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Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
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 […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon is the 6th player in NBA history...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
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...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
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 […] The post 65 Years of Wizards Basketball: A...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
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 […] The post Chauncey Billups: From “Mr. Big...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
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, […] The post Victor Wembanyama...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
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 […] The post Jaden Springer Waived by...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Federal authorities have charged multiple people in a wide-ranging sports betting and poker scheme. This allegedly involved insider information about NBA players, including LeBron James. Rozier and Billups Among Those Arrested Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling. Officials linked suspicious betting activity to...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
For their first game of the 2025-26 season, the Jazz were at home to face the Clippers. Los Angeles was a 9.5-point favorite heading into the game on Wednesday evening. Despite being underdogs, the Jazz pulled off an upset win vs. the Clippers. They are 1-0 to begin the season after a 129-108 victory. Walker […] The post Utah’s rookie Walter Clayton Jr. had a productive game off...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the 2026-27 team option on the four-year, $15.14 million contract of power forward Noah Clowney. His club option is worth $5.41 million, per Spotrac. Noah Clowney Eligible For Rookie Extension Next Summer Clowney will be eligible for a rookie-scale extension during the 2026 offseason and could reach potential restricted free […] The post Nets Exercise...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler and his former team, the Miami Heat, reportedly reached a settlement on the $6 million in fines he racked up while awaiting a trade last season. Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat Agreed On $3 Million Settlement Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Butler and the Heat agreed on […] The post Jimmy Butler, Heat Reach Settlement on $6M in...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Thursday morning, two notable names in the NBA were taken into custody by the FBI. Miami’s Terry Rozier was arrested for his alleged involvement in a sports betting scandal. The second name was Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. According to ACB News, Billups has been charged in an illegal poker operation tied […] The post Chauncey Billups was arrested by the...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso suffered a concussion during Tuesday’s game against the Houston Rockets and has been placed in the league’s concussion protocol. Alex Caruso Playing In Ninth NBA Season In Oklahoma City’s 125-124 double-overtime victory over Houston, the 31-year-old recorded eight points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block in […]...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Although Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets didn’t agree to a rookie extension before the start of the NBA season, the Rockets reportedly offered their former first-rounder a generous contract proposal. Tari Eason To Become Restricted Free Agent Next Summer ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on The Hoop Collective podcast that Houston offered Eason a deal […] The post Tari...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
During the 2024-25 season, Kristaps Porzingis was a member of the Celtics. He played and started 42 of the team’s 82 regular-season games. During the playoffs, Porzingis was dealing with an unknown health condition. This limited his play and the effectiveness he had on the court for Boston. In the 2025 offseaosn, the Celtics traded […] The post Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points in Wednesday night’s 117-116 season-opener road victory over the Boston Celtics — the most by a player in a debut since Wilt Chamberlain. “I worked every day, and all my life, for moments like this. This is my dream,” Edgecombe said after putting up 34 points […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe Scores 34...