NBA Partners with Alibaba as League Returns to China

Landmark Deal Before Macau Games The NBA has entered a multiyear partnership with Alibaba Cloud, marking its official return to China after six years. The deal names Alibaba Cloud as the official cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China. Announced on Thursday, the agreement aligns with two preseason games in Macau, hosted at Sands […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  09 Oct 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘Locked In’ On Bucks But Could Change Mind In 6 Months

Giannis Antetokounmpo did little to clear the air after ESPN reported that he was open to leaving the Milwaukee Bucks this past summer. Back with the team after dealing with Covid, Antetokounmpo spoke with media after a practice session Wednesday. “I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love that the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  08 Oct 2025
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht is viewed as a ‘negative asset’ around the NBA

As a team, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a unique spot for the 2025-26 season. They’re trying to build for the future around Luka Doncic while cashing in on the time LeBron James has left.  Since the Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht in 2024, the 24-year-old has been on the outside looking in. During the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra wants Kel’el Ware to be focused on ‘impacting the game’

The Heat are winless through their first two preseason games in 2025-26. Miami is at home on Wednesday, October 8, to face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.  Ahead of that matchup, head coach Erik Spoelstra is asking for more from one of his younger players. He wants Kel’el Ware to impact winning on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025
Trail Blazers Sign Sean Pedulla, Waive 3 Players

Hours after the Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Sean Pedulla to a training camp deal on Tuesday, the team subsequently waived the former Ole Miss star. He’s now expected to join the Rip City Remix, the Blazers’ G League affiliate, Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report posted on X. Sean Pedulla To Join Remix After […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Houston’s Amen Thompson is expected to start at point guard in 2025-26

Entering his third professional season, Amen Thompson is set to take on a new role. Houston’s veteran PG Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL before the 2025-26 season started.  He underwent successful surgery in late September and will miss the entire year for the Rockets. VanVleet’s 5.6 assists per game led the team in 2024-25. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025
76ers Legend Allen Iverson Says He’s Been Sober For 6 Months

Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson revealed he has been sober for six months. Appearing on CBS Mornings with Maurice DuBois, Iverson said “one of the best decisions I ever made in my life” was to stop drinking six months ago. “When you get drunk, you’re not how you usually are,” he continued. “The more and […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
An anonymous executive believes the Cavaliers should trade Darius Garland to the Kings

During the 2025 playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not reach their ultimate goal. The team was bounced in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. That was after they finished with the top record in the East.  It was a disappointing end to the season for the Cavaliers. In the playoffs, Darius Garland was dealing with a lingering […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Oct 2025
Mavericks Sign Dalano Banton, Request Waivers On Matthew Cleveland

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed free agent guard Dalano Banton to a training camp contract while requesting waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland, the team announced Tuesday. Dalano Banton Entering Fifth NBA Season NBA insider Marc Stein noted in a post on X: “Dalano Banton had no shortage of overseas interest but held out for an […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025