Articles by Zach Wolpin (2040)
On Wednesday, October 15, the Lakers and Mavericks met for a neutral-site game in Las Vegas. It was the second-to-last preseason game for Los Angeles. In the end, they lost 121-94 to Dallas. Several key players sat for the Lakers in this matchup. They were without Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves, and […]
To conclude the 2025-26 preseason, the Celtics hosted the Raptors at home on Wednesday evening. For a majority, if not all of the year, Boston will be without Jayson Tatum. The one-time NBA champion is still recovering from an Achilles tear in the 2025 playoffs. Knowing they’ll be without Tatum, Jaylen Brwon and Derrick White […]
In 2024-25, the Detroit Pistons finished with a 44-38 record. That was sixth in the Eastern Conference. Detroit made a playoff appearance for the first time sicne 2019. The core of Detroit’s roster is returning for the 2025-26 season. That includes former top-five pick Jaden Ivey. During 2024-25, Jaden Ivey suffered a broken fibula. It […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the core of their lineup returning for the 2025-26 season. That includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, DeAndre Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. However, one player could miss time to start the year. Late in the 2024-25 season, Cavs guard Darius Garland suffered a toe injury. He had offseason surgery in […]
Friday, October 17, is the final day of the NBA’s 2025-26 preseason. Opening night is Tuesday, October 21. Fans around the league are eager to see their respective teams in the brand new season. After a disastrous 2024-25 season for Philadelphia, they are trying to remain optimistic ahead of 2025-26. For the Sixers to have […]
This past offseason, the Suns were involved in a massive deal. Phoenix traded two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to the Rockets. In return, the Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and draft capital. It was part of a seven-team trade. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, one key player is dealing with an injury. First-year Suns […]
The 2025 offseason was a full transformation for the Lakers’ Luka Doncic. After being criticized for his weight and diet, Doncic was committed to change ahead of 2025-26. That’s exactly what Doncic was able to pull off this summer. His conditioning and diet were taken to another level. Luka Doncic is in his best shape […]
Following a 17-65 finish in 2024-25, the Utah Jazz once again found themselves in the NBA draft lottery. Utah landed the #5 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. There was speculation on who the Jazz would take. When it was their turn to pick, Utah selected Ace Bailey out of Rutgers. The 19-year-old has a […]
In the 1980-81 season, the Dallas Mavericks made their debut in the NBA. The team went 15-67 in their inaugural season. Fast-forward to 2025-26, and the Mavericks are in their 45th year as a franchise. After trading away Luka Doncic in 2024-25 and landing the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, it’s a new […]
With a 68-14 record in 2024-25, the Thunder earned the #1 seed in the West playoffs. Oklahoma City went on an impressive run to the NBA Finals. One-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team. It was a dominant season for the Thunder as a team and for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on an individual level. On […]