Luka Doncic Talks About His Fitness Ahead of EuroBasket with Slovenia

A Shift in Offseason Approach After signing a max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic didn’t waste time celebrating. Following a brief stop in Las Vegas, where he caught a Backstreet Boys show with teammates, Doncic headed to Slovenia to begin preparation for EuroBasket. Now training with his national team, Doncic faced […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  07 Aug 2025
Can the Celtics Re-Emerge as Title Contenders?

End of an Expensive Era The Boston Celtics entered the 2025 offseason with a harsh reality. After falling to the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs, change was inevitable. The roster, talented but extremely costly, was projected to reach nearly $500 million in payroll for the 2025-26 season. Compounding the issue, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  07 Aug 2025
Suns Hold Two Spots in NBA’s Most Overrated Player Rankings

Jalen Green and Deandre Ayton Land in the Top Five As the Phoenix Suns look ahead to the 2025-26 season, two players linked to the team find themselves in an unwanted spotlight. Jalen Green and Deandre Ayton were ranked among the NBA’s most overrated players, according to Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale. New Arrival Green Under […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  07 Aug 2025
Devin Booker Set to Out-Earn MVPs and Legends in 2025-26 NBA Season

Booker’s Salary Tops Stars Like Shai, LeBron, LukaDevin Booker is set to earn more money in the 2025-26 NBA season than several of the league’s biggest names. According to HoopsHype’s latest salary rankings, the Phoenix Suns guard will make $53,142,264. That figure places him ninth in the league, tied with Karl-Anthony Towns and 2024 NBA […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  07 Aug 2025
Should Giannis Antetokounmpo Request A Trade Or Extend His Bucks Legacy?

It’s the question of the offseason, will Giannis Antetokounmpo request a trade or choose to extend his illustrious Milwaukee Bucks legacy? It was reported previously by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne that this decision would likely be settled in August or September. As recently as this past Monday, Shams Charania then reported Antetokounmpo is still weighing his options. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  07 Aug 2025
Houston could reportedly wait to sign PF Tari Eason to a contract extension

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Rockets have made several upgrades to their roster. They added Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Josh Okogie. Additionally, Houston has signed players to long-term deals in the 2025 offseason. While this sets the team up for future success, it limits their flexibility. The Athletic’s John Hollinger reported that could […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Aug 2025
Trail Blazers Have Gained No Traction On Jerami Grant Trade Talks

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly been unable to gain any traction on trade talks involving Jerami Grant, according to NBA insider Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report. Jerami Grant Owed $102.6 Million Over The Next Three Years The Trail Blazers made the decision not to make any changes at the trade deadline in […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2025
Arrest Made In OKC Shooting Following Thunder NBA Finals Win

An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that occurred in downtown Oklahoma City following the Thunder’s NBA Finals victory against the Indiana Pacers, according to Sylvia Corkill of News 9. Shooting Not Related To NBA Championship Celebrations Following the Game 7 win over the Pacers on June 22, more than 18,000 fans […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2025
Notable names were left off Kendrick Perkins’ list of top 5 defensive players in the NBA

Of the approximately 450 active NBA players, a majority made it to the league because of an offensive skill set. However, some have a calling card defensively.  Defensive stalwarts are not easy to come by in the league. There are a few teams in the NBA that have elite defensive talent on their roster. ESPN’s […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Aug 2025