Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate ‘selfish’ after 3-HR game
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.
It marked the first win for Paul Skenes since May 12, and he went six innings, allowing just two runs as he moved to 7-8 with a 3.58 ERA.
Ryan O’Hearn played hero for the Pirates with four hits, three home runs and a whopping 10 RBIs in the game. After the win, Skenes spoke to reporters and called O’Hearn “selfish” for hitting so many home runs.
“I think it was kinda selfish, to be honest,” Skenes said. “Everybody else is getting on. Home runs are rally killers. You hit a 3- run home run or a grand slam…and what now? There’s nobody on. Nobody can drive him in. Good for him, I guess,” Skenes uttered with a grin at the end.
Paul Skenes on Ryan O'Hearn's 3 homer, 10 RBI game. 🤣
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 8, 2026
"I think it was kinda selfish, to be honest. Everybody else is getting on. Home runs are rally killers.
You hit a 3- run home run or a grand slam…and what now? There's nobody on. Nobody can drive him in. Good for him,… pic.twitter.com/9T6vspC2sR
O’Hearn’s first home run came in the bottom of the first via a grand slam. He then hit a three-run shot in the third and a three-run homer in the sixth. Up until that point, O’Hearn had driven in all 10 runs for the Pirates.
O’Hearn’s total for the year is now at 16 home runs with 61 RBIs, and he is delivering after signing a three-year deal with Pittsburgh in free agency.
While Paul Skenes looked serious at first, he started to grin and smirk at the end of the clip, showing his joking nature after a huge performance from his teammate.
Steph Curry makes a candid admission about playing with LeBron James
The NBA world is waiting on LeBron James to make his free agency decision, and Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is hoping to see him land in the Bay Area.
On Wednesday, Curry was asked about playing with James, and the Warriors superstar had a hilarious response.
“I’d say more so I’m interested to just play golf with LeBron,” Curry said as he prepares for the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
“We’ll handle the basketball stuff, but I want to see the golf LeBron free agent. He’s out here really grinding on the game. But I’m sure we obviously would love to play together. I mean, hopefully it happens. But he’s deserved the opportunity and the right to take his time with the decision,” Curry added.
Steph Curry on the possibility of playing with LeBron James:
— aly ✶ (@jinthirty) July 8, 2026
“I’d say more so I’m interested to just play golf with LeBron. We’ll handle the basketball stuff, but I want to see the golf LeBron free agent. He’s out here really grinding on the game. But I’m sure we obviously would… pic.twitter.com/aGcZhc5PYI
James’ increasing golf play has led to many thinking he will retire soon, and that figures to be the case in the next year or two.
When James announced that he wouldn’t return to the Lakers, the Warriors, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, were immediately linked as options for the future Hall of Famer.
James has also been spending time with Draymond Green, who is also a free agent, so the Warriors’ links continue to grow.
The thought of Steph Curry, LeBron James and Draymond Green together is intriguing, and nobody knows when the decision will be made.
Full details emerge on a 6-team NBA blockbuster trade
This year’s NBA offseason has been full of several major blockbuster trades, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard and Jaylen Brown as some stars who have new homes.
On Tuesday night, the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks made some moves in what was a busy night. By the end of it all, there was a wild six-team trade involving those four teams along with the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers.
It is a lot to track, and Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints laid out the full details of the trade.
- Memphis Grizzlies receive Isaiah Stewart, D’Angelo Russell, AJ Johnson, GSW 1st (Top-20 PROT, via DAL), ’29 HOU 2nd (via DAL), ’29 LAL 2nd (via WAS), ’32 MEM/PHI/UTA (more favorable, via WAS)
- Washington Wizards receive Khris Middleton, ’33 DAL 2nd
- Milwaukee Bucks receive Caris LaVert, ’27 MIL 2nd (via DET), ’27 BKN/DAL (least favorable)
- Detroit Pistons receive John Collins, Gary Harris, Taurean Prince, ’29 DET/MIL/NYK (2nd most favorable), ’31 DAL 2nd (via MEM), ’32 DET 2nd (via MEM)
- Los Angeles Clippers receive LAC: A 2028 2nd via DET (protected 31-55)
- Dallas Mavericks receive Santi Aldama, Marcus Sasser, rights to Tarik Biberovic
The Pistons agreed to a $51 million deal with Collins at the start of free agency, and it is now part of a sign-and-trade involving the Clippers.
