Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2814)
Rough Start for a Talented Roster The Sacramento Kings’ 2025–26 season hasn’t opened as planned. After a 1–2 start capped by a tough loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Kings are struggling to find consistency. Despite Zach LaVine’s explosive scoring — three straight games with over 30 points — the team’s chemistry remains a […]
Thunder Set for Another Championship Run NBA 2K26’s official simulation from 2K Games gives the Oklahoma City Thunder another ring. The virtual season ends with the Thunder defeating the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, marking their second straight championship. Oklahoma City battles past the Denver Nuggets in a seven-game Western Conference Finals, while […]
What the Heave Rule Is The NBA introduced the “heave rule” this season, giving players a new way to take end-of-quarter shots. It allows attempts from deep without affecting individual field goal percentages. Previously, players often avoided buzzer-beaters from beyond half court because a miss would hurt their stats. With the heave rule, that concern […]
A Painter in the Spotlight Sophia “Pookie” Wei, a 40-year-old artist from New York, lived a life filled with fame and luxury before her arrest. Known for her colorful portraits and connections to celebrities, she gained attention in the entertainment world during the pandemic. Wei painted a large portrait for comedian Kevin Hart in 2020 […]
Bailey’s Health and Potential Breakout After an impressive preseason, Utah Jazz rookie forward Ace Bailey entered the regular season with big expectations. Unfortunately, an untimely illness slowed him down right out of the gate. The 19-year-old has averaged only 17 minutes per game, far below the 35 minutes he logged in preseason action when healthy. […]
Three-Time Dunk Contest Champion Earns Multi-Year Contract Mac McClung, a three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner, has finally secured his first standard NBA contract. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Indiana Pacers signed McClung on Monday to a multi-year deal. The move comes as Indiana faces multiple injuries early in the 2025–26 season, creating an […]
Congress Seeks Details After Indictments The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has requested full transparency from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver regarding the league’s gambling investigations. The move follows last week’s federal indictments of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former player and coach Damon Jones. The […]
A Journey Through Time The Washington Wizards have entered their 65th NBA season, a milestone that reflects decades of transformation, struggle, and resilience. The franchise began its journey in 1961 as the Chicago Packers, the NBA’s first expansion team. The name changed to the Chicago Zephyrs a year later, and by 1963, the team moved […]
A Career Defined by Clutch Moments Chauncey Billups earned his nickname “Mr. Big Shot” through years of delivering in crucial moments across a 17-year NBA career. Drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in 1997, Billups’ early seasons were marked by instability and frequent team changes. His breakthrough came in 2002 when he joined the […]
A Spectacular Comeback Victor Wembanyama made his long-awaited return to the court in stunning fashion on Wednesday night, powering the San Antonio Spurs to a 125–92 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The 7-foot-3 Frenchman, who hadn’t played an NBA game in over eight months, delivered a historic performance with 40 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks, […]