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Coco Gauff and LeBron James travel along the Seine River with teammates in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

LeBron Carrying Flag on Team USA Boat Through Pouring Rain Had Memes Flying

Crossing the Delaware or crossing the Seine?

Tom Dierberger
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Coco Gauff and LeBron James travel along the Seine River with teammates in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

LeBron Carrying Flag on Team USA Boat Through Pouring Rain Had Memes Flying

Crossing the Delaware or crossing the Seine?

Tom Dierberger
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Charles Barkley Explains Why He Doesn’t Want TNT to Sue NBA Over Media Rights Deal

The longtime analyst shared his blunt thoughts on the NBA's new arrangement with Amazon.

Kristen Wong
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Jul 9, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Emma Navarro (USA) serves against Jasmine Paolini (ITA) (not pictured) in a ladies' singles quarter final match on day nine of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

U.S. Tennis Player Emma Navarro References Iconic Meme in Picture With LeBron James

The first-time Olympian recreated a legendary moment from 2018.

Patrick Andres
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Clippers guard Russell Westbrook warms up before a playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Russell Westbrook Lands With Nuggets on Two-Year Contract, per Report

The former NBA MVP has a new home in basketball.

Tom Dierberger
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HEADLINES

Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; TBS announcer Ernie Johnson with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after Team LeBron defeated Team Durant in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

TNT Releases Statement Announcing Legal Action to 'Enforce' NBA Broadcasting Rights

Mike McDaniel
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Charles Barkley Rips NBA Owners in Emotional Statement After League Rejects TNT Offer

Kristen Wong
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USA guard Anthony Edwards looks on in the fourth quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena.

Photo of Anthony Edwards Dunking Over Kevin Durant at Olympic Practice Is Iconic

Tom Dierberger
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LeBron James, Team USA Had So Much Fun Debating Favorite Player Nicknames

Kristen Wong
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USA forward Lebron James looks on during the third quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena.

LeBron James Debuts Team USA-Themed Nike LeBron 22 Sneakers at Olympic Practice

Tom Dierberger
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ESPN/ABC will air the next 11 NBA Finals under the new TV deal, which will begin with the 2025–26 season.

Here’s What Disney, NBC and Amazon Are Getting in New NBA TV Deal

Jimmy Traina
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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA guard Steph Curry (4) celebrates scoring on Canada during the first quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Steph Curry Had Perfect Answer When Asked Who He Most Wants to Face in Olympics

Tim Capurso
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Jayson Tatum is on the cover of Sports Illustrated's 70th anniversary issue.

The Celtics Define Greatness in Any Era

Chris Mannix
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Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on set of 'Inside the NBA' on TNT.

NBA Fans Mourn the End of 'Inside the NBA' After League Rejects TNT Bid

Karl Rasmussen
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Feb 17, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks to media during a press conference before NBA All Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Goes Forth With Amazon Rights Deal, Says TNT Failed to Match Offer

Liam McKeone
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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA guard Tyrese Haliburton (9) looks on in the third quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Tyrese Haliburton's 'Main Motivation' Comes From AAU Club That Cut Him When He Was 14

Mike McDaniel
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Mar 25, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of an official NBA game basketball in the second quarter of a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

NBA Teams Sued for Alleged Use of Music in Social Media Posts Without Permission

Patrick Andres
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New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.

Tom Thibodeau, Knicks Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension, per Report

Karl Rasmussen
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Apr 27, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the third quarter in game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Shares Surprising Revelation on Nuggets-Lakers Playoff Series

Tim Capurso
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Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks with teammates after a play against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center.

Stephen Curry Addresses Possibility of Staying With Warriors for Entire NBA Career

Patrick Andres
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FEATURED

Jayson Tatum is featured on Sports Illustrated's July 2024 cover.

Editor’s Letter: The 70th Anniversary of SI

Stephen Cannella
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If Amazon ends up winning streaming rights for the NBA, the 2024–25 season will be the last for TNT’s “Inside the NBA.”

Where the NBA TV Rights Deal Stands After WBD Matches Amazon’s Offer

Jimmy Traina
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Apr 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Scotty Pippen Jr. Notches Triple-Double to Lead Grizzlies to Summer League Final

Ryan Phillips
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“We should never put money above the regular fan,” Barkley said of the NBA's new TV deal, which includes multiple streaming platforms.

Charles Barkley Calls Out ‘Greedy’ Players, Owners for Not Thinking of Fans

Jimmy Traina
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With NBC, ESPN/ABC and Amazon all expected to be included in the NBA's new TV deal, fans will have to remember which network to tune in to every night.

New NBA TV Deal Will Have Fans Scrambling to Find Games Every Night

Jimmy Traina
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Paul George explained on his podcast why he chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Paul George Addition Pushes Sixers to the Top

Chris Mannix
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Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick White to Replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA for Paris Olympics, per Report

Liam McKeone
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.

Cavs Disrespected in NBA Championship Odds Following Donovan Mitchell Extension

Peter Dewey
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Guard Klay Thompson.

Mavericks NBA Title Odds Jump Following Reported Klay Thompson Signing

Peter Dewey
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Stephen A. Smith looks on during the All Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in February.

Stephen A. Smith Becomes Presidential Debate Analyst in Midst of ESPN Contract Negotiations

Jimmy Traina
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Bronny James talks to the media during the 2024 NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena.

The Moment Bronny James Was Drafted by Lakers Captured by Brother Bryce

Tom Dierberger
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Redick offered an Anthony Davis-centered vision for the Lakers’ immediate future.

JJ Redick Begins Lakers Coaching Tenure With Nearly-Impossible Task of Winning Now and Later

Chris Mannix
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The NBA is expected to include Amazon in its next TV deal, which begins after the 2024–25 season.

Streaming Hits All-Time High As NBA Is Expected to Ditch TNT for Amazon

Jimmy Traina
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Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with forward Jayson Tatum (0) after a three-point shot in the second quarter.

Celtics Fans: Buy Your NBA Championship SI Digital Commemorative Right Here

Andy Nesbitt
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Boston's dominance, a spaced-out schedule and a lack of any drama made this NBA Finals underwhelming.

SI:AM | The NBA Finals Were a Total Dud 

Dan Gartland
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FanNation
Shawn Kemp (from left), Oscar Robertson and Larry Bird. Playersdraft

Celtics Great Larry Bird Made Sure Shawn Kemp Would Remember Their First Matchup

Shandel Richardson
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Former Lakers Forward's Son Defends Bronny James Amid Criticism

Eva Geitheim
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Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Could Reed Sheppard Become Houston Rockets' Highest-Upside Prospect?

Coty Davis
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