http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/604064133c51ec0af078c45a/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1080&cropY1=0&cropY2=1080 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ Bryan Toporek's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/05/15/how-lebron-james-could-force-his-way-back-to-the-cavaliers-this-offseason/ If LeBron James is entertaining a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, there's a clear way for him to do it. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_66442ba908b8a462e274f572 Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-05-15T07:00:00-04:00 If LeBron James is entertaining a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, there's a clear way for him to do it. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/05/13/sixers-president-expects-a-lot-of-change-during-2024-nba-offseason/ The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to be one of the biggest movers and shakers of the 2024 NBA offseason, and team president Daryl Morey appears to be thinking big. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_6641778180073a49ae5f5a31 Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-05-13T07:00:00-04:00 The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to be one of the biggest movers and shakers of the 2024 NBA offseason, and team president Daryl Morey appears to be thinking big. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/05/06/paul-george-has-all-the-leverage-over-the-clippers-ahead-of-free-agency/ The Los Angeles Clippers soon could be forced to choose between losing Paul George this offseason and making a financial commitment to him that they aren't keen on. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_66061ed28cb82c1d8fb57d5e Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-05-06T08:00:00-04:00 The Los Angeles Clippers soon could be forced to choose between losing Paul George this offseason and making a financial commitment to him that they aren't keen on. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/05/03/early-playoff-exits-set-the-stage-for-an-explosive-2024-nba-offseason/ Considering how many expensive teams lost in the first round of the playoffs, the NBA appears headed for an explosive offseason. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_663463a844d6247376c7db24 Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-05-03T07:00:00-04:00 Considering how many expensive teams lost in the first round of the playoffs, the NBA appears headed for an explosive offseason. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/30/how-the-nbas-second-apron-helped-fuel-the-phoenix-suns-playoff-collapse/ The Phoenix Suns getting swept in the first round of the playoffs could be a warning sign to other NBA teams about the viability of hastily assembled Big Threes. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_6630554190c11f1b55733ede Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-05-07T00:00:52-04:00 The Phoenix Suns getting swept in the first round of the playoffs could be a warning sign to other NBA teams about the viability of hastily assembled Big Threes. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/24/why-tyrese-maxey-deserved-the-nbas-most-improved-player-award/ Some believe that lofty preseason expectations should have pushed Tyrese Maxey out of contention for the NBA's Most Improved Player, but that's revisionist history. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_662877ee9bf9e35fee8ca613 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:09-04:00 Some believe that lofty preseason expectations should have pushed Tyrese Maxey out of contention for the NBA's Most Improved Player, but that's revisionist history. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/23/sixers-justified-in-fury-toward-officiating-after-game-2-meltdown-vs-knicks/ The NBA's Last Two Minute report acknowledged multiple blown calls in favor of the New York Knicks during their miracle win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_6628493eacd710785a828714 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:07:34 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:09-04:00 The NBA's Last Two Minute report acknowledged multiple blown calls in favor of the New York Knicks during their miracle win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/19/2024-nba-playoffs-knicks-vs-sixers-preview-and-prediction/ Joel Embiid's health and Jalen Brunson's three-level scoring are among the factors that will decide the Knicks-Sixers playoff series. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_6621e8a7fd33c96c88326130 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-05-02T05:50:50-04:00 Joel Embiid's health and Jalen Brunson's three-level scoring are among the factors that will decide the Knicks-Sixers playoff series. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/16/notable-nba-free-agents-this-summer-who-need-to-have-a-good-postseason/ Some NBA players could earn themselves—or cost themselves—a pretty penny based on what they do in the 2024 playoffs. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_661dd965641d2362be0ac97e Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-04-17T03:58:05-04:00 Some NBA players could earn themselves—or cost themselves—a pretty penny based on what they do in the 2024 playoffs. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/14/sixers-working-the-roster-margins-with-ricky-council-iv-jeff-dowtin-jr/ The Sixers' recent signings of Ricky Council IV and Jeff Dowtin Jr. are zero-risk, medium-upside moves that bode well for their front office moving forward. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_661b566c4d2ae04bba4357bf Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:03:41 -0400 2024-04-19T10:28:39-04:00 The Sixers' recent signings of Ricky Council IV and Jeff Dowtin Jr. are zero-risk, medium-upside moves that bode well for their front office moving forward. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/11/timberwolves-ownership-spat-reflective-of-nbas-new-financial-dilemmas/ The Timberwolves won't be the only NBA team facing financial dilemmas this offseason, but their ongoing ownership spat is highlighting that tension. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_66174743872adc1b3a42d60b Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:55:10 -0400 2024-04-15T03:21:17-04:00 The Timberwolves won't be the only NBA team facing financial dilemmas this offseason, but their ongoing ownership spat is highlighting that tension. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney Editors' Pick editors-pick business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/11/celtics-flout-nbas-second-apron-with-135-million-jrue-holiday-extension/ The Celtics project to be well over the NBA's second apron after signing Jrue Holiday to a $135 million extension, but they've set themselves up brilliantly. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_66175832d3a4b1240b0051b0 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:21:14-04:00 The Celtics project to be well over the NBA's second apron after signing Jrue Holiday to a $135 million extension, but they've set themselves up brilliantly. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/10/ranking-the-sixers-preferred-first-round-playoff-opponents/ There's a clear hierarchy in terms of playoff opponents that the Sixers should hope to avoid for as long as possible. