Jaylen Brown left the Celtics’ preseason finale due to hamstring tightness

To conclude the 2025-26 preseason, the Celtics hosted the Raptors at home on Wednesday evening. For a majority, if not all of the year, Boston will be without Jayson Tatum.  The one-time NBA champion is still recovering from an Achilles tear in the 2025 playoffs. Knowing they’ll be without Tatum, Jaylen Brwon and Derrick White […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Oct 2025
Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis In No Rush For Contract Extension

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis is currently eligible for a contract extension with his new team after the Boston Celtics traded him over the summer. The former All-Star, however, told Fred Katz of The Athletic that he’s in no hurry to negotiate a new deal. “I know that’s an option,” Porzingis said of a potential […]

James Foglio  •  16 Oct 2025
NBA Issues Memo Urging Strict Enforcement of Fan Conduct

League Pushes Teams to Act Proactively The NBA sent a memo to all 30 teams reminding them to rigorously enforce the NBA Fan Code of Conduct at games this season. The league wants teams to deter misconduct and respond swiftly when incidents occur. The memo emphasizes that arena staff must be trained to identify behavior […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Oct 2025
Kings’ Keegan Murray Agrees To 5-Year, $140M Rookie Extension

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the team, representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Keegan Murray Entering Fourth NBA Season Murray, the No. 4 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, has been healthy for most of […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
Malcolm Brogdon Announces NBA Retirement After 9 Seasons

New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon is retiring from the NBA after nine seasons, he told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Malcolm Brogdon Had Been Considering Retirement Brogdon, who averaged 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in a career-low 24 games for the Washington Wizards last season, was slated […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
Erik Spoelstra Faces a New Challenger for NBA’s Top Coach Title

Spoelstra’s Status Remains Elite For more than a decade, Erik Spoelstra has been regarded as the NBA’s premier coach. Since taking over the Miami Heat in 2008, he has guided the team to six NBA Finals and cultivated one of the most respected organizational cultures in sports. Even after two disappointing seasons, league executives still […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Oct 2025
Nikola Jokić Labels Nuggets a ‘Dark Horse’ in 2025–26 Title Race

Denver’s Star Sets a Confident Tone Nikola Jokić doesn’t see the Denver Nuggets as the top favorites for the 2025–26 NBA championship. But he’s confident they can surprise people. Speaking about the team’s mindset heading into the new season, Jokić said, “They are definitely the hunted one and they’re playing good. Hopefully we can be […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Oct 2025
The NBA’s 20-Year Legends: LeBron, Paul, and Lowry Redefine Longevity

A Historic Trio LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Kyle Lowry are entering a rare milestone — 20 years in the NBA. Never before has the league seen three active players reach this mark at the same time. When James debuts in the 2025–26 season, he’ll become the first player in NBA history to play 23 […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Oct 2025
Ten NBA Players to Watch Closely in the 2025–26 Season

A New Era Begins A pressure-packed NBA season is set to begin, featuring new partnerships and shifting storylines. The league returns to NBC and Peacock on October 21, while Prime Video joins as a new broadcast partner. With stars changing teams and rising prospects entering the league, the 2025–26 season promises to be one of […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Oct 2025