OKC’s Nikola Topic is being treated for testicular cancer and has no timetable to return

To begin the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are a perfect 5-0. The team is coming off a 107-101 win on Tuesday evening vs. the Sacramento Kings.  In the 2025-26 preseason, Nikola Topic appeared in just one game for the Thunder. He underwent a testicular procedure and was out for four to six weeks. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Oct 2025
LaMelo Ball Fined $35,000 for Obscene Gesture During Hornets’ Loss to Miami

NBA Announces Disciplinary Action The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during the team’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The league announced the fine on Thursday, noting that the gesture occurred with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter of the game. Officials immediately […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Oct 2025
NBA Approves $10 Billion Lakers Sale to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter

The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the $10 billion sale of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The transaction, which will finalize soon, is the largest sports franchise sale in history. Buss Family Keeps Minority Stake The Buss family, owners of the Lakers since […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Oct 2025
How is Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue connected to the illegal poker ring scandal?

One week ago, the NBA was the center of attention when the FBI made two arrests. Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested in separate, but related, gambling cases.  Chauncey Billups was charged with his alleged involvement in an illegal poker ring with ties to the mafia. He was […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Oct 2025
Lakers’ LeBron James is still eyeing a return for the second or third week of November

For the first time in his professional career, LeBron James was unavailable for the season opener. The 40-year-old is set to play in his 23rd season when he makes his debut.  Five games into the 2025-25 season, the Lakers have yet to see LeBron James take the court. He is currently dealing with sciatica in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Oct 2025
Lakers’ Austin Reaves is building an all-star-worthy resume early in the year

Five games into the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are 3-2. The team is coming off a narrow 116-115 win on Wednesday evening vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Austin Reaves led the team with 28 points and 40 minutes played on Wednesday. Additionally, the 27-year-old hit a true buzzer-beater vs. the Timberwolves to lift the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Oct 2025
Dallas’ Klay Thompson is in a significant shooting slump to begin the 2025-26 season

The 2025-26 season is Klay Thompson’s 13th year in the NBA. It is his second season with the Dallas Mavericks. During the 2024 offseaosn, Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks.  Thompson is under contract with the team through 2026-27. He is on the books for $15.9 million in 2025-26. On Wednesday […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Oct 2025
Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups will not be paid while on leave of absence

Just one week ago, the NBA was hit with a massive betting scandal during opening week. Miami’s Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested by the FBI.  Rozier is being investigated for his alleged involvement in a sports betting case dating back to March 2023. Billups is allegedly linked to an […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Oct 2025
Early Perfection: Which Unbeaten NBA Teams Are Built to Last?

Through the first week of NBA action, only four teams remain unbeaten — Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Chicago. It’s early, but their starts give fans plenty to talk about. Let’s break down which of these squads are genuine title threats and which are just riding an early hot streak. Oklahoma City Thunder – […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Oct 2025