Jonathan Kuminga Says ‘Me Betting On Myself’ Will Help Warriors Win Title

After a prolonged contract stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga, the former first-rounder finally agreed to a two-year, $46.8 million deal with a 2026-27 team option in the second year. The club option in the second year is designed for either Golden State or another team if and when Kuminga is traded […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
How close were the Knicks to trading for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo?

In three consecutive postseasons, the Bucks have been eliminated in the first round. That’s just four years after they won the NBA Finals in 2021.  It’s been an uphill battle for Milwaukee to be competitive in the playoffs over the past few years. This offseason, tension arose between the Bucks’ front office and their franchise […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Steve Kerr Explains Why He’s Waiting To Sign Extension

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told The SF Standard’s Tim Kawakami on a recent episode of “The TK Show” that the 2025-26 season will not be the “last dance” for Steph Curry and Golden State’s veteran roster. Steve Kerr Plans To Continue Coaching Warriors The 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season, of course, is referred […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
NBA’s Australian Experiment: Could Regular-Season Games Be Next?

NBA Expands Its Global Reach The NBA continues its international growth, this time making history in Australia. The New Orleans Pelicans played two preseason games against Melbourne United and Southeast Melbourne Phoenix, marking the league’s first-ever series Down Under. Since 2017, the NBL has visited the United States for preseason matchups, aiming to strengthen ties […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Oct 2025
NBA Returns to NBC With Lenny Kravitz Leading Sunday Night Basketball

A Classic Partnership Reignited After more than two decades apart, the NBA and NBC are teaming up again. The network will launch Sunday Night Basketball on February 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in the league’s broadcast history. NBC aims to bring basketball back to the spotlight on Sunday nights, just as Sunday Night Football […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Oct 2025
Dallas’ Kyrie Irving (knee) said ‘There’s no timetable for when I’m coming back’

Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is set to enter his 15th professional season. However, the start of his year will be delayed significantly. In fact, there’s a chance Irving doesn’t play one game in 2025-26.  That’s because the 33-year-old suffered a torn ACL on March 3, 2025. Irving missed the final 20 games of the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Oct 2025
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Sprains Ankle in Practice, Considered Week-to-Week

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant suffered a sprained left ankle in practice on Sunday and is now considered week-to-week, a team spokesperson announced Monday. Ja Morant Could Miss Beginning Of 2025-26 Season Since the Grizzlies begin their season at home Oct. 22 against the New Orleans Pelicans, a week-to-week designation leaves some doubt as […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025
NC State Basketball Lands Top-25 Recruit Cole Cloer

Senior forward Cole Cloer, the No. 27-ranked prospect in the country by 247Sports, has committed to NC State, giving head coach Will Wade his second top-25 recruit since taking over the Wolfpack last spring. Cole Cloer Grew Up Rooting For NC State Cloer, a North Carolina native, has reportedly been a “priority for Wade” since […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025
Suns’ Jalen Green Close To Returning From Injury

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green was sidelined in Friday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers in Palm Desert, but he did participate in the team’s pregame workout. Jalen Green Has Played In Every Game Over Past Two Seasons The former Houston Rockets guard played in all 82 regular-season games the past two seasons. The […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025