The Grizzlies also acquired Stewart in June via a trade with the Pistons, but that is also part of this massive deal.
In total, there are 11 players involved, with 11 picks also being exchanged.
Texas Tech announces good news on JT Toppin
The Texas Tech Red Raiders men’s basketball team was trending in the right direction before a season-ending injury to superstar JT Toppin in February.
In 2025, Toppin was expected to be a first-round pick, but he decided to bypass the NBA and landed a $4 million NIL deal to return to college.
However, the new NCAA rule of 5-in-5 raised questions on whether or not Toppin could play, but Texas Tech ended that with a video announcing that he would play in the 2026-27 season.
26-27 pic.twitter.com/6ORDSe9Gmx
— Texas Tech Basketball (@TexasTechMBB) July 8, 2026
Toppin averaged 21.8 points with 10.8 rebounds this past season in 25 games before he suffered the injury.
Toppin is recovering from a torn ACL, and although there has been no firm timetable on when he will return, the good news for Texas Tech is that he will play next season.
Texas Tech was expected to be a Final Four contender before Toppin’s injury. The Red Raiders defeated Akron in the first round before losing to Alabama in the second round of this past NCAA Tournament.
However, the Red Raiders were not in the way-too-early top-25 rankings by ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Still, there is hope in Lubbock with JT Toppin set to play this upcoming season, although it might be a while before he is ready to go at full strength.
Justin Verlander makes retirement announcement after All-Star Game decision
Justin Verlander came into this season on a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, the place where he spent the first chunk of his legendary MLB career.
Unfortunately, 2026 has been a rough season for Verlander. The 43-year-old made one start in March, allowing five runs in 3.2 innings before landing on the 60-day IL with left hip inflammation. He then suffered a setback, being scratched from his return start with a left hamstring strain.
On Wednesday, Verlander received some good news with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred naming him as a “Legend Pick” for the All-Star Game, according to Mark Feinsand.
MLB announces that Justin Verlander has been named to the AL All-Star roster as a “Legend Pick.” The 43-year-old, who has been on the Injured List since early April, will not be active at the All-Star Game, but will attend and be honored during the festivities in Philadelphia.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 8, 2026
After the decision, Verlander posted a message on X that essentially read as a retirement announcement while also thanking Manfred for the All-Star Game honor. Verlander said this will be his last season in MLB.
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) July 8, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was also named a “Legend Pick” for the game, and he and Justin Verlander join Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols and Clayton Kershaw as previous players to earn the honor.
Verlander’s resume is Hall of Fame worthy. He is a nine-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young winner, and a two-time World Series winner who has spent time with the Tigers, Houston Astros, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
So, at long last, 2026 will be the final season of Verlander’s career.
Patrick Mahomes reacts to Jac Caglianone’s Home Run Derby decision
This year’s MLB Home Run Derby will be on Monday, July 13, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. With the All-Star Game rosters set, the Home Run Derby field is taking shape.
On Wednesday, Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone announced that he will participate in the event during a live segment on MLB Network.
Kansas City Royals star @jac_caglianone just announced live on MLB Network that he will be participating in the 2026 Home Run Derby pic.twitter.com/fR5GCChfzY
— Sox Content (@SoxContent) July 8, 2026
Caglianone was the 6th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Royals, and he made a name for himself while with the Florida Gators.
After the announcement, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a simple reaction on X.
Let’s goo!!! 💣💣 https://t.co/CnGFQvBcZl
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 8, 2026
Caglianone hit 75 home runs with the Gators to become the all-time leader in school history. He made a rapid rise through the minor leagues before being called up. This season, he has hit 14 home runs in 85 games.
Mahomes joined the Royals’ ownership group in 2020, and he has been an active supporter of Kansas City’s MLB team time and time again.
