The Celtics’ Gap Year: Competing Without Jayson Tatum

A Season of Transition The Boston Celtics enter the 2025–26 season with questions that would have seemed unthinkable just a year ago. After winning the 2024 championship and finishing 61-21 last season, they now face a roster reshaped by injuries, trades, and departures. Jayson Tatum’s torn Achilles casts a long shadow, leaving the team without […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Oct 2025
Prime Video Unveils Betting and AI Features for NBA Streaming

New Era of NBA Streaming Amazon’s Prime Video is preparing to change how fans watch NBA games. On September 30, 2025, the company announced new features that integrate sports betting, artificial intelligence, and customizable viewing options. These upgrades arrive just in time for the start of Prime Video’s 11-year NBA deal, which begins October 24 […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Oct 2025
76ers’ Jared McCain will be re-evaluated in four weeks after having thumb surgery

Just last week, 76ers guard Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb. Not ideal as the 2025-26 regular season is just weeks away. On Tuesday, McCain had surgery to repair his thumb.  An unfortunate injury for the 21-year-old shortly ahead of the 2025-26 season. The team announced that Jared McCain has undergone […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Oct 2025
Entering year three, Victor Wembanyama is the heavy favorite to win DPOY

The 2025-26 season is just weeks away. Teams will participate in traning camp and the preseason ahead of opening night on Tuesday, October 21. One team with playoff aspirations in 2025-26 is the Spurs.  San Antonio finished 13th in the Western Conference last year. That’s largely because Victor Wembanyama missed the final 30 games of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Oct 2025
LeBron James wants the Lakers to be ‘cautious’ as he enters his 23rd season

In the 2025-26 season, Lakers’ LeBron James will once again make NBA history. The 40-year-old has broken numerous records over the years. When James takes the court in October, it will be his 23rd professional season in the NBA. That breaks a tie he had with Hall of Famer Vince Carter. At this stage in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Oct 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract

Following two seasons with Charlotte, Nick Smith Jr. was waived ahead of training camp. Smith Jr. was set to enter his third professional season in 2025-26.  Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers waived big man Kylor Kelley. He was on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers. In a corresponding move, the team signed Nick Smith […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Oct 2025
Luka Doncic Praises JJ Redick, Wants Him as Coach for Entire Career

Stability in Los Angeles When Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers in February, many wondered how long the superstar would commit to the franchise. Those questions quieted in early August when Doncic signed a three-year contract extension. He now holds a player option in 2028, which he is expected to decline in order to […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Oct 2025
Malcolm Brogdon Confident in Knicks Opportunity

The New York Knicks enter preseason with several roster questions, and Malcolm Brogdon is at the center of them. The veteran guard signed with New York after spending much of the offseason in free agency. His contract does not guarantee a roster spot, but Brogdon is preparing as if his place is secure. “I come […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  01 Oct 2025
Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga Finally Agree To 2-Year, $48.5 Million Deal

The elongated restricted free agent negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have finally ended. The two sides came to an agreement on a two-year contract worth $48.5 million. Golden State got its wish in keeping the second year a team option but did increase its initial two-year offer by $8 million. Kuminga’s […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Sep 2025