Liam McKeone
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Oct 1, 2026
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Five Things to Watch in NBA Preseason, Including Kawhi Leonard’s First Game vs. Clippers (opens the original)
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The new NBA season is upon us ... kind of. The 2026–27 NBA preseason will kick off on Saturday, when the Heat head to Quebec City to play the Raptors as part of the league’s Canada Games series. It marks the unofficial start of the new campaign, even if wins, losses and stats don’t actually count until the Celtics and Pistons tip off Oct. 20 in the first regular season game of the year. But such details should be overlooked in the interest of getting jacked up about what will be an incredibly in
NBA Scout Believes New Heat Roster Is a Work in Progress: ‘I Don’t Know How These Pieces Fit’ (opens the original)
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The Heat finally reeled in a big fish this offseason, making a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair the Greek superstar with Miami’s own Bam Adebayo. Pat Riley is notorious for his desire to hunt stars and finally got his man to lead the franchise into a new era after an unpleasant end to an otherwise successful Jimmy Butler tenure. It was pricy; acquiring the two-time MVP cost the Heat half its rotation, including All-Star Tyler Herro and reigning Sixth Man of the Year Jaime Jaqu
Sacrifice Was the Most Popular Word at 76ers Media Day. Will It Define Philadelphia’s Season? (opens the original)
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CAMDEN, N.J.— By definition (the Merriam-Webster one, anyway) to sacrifice is to give up or lose something of value for the sake of something else. But everyone’s own personal definition of what it means to sacrifice is different—and how much they’re willing to sacrifice varies drastically, no matter the situation. In sports, sacrifice and winning are inseparable concepts. This year’s 76ers team will learn that to an extreme degree after Philadelphia’s wild offseason—and it was apparent at media
The LeBron Era in Philadelphia Has Officially Begun. There Isn’t Hope—Only Expectations (opens the original)
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CAMDEN, N.J.— A flood of 76ers representatives suddenly flowed through the gray curtains that separated assembled reporters from the Philadelphia roster at media day on Monday. Behind them strolled LeBron James, following his new colleagues through the gap like Benny Safdie followed his army through the gates of Troy. Even at 41 years old, 23 seasons into his NBA career and wearing a brand-new uniform, James cuts an intimidating figure; broad shoulders, ripped biceps and a perfectly manicured (a
Knicks Have Their First Major Post-Championship Problem. Here Are Their Possible Solutions. (opens the original)
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For the last three months, the Knicks have basked in the glory of the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years, brought about by one of the greatest playoff runs we’ve ever seen behind a roster fully maxed out on chemistry, talent and schematic fit. But the new season is less than a month away, and with it comes the stark reminders of what the future will hold for New York. That brings us to this week, when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the team’s extension talks with star center Karl-Ant
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