As of now, the Home Run Derby field also includes Tampa Bay Rays phenom Junior Caminero and New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice.
Zack Wheeler rips MLB over ‘BS rule’ after All-Star snub
With the MLB All-Star Game rosters set, there are plenty of snubs, and one of them is Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler.
However, with Wheeler scheduled to start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, he is ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game due to the MLB rules.
On Tuesday night, Wheeler called out the MLB for what he said is a “bs rule.”
“It [ticks] me off,” Wheeler said. “It’s kind of BS. Maybe if I wasn’t necessarily right in there, I wouldn’t be saying this, but I feel like I’ve earned it. … Just because I pitch on a certain day, I can’t pitch an All-Star Game, or even be there, or get the recognition for it.”
“You figure they’d have a clue about it by now with how many All-Star Games they’ve had,” Wheeler added.
Zack Wheeler said it "pisses me off" that he wasn't named an All-Star, and being ruled ineligible to pitch in the game due to his start on Sunday is a "BS rule."
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 8, 2026
"You figure they'd have a clue about it by now with how many All-Star Games they've had." pic.twitter.com/gTWLXlxiAF
Wheeler’s comments came after he threw seven innings with one run and 14 strikeouts in the 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. His ERA is now down to 2.28, and he has a 9-1 record.
Zack Wheeler has also done something only six pitchers have done in MLB history.
Zach Wheeler is one of six pitchers in MLB history to do the following before the all-star break:
— Jim Miloch (@podoffame) July 8, 2026
Strikeout 90+
Win 9+ Games
Lose 1 or Fewer Games
Record ERA 2.30 or Lower
Everyone but Wheeler and Marquard were named to the all-star team.
The first all-star game was in 1933. pic.twitter.com/pxfqWhdiJa
Last season, Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez was not allowed to be in the All-Star Game because he pitched the Sunday before, and now it is Wheeler who draws the bad end of the MLB rule.
Dodgers star breaks silence on ‘frustrating’ All-Star Game snub
The MLB All-Star Game rosters have been set, and one of the biggest snubs is a Los Angeles Dodgers player.
Starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski is not on the National League roster despite having a 10-2 record with a 2.69 ERA. As a result, Wrobleski admitted it was a “frustrating” outcome.
“You want to be an All-Star,” Wrobleski said, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “It’s something that, regardless of the year, whenever, it’s always a big deal. It’s something I wanted to do. It’s frustrating to not get that nod.”
The Dodgers pitcher added that he can “gain the respect of players and everybody else and maybe be in there next year.”
Wrobleski, who turns 26 in July, appeared in 32 games combined over the previous two seasons for LA. In 2024, he had a 5.70 in eight games, and in 2025, he went 5-5 with a 4.32 ERA in 24 games.
However, this season has been a revelation for Wrobleski. In 16 appearances, he has thrown 100.1 innings and is just outside the top 10 in ERA across MLB.
The NL already announced a few replacements, with each of Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski and Max Meyer not participating, but Wrobleski was not one of the replacement choices.
There is still a scenario where Wrobleski gets named a replacement, especially with Yoshinobu Yamamoto not expected to pitch in the All-Star Game.
Jayson Tatum drops ‘weird’ admission on the Jaylen Brown trade
The time with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as Boston Celtics’ teammates has come to an end.
The Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks.
When the trade first happened, Tatum posted a photo on social media with the two of them. On Tuesday, Tatum spoke more about it during a Q&A session at the Newton Community Stage.
“To be honest, weird. It’s weird,” Tatum said, via Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog. “You play on a team with a guy for 9 years. I was fortunate enough to go to the finals with him twice, and win a championship, and push each other to be the players that we are today.”
Tatum also spoke about the nature of the NBA, and he said it’s “tough” to see Brown go somewhere else.
“It’s tough. But it just makes you appreciate the moments and time that we had,” Tatum said. “Obviously, it came to an abrupt ending, but it doesn’t mean that it wasn’t super successful. Great years, obviously, that he gave to the city and to the organization.”
Tatum and Brown spent nearly a decade together in Boston.
