Articles by Zach Wolpin (2027)
The 2025-26 season is set to be Shaedon Sharpe’s fourth year with the Trail Blazers. Last season, he appeared in 72 games and made 52 starts for Portland. His 18.5 points per game were a new career-high. Sharpe is set to play on the final year of his four-year rookie contract worth $27.3 million. Recently, […]
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Warriors have signed Jonathan Kuminga. It’s a two-year, $46.8 million deal with a $24.3 million team-option in 2026-27. Kuminga is set to make $22.5 million for the upcoming season. Despite signing a two-year deal, this contract was intentional by the Warriors. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Golden State […]
Last season, the Chicago Bulls finished with a 39-43 record. That was ninth in the Eastern Conference. Chicago has missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. Additionally, they’ve missed the postseason in seven of the last eight years. The Bulls are eager to get over the hump and become serious contenders in the East. That’s […]
On Thursday, October 2, the 76ers and Knicks were in Abu Dhabi for a preseason matchup. New York won 99-84, and the teams will meet again this Saturday. For that first game, New York was without one of their normal starters. O.G. Anunoby reportedly suffered a sprained hand at practice on Wednesday. He was not […]
In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers finished with a 24-58 record. That was their worst since 2015-16. Injuries piled up for the Sixers last season. One-time MVP Joel Embiid appeared in just 19 games for Philly. With the 2025-26 season just weeks away, the 76ers are keeping an optimistic approach. So is former 76er, turned NBA […]
Monday, October 6, is the Dallas Mavericks’ first preseason game for 2025-26. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road for a neutral-site game. Dallas had a new-look roster for the 2025-26 season compared to the beginning of 2024-25. The team has added legitimate talent to compete in a tough Western Conference. One […]
On July 31, 2022, NBA legend Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88. The Hall of Famer had one of the most historic careers in league history. Russell is a 12-time all-star, 11-time NBA champion, and five-time league MVP. To commemorate his impact on the NBA, his #6 was retired league-wide ahead of […]
Continuity is what separates the good from the great teams in professional sports. The ability to have a sixth sense with teammates took a team like the Thunder to another level last season. Having the same group of core players over multiple seasons helped them win an NBA title. Heading into 2025-26, the Los Angeles […]
Tuesday, September 30, was the first day of training camp for the Dallas Mavericks. The team is preparing for the grind of the 82-game regular season. Wednesday, October 22, is Dallas’ first game of the year. They will be at home to face Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. In that matchup, the Mavericks could be […]
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Rockets have made several upgrades to their roster. One player they added through free agency was veteran PF Dorian Finney-Smith. The 32-year-old signed a four-year, $53 million contract with Houston. In June, Finney-Smith had surgery on his ankle to repair a lingering injury. Recently, Rockets’ head coach Ime Udoka […]