Oscar Robertson is unsure why the NBA has turned its back on Russell Westbrook

Not every player in the NBA has the same career path. Some start as lottery picks in the draft, and others have to grind to earn a spot. Additionally, some players do not choose when they get to retire.  It’s a luxury in professional sports to pick and choose when your career is done. Nine-time […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski wants to be the face of the franchise someday

For the 2025-26 season, the Warriors aim to capitalize on the championship window they have remaining. As long as Steph Curry is on the roster, Golden State will have an opportunity.  However, Curry is 37 years old and will turn 38 in March. He’s set to enter his 17th professional season. When Curry calls it […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Oct 2025
Raptors Defeat Kings 130-122 Behind Brandon Ingram’s Strong Performance

Ingram Leads the Way in Sacramento The Toronto Raptors picked up their first preseason win on Wednesday, defeating the Sacramento Kings 130-122 behind a standout effort from Brandon Ingram. The forward led all scorers with 21 points, shooting 7-of-15 from the field while adding six rebounds and three assists in just 23 minutes. Ingram played […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  09 Oct 2025
NBA Partners with Alibaba as League Returns to China

Landmark Deal Before Macau Games The NBA has entered a multiyear partnership with Alibaba Cloud, marking its official return to China after six years. The deal names Alibaba Cloud as the official cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China. Announced on Thursday, the agreement aligns with two preseason games in Macau, hosted at Sands […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  09 Oct 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘Locked In’ On Bucks But Could Change Mind In 6 Months

Giannis Antetokounmpo did little to clear the air after ESPN reported that he was open to leaving the Milwaukee Bucks this past summer. Back with the team after dealing with Covid, Antetokounmpo spoke with media after a practice session Wednesday. “I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love that the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  08 Oct 2025
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht is viewed as a ‘negative asset’ around the NBA

As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a unique spot for the 2025-26 season. They’re trying to build for the future around Luka Doncic while cashing in on the time LeBron James has left.  Since the Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht in 2024, the 24-year-old has been on the outside looking in. During the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra wants Kel’el Ware to be focused on ‘impacting the game’

The Heat are winless through their first two preseason games in 2025-26. Miami is at home on Wednesday, October 8, to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.  Ahead of that matchup, head coach Erik Spoelstra is asking for more from one of his younger players. He wants Kel’el Ware to impact winning on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025
Houston’s Amen Thompson is expected to start at point guard in 2025-26

Entering his third professional season, Amen Thompson is set to take on a new role. Houston’s veteran PG Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL before the 2025-26 season started.  He underwent successful surgery in late September and will miss the entire year for the Rockets. VanVleet’s 5.6 assists per game led the team in 2024-25. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025
An anonymous executive believes the Cavaliers should trade Darius Garland to the Kings

During the 2025 playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not reach their ultimate goal. The team was bounced in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. That was after they finished with the top record in the East.  It was a disappointing end to the season for the Cavaliers. In the playoffs, Darius Garland was dealing with a lingering […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025