The Celtics posted a farewell statement to Brown, and the team’s owner insisted the trade was not because of finances, even though Brad Stevens basically said it was because of money.
Kawhi Leonard makes a grand gesture at Kyle Lowry’s retirement
Kawhi Leonard did Kyle Lowry a solid during the latter’s official retirement ceremony.
On Tuesday, the 40-year-old Lowry signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors to retire as a member of the franchise with which he’ll forever be most associated.
Showing up to the Lowry’s big day was none other than his former Raptors teammate Leonard, who is also on his way to becoming a Raptor again.
Look who’s here for Kyle Lowry’s special day 👀 pic.twitter.com/58kWz4Bmmd
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 7, 2026
Lowry played for nine seasons with the Raptors, appearing in 601 games and averaging 17.5 points, 7.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
Leonard’s appearance meant a lot to Lowry. “The Klaw” was the only former Lowry teammate in attendance, and that was greatly appreciated by the six-time NBA All-Star guard.
“First and foremost, I appreciate him being here. That’s my guy,” Lowry said, via Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun.
“Y’all know ‘Whi is a special person, a special basketball player. I appreciate him coming. It just shows his humility to be here for my moment and just to be here and support me.”
Leonard left Toronto after that title run, signing with the Los Angeles Clippers later that summer. Years later, he is back with the Raptors after being traded by the Clippers, hoping to recreate the success he enjoyed during his first stint north of the border.
WNBA scoring machine lands on the wrong side of history
The WNBA revealed its reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game, with some names glaringly missing from the list, perhaps none more glaring than Toronto Tempo scoring machine Brittney Sykes.
The 32-year-old guard was having the best year of her career in the WNBA until suffering an injury during a game in June against the Indiana Fever. Sykes hasn’t seen action since, but in the 15 games she’s played, the former Syracuse Orange star put up an average of 20.1 points.
Yet, Sykes failed to even get a nod as an All-Star reserve.
According to Tempo beat reporter Chelsea Leite of TSN, this marks the first time in WNBA history that a player who ranked among the league’s top three scorers through 15 games was not selected as an All-Star.
That was duly noted as well by the Tempo, who showed their support for Sykes following the release of the WNBA All-Star reserve names.
Brittney Sykes has been nothing short of exceptional. She’s the first player in WNBA history to rank top three in scoring through 15 games without earning an All-Star selection. The numbers speak for themselves. 🩵
— Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) July 8, 2026
Availability may have been a major factor in Sykes not being named an All-Star this season, as she continues to recover from injury.
Nevertheless, Toronto will have a representative in the All-Star Game, as Sykes’ fellow scoring machine Marina Mabrey earned a spot on the roster as a reserve. Mabrey, who recently erupted for 53 points against the Los Angeles Sparks, is a first-time All-Star amid a breakout season in which she averaged 21.1 points through 19 games.
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled to take place on July 25 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
Patrick Mahomes didn’t need words to sum up Lionel Messi’s brilliance
Like everyone else, Patrick Mahomes became a witness to Lionel Messi’s brilliance once again on Tuesday.
Just when it looked like Argentina was circling down the drain in what was turning out to be an upset loss to Egypt in a Round of 16 FIFA World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., Messi and company pulled off an improbable comeback, overcoming a 2-0 deficit by scoring three goals in a row to book a ticket to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win.
Messi played a crucial role in Argentina’s success. The Inter Miami forward found the back of the net in the 83rd minute to tie the score at 2-2 after La Albiceleste surrendered the first two goals of the match.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback’s reaction to Messi’s play was a simple goat emoji on X, summing up his perspective of the soccer superstar.
🐐
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 7, 2026
Messi helped kick off Argentina’s comeback with an assist on their first goal of the contest in the 79th minute, courtesy of Cristian Romero. Enzo Fernández then made sure Argentina’s efforts wouldn’t go to waste, scoring in stoppage time to send the reigning champions to the next round.
That also means another chance for Mahomes to watch Messi, whose hat trick in Argentina’s previous win over Algeria left the three-time Super Bowl champion very impressed.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic pulled no punches with a savage Alexi Lalas jab
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is never one to shy away from a chance to take a jab at Alexi Lalas.
