Sixers’ Andre Drummond will exercise his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season

The 2024-25 season was a disastrous year for the Philadelphia 76ers. Former league MVP Joel Embiid played just 19 games due to injury.  He was not the only Sixer to miss extended time due to injury last season. Tyrese Maxey missed 30 games, and Paul George missed 40 games. Despite their unfortunate luck in 2024-25, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
Michael Jordan Rookie Card Sells for $2.5M at Auction House

A 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan autographed rookie card sold for $2.5 million on Thursday through Pharrell Williams’ auction house Joopiter, according to The Athletic’s Larry Holder. Michael Jordan Rookie Card Becomes Third Most Expensive Card The price tag made it the third most expensive Jordan card sale ever sold and the most expensive Jordan rookie […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Brian Windhorst believes Anthony Edwards can lead the Timberwolves to an NBA championship

In 2024-25, the Minnesota Timberwolves finished sixth in the West at 49-33. For the second consecutive postseason, the team made an appearance in the Western Conference Final.  However, the Timberwolves were beaten in five games on both occasions. During the 2025 playoffs, Minnesota lost to the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite how talented […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
Kevin Durant Reportedly Wants To Retire With Rockets

The goal of Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets is for the future Hall of Famer to eventually retire with the team, ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed during Thursday’s episode of First Take. “The goal right now for Kevin Durant and the Rockets is for him to retire in Houston. They’re going to eventually this offseason […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
The Raptors have parted ways with longtime team president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri

With a 30-52 record in 2024-25, the Raptors finished 11th in the Eastern Conference. Toronto missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year.  Following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA draft, the Raptors made a shocking front office decision. After 12 seasons, the team has parted ways with Masai Ujiri. He was the team president […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
Hawks Rumors: Trae Young Trade Rejected By Kings Due To Contract, Style of Play

The Sacramento Kings were reportedly interested in acquiring Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young via trade, but the Kings have now internally backed off on their pursuit of the seven-year veteran. Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, members within the Kings organization decided to pass on pursuing Young due to concerns about how much an extension […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Chris Broussard said Miami’s Kasparas Jakucionis was a sleeper pick in round one

Wednesday evening was round one of the 2025 NBA draft. Thirty players were selected. During the first round, several players slipped past where they were projected to be drafted.  One of them was Miami’s first-round draft pick, Kasparas Jakucionis. He was the 20th pick by the Heat. Jakucionis was projected to be a top-14 pick […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors: Kings Among Teams Interested

The Sacramento Kings are targeting Jonathan Kuminga as the Golden State Warriors forward approaches restricted free agency, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Kings Unlikely To Acquire Jonathan Kuminga Although Amick reported Thursday the Kings “will be monitoring his market,” he added that “it appears unlikely that Kuminga will ultimately come their way.” ESPN’s Shams […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jun 2025
Former FAU big man Vlad Goldin signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat

Following round two on Thursday night, the 2025 NBA draft has concluded. A total of 59 players were drafted this year. The Knicks forfeited their second-round pick due to a tampering violation in 2022. Otherwise, the number would have been 60. Each year, players wait to hear their name called, but some never do. That […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025