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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers bringing the ball up the court during a game. The veteran forward is evaluating his future ahead of summer free agency and potential contract extension talks.

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Apr 24, 2026

LeBron James Rejects Traditional Farewell Tour as Free Agency Looms

LeBron James is heading into free agency with the league still watching his every move, and that’s the funny part. He’s 41, but this doesn’t look like some nostalgia act. He’s still good enough to matter. Good enough that any team with him has to think bigger than a farewell montage.

Sources say Bucks are finalizing a deal with Taylor Jenkins

The Bucks and Taylor Jenkins are getting closer, no doubt about it. But until Milwaukee says it out loud, this is still a report, not a finished deal.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins 2026 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t suddenly become clutch this week. If you watched OKC all season, you already knew how this was going to end.