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USMNT Knockout Preview, LeBron James Leaving Lakers, Kawhi Traded to Toronto, Liberty Wins Commissioner’s Cup cover art

USMNT Knockout Preview, LeBron James Leaving Lakers, Kawhi Traded to Toronto, Liberty Wins Commissioner’s Cup

USMNT Knockout Preview, LeBron James Leaving Lakers, Kawhi Traded to Toronto, Liberty Wins Commissioner’s Cup

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Joy Taylor previews the USMNT’s first World Cup elimination match versus Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco, emphasizing a win-or-go-home mentality, the U.S. ranking advantage (15th vs. 61st), and the need for aggressive offense as Christian Pulisic is expected to be ready after limited minutes. She then reacts to major NBA news: LeBron James is leaving the Lakers after eight seasons, with supportive statements from Luka, Jeanie Buss, and Magic Johnson; she notes his age (41), playoff impact, and rumors linking him to the Heat, Warriors, or Cavaliers, while Bronny James’ $2.3M Lakers contract becomes fully guaranteed. Taylor also covers Kawhi Leonard being traded from the Clippers back to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Grady Dick, multiple picks, and a swap amid an ongoing salary-cap circumvention investigation. She closes with the New York Liberty beating the Aces 93–85 for the Commissioner’s Cup behind Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart.

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