Bucks’ Kevin Porter Sitting Out 2-Game Trip With Sprained Ankle

Kevin Porter won’t play in the Milwaukee Bucks’ two-game road trip after spraining his left ankle in Wednesday night’s 133-120 season-opening victory over the Washington Wizards. Kevin Porter To Miss Next Games At Toronto, Cleveland Porter, 25, underwent an MRI and an evaluation from Bucks team orthopedic surgeon Carole Vetter on Thursday that confirmed the […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2025
Adam Silver suggests new technology could allow parents to block sports betting ads from their children

On February 1, 2014, Adam Silver was officially named Commissioner of the NBA. Less than a year later, Silver wrote a now-infamous New York Times op-ed, “Legalize and Regulate Sports Betting.” In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports wagering. This allowed each state to legalize sports betting. As […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Oct 2025
Trail Blazers Name Tiago Splitter Interim Coach

Assistant coach and former NBA player Tiago Splitter was named interim coach of the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after Chauncey Billups was placed on leave following the announcement that Billups had been charged with participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games. Tiago Splitter Joined Trail Blazers This Summer As An Assistant Federal […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2025
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon is the 6th player in NBA history to score 50+ points in a season opener

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were on the road Thursday evening for their 2025-26 season opener. They were at the Chase Center to face Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.  It took OT to decide the game, and the Warriors won 137-131. Denver’s Aaron Gordon had a career-best night with 50 points vs. the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Oct 2025
Thunder Become First NBA Team To Start Season With 2 Straight Double-Overtime Wins

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their 2025-26 season with Tuesday night’s 125-124 double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets and then defeated the Indiana Pacers in a 141-135 double-overtime thriller on Thursday night, becoming the first NBA team to start a campaign with consecutive double-overtime victories. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scored Career-High 55 Points Oklahoma City defeated the […]

James Foglio  •  24 Oct 2025
65 Years of Wizards Basketball: A Look Back at Washington’s NBA Legacy

A Journey Through Time The Washington Wizards have entered their 65th NBA season, a milestone that reflects decades of transformation, struggle, and resilience. The franchise began its journey in 1961 as the Chicago Packers, the NBA’s first expansion team. The name changed to the Chicago Zephyrs a year later, and by 1963, the team moved […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  23 Oct 2025
Chauncey Billups: From “Mr. Big Shot” to NBA Coach Under Fire

A Career Defined by Clutch Moments Chauncey Billups earned his nickname “Mr. Big Shot” through years of delivering in crucial moments across a 17-year NBA career. Drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in 1997, Billups’ early seasons were marked by instability and frequent team changes. His breakthrough came in 2002 when he joined the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  23 Oct 2025
Victor Wembanyama Dominates Return With 40 Points in Spurs Blowout Win

A Spectacular Comeback Victor Wembanyama made his long-awaited return to the court in stunning fashion on Wednesday night, powering the San Antonio Spurs to a 125–92 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The 7-foot-3 Frenchman, who hadn’t played an NBA game in over eight months, delivered a historic performance with 40 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  23 Oct 2025
Jaden Springer Waived by Pelicans Opening Door for Next NBA Opportunity

Defensive specialist Jaden Springer is back on the open market after the New Orleans Pelicans made a late roster change on Thursday, placing the 23-year-old guard on waivers. Early Promise and Limited Opportunity Springer entered the 2021 NBA Draft after one season at Tennessee, where his athleticism and defense caught the attention of scouts. The […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  23 Oct 2025