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Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time in franchise history. As much as this team has tried to give off a calm, collected vibe throughout the regular season and playoffs, the inexperience and exuberance of youth was on full display after beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 to clinch the […] The post Here’s What The Thunder Had To Say On Becoming NBA...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Washington Wizards veteran forward Khris Middleton is picking up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. This is part of the three-year, $93 million contract he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in July 2023. Milwaukee traded Middleton to the Wizards at the deadline this past season. […] The post Wizards Rumors:...
Basketball Insiders (Ben Pfeifer) —
González spent most of his season as a bench rotation player for an experienced Real Madrid squad. It’s normal and expected for young players to struggle to carve a role in the EuroLeague, but González helped on defense, especially. How much will NBA teams lean on his excellent scoring against youth competition to form his […] The post NBA Draft 2025: Hugo González Scouting Report, NBA...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Haliburton suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s Game 7 while attempting to drive past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Pacers star was diagnosed with a strained right calf after Game 5 and had […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
In April 2021, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor agreed to sell the team for $1.5 billion. After a long, drawn-out process, the sale of the franchise is set to be finalized this week. One hundred percent of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx franchises will be sold to Mark Lore and Alex Rodriguez. In 1994, Glen […] The post Timberwolves’ Glen Taylor released a goodbye...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Portland Trail Blazers are the betting favorites to land Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett, according to Bovada. The 25-year-old is slated to earn $27.7 million next season and $29.61 million in 2026-27, per Spotrac. This is part of the four-year, $107 million contract he signed with the New York Knicks in 2022. Trail Blazers […] The post Trail Blazers Are Favorites To Trade For...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off an incredible season on Sunday night in Game 7. For the first time in franchise history, OKC was able to host the Larry O’Brien trophy. Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Thunder had the youngest roster in the league. Even without experienced players in the postseason, OKC proved they […] The post Brian Windhorst said Oklahoma City is...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Seven minutes into the decisive NBA Finals Game 7, Tyrese Haliburton fell to the ground and started smacking the floor in pain. It seemed as if he was set to race toward the basket, but his right leg wasn’t having it. The Pacers star was left to tears as he headed to the locker room, […] The post ESPN Star Lamented Haliburton’s Injury: ‘We Don’t Want A Title Decided This...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After winning only 14 games in 2023-24, the Pistons flipped the switch in 2024-25. They tripled their win total to 44 games this past season. Good enough for the team to earn the sixth seed in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Despite losing to the Knicks in the first round, the Pistons have a lot to […] The post Three bold predictions for the Detroit Pistons in 2025-26 appeared first on ...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The Denver organization keep shaking up their front office after they decided to fire former head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, in a surprising act late last season. The Colorado club have reportedly found their replacements, one from inside the team and other from afar. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nuggets […] The post Nuggets Reportedly Hire...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
There’s no doubt in anybody’s mind that the Thunder wouldn’t have been able to win their first-ever championship without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the court. Not only is the superstar the league’s MVP, but he also won the Finals MVP after averaging 21.6 points in the series against the Pacers. Nevertheless, SGA felt he had too […] The post SGA Claims His MVP Is...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
After a loss in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Rockets have made a roster change. Over the weekend, Houston traded with Phoenix to acquire two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. In that deal, the Rockets sent the Suns Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and five […] The post What is Houston’s projected starting five after acquiring...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets on Sunday for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year’s draft, and five second-round picks. Kevin Durant Could Become A Free Agent In 2026 Durant was on stage Sunday at Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York when ESPN’s […] The post Kevin Durant Could Play Just One Season With Rockets appeared...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers’ magical run in the 2025 playoffs ended. Despite a 48-47 lead at halftime of Game 7, the Thunder won 103-91. Fans of the NBA were excited for what was set to be a thrilling Game 7. However, Pacers’ all-star PG Tyrese Haliburton suffered an unfortunate injury. With 4:55 remaining […] The post How much time will Tyrese Haliburton...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Indiana Pacers for Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday evening. Both teams fought incredibly hard all season to reach a winner-takes-all game. Indiana battled the Thunder in the first half, but OKC held on to win 103-91. It’s OKC’s first championship in franchise history. All but one […] The post Thunder’s Alex Caruso joked with...