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13 hours ago
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Lakers part ways with LeBron for star guard, 39% 3-point shooter in this wild trade
Is LeBron James going to request a trade out of Los Angeles? The Lakers are certainly not committed to building around LeBron anymore. Nobody would blame either side if they decided that parting ways was best for both sides. That's why everyone has been keeping their ear to the ground for LeBron trade rumors. One LeBron trade was proposed by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. He created '3 Trade Packages To Bring LeBron James Home to Cleveland Cavaliers,' and this one could be worth considering. 'Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F LeBron James, G Bronny James, 2027 first-round pick (top-2 protected from Dallas Mavericks, via Hornets) and save $27.4 million Los Angeles Lakers Receive: PG Darius Garland, G/F Max Strus Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Jarrett Allen Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Grant Williams, F Dean Wade, 2027 first-round pick (lottery-protected from Miami Heat, via Hornets)' This trade could work out for everyone. LeBron would head home and instantly make the Cavaliers even more favored to win the Eastern Conference. He would also get to bring his son along with him. The Lakers would receive Darius Garland and Max Strus in return for giving up their second-best player. It might still be worth it. Garland is a budding young star, and Strus is the perfect Lakers role player. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp This LeBron-Cavaliers trade has the potential to make everyone happy. The Cavaliers would probably be the ones to hold this up as giving up Garland, Allen, Strus, and Dean Wade would probably be too rich for their blood. More NBA: LeBron James trade idea to Cavs involves 2x All-Star, role players to Lakers
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16 hours ago
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Kobe Bryant's Sister Selects Top 2 Greatest Players Of All Time; Makes Bold Statement As Her Brother Gets Disrespected
Kobe Bryant's Sister Selects Top 2 Greatest Players Of All Time; Makes Bold Statement As Her Brother Gets Disrespected originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Kobe Bryant has gone down as one of the greatest players in NBA history, but there is much debate on where exactly he should rank in the all-time list. Ask some of Bryant's contemporaries, and they'd have him as high as the top 3, while some in the media would rank him much lower. Recently, Bleacher Report released their list of the top 100 players of all time, and Bryant ranked 11th on it. That unsurprisingly caused an uproar, and a family member of the Lakers icon has now seemingly reacted to the list. Bryant's sister, Sharia Washington, put out a bold statement on Instagram, claiming that her brother and Michael Jordan are the unquestioned two greatest players of all time. "The only TOP 2. Y'all can debate the rest!" Washington isn't the first to rank Jordan and Bryant as the top two. It's a bit of an unpopular opinion nowadays, though, as LeBron James is widely viewed as the biggest threat to Jordan for that GOAT title. Washington somewhat subtly suggested she doesn't agree with that, as she posted another story in which Bryant is seen shooting over James. It shouldn't come as much surprise, of course, that Washington is backing her brother. She would share another story of Bryant acknowledging the crowd the night he scored 81 points in a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors back in 2006. Only Wilt Chamberlain (100) has scored more points in an NBA game than Bryant. He had many such sensational scoring outbursts, and it's a big reason why he is held in such high regard. Does Bryant deserve to be ranked ahead of James, though? Let's take a look at their respective resumes. Bryant won five titles, two Finals MVPs, one MVP, and two scoring titles in his 20-year career with the Lakers. A resume like that would get you the edge over most people, but not in this case. James has won four titles, four Finals MVPs, four MVPs, one scoring title, and one assists title. He is also the NBA's all-time leading scorer, and there's a good reason why the GOAT debate nowadays generally involves just him and Jordan. As for Jordan, he won six titles, six Finals MVPs, five MVPs, one DPOY, and 10 scoring titles. He got the top spot on Bleacher Report's rankings, and James needs to do a bit more to surpass him. Getting back to Bryant, a spot in the top two might be beyond his reach, but you can make a strong argument for him to be in the top 10. We showed why he deserves to rank above three legends who were placed higher than him. Bryant splits opinion like few others do, but at the end of the day, there is no denying his greatness. Magic Johnson called him the best player ever to wear that Lakers jersey, and Washington reminded everyone about that by sharing the clip on Instagram. Here is what Johnson had to say. "He is not only a great and unbelievable sports icon, but also he's the greatest to wear the purple and gold," Johnson stated. Johnson made this comment before Bryant's final NBA game. He signed off in style that night, scoring 60 points against the Utah Jazz in what was a memorable story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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17 hours ago
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Austin FC's Owen Wolff and Discount Tire Kick Off MLS All-Star Week by Giving Back to Local Club Team
