What happened: Anthony Edwards continued a promotional exchange with LeBron James tied to Edwards' Adidas signature shoe. The latest installment builds on James' prior response to Edwards' earlier callout.

Why it matters: The exchange is promotional rather than competitive, with no standings or roster consequence. It lands during the opening weeks of the 2026-27 regular season.

What to watch: Further installments may follow as the shoe rollout continues, while regular-season results remain the on-court measure.