Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2803)
Rockets’ Rapid Rise The Houston Rockets shocked the NBA last season by leaping from a 41-41 record in 2023-24 to a 52-30 finish in 2024-25. That surge secured them the Western Conference’s second seed, a major step forward in their rebuild. Although they suffered a disappointing first-round playoff loss to the Golden State Warriors, the […]
The Athletic’s Bounce Newsletter recently released its long-awaited ranking of the NBA’s top 40 wings. The list places the league’s most versatile players into seven distinct tiers, showcasing scorers, defenders, and playmakers who shape their teams’ identities. Elite Tier: LeBron, Durant, Kawhi LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard sit alone at the top. Despite […]
A Surprising Dismissal The New York Knicks’ decision to part ways with Tom Thibodeau stunned the NBA community. Just days after leading the team to its first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years, Thibodeau was dismissed despite having three years and more than $35 million left on his contract. Team president Leon Rose only explained […]
A Trend That Raises Questions The NBA has changed in countless ways over the decades, but one issue has caught the attention of Hall of Famer Larry Bird. The former player, coach, and executive cannot understand why franchises are so quick to fire coaches. “If you look around the league, there are guys that are […]
Growing Uncertainty in Los Angeles The Los Angeles Lakers continue to face growing speculation about LeBron James’ future. While the organization hopes to keep him as the centerpiece of its championship pursuit, several NBA insiders are not convinced that he will remain in Los Angeles. James, 39, has expressed frustration with the team. Reports suggest […]
Knicks Cast a Wide Net The New York Knicks conducted an extensive coaching search after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau earlier this summer. They approached multiple teams for permission to interview coaches, but many requests were denied. After a patient process, the Knicks ultimately hired Mike Brown. Among the notable candidates who received interviews was […]
Early Promise and Limited Opportunity Jonathan Kuminga entered the NBA in 2021 as the seventh overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. Drafted from the now-defunct G League Ignite program, he was seen as an athletic forward with two-way potential. As a rookie, Kuminga averaged just 17 minutes per game on a championship roster, which […]
The countdown to the NBA season is on, and with it comes the highly anticipated release of NBA 2K26. This year’s edition promises new features, expanded integration of the NBA and WNBA, and the debut of top rookies like Cooper Flagg. Here’s everything you need to know about release dates, bundles, and platforms. Early Access […]
Wide NBA Representation The 2025 FIBA EuroBasket is underway in Riga, Katowice, Limassol, and Tampere, with 24 nations battling in Europe’s top international basketball event. While national pride is the driving force, NBA fans also have plenty to watch. A total of 18 NBA franchises have players taking part in this summer’s championship, showing the […]
Ongoing Standoff Between Kuminga and Golden State The Golden State Warriors are still searching for a solution to the Jonathan Kuminga situation. The 22-year-old forward is a restricted free agent, yet he has shown no interest in accepting the team’s offers. His stance has left Golden State unable to sign other free agents until his […]