reform NCAA again, and why Field of Dreams nostalgia is no good

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NBA’s Opening Night Schedule Includes One Big, Unnecessary Change That Makes No Sense

The NBA’s opening night schedule is out and features one bizarre decision that should be seen as a highly unnecessary self-inflicted wound.

The Independent UK

LeBron James to face LA Lakers on Christmas Day after 76ers debut against Knicks

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The Independent UK

LeBron James set for blockbuster 76ers debut against Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this summer after leaving the LA Lakers

Sports Illustrated

Knicks on Christmas? Kalshi Market For New York's Opponent on X-Mas

Event contract markets are open on Kalshi for the New York Knicks opponent on Christmas Day.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Top 10 Shooting Guards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

John Blackwell blossomed into an elite shooter last season before transferring to Duke, buoying him to the top of our preseason list. Here are the other SGs to watch this season.

International Business Times UK

Seth Curry Mocks WNBA Player DiJonai Carrington Over 'White Privilege' Comment After Cunningham Dust-up

Seth Curry poked fun at DiJonai Carrington's ejection during a WNBA game over her 'white privilege' post.

International Business Times UK

Is Enes Kanter Transgender? The Truth Behind His Bombshell 2027 WNBA Draft Declaration and 'Trans' Claims

Enes Kanter Freedom's declaration for the 2027 WNBA Draft raises questions about transgender athlete eligibility, sparking debate over the league's rules amid growing scrutiny.

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