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_661609432aa2cf68ec298e09 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:17:08 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:27-04:00 There's a clear hierarchy in terms of playoff opponents that the Sixers should hope to avoid for as long as possible. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/04/05/why-new-york-knicks-might-look-to-trade-julius-randle-this-offseason/ Unless he signs an extension this summer, Julius Randle stands out as the New York Knicks' most obvious trade chip if they go shopping for a star. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_660f6b191246ac46d137f074 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-04-08T04:04:08-04:00 Unless he signs an extension this summer, Julius Randle stands out as the New York Knicks' most obvious trade chip if they go shopping for a star. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/30/joel-embiids-looming-return-makes-sixers-the-nbas-ultimate-wild-card/ Joel Embiid's looming return could give the Philadelphia 76ers far more upside than a typical No. 7 or No. 8 seed in the playoffs. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_66058a69cdbbc91039c8f166 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-03-31T04:02:41-04:00 Joel Embiid's looming return could give the Philadelphia 76ers far more upside than a typical No. 7 or No. 8 seed in the playoffs. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/29/james-hardens-frustration-with-daryl-morey-and-the-sixers-remains-misplaced/ The NBA's tampering rules and new collective bargaining agreement deserve most of the blame for the breakdown between James Harden and the Sixers. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_660611c581bfc5134599162c Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-03-30T03:36:41-04:00 The NBA's tampering rules and new collective bargaining agreement deserve most of the blame for the breakdown between James Harden and the Sixers. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/26/nbas-over-38-rule-could-hurt-clippers-chances-of-re-signing-paul-george/ The Over-38 rule will limit how much the Clippers can offer Paul George, which will take away their primary financial advantage over any other team in free agency. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_6602301b8a4bad4857addc78 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-03-27T04:00:12-04:00 The Over-38 rule will limit how much the Clippers can offer Paul George, which will take away their primary financial advantage over any other team in free agency. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/22/time-is-the-sixers-biggest-enemy-amidst-joel-embiids-meniscus-injury/ Time is working against the Sixers as they wait for reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid to return from a meniscus injury. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65fcf71f1e76fc4c133810df Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-03-26T01:48:29-04:00 Time is working against the Sixers as they wait for reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid to return from a meniscus injury. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/21/why-timberwolves-shouldnt-want-anthony-edwards-to-make-an-all-nba-team/ Making an All-NBA team would behoove Anthony Edwards' bank account, but it would make team-building even more difficult for the Timberwolves moving forward. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65fb92c3d9bc7b700e0547f0 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:44-04:00 Making an All-NBA team would behoove Anthony Edwards' bank account, but it would make team-building even more difficult for the Timberwolves moving forward. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/15/sixers-taking-low-risk-high-reward-swing-with-kai-jones-10-day-contract/ The Sixers are filling one of their open roster spots by signing 2021 first-round pick Kai Jones to a 10-day contract, which is a low-risk, high-reward swing. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65f3c1cd764f6448dc39c2f9 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-03-18T00:12:20-04:00 The Sixers are filling one of their open roster spots by signing 2021 first-round pick Kai Jones to a 10-day contract, which is a low-risk, high-reward swing. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/11/denver-nuggets-might-have-found-the-nbas-second-apron-cheat-code/ Most NBA contenders are reluctant to rely on inexperienced players as regular contributors. The Denver Nuggets are zagging where others are zigging. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65ec9c1bd9abd93b6f7a19ea Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-03-12T04:14:47-04:00 Most NBA contenders are reluctant to rely on inexperienced players as regular contributors. The Denver Nuggets are zagging where others are zigging. Denver Post via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/08/evan-mobley-and-donovan-mitchell-injuries-have-cleveland-cavaliers-at-an-inflection-point/ Recent injuries to Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell might complicate the Cleveland Cavaliers' extension talks with them this offseason. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65ea7c06543b551f3bd06616 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2024-03-12T03:55:31-04:00 Recent injuries to Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell might complicate the Cleveland Cavaliers' extension talks with them this offseason. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/07/donovan-mitchell-and-devin-booker-injuries-throw-a-wrinkle-into-the-all-nba-race/ Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker are at risk of being ineligible for an All-NBA team, which could have major financial ramifications for a few other players. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65e930b4d58d5532a8cfd8a0 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2024-03-08T03:20:02-05:00 Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker are at risk of being ineligible for an All-NBA team, which could have major financial ramifications for a few other players. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/03/05/nick-nurses-lineup-experimentation-might-save-the-sixers-season/ Sixers head coach Nick Nurse recently made some notable changes to his starting lineup without Joel Embiid, and they're paying early dividends. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65e6849ec1b7541c04fbe686 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2024-03-06T02:43:52-05:00 Sixers head coach Nick Nurse recently made some notable changes to his starting lineup without Joel Embiid, and they're paying early dividends. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/2024/02/29/how-the-nbas-65-game-rule-for-awards-impacts-players-contract-bonuses/ The NBA's new 65-game minimum for certain awards could have major financial ramifications for a handful of players across the league. Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor Bryan Toporek, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/bryantoporek/ content_65cecaf401da9c0699220e16 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:21:30 -0500 2024-03-04T12:05:35-05:00 The NBA's new 65-game minimum for certain awards could have major financial ramifications for a handful of players across the league. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard