Joy Taylor recaps a “LeBron sweepstakes” rumor after the Miami Heat briefly posted (then deleted) a YouTube link titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference” dated July 27, which the team later called a social media mistake, while noting the decision timeline feels increasingly strange. She then shifts to the WNBA, highlighting the Minnesota Lynx—already owners of the league’s best record—getting Napheesa Collier back as she debuted with 24 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes in a win over the Storm, adding to a roster led in her absence by Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams, and Kayla McBride. Finally, Taylor discusses the NBA 2K27 cover athletes: Victor Wembanyama (standard), Caitlin Clark (deluxe), and Derrick Rose on the Bulls (ultra).