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Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
For the first time in his professional career, LeBron James was unavailable for the season opener. The 40-year-old is set to play in his 23rd season when he makes his debut. Five games into the 2025-25 season, the Lakers have yet to see LeBron James take the court. He is currently dealing with sciatica in […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James is still eyeing a return for the second...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young has no issues with his ACL after exiting Wednesday night’s 117-112 road win over the Brooklyn Nets with a right knee sprain, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “The most important thing is it is not his ACL,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said after the game. “He’s going to get […] The post Hawks’ Trae Young Avoids...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Five games into the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are 3-2. The team is coming off a narrow 116-115 win on Wednesday evening vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Austin Reaves led the team with 28 points and 40 minutes played on Wednesday. Additionally, the 27-year-old hit a true buzzer-beater vs. the Timberwolves to lift the […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves is building an...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Orlando Magic won’t exercise their fourth-year option on Jett Howard’s rookie-scale contract for the 2026-27 season, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel reported Wednesday. Jett Howard To Become An Unrestricted Free Agent Next Summer If Howard plays out the current season without being waived, Orlando’s latest move will make the 22-year-old an unrestricted free […] The...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The 2025-26 season is Klay Thompson’s 13th year in the NBA. It is his second season with the Dallas Mavericks. During the 2024 offseaosn, Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks. Thompson is under contract with the team through 2026-27. He is on the books for $15.9 million in 2025-26. On Wednesday […] The post Dallas’ Klay Thompson is in a...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Dallas Mavericks star center Anthony Davis exited Wednesday’s 107-105 home win over the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter after what the team described as “left lower leg soreness.” Mavericks Pulled Anthony Davis, Citing Left Lower Leg Soreness The Mavericks ruled out Davis at halftime with Indiana leading 55-52. According to ESPN’s Tim McMenamin, Davis […] The...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly has been cleared to make his 2025-26 season debut. Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said Wednesday that Coulibaly will be available for Thursday’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bilal Coulibaly Entering Third NBA Season Coulibaly was immediately traded by the Indiana Pacers after he was selected seventh overall […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Just one week ago, the NBA was hit with a massive betting scandal during opening week. Miami’s Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested by the FBI. Rozier is being investigated for his alleged involvement in a sports betting case dating back to March 2023. Billups is allegedly linked to an […] The post Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups will not be...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Through the first week of NBA action, only four teams remain unbeaten — Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Chicago. It’s early, but their starts give fans plenty to talk about. Let’s break down which of these squads are genuine title threats and which are just riding an early hot streak. Oklahoma City Thunder – […] The post Early Perfection: Which Unbeaten NBA Teams Are...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Jordan Questions Modern NBA Rest Culture Michael Jordan, one of the greatest players in basketball history, has spoken out strongly against the modern NBA’s approach to “load management.” During a segment of NBA on NBC titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” the six-time NBA champion dismissed the idea that players need planned rest days. “Well, it […] The post Michael Jordan Criticizes...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
A Growing Trend Across the League The full-court press, once a rarity in the modern NBA, is quickly becoming one of the season’s most talked-about strategies. What began as a signature weapon for the Indiana Pacers during their run to the NBA Finals has now spread throughout the league. Teams are applying backcourt pressure more […] The post How NBA Teams Are Reviving a Forgotten...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The Play That Started It All Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest highlight wasn’t just another powerful drive to the basket — it reignited one of basketball’s oldest debates. During the Milwaukee Bucks’ 121-111 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the two-time MVP appeared to take seven steps and just one dribble before scoring […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Sparks Debate...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
A Fresh Basketball Experience Play by Play Studios has revealed NBA THE RUN, a new 3v3 street basketball game arriving in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The studio includes former EA Sports developers who want to capture the intensity and creativity of real streetball. The game focuses on fast-paced action, bold […] The post NBA THE RUN Brings Streetball Energy...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball players will wear a patch on their jerseys this season to honor Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved, longtime chaplain who died earlier this month. Loyola announced its plans Tuesday in a social media post with the caption, “Our biggest fan will be with us all season long.” Our biggest fan will […] The post Loyola-Chicago To Honor...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor assault in Oklahoma after his girlfriend told authorities he grabbed her head and shoved her to the ground. Kyle Singler Arrested In Whitefield After 911 Call Singler, 37, was arrested Thursday in the eastern Oklahoma town of Whitefield after an individual […] The post Ex-Duke Star, Thunder...