The Brooklyn Nets are one win away from passing their preseason projection

Coming into 2024-25, the Nets knew they would not be a powerhouse in the East. Over the last three seasons, the team has made several trades. In return, they’ve gained a significant amount of draft capital.  Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Brooklyn had a win total projection of (19.5) games. On Monday night, the Nets […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Feb 2025
Since December 27, the Houston Rockets are 12-11

On Thursday, December 26, the Rockets beat the Pelicans 128-111. The team improved their record to 21-9. At the time, Houston was a top-two seed in the Western Conference.  Over their last 23 games, the Rockers are 12-11. That includes a recent six-game losing streak that was snapped over the weekend. Houston has fallen to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Feb 2025
Denver’s seven-game win streak is currently the longest active streak in 2024-25

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were home Monday night to face the Trail Blazers. Denver has been thriving as a team lately, winning seven of its last ten games.  The Nuggets are currently on a seven-game win streak. On Monday, Portland stood no chance against them, losing 146-117. Nikola Jokic only played three quarters and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Feb 2025
WATCH: Kings’ DeMar DeRozan had 42 points and the game-winner vs. the Mavericks

Sacramento was on the road Monday evening to face the Mavericks. It was their second matchup of the season vs. Dallas. Previously, the Kings beat the Mavs 110-100 on December 30.  Monday’s game was closely contested between the Kings and Mavericks. All-star SF DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points. He hit a shot to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Feb 2025
Wolves Ownership: Arbitrators Rule In Favor of Lore, Rodriguez

An arbitration panel ruled Monday that the ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez must continue. The final phase of the $1.5 billion sale was under dispute after being originally arranged three years ago. Now, the NBA’s Board of Governors will still need to approve the change. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
2025 NBA All-Star: Kyrie Irving Replaces Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will replace teammate Anthony Davis at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Irving as an injury replacement after Davis was ruled out due to a groin injury. Davis is expected to miss several weeks with the injury. In the midst of a stellar debut for the Mavs, […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
LeBron James took note of how quickly the Lakers traded picks to appease Luka Doncic

Before the 2024-25 trade deadline ended, the Lakers made a deal with Charlotte. The team had just traded for Luka Doncic. They wanted to add a lob-threat center to pair with the All-NBA PG. Los Angeles traded Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030, pick swap, and a 2031 first-round pick to the Hornets. All of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Feb 2025
2025 NBA All-Star: Trae Young Replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will replace Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Young as an injury replacement after Antetokounmpo was deemed unavailable. After suffering a left calf strain, Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for the Bucks remaining two games before All-Star weekend. He is […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
Barring a setback, Luka Doncic will make his Lakers debut on Monday night

Teams around the league were shocked when the Lakers and Mavericks made a trade last week. Dallas gave up perennial MVP candidate Luka Doncic. They traded him to the Lakers and got Anthony Davis, plus players and picks in return.  Luka Doncic has been out since Christmas Day with a left calf strain. The 25-year-old […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Feb 2025