The Lead

@TheLeadSM

Where casual fans become diehards 🏀🏈

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Apr 15

Who should be the 2K26 cover athlete?

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 23

We’re looking for NBA account managers for the following teams: ☀️ @SunsLead 🦖 @RaptorsLead 🔔 @SixersLead 🔥 @HeatLead APPLY HERE: forms.gle/FzvzWrQhSw2GZh…

TheLeadSM's tweet image. We’re looking for NBA account managers for the following teams:

☀️ @SunsLead
🦖 @RaptorsLead
🔔 @SixersLead
🔥 @HeatLead

APPLY HERE: forms.gle/FzvzWrQhSw2GZh…

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 23

PG: Isaiah Collier / Walter Clayton Jr. SG: Keyonte George / Ace Bailey / Springer SF: Lauri / Sensabaugh / Ace PF: Taylor Hendricks / Slo-Mo / KJ Martin C: Kessler / Flip / Nurkic / Kevin Love This Jazz team won’t win a lot of games, but this is a fun basketball team.

TheLeadSM's tweet image. PG: Isaiah Collier / Walter Clayton Jr.
SG: Keyonte George / Ace Bailey / Springer
SF: Lauri / Sensabaugh / Ace
PF: Taylor Hendricks / Slo-Mo / KJ Martin
C: Kessler / Flip / Nurkic / Kevin Love

This Jazz team won’t win a lot of games, but this is a fun basketball team.

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 23

Imagine showing this pic to your grandkids someday

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 23

Top 2k ratings among players under 25: 94 - Wemby 94 - Ant 92 - Mobley 92 - Cade 90 - Banchero 89 - Franz 89 - J-Dub 88 - LaMelo 87 - Chet 87 - Amen Thompson 87 - Sengun 87 - Maxey 86 - Deni Avdija 86 - Jalen Green 85 - Jalen Johnson 85 - Dyson Daniels 85 - Giddey

TheLeadSM's tweet image. Top 2k ratings among players under 25:

94 - Wemby
94 - Ant
92 - Mobley
92 - Cade
90 - Banchero
89 - Franz
89 - J-Dub
88 - LaMelo
87 - Chet
87 - Amen Thompson
87 - Sengun
87 - Maxey
86 - Deni Avdija
86 - Jalen Green
85 - Jalen Johnson
85 - Dyson Daniels
85 - Giddey

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 22

Who Are the 5 Clear Winners of the NBA Offseason? by @DominicChiappo2 theleadsm.com/five-nba-offse…

TheLeadSM's tweet card. The 2025 NBA offseason cycle appears to be winding down. With the dust starting to settle, which teams can clearly be declared the “winners” of the summer? Of course, picking teams to have that honor...

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 22

Which Jets Training Camp Players are Important to Watch? by @quones24 theleadsm.com/jets-training-…

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 21

NFC West: Los Angeles Rams NFC East: ? NFC North: Chicago Bears NFC South: ? 2025 NFC Division Winner Predictions, by @nsk1nner_ theleadsm.com/2025-nfc-divis…

TheLeadSM's tweet card. After predicting the AFC division winners, it’s time to take a closer look at the NFC. The NFC consistently presents interesting situations and complete unknowns. NFC East: Dallas Cowboys In a...

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 21

Updated Clippers Depth Chart: PG: Harden / CP3 / Dunn SG: Beal / Dunn / Bogdanovic SF: Kawhi / DJJ PF: John Collins / Batum C: Zubac / Brook Lopez

TheLeadSM's tweet image. Updated Clippers Depth Chart:

PG: Harden / CP3 / Dunn
SG: Beal / Dunn / Bogdanovic
SF: Kawhi / DJJ
PF: John Collins / Batum
C: Zubac / Brook Lopez

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 18

PG: Dame / Scoot SG: Jrue / Shaedon Sharpe SF: Camara / Jerami Grant PF: Deni / Kris Murray C: Clingan / Yang Hansen The 2026-27 Blazers are gonna be stacked 😳

TheLeadSM's tweet image. PG: Dame / Scoot
SG: Jrue / Shaedon Sharpe
SF: Camara / Jerami Grant
PF: Deni / Kris Murray
C: Clingan / Yang Hansen

