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What the Heave Rule Is The NBA introduced the “heave rule” this season, giving players a new way to take end-of-quarter shots. It allows attempts from deep without affecting individual field goal percentages. Previously, players often avoided buzzer-beaters from beyond half court because a miss would hurt their stats. With the heave rule, that concern […]
A Painter in the Spotlight Sophia “Pookie” Wei, a 40-year-old artist from New York, lived a life filled with fame and luxury before her arrest. Known for her colorful portraits and connections to celebrities, she gained attention in the entertainment world during the pandemic. Wei painted a large portrait for comedian Kevin Hart in 2020 […]
Bailey’s Health and Potential Breakout After an impressive preseason, Utah Jazz rookie forward Ace Bailey entered the regular season with big expectations. Unfortunately, an untimely illness slowed him down right out of the gate. The 19-year-old has averaged only 17 minutes per game, far below the 35 minutes he logged in preseason action when healthy. […]
Three-Time Dunk Contest Champion Earns Multi-Year Contract Mac McClung, a three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner, has finally secured his first standard NBA contract. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Indiana Pacers signed McClung on Monday to a multi-year deal. The move comes as Indiana faces multiple injuries early in the 2025–26 season, creating an […]
Congress Seeks Details After Indictments The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has requested full transparency from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver regarding the league’s gambling investigations. The move follows last week’s federal indictments of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former player and coach Damon Jones. The […]
The 2025-26 season is the Dallas Mavericks’ 45th year as a franchise. Throughout their history, the team has had several impactful players. In total, four Mavs have their jersey retired in the rafters. That includes Dirk Nowitzki, Derek Harper, Rolando Blackman, and Brad Davis. On Monday, October 27, Dallas announced a fifth player will have […]
During the 2025 playoffs, Celtics’ Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles tear. That injury triggered a series of moves for Boston. Knowing the team would be without Tatum for most of the year, the Celtics traded two key players. Jrue Holiday was traded to Portland, and Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta. Additionally, Boston lost Al Horford and […]
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs hosted the Nets on Sunday afternoon. It was San Antonio’s home opener for the 2025-26 season. Despite Brooklyn battling back in the second half, the Spurs took the 118-107 win. The team is now a perfect 3-0 to begin the year. On Sunday, the Spurs unveiled a banner to honor […]
During the 2025-26 traning camp, the Pacers signed Cameron Payne to a deal. His time with Indiana was brief. Ahead of the season, Payne was waived by the Pacers and did not make the official roster. However, the 31-year-old is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Cameron Payne is still waiting for his perfect opportunity. […]
During the 2023-24 season, the league first introduced what they called the NBA In-Season Tournament. It’s an annual competition where all 30 teams around the league have a chance to compete and win a trophy. The NBA wanted to increase its viewership and the meaning of the regular season. Fast-forward to the 2025-26 season, and […]
