The Cavaliers are reportedly saving a roster spot so they can trade for Bronny if LeBron signs with them, per @TheSteinLine

If you count all roughly 1,500 engagements in the Revolutionary War, America only won about 40 percent of them. But two wins — Lexington & Concord — were bigger than most, and George Washington succeeded in keeping the Continental Army alive.

Veterinary care is becoming increasingly expensive for American pet owners. Attention is turning to a major shift in the industry: private equity firms and large corporations buying up veterinary practices across the country. to.pbs.org/3RedOuo

NBA sources believe Jaylen Brown thinks he’s the smartest person in the room, per @colincowherd “I had two NBA sources … two people in the league, one an executive, one a scout, say that Jaylen Brown has — it’s a disease. He suddenly thinks he’s the smartest guy in every room he’s in … You make a lot of money, suddenly you’re absolutely sure, you don’t wanna listen to your bosses, you don’t wanna listen to consultants, you don’t wanna listen to teammates.” (h/t @TheNBABase & @Fullcourtpass )

Voting results for 2026 All-Star starters:

Just in: Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option in second season, sources tell ESPN. Simons chose the 76ers over other suitors believing his fit is perfect with the revamped 76ers roster.

The Lakers now have no tradeable first-round picks over the next seven years and have committed $475 million to Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, per @BrettSiegelNBA

Bronny James' contract with the Los Angeles Lakers became fully guaranteed for $2.3M yesterday.

BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources tell ESPN.

Jaylen Brown’s trade value isn’t that high around the league, per @BobbyMarks42 “I had an analytics guy tell me, ‘We view [Jaylen Brown] as the seventh-best player on a TEAM.’”😳 (Via @SiriusXMNBA )

Seth Rogen says Sylvester Stallone has only made four good movies. "What's the over/under on actual good Stallone movies? I think it's like four." - Ike "Demolition Man. Tango and Cash is enjoyable, but it's not a good movie." - Seth "Stallone is maybe not as good as Schwarzenegger. Not even close. Predator alone is better than anything Stallone has made." - Ike "Stallone has no Terminator 2, no True Lies. Schwarzenegger is in legitimately great movies." - Seth "Stallone made a run from 1997 to 2012 that was rough. Do you remember Driven? Daylight? He's trapped in the Holland Tunnel. His character's name is Kit Latura." - Ike

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon said he has no interest in putting money toward the Moda Center's expected $600M makeover. Dundon expects taxpayers to foot the entire bill for a project deemed essential to prevent the Blazers from leaving town. Via @Oregonian | ow.ly/qJt750ZgQ7m

NEWS: Saint Louis’ Robbie Avila has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell DraftExpress. The A10 Player of the Year is one of the nation’s most skilled bigs. Shot 40% from three and averaged 4 assists per game as a frontcourt playmaking hub.