Articles by Zach Wolpin (1887)
During the 2024-25 season, backup PG Ty Jerome was a key role player for the Cavaliers. He played in a career-high 70 games and made three starts for Cleveland. Ahead of free agency, there were reports that the Cavaliers could struggle to bring back Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome. Merrill got a four-year, $38 million […]
The 2024-25 season was LeBron James’ 22nd year in the NBA and his seventh with the Lakers. At 40 years old, James is a 21-time all-star, five-time NBA champion, and the league’s all-time leading scorer. At the start of last season, LeBron James was still the centerpiece of the Lakers’ franchise. That all changed when […]
Free agency began Monday at 6:00 p.m. EST. Several teams around the league have added players in hopes of upgrading their roster for the 2025-26 season. After 16 seasons with the Warriors, Kevon Looney is leaving in free agency. He signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. With Looney gone, Golden […]
After the 2025 playoffs, the Rockets made a massive trade to upgrade their roster. They made a deal with the Suns to acquire two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. During that deal, the Rockets gave up Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and five second-round picks. According to a league […]
Since the 2021-22 season, it’s been a series of never-ending trades for veteran PG Dennis Schroder. In just 2024-25 alone, he was traded three times. Despite bouncing around the league, Schroder has still found success. To end the 2024-25 season, Shroder was a member of the Detroit Pistons. Recently, NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake […]
Monday, June 30, is when the 2025 NBA offseason officially begins. Kevin Durant was one of the biggest names on the trade market. Just over a week ago, Phoenix traded Durant to the Rockets. With Durant in a new home, the next star that’s been the center of discussion is Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. Free agency […]
In 2024-25, the Houston Rockets finished 52-30. That was the second-best record in the Western Conference. During the playoffs, the Rockets lost in the first round to the Warriors in seven games. Houston’s front office was committed to the young core they had built. However, the team made a surprising move just over a week […]
At 6:00 p.m. EST on Monday, June 30, NBA free agency officially opens. Teams can begin negotiating with their free agents or players on another team. Contracts can be signed starting July 6. With free agency set to begin, certain players must make a tough choice. That was true for Blazers’ big man Deandre Ayton. […]
The 2024-25 season was a disastrous year for the Philadelphia 76ers. Former league MVP Joel Embiid played just 19 games due to injury. He was not the only Sixer to miss extended time due to injury last season. Tyrese Maxey missed 30 games, and Paul George missed 40 games. Despite their unfortunate luck in 2024-25, […]
In 2024-25, the Minnesota Timberwolves finished sixth in the West at 49-33. For the second consecutive postseason, the team made an appearance in the Western Conference Final. However, the Timberwolves were beaten in five games on both occasions. During the 2025 playoffs, Minnesota lost to the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite how talented […]