Articles by Zach Wolpin (2040)
Despite a 52-30 record in 2024-25, the Rockets were bounced in the first round of the playoffs. It was a disappointing end to Houston’s season. In the 2025 offseason, the Rockets made changes to the roster. That included trading with the Suns for two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. Additionally, the team added Dorian Finney-Smith as […]
In the 2024 offseason, the Pelicans traded with the Hawks to acquire Dejounte Murray. New Orleans traded two first-round draft picks, Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and E.J. Liddell. During the Pelicans’ first game of the 2024-25 season, Murray suffered a hand injury. He proceeded to miss 17 straight games before returning in late November. On […]
Stars in the WNBA, like Caitlin Clark, have helped bring a newfound energy to the league. The WNBA is as big as it’s ever been, and there’s only room to grow. By 2030, five more teams are expected to be added to the WNBA. Despite the league growing in popularity, the WNBA is struggling to […]
During the 2025 offseason, the Celics traded with the Trail Blazers. In that deal, Boston swapped two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons. This was a cost-cutting move for the Celtics. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, there are rumors that Boston is trying to move on from Anfernee Simons. Several teams have been linked […]
This offseason, there was a three-team deal between the Nets, Celtics, and Hawks. In the trade, Atlanta acquired NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis. Boston got Georges Niang and two second-round picks. Brooklyn received Terance Mann and the Hawks’ 2026 first-round pick. The Nets had five first-round picks in 2025 and will have one of the youngest […]
After his 2024-25 campaign with the Nuggets, Russell Westbrook declined his player option for next season. That made the 36-year-old an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Near the end of August, Westbrook remains unsigned for 2025-26. Sources around the league have reported that the Kings are considered the most likely destination for Westbrook. However, the […]
Following the 2018-19 season, Tony Parker retired from the NBA. He played 18 years, 17 for San Antonio and one for Charlotte. Parker has been removed from the league for six seasons now.a Reportedly, the 43-year-old is looking to find his way back into the NBA. Not as a player, but as a head coach. […]
This offseason, former Pistons SG Malik Beasley was allegedly a target of a federal gambling investigation. Recently, it was determined that the Eastern District of New York is no longer pursuing Beasley. That’s massive news for the 28-year-old. Due to the investigation a few months ago, Beasley missed out on the start of free agency. […]
In 2024-25, the Miami Heat finished 37-45. It was their worst record since 2014-15. Heading into next season, Miami will have one of the youngest rosters in the NBA. This week, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was overseas to watch one of his young players in EuroBasket. That was second-year pro, Pelle Larsson. While at […]
Last season, the Dallas Mavericks had several players deal with long-term injuries. That included 21-year-old Dereck Lively. He had a lingering foot injury in 2024-25 that required surgery. Lively appeared in just 36 games for Dallas last year. Recently, NBA insider Grant Afseth had a medical update on the former first-round pick. He noted that […]