That was on display again during FOX’s Tuesday coverage of the Round of 16 FIFA World Cup showdown between Argentina and Egypt. While talking about Argentina superstar Lionel Messi’s missed penalty kick in the first half, Ibrahimovic found a way to use the subject as a jumping-off point to dunk on Lalas.
“Everyone misses PKs,” Ibrahimovic said. “I’ve missed PKs. Thierry [Henry] has missed PKs. Alexi was never asked to take PKs so he couldn’t miss.”
Aside from his all-world soccer skills during his playing days, Ibrahimovic is known perhaps just as much for his spicy tongue. Lalas has been on the receiving end of some of Ibrahimovic’s snarky quips during the World Cup, and what makes it even more interesting is the vast difference in their respective football resumés.
As for the match, Messi’s missed penalty kick ultimately did not matter for Argentina, who battled back from a 2-0 deficit to complete a come-from-behind 3-2 victory.
Messi atoned for his miss by assisting on teammate Cristian Romero’s goal in the 79th minute and scoring a goal himself for the equalizer in the 83rd minute. Enzo Fernández took it home for Argentina with the game-winning goal in stoppage time.
76ers seem to fear LeBron James has his eyes on one destination
At 41 years old, LeBron James remains a coveted talent.
The Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers are two teams rumored to be leading the LeBron free agency sweepstakes, but according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Philadelphia believes that the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player is likely going back to where it all started for him in the NBA.
“I’ve talked to people in Philly, and I’m like what do you think? ‘We’re afraid it’s Cleveland,’” Windhorst said. “Everybody I talked to is like, ‘We’re afraid it’s Cleveland.’ Nobody seems like they have optimism.”
“I’ve talked to people in Philly, and I’m like what do you think? ‘We’re afraid it’s Cleveland,’ – everybody I talked to is like ‘we’re afraid it’s Cleveland,’ – nobody seems like they have optimism,” – @WindhorstESPN on the latest with LeBron James 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/aGcO0GiPFo
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) July 6, 2026
A return to Cleveland will be more than just nostalgia for James and the Cavaliers. While it would be the leading headline and narrative, James can still be a key element in a title contender.
Based on how he played in the 2025-26 season with the Lakers, the 22-time NBA All-Star has plenty of gas left in the tank, having played better than most players in the league. In his final season with Los Angeles, the four-time NBA Finals MVP averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds, while shooting 51.5% from the floor.
Then again, there’s no such thing as a sure thing in NBA free agency, and James could still end up in a surprise destination this summer. Until he makes a decision, speculation about his future will continue to fill the void during the NBA offseason.
Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets’ pitching disaster
The season of torture for New York Mets fans continued Tuesday, with the team snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
The Mets entered the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., with a five-run lead, but that evaporated completely before the frame even ended.
The Royals scored five runs in the inning and the Mets couldn’t muster anything in response. New York again allowed a bunch of runs to the visiting team in the seventh inning, where the Royals outscored the Mets, 7-2.
New York just couldn’t get it together the rest of the way, as the Royals came away with a 16-12 victory
Following the game, Mets interim manager Andy Green offered an honest assessment of the team’s pitching staff, which failed to capitalize on the dozen runs New York produced in support.
“It was a tough day for us. No other way around it,” Green said of the Mets’ pitching, via SNY Mets. “[Cionel] Perez got us off to a good start. [AJ] Minter had a really good inning in there. [Huascar Brazoban] came in and did some decent stuff.
Everything else just was a tough day. Austin Warren’s been somebody we’ve relied on all year long; he’s been very very good for us. It wasn’t his day today.”
Perez was the opener in the game and tossed a scoreless inning before Kodai Senga allowed 4 earned runs on 5 hits, followed by 5 more runs surrendered by Warren. The wheels fell off for the Mets when Matt Seelinger, making his MLB debut, got charged with 7 earned runs in the seventh frame.
