Phoenix’s Matt Ishbia said Kevin Durant ‘just wasn’t a fit for what we’re doing going forward’

At the 2022-23 trade deadline, the Suns made a massive deal with the Nets. They sent Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, and four unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn.  In return, the Suns received a walking Hall of Famer, Kevin Durant. His tenure with the Suns lasted three seasons and 145 games. During the 2025 offseason, Phoenix […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Sep 2025
Insiders say ‘There has never been a whisper’ of Nikola Jokic leaving Denver

With a 50-32 record in 2024-25, the Nuggets finished fourth in the West. Denver made the conference semi-finals but lost in seven games to the Oklahoma City Thunder.  During the 2025 offseason, Nuggets’ MVP center Nikola Jokic opted not to sign a three-year, $212 million contract extension. Because he turned down that deal, there has […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Sep 2025
Precious Achiuwa returns to the Miami Heat in 2025-26 on a one-year deal

With the 2025-26 season set to begin in less than a month, the Heat are finalizing their roster. Earlier in the month, NBA insiders reported Miami was looking at a possible reunion with a former first-round pick.  On Wednesday, September 24, NBA insider Shams Charania announced the Heat are signing Precious Achiuwa to a one-year […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Sep 2025
Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. is unsure how much longer he wants to play in the NBA

This offseason, the Nets and Nuggets were involved in a trade. Brooklyn sent Cam Johnson to Denver in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick.  Upon arriving in Brooklyn, Michael Porter Jr. has not been afraid to speak his mind. He’s gone on several podcasts this offseaosn to talk about a variety […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Sep 2025
Jazz’s rookie Ace Bailey parted ways with his former agent Omar Cooper

Ahead of the 2025 draft, one of the major storylines was Rutgers’ Ace Bailey. Unlike most draft prospects, Bailey was not represented by an official agent. Instead, he was receiving advice from Omar Cooper of LifeStyle Sports Agency.  Some of the advice backfired on Bailey, and it’s likely why he slightly slipped in the 2025 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Sep 2025
The Utah Jazz have waived forward KJ Martin ahead of the 2025-26 season

NBA training camps will be underway in less than a week. Teams are preparing to make roster moves ahead of the 2025-26 season. That is true for the Utah Jazz.  League insiders announced that the Jazz have waived KJ Martin ahead of the upcoming season. He was on a non-guaranteed, $8 million deal. Martin has […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Sep 2025
Fans React as Zion Williamson Appears Leaner Ahead of 2024–25 Season

Zion Williamson made his first public appearance ahead of the 2024–25 NBA season during New Orleans Pelicans media day on Tuesday. His presence immediately sparked widespread discussion across social media, as fans and reporters noted a clear change in his physique. Williamson’s Offseason Workouts Pay Off The former No. 1 overall pick has battled both […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  23 Sep 2025
Miami picked up team options in ’26-’27 for Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel’el Ware

Last season, the Heat finished 37-45. That was 10th in the Eastern Conference, and Miami missed out on the playoffs. It was the first time sicne 2018-19 they did not appear in the postseason.  The 2024-25 season will be Miami’s first full year without Jimmy Butler since 2018-19. All-star SG Tyler Herro needed surgery on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Sep 2025
Russell Westbrook needs 506 points to be the highest-scoring PG in NBA history

Ahead of the 2024-25 season, the Denver Nuggets signed Russell Westbrook. They gave the veteran PG a two-year, $6.8 million deal. The second year of that contract was a player option.  Russell Westbrook declined his player option for the 2025-26 season in June. The 36-year-old remains a free agent ahead of the regular season starting […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Sep 2025