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One unexpected element could impact LeBron James’ time with the Philadelphia 76ers: The wind. Multiple reports have suggested that James, who agreed to sign with Philly last week, may not actually live in the city where he’ll play. Instead, James could reside in New York City and commute the 100 miles to Xfinity Mobile Arena…

Last week, LeBron James announced he was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, his “last decision” in the NBA. After James made a call that had to do more with “a chance at the feeling of winning a championship” than family, money or tying up a narrative loose end, some observers and fans criticized him for…

PORTLAND, Ore. — The good news for basketball fans in this region: The Portland Trail Blazers and government officials for the city of Portland finally got in a room and talked on Thursday. The bad news: Both sides remain divided — deeply divided — on whether the city will give the team $573 million in…

LeBron James and ESPN are closing in on an agreement for a behind-the-scenes documentary series that will be similar to Michael Jordan’s “The Last Dance,” according to industry sources granted anonymity as they were not authorized to talk about the deal that is not finalized. One of the sources described the talks as being at…

The World Cup is over. So is LeBron James’ free agency. Seems like a good chance for everyone to catch their breath, right? Not so fast. Turns out there is quite a bit going on, with NFL training camps starting up this week, the college football season lurking just around the corner and the MLB…

LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er. Now what? How does he fit the Sixers? Where does he fit, and what are his current strengths and weaknesses as a player? With James, Philadelphia will have a chance to compete at the highest level. But what specifically are the 76ers getting with James at age 41?…

Since Tom Dundon purchased the Portland Trail Blazers this past spring, he’s generated controversy by slashing staff positions and guaranteeing only the first season of new head coach Micah Nori’s contract. Against the backdrop of the championship success of his other franchise, the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, perhaps Blazers fans could be convinced to give Dundon…

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Richie Zweigenhaft plays pickup basketball once a week, and when people ask him to describe his game, he usually lands on three names: Muggsy Bogues, John Stockton and Dave Twardzik. Advertisement Zweigenhaft stands 5…

Tiebreakers. That’s what LeBron James is playing for. Tiebreakers for the undecided voters still trying to figure out how to measure his campaign against Michael Jordan’s. The hardened Jordan loyalists will never waver, just as the hardened LeBron loyalists will never budge. Whatever happens in Philadelphia over the next one, two or three years won’t…

LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers caused a shift in the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference, but there’s reason to think the newly built 76ers won’t hit the ground running in the regular season. While the 76ers are third or fourth in the odds to win the NBA Finals next year, depending on the sportsbook,…