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This offseason, the Rockets made several moves to improve the roster for 2025-26. The team has a strong mix of veteran talent and young players who are continuing to develop. One of Houston’s top players is big man Alperen Sengun. The 23-year-old just finished his fourth season with the Rockets. After going 52-30, the Rockets […]
This summer, shooting guard Dru Smith was a restricted free agent for the Miami Heat. He’s spent each of the last two seasons with Miami. Over the weekend, it was announced that the Heat are bringing Dru Smith back on a standard contract. NBA insiders reported that Miami gave him a three-year deal worth $7.9 […]
The Miami Heat were among the favorites this offseason to land superstar Kevin Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The trade package that Miami offered Phoenix in exchange for Durant was revealed Friday. Heat Wanted Kevin Durant, Cody Martin From Suns According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat offered Andrew […]
There has been “renewed” dialogue between the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga during the last week as the two sides remain at a contract stalemate, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Friday during an appearance on NBA Today. Jonathan Kuminga Wants To Be A Building Block, Not A Trade Chip Slater reported Friday […]
New Mexico State University and former men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar reached a settlement Friday over a wrongful termination lawsuit, his attorneys told ESPN’s Myron Medcalf. According to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal, Heiar received a $600,000 settlement from New Mexico State. Both sides agreed to drop further action. New Mexico State Fired Greg […]
Financial Motive Behind the Move The Miami Heat have traded forward Haywood Highsmith to the Brooklyn Nets, a move designed to get them under the luxury tax line for the upcoming season and open up roster flexibility. Alongside Highsmith, Miami sent an unprotected 2032 second-round pick to Brooklyn, receiving in return a protected 2026 second-round […]
Executive Says Chicago “Loves” White The Chicago Bulls may have already parted ways with one high-scoring guard last season, trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, but it appears Coby White will remain in Chicago—at least for now. An NBA executive told Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal that the Bulls have resisted multiple trade […]
A Personal Story of NBA Adversity Former NBA player and current analyst Kendrick Perkins revealed on the Road Trippin’ podcast that he received death threats in 2021 after criticizing Giannis Antetokounmpo during the NBA Finals. Perkins called Giannis the “Robin” to Khris Middleton’s “Batman” while praising Middleton’s contributions to the Milwaukee Bucks. “And on top […]
A Perfect Draft Landing The 2025 NBA draft lottery could not have unfolded better for Cooper Flagg. The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick, placing Flagg on a competitive roster that should allow him to thrive without carrying the full load as a rookie. The other top lottery selections landed in less advantageous spots. […]
Hall of Fame Point Guard Criticizes Current Rest Habits Utah Jazz legend John Stockton believes today’s NBA lacks the toughness of previous decades. Speaking on The Maverick Approach podcast with host Maverick Bailey, the Hall of Famer called the modern league “softer” and criticized the practice of load management. “I do think it’s softer,” Stockton […]
