Philadelphia is ‘optimistic’ that Joel Embiid (knee) will play in the 2025-26 regular season opener

At his best, Joel Embiid is one of the top players in the NBA. He’s capable of having 25-30 points along with 10+ rebounds on a nightly basis for the Sixers.  With his spectacular season in 2022-23, Embiid won the NBA MVP. Since then, it’s been an uphill battle for the seven-time all-star to stay […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Jul 2025
Memphis’ Cole Anthony plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers

Following the 204-25 season, the Orlando Magic decided it was time to upgrade their roster. The team traded with the Grizzlies to acquire sharpshooter Desmond Bane,  Orlando traded Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round picks. Additionally, they added a first-round pick swap in 2030. NBA insiders Shams Charania reported that Cole Anthony has agreed […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Jul 2025
Brook Lopez signed with the Clippers over the Lakers due to LeBron James’ ‘uncertainty’ in LA

To begin the 2024-25 season, the Lakers had two superstar players. LeBron James and Anthony Davis. At the trade deadline, Los Angeles parted ways with Davis to acquire All-NBA PG Luka Doncic.  The Lakers are in the middle of a transition from LeBron James being their franchise player to Luka Doncic. James is entering his […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2025
Dallas’ Cooper Flagg called his summer league debut ‘one of the worst games of my life’

On Thursday, Cooper Flagg made his summer league debut for the Mavericks. Flagg was the consensus #1 pick, and Dallas was lucky enough to draft him. During his lone collegiate season at Duke, Flagg averaged 19.2 points per game. Against the Lakers on Thursday, Flagg was inefficient from the field and finished the game with […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2025
Toronto’s Brandon Ingram has been cleared for contact after a serious ankle injury in 2024-25

To begin the 2024-25 season, Brandon Ingram was a member of the Pelicans. He played and started just 18 games for New Oreland last year due to an ankle injury.  At the trade deadline, the Pelicans parted ways with Ingram after six seasons. The veteran was moved to the Raptors but did not appear in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2025
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson believes Evan Mobley has potential to be ‘in the MVP conversation’

In 2024-25, the Cavaliers finished 64-18. That was the best record in the Eastern Conference. Despite a dominant regular season, Cleveland lost to the Pacers in the Conference semi-finals in five games.  Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Cavs are keeping the core of their roster together. Recently, head coach Kenny Atkinson was interviewed during […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2025
76ers’ Paul George said rookie VJ Edgecombe reminds him of a ‘young’ Jimmy Butler

In the 2025 NBA draft, the 76ers had the third overall pick. Dallas selected Cooper Flagg with the first pick, and San Antonio followed by drafting Dylan Harper.  There was speculation Ace Bailey would be the third selection in 2025. However, Philadelphia went with Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe. In his first summer league game for the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 Jul 2025
Jalen Williams Agrees To 5-Year, $240 Million Extension With Thunder

Jalen Williams has come to an agreement with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a five-year, $240 million Rookie Max extension. The deal could be worth as much as $287 million based on meeting certain incentives. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. According the The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, all five years are guaranteed. There are no […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Jul 2025
Dylan Harper’s summer league debut for the Spurs could be delayed due to a groin injury

Thursday, July 10, is the official start of the NBA 2k26 summer league. It’s an important time for young players to acclimate themselves to playing in the pros.  On Thursday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will face the Philadelphia 76ers. In the 2025 draft, the Spurs drafted Rutgers’ Dylan Harper second overall. However, the young […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jul 2025