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NBA Rumors: Philadelphia 76ers Trade Jahlil Okafor; Is Joel Imbiid to Blame?
The Philadelphia 76ers are struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference this NBA season. With practically nonexistent chances of taking over the top spot from the likes of LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Rose's Chicago Bulls and Dwyane Wade's Miami Heat, the Jahlil Okafor squad would be better off rebuilding its roster. However, the rebuilding efforts of the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be more difficult than expected.

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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Open To Anderson Varejao Trade; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Consider Timofey Mozgov Exit
The Cleveland Cavaliers pride themselves of their spectacular roster. Apart from the entry of LeBron James in the NBA championship runner-up squad, several notable basketball stars were also included in the roster. Some of the noteworthy stars are Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Another NBA star who had been promising upon acquisition is Timofey Mozgov.

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NBA Rumors: Portland Trailblazers' Damian Lillard Rejects LaMarcus Aldridge Path
The Portland Trailblazers lost a renowned member of the team when LaMarcus Aldridge opted out. With nine years of experience with the same basketball squad, the NBA veteran decided to seek his chances outside Portland. Throughout the NBA offseason, Aldridge had choice pickings offered to him by the likes of the New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers. At the end of the day though, the San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious in the bidding.

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NBA Rumors: Ex Los Angeles Clippers Star Lamar Odom Escapes Drug Charges
The estranged husband of Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Khloe Kardashian, former NBA player Lamar Odom, managed to escape a near death experience in 2015. According to the latest reports on his drug binging weekend though, death is not the only thing he freed himself from. Reports are now confirming that former Los Angeles Clippers star also escaped the drug charges purportedly planned to be filed against him.

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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Sack Byron Scott? Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson's Coach Luke Walton On Kobe Bryant's Radar
The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves in the Golden State Warriors-led Western Conference. With a relatively young core, the Kobe Bryant squad has been expected to struggle in finding their footing the NBA season. Understandably, the skills of young stars D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance, Jr, Julius Randle and Roy Hibbert have yet to be sufficiently honed. However, some fans are pointing out another main concern in the Los Angeles Lakers that should be remedied as soon as possible.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.