NBA insiders predict Celtics’ Derrick White will be a first time all-star in 2025-26

During the 2025 playoffs, Celtics’ Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles. It was an unfortunate injury for the All-Pro PF. He’s set to miss most of, if not all of the 2025-26 season.  Knowing Tatum is out, Boston will turn to Jaylen Brown and Derrick White to lead the way. White has taken his game to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Oct 2025
The Thunder have exercised 2026-27 team options for Nikola Topic and Cason Wallace

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are eager to repeat as NBA champions. OKC finished with the best reocrd in 2024-25 and they proved to be the #1 team in the end. On Sunday, Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti announced they are picking up two team options in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Oct 2025
Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe signed a four-year, $90 million contract extension

As a franchise, the Portland Trail Blazers are trying to stay relevant in the Western Conference. Last season, the team finished 36-46. That was 12th of 15 teams in the West.  Portland hasn’t made the NBA playoffs in four seasons and could be heading toward five. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Trail Blazers have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Oct 2025
Nets’ Haywood Highsmith (knee) is set to miss at least eight weeks due to injury

On Tuesday, October 21, the NBA has the opening night of the 2025-26 season. There are two games for fans to watch that night, followed by a full slate of games on Wednesday.  One of several teams playing on Wednesday is the Nets. They have the youngest roster in the NBA entering the 2025-26 season. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Oct 2025
Rockets’ Kevin Durant ‘Wanted To Retire In Phoenix’

Now a member of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant envisioned retiring as a member of the Phoenix Suns while he was there. In an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated, Durant detailed why things didn’t work out the way he hoped. He also delved into what the future could hold in Houston and why that destination worked […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Oct 2025
Houston Rockets’ Value Soars to $5.53 Billion as Fertitta’s Gamble Pays Off

From Title Contender to Total Rebuild When Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets in 2017 for $2.2 billion, he inherited a team on the brink of a championship. That squad, led by James Harden and Chris Paul, came within a game of the NBA Finals in 2018 before Paul’s hamstring injury derailed their hopes against […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Oct 2025
Brandon Ingram Believes Raptors ‘Have Everything’ Defensively

Brandon Ingram feels the Toronto Raptors have the opportunity to make some noise in a wide open Eastern Conference. In a wide-ranging interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Ingram discussed his love for New Orleans, adjusting to Toronto and some of the difficulties he’s faced the last few years. “This team can be whatever we […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Oct 2025
Miami Heat Reportedly Targeting Star-Studded 2027 Free Agency Class

Planning for a Major Summer The Miami Heat are reportedly keeping their financial flexibility intact as they prepare for what could be a historic free agency class in 2027. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, the Heat are structuring their roster and salary cap with the goal of making a major splash when […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Oct 2025
NBA Unveils New Era of Broadcasting Under $76 Billion TV Deal

A New Look for NBA Coverage The 2025–26 NBA season tips off with more than just basketball excitement. The league’s massive 11-year, $76 billion TV deal begins, reshaping where and how fans will watch games. NBC returns to NBA coverage for the first time in over two decades, bringing back its iconic “Roundball Rock” theme […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Oct 2025