LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history, announced he is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that hasn't won a championship since 1983. Mark Strassmann reports.
Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment Should we have seen this coming all along? LeBron James knew that joining the Golden State Warriors would have been a losing gamble on the health of players five times closer to the ends of their careers than the beginnings. He knew the Cleveland Cava…
Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment Should we have seen this coming all along? LeBron James knew that joining the Golden State Warriors would have been a losing gamble on the health of players five times closer to the ends of their careers than the beginnings. He knew the Cleveland Cava…
Star will play record 24th NBA season in Philly Deal is reportedly two years, $8m with player option 41-year-old spent last eight seasons with Lakers Analysis: LeBron to Philly is perfectly in character LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8m deal that includes a player option. Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul confirmed the terms of the agreement to ESPN, and James addressed the move…
President Trump remains the evening’s keynote speaker, as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.
NYTimes – World President Donald Trump said Iran is "not ready" to make a deal and has not "received enough pain yet," as he weighs a "massive attack" after Iran rejected a U.S. cease-fire proposal presented by Iraq. Iranian-aligned Houthi militants claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, with one vessel confirmed ablaze, sending oil prices past $100 a barrel.
NYTimes – Business The U.S. Justice Department is withdrawing subpoenas that demanded grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists, following sharp questioning by a federal judge. The subpoenas related to Times reporting on security concerns about President Donald Trump flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The Times had moved to block the subpoenas and alleged the White House was abusing the legal system to intimidate reporters. New York Times lead newsroom lawyer David McCraw discussed the withdrawal with NPR.
