Articles by Antonio Kozlow (2827)
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, […]
Defensive specialist Jaden Springer is back on the open market after the New Orleans Pelicans made a late roster change on Thursday, placing the 23-year-old guard on waivers. Early Promise and Limited Opportunity Springer entered the 2021 NBA Draft after one season at Tennessee, where his athleticism and defense caught the attention of scouts. The […]
Federal authorities have charged multiple people in a wide-ranging sports betting and poker scheme. This allegedly involved insider information about NBA players, including LeBron James. Rozier and Billups Among Those Arrested Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling. Officials linked suspicious betting activity to […]
A Rookie Moment to Remember Golden State Warriors rookie Will Richard didn’t just earn his first NBA points on Tuesday night — he earned the game ball and his team’s full respect. After the Warriors’ 119–109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, coach Steve Kerr made sure Richard’s debut was one to remember. “We gave […]
A Tough Debut for Houston’s New Star Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets debut ended in heartbreak Tuesday night, as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder edged out a 125–124 win in double overtime. After the game, Durant was quick to shoulder the blame. “I missed the free throws, and I fouled somebody at the end,” he […]
Boston Opens 2025-26 Without Its Star The Boston Celtics begin their 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers — but without their franchise cornerstone, Jayson Tatum. The All-NBA forward tore his Achilles tendon during last year’s playoffs in a matchup against the New York Knicks, a devastating injury that immediately ended his postseason and […]
Fans’ Voices Heard After Backlash After heavy criticism over last season’s plain NBA Finals courts, the league has decided to restore a beloved tradition. The NBA announced Wednesday that the Larry O’Brien Trophy design will return to center court for the 2026 Finals, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 2025 Finals drew backlash from fans […]
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 […]