Hometown Favorite Wolff, Retailer Discount Tire, and Bleacher Report Surprised North Austin Soccer Alliance With New Equipment AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate 2025 Major League Soccer MLS All-Star Week in Austin, Discount Tire — the Official Tire Retailer of MLS — teamed up with homegrown Austin FC midfield star, Owen Wolff, and Bleacher Report to surprise one lucky Austin-area youth soccer club. In a Friday morning visit to North Austin Soccer Alliance practices, Wolff and Discount Tire gifted new equipment, including balls, pop up goals, ball pumps, scrimmage pennies, goalie gloves, shin guards, and more, and spent time having fun doing juggling contests and shoot outs. See the highlight video for Wolff's day with North Austin Soccer Alliance players. "At Discount Tire, we're proud to support the next generation of soccer players and fans by fueling their passion for the game," said Tom Williams, chief experience officer at Discount Tire. "As trusted experts serving Austin neighborhoods for nearly 30 years, it was important to all of us at Discount Tire to give back to the community in a meaningful way as Austin hosts its first MLS All-Star Week. We're excited to champion the growth of fandom around MLS and support the lifeblood of American soccer: our youth." At the young age of 16, Wolff signed with Austin FC and became the club's first homegrown player on the pro roster. Discount Tire is the League's Official Tire Retailer, as well as Chicago Fire FC, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF, Nashville SC, Portland Timbers, and Seattle Sounders FC. The company's retail locations offer tires, wheels, and wiper blades in 20 markets home to current MLS club teams. Throughout 2025 MLS All-Star Week in Austin, Discount Tire is also activating around its partnership with the MLS through a fan-first activation in collaboration with Continental Tire. Highlights include: Distribution of Discount Tire-branded clear drawstring bags at Soccer Celebration Distribution of free air pressure check cards in collaboration with Continental Tire Once redeemed at the Discount Tire located at 2623 W Braker Lane, fans will get exclusive, free after-hours valet parking – just a six-minute walk to/from Q2 Stadium (while supplies last) For more information about Discount Tire and to find a location, visit For tickets to the game and more information about MLS All-Star Week, visit About Discount TireDiscount Tire is a leading independent retailer of tires, wheels, and windshield wipers. Founded in 1960 by Bruce T. Halle, the company serves customers at more than 1,200 stores in 39 states. The company does business as Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and as America's Tire in parts of California and Pennsylvania. Treadwell, Discount Tire's proprietary online tire recommendation tool, uses decades of data and individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each driver's unique needs. Discount Tire is a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Official Tire Retailer of Major League Soccer. For more information, visit Media Contact:Discount TireRachel Bakerpressemails@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Discount Tire
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18 hours ago
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Blue Jays predicted to swing blockbuster trade for Diamondbacks' $13.5M All-Star
The Toronto Blue Jays have momentum on their side, but they've got to sustain that momentum through the trade deadline. Thanks to Monday night's 4-1 win, the Blue Jays have now built a four-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. But they know the Yankees, last year's World Series runners-up, will be gunning for deadline improvements. For Toronto, one more starting pitcher could be the key to usurping the Yankees' division title. And the market for rentals seems to be heating up. Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks is an intriguing fit, because he's a proven All-Star pitcher having a dismal season. But the talent is still there, and perhaps a new team could help turn his year around. On Monday, Steve Perrault of Underdog Fantasy predicted that the Blue Jays would land Gallen at the deadline during a live stream for Bleacher Report. "We've got Zac Gallen going to the Blue Jays," Perrault said. "I can already see him wearing a Jays jersey. I can just picture it. In big games, important games, I can see Zac Gallen in Toronto dealing. Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp "If you put Zac Gallen in there, ... this is a really good rotation, especially in the American League. You can put this up against other rotations in the AL. Would not be super worried if you're a Blue Jays fan." Gallen's ERA climbed to 5.58 in a loss to the Houston Astros on Monday night, the worst among all qualified starters. He also allowed two more home runs, bringing his National League-leading total to 23. It would be a leap of faith for the Blue Jays to trust Gallen to pitch like his 2023-2024 self the rest of the way. But because their rotation is one good arm away from being elite, that leap of faith might come with a huge payout.
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19 hours ago
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Steelers send T.J. Watt to Patriots for standout safety in bold trade prediction
T.J. Watt trade speculation is reaching an all-time high — when analysts aren't predicting if he'll re-sign with the Steelers, they're predicting where he'll land next. Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski recently predicted four trade packages for Watt — but arguably the most surprising sees Pittsburgh send their star defender to the Patriots for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and former first-round safety Jabrill Peppers. "Because the Patriots are still in transition, they can send veteran safety Jabrill Peppers back in return," Sobleski wrote. "They're unlikely to give up a future first-rounder, though. Pittsburgh still has DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill along the back line, but Peppers can be used as a defensive chess piece to help offset the loss of Minkah Fitzpatrick." It almost feels criminal, even in a trade prediction, to suggest the Steelers would trade away Watt for anything less than a first-round pick. But considering the shocking George Pickens' and Minkah Fitzpatrick's packages this offseason, anything is possible. Adam Schefter reported that while the Steelers aren't willing to deal their superstar defender, outside trade interest in Watt is expected to increase following the recent acquisitions of Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. It's unlikely Pittsburgh entertains any trade offers for Watt, but as negotiations drag on, one has to wonder — is a 30-year-old edge rusher, potentially exiting his prime, worth over $40 million per year? For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers trade T.J. Watt to Patriots in new hypothetical proposal