Somehow, the Mets managed to top the Royals’ first-inning disaster, during which right fielder Carson Benge scored a Little League home run
Former Knicks, Bulls player signs top-3 largest contract in Europe
A recent member of the NBA champion New York Knicks is headed back to Europe.
Former Knicks and Chicago Bulls big man Guerschon Yabusele has reportedly agreed to a 3-year contract with Greek basketball powerhouse Panathinaikos. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the contract will make Yabusele “one of the top three highest-paid European players.”
Free agent forward Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a three-year deal with Panathinaikos, league sources told @hoopshype. Yabusele will be one of the top three highest-paid European players. He's averaged 8.3 points over the past two NBA seasons with the 76ers, Bulls and Knicks. pic.twitter.com/UjfAxXy5S0
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 8, 2026
Yabusele, a former first-round pick drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2016, played just two NBA seasons before later suiting up for Spanish club Real Madrid from 2021 to 2024. He got back on the NBA radar with a standout performance in France’s Olympic gold medal game against Team USA in the 2024 Olympics.
The 6’7″ power forward made his NBA return in the 2024-25 campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers. He reportedly paid $1 million of his $2.5 million buyout with Real Madrid to sign a $2.1 million deal with the Sixers, only for the team to allegedly lowball him the following offseason. He averaged 11.0 points and 5.6 rebounds for a tanking Philly squad that year.
Yabusele parlayed his productive comeback year into a 2-year, $11.7 million contract with the Knicks. New York traded Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls for Dalen Terry, who was eventually dealt for fan favorite Jose Alvarado.
In January, Yabusele revealed the perks that come with playing at least five seasons in the NBA, and stated that it was his goal to make it to that mark. Last year marked just his fourth season of NBA experience. But assuming the Knicks still also sent him a championship ring, he may have already gotten the most coveted prize the league has to offer.
Spurs announcer embroiled in alleged cheating scandal involving player’s sister
San Antonio Spurs play-by-play man Jacob Tobey may be in some hot water over alleged infidelity.
A story posted on Tobey’s Instagram account earlier this week made headlines for seemingly serving as a confession that he was cheating on his longtime girlfriend with Loren Waters, the sister of Spurs shooting guard Lindy Waters III.
“This is my girlfriend of six years,” the post read, along with a photo of Tobey with his girlfriend. “But I cheated on her with Loren Waters. So feel free to continue following me if you really think I’m a good guy because I’m not. :)”
Spurs broadcaster Jacob Tobey via IG:
— Wemby Alien Era (@WembyAlienEra) July 7, 2026
“This is my girlfriend of six years. But I cheated on her with Loren Waters. So feel free to continue following me if you really think I’m a good guy because I’m not. :)”
What’s going on???#GoSpursGo #PorVida pic.twitter.com/PMkL5EbiDj
Fans seem to believe the post was uploaded by Tobey’s girlfriend, who may have gotten access to his Instagram account to expose the 29-year-old broadcaster. The account posted a follow-up story of what appeared to be photo booth print-outs of Tobey and Loren Waters kissing, captioned, “Me and the new girl.”
Another post: “Me and the new girl LorenkWaters :)” pic.twitter.com/9L6Wh7rLQB
— Wemby Alien Era (@WembyAlienEra) July 7, 2026
The supposed hacker also inserted a caption that read “#cheater” on a recent post of Tobey signing the national anthem during a Spurs game. All the posts and captions were eventually taken down.
Update #2: The #cheater caption has been removed. pic.twitter.com/jg2nDEzacl
— Wemby Alien Era (@WembyAlienEra) July 7, 2026
Last month, Tobey announced that he had signed a multi-year extension to remain the Spurs’ play-by-play man for the foreseeable future. While the posts remain mere speculation, questions could be raised about Tobey’s future with the team.
LeBron James ‘spending some time’ with 1 All-Star amid free agency drama
The Golden State Warriors may get the first real crack at a free agency pitch to LeBron James, based on his rumored hangout schedule.
LeBron James is reportedly “spending some time” with Warriors star Draymond Green this week. According to ESPN reporter Shams Charania, the two are set to rendezvous at “an undisclosed location.” Charania seemed to know the exact setting of the meetup, but appeared hesitant to divulge such information to the public.
