The Athletic NBA Daily Is this LeBron’s final season?
Jan 29, 2026
Dan Woike, a Cleveland-based NBA reporter, offers local reporting and analysis on LeBron James and the Cavaliers. He breaks down the emotional tribute in Cleveland and whether it affected LeBron’s night. He touches on LeBron’s mixed retirement signals, Bronny’s debut and family legacy. He also explains Lakers front office drama, roster needs and realistic trade-deadline moves.
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Spurs Win By Controlling Rhythm
- The Spurs beat the Rockets by denying three-point rhythm and exploiting Houston's lack of offensive rebounding without Steven Adams.
- Victor Wembanyama's consistent two-way play was the key difference down the stretch.
Raptors' Three-Point Math Problem
- The Raptors struggle offensively against elite teams because they take too few threes and lack reliable three-point efficiency.
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Fix Offense By Moving The Ball
- Improve offensive ball movement and create easier open shots to avoid relying on isolation scoring.
- Prioritize transition efficiency and offensive glass to convert turnovers into points.