Charles Barkley believes the 76ers are the best in the East if they can stay healthy

In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers finished with a 24-58 record. That was their worst since 2015-16. Injuries piled up for the Sixers last season. One-time MVP Joel Embiid appeared in just 19 games for Philly. With the 2025-26 season just weeks away, the 76ers are keeping an optimistic approach. So is former 76er, turned NBA […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Switches To No. 1 Jersey After Signing $48.5M Contract

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will wear No. 1 instead of the familiar No. 00 he donned during his first four seasons with the NBA franchise, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. Jonathan Kuminga Ended Contract Stalemate This news comes in the wake of Kuminga inking a two-year, $48.5 million contract to return to the […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
Anthony Davis was called out by Kendrick Perkins for being ‘out of shape’

Monday, October 6, is the Dallas Mavericks’ first preseason game for 2025-26. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road for a neutral-site game.  Dallas had a new-look roster for the 2025-26 season compared to the beginning of 2024-25. The team has added legitimate talent to compete in a tough Western Conference. One […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Oct 2025
Nikola Jokic Hopes To Be ‘A Nugget Forever’

Future Hall of Famer Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, but the team has since failed to reach the second round of the playoffs. However, the Nuggets made several changes this offseason, including taking the interim tag off coach David Adelman and replacing general manager Calvin Booth with […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
Thunder’s Jaylin Williams will be the last player in NBA history to wear #6

On July 31, 2022, NBA legend Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88. The Hall of Famer had one of the most historic careers in league history. Russell is a 12-time all-star, 11-time NBA champion, and five-time league MVP. To commemorate his impact on the NBA, his #6 was retired league-wide ahead of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Oct 2025
Bulls’ Josh Giddey: ‘We Need To Start The Year Strong’

The Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey resolved their contract stalemate last month, when the former No. 6 overall pick of the 2021 draft agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal. “The fact it’s done now, I can move forward; the next four years, I’m locked in with the Bulls,” Giddey told ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Insiders report Lakers’ Rui Hachimura is expected to start over Marcus Smart

Continuity is what separates the good from the great teams in professional sports. The ability to have a sixth sense with teammates took a team like the Thunder to another level last season.  Having the same group of core players over multiple seasons helped them win an NBA title. Heading into 2025-26, the Los Angeles […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Oct 2025
Timberwolves’ Leonard Miller Out At Least 2 Weeks With Finger Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller sustained a finger injury at Tuesday’s practice, according to the team, which announced in a press release that he has been diagnosed with a right fifth finger laceration. Leonard Miller To Miss Training Camp, Four Preseason Games Miller, who will turn 22 in November, will be re-evaluated in two weeks, […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Dallas’ Daniel Gafford (ankle) will miss 2-3 weeks due to injury

Tuesday, September 30, was the first day of training camp for the Dallas Mavericks. The team is preparing for the grind of the 82-game regular season.  Wednesday, October 22, is Dallas’ first game of the year. They will be at home to face Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. In that matchup, the Mavericks could be […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Oct 2025