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The Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown from the Celtics, sparking speculation that LeBron James could join Philly—an idea discussed on Rich Paul’s podcast. The piece leans into the fantasy with a joke about the notion of having both LeBron and Michael Jordan, and even references a tongue-in-cheek Eagles/MJ clash involving a player named Mike Jordan, while the author notes a personal Jordan-over-LeBron preference.
Michael Jordan expressed deep sadness over the death of former Bulls teammate Stacey King, 59, who died after a serious fall at his home. King, a reserve who helped Jordan secure three straight championships from 1991 to 1993, later became an Emmy-winning broadcaster for NBC Sports Chicago and Chicago Sports Network and hosted a podcast. The Bulls honored him as a cherished member of the franchise, noting his lasting impact on Chicago Bulls history and fans.
Caleb Williams appears on the Madden NFL 27 standard cover, paying homage to Michael Jordan with a Chicago skyline backdrop and aiming to emulate MJ; he hasn’t met Jordan yet but says a meeting is in the works, joins a star-studded Madden roster, and dismisses the Madden curse, while the deluxe edition nods to his 'Iceman' nickname.
NBA legend Michael Jordan surprised his former high school teacher, Ms. Etta, who is in hospice care in Wilmington, NC, by connecting with her via FaceTime to fulfill her bucket-list wish and reminisce about their memories, a moment staff say captures the spirit of meaningful connection that hospice aims to provide and which viewers have praised online.
Michael Jordan surprised and comforted his ill former Laney High School teacher, Ms. Etta, by FaceTiming with her from hospice in Wilmington, NC, fulfilling her wish to connect with the NBA icon and creating a memory that his former teacher’s family says they’ll carry forever.
Stephen A. Smith reveals the origin of his clash with LeBron James goes beyond recent comments about Bronny and the Lakers, tracing it to the longstanding LeBron–Jordan GOAT debate and an earlier, heated exchange with LeBron’s agent Rich Paul.
In an ESPN interview, LeBron James brushes off the Michael Jordan GOAT debate, saying their games are different and that he’s a one-of-one, admires MJ’s greatness, and hopes he made Jordan proud wearing No.23 as the Lakers push for the 2nd round of the 2026 playoffs.
A circulating rumor on Doug Gottlieb's podcast claims Michael Jordan called Tommy Lloyd to recruit him to UNC, suggesting the Tar Heels are pursuing Lloyd as their next head coach, but the claim is unverified.
Tyler Reddick started from pole, overtook Brad Keselowski with 28 laps to go, and held on to win at Darlington for his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season for 23XI Racing. Keselowski led a race-high 142 laps, but Reddick’s fresher tires helped him pull away to win by 5.847 seconds, marking his first Darlington win and 12th career Cup victory.
Matt Damon recounts a moment when Ben Affleck teased Michael Jordan about his height, prompting Jordan to reply, 'Yes, I am,' a sharp, memorable comeback that has since become a favorite anecdote among the pair and ties into the Air biopic era.
Tyler Reddick earned his third straight Cup win to open the 2026 season at Circuit of the Americas, completing a three-race sweep after Daytona and Atlanta. He outdueled Shane Van Gisbergen for the road-course victory, while Michael Jordan lauded the 23XI Racing effort and Denny Hamlin praised Reddick’s all-around development and the team’s autonomy in building a champion-friendly operation.
Tyler Reddick won the Circuit of the Americas race for 23XI, becoming the first Cup Series driver to win the season’s first three races, while team owner Michael Jordan and crew chief Billy Scott praised the strategy and execution as rivals pressed to keep up.
Reddick became the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win the season's first three races, capturing the Circuit of the Americas road course from pole and fending off Shane van Gisbergen as Michael Jordan's 23XI crew celebrated.
Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, giving Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing its second straight Cup victory.
Tyler Reddick won the Atlanta NASCAR Cup race for 23XI Racing, with owner Michael Jordan praising the effort as the team started the year strong; Chase Briscoe finished second and Ross Chastain third as drivers described a tight, competitive race with adjustments and late restarts influencing the outcome.