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Maverick Carter Urged LeBron James to Play “as Long as You Can”

Carter admitted he once thought LeBron’s career was ending, but encouraged him to continue if the desire remained. “Play as long as the f*ck you can,” Carter said. “One day you won’t be able to.” He added that James must separate genuine motivation from an ego that will always insist, “I could get a bucket in this game.”

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Jeff Teague Backs Heat Over Sixers Behind Defense and Giannis

Teague picked Miami to finish ahead of Philadelphia, insisting, “I got Miami Heat better than Philly. No cap.” He argued the Heat’s defensive lineup gives them the edge, saying, “Nobody’s stopping Giannis,” while backing Andrew Wiggins against Jaylen Brown and Davion Mitchell against Tyrese Maxey. “Everybody on that team guard,” Teague said. “We lock up all season.”

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Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson Weigh Risky Path to 2027 Free Agency

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Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson Weigh Risky Path to 2027 Free Agency

Duren and Watson are reportedly considering playing next season on qualifying offers to reach unrestricted free agency in 2027. The strategy would give both players control over their futures, but it carries major financial risk. By declining longer-term deals now, each would leave millions guaranteed on the table while betting on health, performance, and a stronger market next summer.

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about 2 hours ago

Bill Simmons and Joe House Rip Heat After Missing Out on LeBron James

Simmons mocked Miami for keeping an $8.5 million opening while waiting on LeBron, only to pivot toward Bradley Beal or DeMar DeRozan. House called the Heat “so f*cked,” arguing they lack assets and meaningful roster moves. Both questioned Miami’s place in the East, with Simmons saying he would take Indiana over them “under no circumstances.”

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about 3 hours ago

Evan Cohen Claims Joel Embiid Has Less Pressure Than Ever

Cohen argued on First Take that Embiid faces zero pressure following James’s arrival in Philadelphia. He claimed Embiid does not need to play a single regular season game as an add-on piece to a great roster. "The most pressure is on LeBron," Cohen said, while panelists countered that Embiid’s legacy remains heavily at stake.

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about 4 hours ago

Brian Windhorst Rejects Charles Barkley’s LeBron “Stacked Teams” Criticism

Windhorst rejected Barkley’s premise that LeBron repeatedly joins stacked teams, noting Cleveland and Los Angeles had missed the playoffs for years before his arrival. “Where do Charles and the legends want LeBron to go?” he asked. Windhorst added James took “as little money as he could” and chose Philadelphia because “winning is the most important thing.”

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