Lamine Yamal has his World Cup. The 19-year-old helped Spain to a second consecutive major trophy on Sunday, and it has sparked an interesting debate about the best NBA comp for the young star.

Well, the excuses are over. FanFest in New York was last week, and that has come and gone. The World Cup ended on Sunday, so there are no new major sporting dates on the calendar until the NFL season opens in seven weeks.

Another blockbuster trade has gone down in the NBA, this time involving a former number 1 overall pick

LeBron James ended his eight-year stay with the Los Angeles Lakers last month, but he remains a central figure in speculations surrounding the team. On Monday, multiple reports emerged that federal prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are investigating possible “financial improprieties” committed by Lakers principal stakeholder Mark Walter’s insurance companies and Guggenheim Partners LLC.