NBA Free Agency Hits Richest Teams Hard

The 2024 Cleveland Cavaliers offseason has seen changes with the firing of coach J.B. Bickerstaff and the hiring of Kenny Atkinson. Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year extension while fans are eager for more moves despite the team's steady progress. Casey Vitelli's NBA Origins Project explores teams' original names and colors. The WNBA All-Star Game roster features rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on Team WNBA. The Lakers offer Bronny James a guaranteed contract, and the NBA's free agency shows a shift away from exceptionalism with elite teams facing challenges in title contention.