Fanatics Collectibles, NBA, NBPA Launch Multiyear Partnership

Fanatics Collectibles, the NBA, and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on Wednesday announced Topps’ return as the NBA and NBPA’s official exclusive trading card licensee. 2025-26 Topps Basketball To Be Released Oct. 23 Topps, a worldwide leader in trading cards, is bringing fully licensed NBA and NBPA cards into its portfolio for the first […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
Cavs’ Darius Garland received a positive injury update from head coach Kenny Atkinson

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the core of their lineup returning for the 2025-26 season. That includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, DeAndre Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.  However, one player could miss time to start the year. Late in the 2024-25 season, Cavs guard Darius Garland suffered a toe injury. He had offseason surgery in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Oct 2025
Purdue Basketball Coach Matt Painter to Receive Legends of Coaching Award

Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter will receive the Legends of Coaching award as part of the John R. Wooden Award weekend in Los Angeles next spring. Purdue Coach Matt Painter To Be Honored In April 2026 Painter, 55, will be honored on April 10 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, where the men’s and […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
Al Horford Believes Warriors Will Be His Last NBA Team

Golden State Warriors big man Al Horford told Nick Friedell of The Athletic on Tuesday that the Dubs could be his last team, as the five-time All-Star is set to enter his 19th NBA season. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green Helped Recruit Al Horford Per Friedell, Horford said at his opening news conference last week that […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
Nick Nurse said there is ‘some chance’ Joel Embiid plays in the 76ers’ preseason finale

Friday, October 17, is the final day of the NBA’s 2025-26 preseason. Opening night is Tuesday, October 21. Fans around the league are eager to see their respective teams in the brand new season.  After a disastrous 2024-25 season for Philadelphia, they are trying to remain optimistic ahead of 2025-26. For the Sixers to have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Oct 2025
Phoenix’s Jalen Green will miss opening night due to a hamstring injury

This past offseason, the Suns were involved in a massive deal. Phoenix traded two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to the Rockets. In return, the Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and draft capital. It was part of a seven-team trade. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, one key player is dealing with an injury. First-year Suns […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Oct 2025
Mat Ishbia Countersues Suns’ Minority Shareholders

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has filed a countersuit against a pair of minority owners who sued Ishbia and the team earlier this year, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Filed Tuesday in Delaware State Court, the countersuit states that Suns minority owners Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg pushed Ishbia to buy out their […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
Kings Exercise Devin Carter’s 2026-27 Team Option

The Sacramento Kings have exercised their third-year option on Devin Carter’s four-year, $22.14 million contract, the team announced Tuesday in a press release. Devin Carter Entering Second NBA Season Carter’s third-year salary will carry a cap hit of $5.15 million. Sacramento had until the end of the month to exercise its club option, which is […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
76ers Optimistic About Joel Embiid’s Knee Injury Recovery

The Philadelphia 76ers are still hoping superstar center Joel Embiid will make a full recovery from knee surgery and go back to posting consistent numbers as a former NBA MVP and five-time All-NBA member. 76ers Have Not Given Up On Joel Embiid ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Monday on his Hoop Collective podcast the Sixers are […]

James Foglio  •  14 Oct 2025