Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2898)
Planning for a Major Summer The Miami Heat are reportedly keeping their financial flexibility intact as they prepare for what could be a historic free agency class in 2027. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, the Heat are structuring their roster and salary cap with the goal of making a major splash when […]
A New Look for NBA Coverage The 2025–26 NBA season tips off with more than just basketball excitement. The league’s massive 11-year, $76 billion TV deal begins, reshaping where and how fans will watch games. NBC returns to NBA coverage for the first time in over two decades, bringing back its iconic “Roundball Rock” theme […]
The Balance of Power Tilts West As the 2025–26 NBA season approaches, the Western Conference has a firm hold on championship projections. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, six of the top seven title favorites listed by BetMGM come from the West. The lone Eastern team cracking that group is the Miami Heat, who sit […]
The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2025–26 NBA season under intense scrutiny. Despite holding a top-five draft pick, expectations remain sky-high for a roster built around Joel Embiid and Paul George. Three-time NBA champion Danny Green believes no team faces more pressure than Philadelphia. “They’ve been talking about blowing it up each year,” Green said. “What […]
Cleveland’s High Stakes Season The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025–26 season among the favorites to win the Eastern Conference and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018. Their roster is anchored by Donovan Mitchell, and Cleveland enters with strong expectations after posting a 64–18 record last year. Mitchell, now in his ninth […]
League Pushes Teams to Act Proactively The NBA sent a memo to all 30 teams reminding them to rigorously enforce the NBA Fan Code of Conduct at games this season. The league wants teams to deter misconduct and respond swiftly when incidents occur. The memo emphasizes that arena staff must be trained to identify behavior […]
Spoelstra’s Status Remains Elite For more than a decade, Erik Spoelstra has been regarded as the NBA’s premier coach. Since taking over the Miami Heat in 2008, he has guided the team to six NBA Finals and cultivated one of the most respected organizational cultures in sports. Even after two disappointing seasons, league executives still […]
Denver’s Star Sets a Confident Tone Nikola Jokić doesn’t see the Denver Nuggets as the top favorites for the 2025–26 NBA championship. But he’s confident they can surprise people. Speaking about the team’s mindset heading into the new season, Jokić said, “They are definitely the hunted one and they’re playing good. Hopefully we can be […]
A Historic Trio LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Kyle Lowry are entering a rare milestone — 20 years in the NBA. Never before has the league seen three active players reach this mark at the same time. When James debuts in the 2025–26 season, he’ll become the first player in NBA history to play 23 […]
A New Era Begins A pressure-packed NBA season is set to begin, featuring new partnerships and shifting storylines. The league returns to NBC and Peacock on October 21, while Prime Video joins as a new broadcast partner. With stars changing teams and rising prospects entering the league, the 2025–26 season promises to be one of […]