BASKETBALL IS BACK 🥹

Kyren Williams on why the Rams couldn't sustain their energy 😳 “Can’t tell you, bro. Probably because I’m not out there.” (h/t @sarahbarshop)

John Harbaugh noncommittal about the Giants' starting QB next week “I can’t answer that right now. It’s not up for conversation right now. (h/t @PLeonardNYDN)

Wemby is absolutely terrifying

Commanders owner Josh Harris apologized to his wife after his team's tie with the Giants "I want to apologize to my wife for this last week. I'm really sorry. It was a bad week, a bad Sunday. ... Look, that stuff stays with you." (h/t @john_keim)

REPORT: The Lakers are currently exploring trades as the October roster deadline looms (h/t @LakersDailyCom)

Brian Schottenheimer says Cowboys roster changes are coming “There will be some roster adjustments. Some will be more noticeable than others.”

LeBron already making a big impact on the 76ers 👀

LeBron no-look dime 🤯

Byron Scott says the Lakers are "not even close" to the Thunder or Spurs “I think the moves they made are OK. ... The Lakers are not even close to those two teams right now.”

AARON MF’IN DONALD

AARON DONALD IS BACK 😤😤😤

REPORT: Drew Brees considered playing for the Broncos in the AFC title game last season (via @AdamSchefter)

Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson are leaving Inside the NBA after this season “Me and Ernie are a package deal. So right now, unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year 100 percent.” (Via @rBillSimmonsPod)

Enes Freedom's complaints in his lawsuit against the Chicago Sky - 3 defendants “conspired to eject Plaintiff Freedom from the game” - He posed “no danger or immediate threat to public safety" - A target of discriminatory actions based on his viewpoint and gender identity

NBA report finds Kawhi Leonard negotiated Aspiration terms himself after claiming he had “no knowledge of any intent on anyone’s part to circumvent the salary cap” ahnfiredigital.com/nba/los-a…

REPORT: Former Titans QB Will Levis tried out today for the Jets, per @AdamSchefter

REPORT: George Kittle and Nick Bosa are both trending to play Week 1 in Australia, per @AdamSchefter

Philly is fully embracing LeBron James 🥹

Derek Fisher on LeBron to the 76ers: “You’re not ring chasing when you’re the guy that creates the rings” (h/t @WITNESSKJ)