The 2026-27 Blazers are gonna be stacked 😳

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 18

Damian Lillard’s Return Makes the Blazers a Future Contender, by @jethroswain2 theleadsm.com/damian-lillard…

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 17

Is Khaman Maluach the NBA's Next Great Center? by @manastheman theleadsm.com/is-khaman-malu…

TheLeadSM's tweet card. With the 2025 NBA Draft class settled, there are rather obvious prospects who will top the discussion. This year, the undoubted number one pick was Duke’s Cooper Flagg. Flagg has long been considered...

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 16

Best free agents still available: Dame Jonathan Kuminga (R) Josh Giddey (R) Cam Thomas (R) Malik Beasley Al Horford Quentin Grimes (R) CP3 Amir Coffey Westbrook Malcom Brogdon Precious Achiuwa Chris Boucher Gary Payton II Ben Simmons Thomas Bryant De’Anthony Melton

TheLeadSM's tweet image. Best free agents still available:

Dame
Jonathan Kuminga (R)
Josh Giddey (R)
Cam Thomas (R)
Malik Beasley
Al Horford
Quentin Grimes (R)
CP3
Amir Coffey
Westbrook
Malcom Brogdon
Precious Achiuwa
Chris Boucher
Gary Payton II
Ben Simmons
Thomas Bryant
De’Anthony Melton

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 16

PG: Harden / Kris Dunn SG: Beal / Bogdanovic SF: Kawhi / DJJ PF: John Collins / Batum C: Zubac / Brook Lopez That’s a whole lotta depth 😳

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 16

Warriors Should Seriously Consider Adding Josh Okogie, by @1of1Tye theleadsm.com/warriors-shoul…

TheLeadSM's tweet card. While the Golden State Warriors’ calling card over the years has largely been their motion-heavy, high-powered offense, having one of the league’s top defenses has also been a crucial factor in their...

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 15

Broncos over the Chiefs? Ravens have the AFC North locked up? 2025 AFC Division Winner Predictions, by @nsk1nner_ theleadsm.com/2025-afc-divis…

TheLeadSM's tweet card. As excitement builds for the upcoming NFL season, it’s time to predict which team will be crowned division champions. While some favorites have improved and others have declined, the rise to the top...

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 15

Failed Suns Superteam Shows Rarity of The Warriors' Dynasty, by @Bbdaze1234 theleadsm.com/failed-suns-su…

TheLeadSM's tweet card. Kevin Durant’s departure from the Phoenix Suns is the latest example of a failed “superteam.” After Durant landed in Phoenix at the 2023 trade deadline, expectations for the Suns skyrocketed. Before...

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 14

JOHNNY FURPHY LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 14

2025 NBA Over-Under Win Totals and Championship Odds Insight, by @DominicChiappo2 theleadsm.com/2025-nba-over-…

TheLeadSM's tweet card. With the NBA offseason appearing to be winding down, plenty of fans are already turning their attention to the upcoming season, and so are the sportsbooks. DraftKings recently released the over-under...

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 14

Complete list of players with multiple seasons averaging 22/6/4 before age 23: - LeBron James - Tracy McGrady - Luka Doncic - Paolo Banchero

TheLeadSM's tweet image. Complete list of players with multiple seasons averaging 22/6/4 before age 23:

- LeBron James
- Tracy McGrady
- Luka Doncic
- Paolo Banchero

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The Lead@TheLeadSM · Jul 12

Most regular season + playoff points before age 24: 12,781 - LeBron James 11,185 - Kevin Durant 10,227 - Anthony Edwards 9,967 - Kobe Bryant 9,749 - Carmelo Anthony 9,593 - Luka Doncic 9,072 - Tracy McGrady

TheLeadSM's tweet image. Most regular season + playoff points before age 24:

12,781 - LeBron James
11,185 - Kevin Durant
10,227 - Anthony Edwards
9,967 - Kobe Bryant
9,749 - Carmelo Anthony
9,593 - Luka Doncic
9,072 - Tracy McGrady

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