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Antonio Kozlow

Sports Editor

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Antonio is a life long sports enthusiast and professional journalist, who shares an obssesive urge to find and dig up the most interesting facts to guide gamblers towards more exciting, yet safe bets. In his own words, ''you can never really know enough about the things you love''.

Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2898)

NBA Opening Night 2025: Thunder Survive, Warriors Impress, Lakers Struggle

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows MVP Composure The 2025–26 NBA season tipped off with fireworks as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Houston Rockets in double overtime on ring night. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 35 points, displaying his trademark mix of patience and poise. The night wasn’t easy. Facing one of the league’s tallest […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Oct 2025
Warriors Face Luka Doncic Test as Season Tips Off in Los Angeles

Warriors Prepare for Opening Night Test The Golden State Warriors will open their 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, setting up a highly anticipated matchup at Crypto.com Arena. Although LeBron James will miss the game, Los Angeles remains a major threat thanks to Luka Doncic, their new franchise cornerstone acquired at […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  21 Oct 2025
Michael Jordan Rookie Card Sets Record With $2.7 Million Sale

Jordan’s Signed Rookie Card Makes History A 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card, signed years after its release, has sold privately for $2.7 million through Goldin Auctions. The sale marks a new record for an aftermarket-signed card, a card autographed outside official card production. “Signed rookie cards of greatest-of-all-time athletes, like Michael Jordan, represent the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  21 Oct 2025
Thunder to Receive Championship Rings Before Facing Rockets

A Night of Celebration in Oklahoma City The Oklahoma City Thunder will celebrate their 2024 NBA championship this Tuesday night when players receive their rings before the season opener against the Houston Rockets. It will mark the franchise’s first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008, a milestone that capped off a dominant 68-14 regular […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  21 Oct 2025
Warriors Limit Al Horford’s Minutes, Opening New Questions About Depth

Horford’s Role Adjusted Before Season Tip-Off The Golden State Warriors made one of the most notable veteran signings of the offseason by adding 39-year-old center Al Horford on a two-year, $11.6 million deal. His experience, leadership, and defensive versatility were expected to give the team a frontcourt boost. However, according to NBC Sports Bay Area’s […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Oct 2025
Houston Rockets Land in Top 10 of NBA Power Rankings Ahead of New Season

The Houston Rockets enter the new NBA season surrounded by excitement and rising expectations. In The Athletic’s latest power rankings, analyst Law Murray placed Houston at No. 10 overall, confirming that the franchise’s rebuild has evolved into contention. Rebuilding Into Relevance After a busy offseason, the Rockets look ready to compete with the West’s elite. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Oct 2025
Pacers Rookie Kam Jones Arrested After Police Chase in Indianapolis

Incident During Rush Hour Indiana Pacers rookie point guard Kam Jones was arrested Monday morning in Indianapolis after leading police on a brief chase during rush-hour traffic. According to Indiana State Police, troopers tried to stop Jones around 9:50 a.m. for alleged erratic driving on Interstate 65 southbound. When officers signaled for him to pull […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Oct 2025
NBA Rookie Extension Deadline: 14 Players Face Uncertain Futures

Monday Marks a Crucial Day for Rising Stars As the NBA season approaches, another significant milestone looms: the rookie-scale extension deadline. By Monday at 6 p.m. ET, 14 young players must finalize deals with their current teams, or face the prospect of entering free agency next summer. Several names across the league are still negotiating, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Oct 2025
Steph Curry Focused on Present, But Keeps Future Open as 2027 Nears

Golden State’s Superstar Reflects on Legacy and What’s Next Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry is entering his 17th NBA season with the same poise and competitive fire that have defined his career. Speaking with Sky Sports, the four-time champion discussed the future, specifically his free agency in 2027, when his current one-year extension worth […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  20 Oct 2025
Houston Rockets’ Value Soars to $5.53 Billion as Fertitta’s Gamble Pays Off

From Title Contender to Total Rebuild When Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets in 2017 for $2.2 billion, he inherited a team on the brink of a championship. That squad, led by James Harden and Chris Paul, came within a game of the NBA Finals in 2018 before Paul’s hamstring injury derailed their hopes against […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Oct 2025