A meet-up between the two has been quite common in recent years. James and Green went from bitter rivals a decade ago to close friends who now spend time with one another off the court. James was even invited to Green’s wedding.
But with James’ free agency being the talk of the offseason, it’s hard to imagine Green not using the opportunity to pitch the 4-time MVP on the idea of teaming up with Steph Curry in the Bay Area.
The meetup could potentially be a huge jolt for the Warriors’ chances to recruit LeBron, considering reports indicated that he would not be allowing teams to pitch to him. He has instead opted to delegate any dealings to longtime agent Rich Paul. Close friends such as Green appear to be an exception to James’ no-pitch rule.
Reports surfaced earlier this week that James was not seriously entertaining the idea of joining the Warriors and was only using the team as leverage. A recent photo of James has some believing a third and final stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers may be the most likely outcome.
Warriors lose key rotation piece in free agency
The Golden State Warriors have been outbid for one of their more dependable frontcourt players from last season.
The Warriors have reportedly decided not to match the offer sheet Quinten Post signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the 7-footer will officially join the Grizzlies on a 3-year deal worth $30 million.
Post signed the offer sheet on Monday, which gave the Warriors until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday night to match the deal.
The Golden State Warriors decided not to match Quinten Post's three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Grizzlies, allowing the 7-footer to join Memphis, sources tell ESPN. The Grizzlies add Post to a reshaped frontline that includes No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey,… https://t.co/rQ5KYqV2YE
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2026
In two seasons with the Warriors, Post averaged 7.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in about 17 minutes off the Warriors’ bench. The 7-footer made a living off his sweet stroke from distance, shooting 36.4 percent on 4.2 attempts per contest.
While Post served as a dependable stretch big for Golden State, his presence may have been considered a luxury, considering the team committed to multi-year deals with both Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford.
Post joins a Grizzlies squad with a revamped roster centered around No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer and Zach Edey. Aside from Post, Memphis also acquired veteran forward Jerami Grant and bruising center Isaiah Stewart to fill out their frontcourt spots.
Mitchell Robinson’s new jersey number for the Celtics sparks jokes
Boston Celtics fans are feeling some déjà vu with Mitchell Robinson’s arrival in town.
The Celtics announced on Tuesday that the veteran center Robinson, whom they just signed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract, will be wearing the No. 4 jersey with them. Robinson previously wore No. 23 with the New York Knicks but is now making a change as he heads over to Boston.
Gonna look good in green pic.twitter.com/0dHPWGL3GM
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 7, 2026
Fans on social media had a little bit of fun over the news. Many pointed out that there was already a Robinson who wore No. 4 for the Celtics in the past — retired former NBA guard Nate Robinson.
Close enough, welcome back Nate Robinson https://t.co/7v1EgGct9u pic.twitter.com/z0BSZm04vy
— Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) July 7, 2026
Welcome back Nate Robinson https://t.co/v6R86PjIqU pic.twitter.com/SvbfQvFMwV
— Brett (@brettrid3r) July 7, 2026
The only Robinson 4 I know pic.twitter.com/oyi1hoxLPV
— Mike (@MAPII92) July 7, 2026
Damn, took Nate Robinson’s number…
— Quidy (@Quidy) July 7, 2026
Now 42 years old, the three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Nate played for the Celtics for two seasons from 2010-11 and was a member of Boston’s 2010 NBA Finals team. Interestingly enough, Nate also arrived in Boston after previously playing for the New York Knicks (from 2005-10).
As for the 28-year-old Mitchell, he is just a little bit taller than Nate (7-foot vs. 5-foot-9). But now any Celtics fans who somehow kept their Nate Robinson jerseys for the last decade-and-a-half are being rewarded handsomely.
Mitchell Robinson was unable to pick his signature No. 23 because that number is retired for the Celtics in honor of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Frank Ramsay, who won seven career championships in Boston. But with Mitchell taking some public shots at the Knicks on his way out of the door, he is clearly looking forward to getting some revenge with the division rival Celtics next season.
