Ryan Williams has inked a major Name, Image and Likeness deal ahead of the 2025 football season. The Alabama football sophomore wide receiver was announced as a Nike athlete, joining a team of athletes such as LeBron James, Kylian Mbappe, Tiger Woods and Simone Biles.

The rumors seem to bounce around on how interested the Mavericks would be in actually making a move to get him. The latest report comes from Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, who stated, "One team linked to James — the Dallas Mavericks — does not have interest in gutting its roster to match James’ salary in a trade."

"I went to my jeweller and had them find a Rolex from 1972" - When 20-year-old LeBron James gifted Phil Knight with a vintage watch originally appeared on Basketball Network. Two years into his NBA career, LeBron James decided to thank Nike founder Phil Knight for signing him to a rich shoe deal and allowing him to represent his brand.

Many NBA players earn huge amounts of money not just from playing basketball but also through sneaker deals. These deals can sometimes bring in more income than their team salaries. Sneaker companies compete to sign top athletes who can help promote their brand.

Sonny Vaccaro looks back on his decision to leave Adidas after the company forced him to lie to LeBron James after a potential deal.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have to do some clever financial maneuvering before they can trade for LeBron James, but it's not impossible.

The post Bronny James rocks the Nike LeBron 20 at NBA Summer League appeared first on ClutchPoints.With another NBA Summer League fully underway, fans got a first-hand look at No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg as he debuted against the Los Angeles Lakers for his first action in a Mavericks’ uniform.

This stipulation narrows the field significantly, leaving only two teams—the Heat and the Clippers—with the financial flexibility to send out $50 million or more in expiring deals. LeBron’s history with the Heat, where he won two championships alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, adds an intriguing layer to this scenario.

LeBron James opting into his player contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, followed by a statement released by his agent, has fueled trade and buyout rumors for the last week. He wants the best possible chance to compete for a championship, and even though the Lakers now have Luka Doncic, the rest of the roster is discombobulated, at best.

If the Los Angeles Lakers do end up trading LeBron James (and probably his son Bronny, too), these landing spots sure would make headlines.