NBA Officials Meet With Congressional Staffers Amid Gambling Scandals

League Under Scrutiny NBA officials met Wednesday with congressional staffers in Washington to discuss the league’s connection to sportsbooks and recent gambling scandals. The talks followed federal charges against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and others. Two sources told The Associated Press that Commissioner Adam Silver did not attend, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Nov 2025
Ex-Grizzlies Star Tony Allen Arrested For Drug Possession In Arkansas

Former Memphis Grizzlies star Tony Allen was arrested during a traffic stop on drug charges Wednesday in Poinsett County, Arkansas, according to WMC Action News 5. Arkansas Deputies Discovered Marijuana, Cocaine In Vehicle Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder said deputies were driving northbound on Interstate 555 near Payneway when they initiated a traffic stop on […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2025
Why the Timberwolves Should Avoid Trading for Ja Morant Despite Rising Speculation

Timberwolves’ Growth and Stability The Minnesota Timberwolves have become one of the NBA’s most consistent Western Conference forces, reaching the last two Western Conference Finals behind the rise of Anthony Edwards. His development into a top-tier superstar, combined with a cohesive roster built around him, has the Timberwolves trending toward championship contention. Despite not yet […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Nov 2025
Jalen Green Expected To Make Suns Debut Against Clippers

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green has been upgraded to probable for Thursday’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. If he is able to play, it would mark Green’s season debut and first official game with the Suns. Jalen Green Has Been Out Due To A Right […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2025
Through eight games, the Dallas Mavericks are tied for last place in the Western Conference

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday evening. It was the second game of a back-to-back for New Orleans, and they were without Zion Williamson. They were 1-6 heading into their game vs. Dallas. However, it was the Pelcians who walked away with a 101-99 win. That marked the Mavericks’ third consecutive […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Nov 2025
Russell Westbrook Passes Jason Kidd For Most Rebounds By Guard In NBA History

In the same game Russell Westbrook recorded his 204th triple-double, he also grabbed 16 rebounds to give himself 8,734 for his career, surpassing Jason Kidd (8,725) for the most rebounds by a guard in NBA history. “Oh,” Westbrook said when told he broke Kidd’s record, following the Sacramento Kings‘ 121-116 win over the Golden State […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2025
Deni Avdija has quietly been Portland’s top player to begin the 2025-26 season

On Wednesday, November 5, the Trail Blazers were at home to face the unbeaten Thunder. Despite being outscored 41-21 in the first quarter, Portland battled back in the next three.  The Trail Blazers outscored the Thunder 64-54 in the second half to win the game 121-119. Leading the team with a near triple-double on Wednesday […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Nov 2025
Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. Underwent Knee Surgery, Out At Least 4 Weeks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. underwent a successful “minor orthopedic procedure” on Monday to address a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss another four weeks, the team confirmed in its official announcement on Wednesday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Tom Hackett at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. […]

James Foglio  •  06 Nov 2025
Lakers’ Luka Doncic has the third-most points through the first five games of season in NBA history

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers were at home on Wednesday evening to face the San Antonio Spurs. It was not an easy matchup for the Lakers. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have a talented roster.  It was a back-and-forth game between the Lakers and Spurs on Wednesday. San Antonio had a 96-88 lead […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Nov 2025