Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2806)
Howard Earns Hall of Fame Nod Earlier in 2025, the NBA confirmed that Dwight Howard would be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Howard’s career résumé is among the most decorated of his era. He made eight All-Star teams, eight All-NBA teams, five All-Defense teams, captured three Defensive Player of the Year awards, and helped […]
Celtics Veteran Weighs Options Al Horford, a cornerstone of Boston’s 2024 championship run, remains one of the top unrestricted free agents this summer. At 39 years old, the versatile big man has attracted interest from multiple teams. The Celtics reportedly offered him a veteran’s minimum deal to stay, but bigger offers appear to be on […]
Financial Motive Behind the Move The Miami Heat have traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, a move designed to get them under the luxury tax line for the upcoming season and open up roster flexibility. Alongside Highsmith, Miami sent an unprotected 2032 second-round pick to Brooklyn, receiving in return a protected 2026 second-round […]
Executive Says Chicago “Loves” White The Chicago Bulls may have already parted ways with one high-scoring guard last season, trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, but it appears Coby White will remain in Chicago—at least for now. An NBA executive told Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal that the Bulls have resisted multiple trade […]
A Personal Story of NBA Adversity Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin’ podcast that he received death threats in 2021 after criticizing Giannis Antetokounmpo during the NBA Finals. Perkins called Giannis the “Robin” to Khris Middleton’s “Batman” while praising Middleton’s contributions to the Milwaukee Bucks. “And on top […]
A Perfect Draft Landing The 2025 NBA draft lottery could not have unfolded better for Cooper Flagg. The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick, placing Flagg on a competitive roster that should allow him to thrive without carrying the full load as a rookie. The other top lottery selections landed in less advantageous spots. […]
Hall of Fame Point Guard Criticizes Current Rest Habits Utah Jazz legend John Stockton believes today’s NBA lacks the toughness of previous decades. Speaking on The Maverick Approach podcast with host Maverick Bailey, the Hall of Famer called the modern league “softer” and criticized the practice of load management. “I do think it’s softer,” Stockton […]
A Legendary Coach ImmortalizedThe Los Angeles Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with a statue unveiled on Feb. 22, the team announced. The bronze figure joins basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant outside the arena in Star Plaza. Golden Era GloryRiley coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, leading […]
A Small-Market Team in the Big Spotlight The Oklahoma City Thunder will share the top spot for most National TV games in the 2025–26 NBA season, tying with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks. All four teams have 34 National TV appearances. For Oklahoma City, a small-market team in a […]
GOAT Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn The NBA’s greatest-of-all-time discussion has long been a polarizing topic, typically centered on Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Fans split into camps, defending their choice with era-specific arguments and comparisons that span positions, styles, and circumstances. Even Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, isn’t immune to the debate. Appearing on […]