Thunder to Receive Championship Rings Before Facing Rockets

A Night of Celebration in Oklahoma City The Oklahoma City Thunder will celebrate their 2024 NBA championship this Tuesday night when players receive their rings before the season opener against the Houston Rockets. It will mark the franchise’s first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008, a milestone that capped off a dominant 68-14 regular […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  21 Oct 2025
Celtics Likely Extended Coach Joe Mazzulla For 6 Years

The Boston Celtics signed head coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension in August, but length and details of the new deal were not released. However, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday that it is likely a six-year pact. “Terms were not formally announced on Mazzulla’s new pact beyond the Celtics terming it a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Lakers’ Maxi Kleber (oblique) is out at least the first two weeks of the 2025-26 season

Opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season is officially here. There are two primetime matchups for fans to enjoy. At 7:30 p.m. EST, the Rockets will be on the road to face the Thunder.  Later at 10:00 p.m. EST, the Warriors will be on the road against the Lakers. For that matchup, we already knew […]

Zach Wolpin  •  21 Oct 2025
Rockets’ Tari Eason was unable to reach a rookie-scale extension by Monday’s deadline

Monday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. EST was the deadline for players to reach a rookie-scale extension. One of them was Houston’s backup PF Tari Eason.  NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Rockers were unable to reach a rookie-scale extension with Tari Eason. Charania noted that the two parties were unable to find common […]

Zach Wolpin  •  21 Oct 2025
Aspiration Co-Founder Joseph Sanberg Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reported late Monday night. Each count carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. PST at the United States […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Indiana State Coach Matthew Graves On Leave After Bypass Surgery

Indiana State men’s basketball coach Matthew Graves is taking a leave of absence after having triple heart bypass surgery on Monday, the athletic department announced in a news release. Associate head coach Mark Slessinger will serve as Indiana State’s acting head coach until Graves returns. The Sycamores did not say when they expect Graves back. […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Bucks Waive Tyler Smith Ahead of 2025-26 Season

The Milwaukee Bucks waived Tyler Smith on Monday to get within the regular season roster limit. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Smith is expected to have “several” two-way options to pick from in the days ahead. Bucks Drafted Tyler Smith In 2024 Smith, who was selected 33rd overall in last year’s draft after spending […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025
Dalton Knecht had his 2026-27 team option exercised by the Los Angeles Lakers

Tonight, the Lakers will host the Warriors at 10:00 p.m. EST. It will be the second of two matchups on the opening night of the 2025-26 season.  In their matchup vs. Steph Curry and the Warriors, the Lakers will be without 21-time all-star LeBron James. He’s not expected to return until mid-November. Recently, NBA insider […]

Zach Wolpin  •  21 Oct 2025
Mavericks Exercise 2026-27 Team Option on Dereck Lively II

The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie-scale contract, the team announced Monday in a press release. The move locks in Lively’s $7.23 million salary for the 2026-27 season, putting him on track to become eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. Dereck Lively II Entering Third Season With Mavericks […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2025