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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
A Rookie Moment to Remember Golden State Warriors rookie Will Richard didn’t just earn his first NBA points on Tuesday night — he earned the game ball and his team’s full respect. After the Warriors’ 119–109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, coach Steve Kerr made sure Richard’s debut was one to remember. “We gave […] The post Warriors Rookie Will Richard Earns Game Ball After Memorable...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
A Tough Debut for Houston’s New Star Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets debut ended in heartbreak Tuesday night, as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder edged out a 125–124 win in double overtime. After the game, Durant was quick to shoulder the blame. “I missed the free throws, and I fouled somebody at the end,” he […] The post Durant Takes Responsibility After Rockets’ Double-OT...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Boston Opens 2025-26 Without Its Star The Boston Celtics begin their 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers — but without their franchise cornerstone, Jayson Tatum. The All-NBA forward tore his Achilles tendon during last year’s playoffs in a matchup against the New York Knicks, a devastating injury that immediately ended his postseason and […] The post Jayson...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
New York Knicks star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to play in the team’s season opener on Wednesday night despite being downgraded to doubtful earlier today. Karl-Anthony Towns Has Been Dealing With A Right Quad Strain Per the most recent NBA injury report, Towns has been upgraded to questionable with a right quad strain […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Fans’ Voices Heard After Backlash After heavy criticism over last season’s plain NBA Finals courts, the league has decided to restore a beloved tradition. The NBA announced Wednesday that the Larry O’Brien Trophy design will return to center court for the 2026 Finals, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 2025 Finals drew backlash from fans […] The post NBA Brings Back the Larry...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows MVP Composure The 2025–26 NBA season tipped off with fireworks as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Houston Rockets in double overtime on ring night. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 35 points, displaying his trademark mix of patience and poise. The night wasn’t easy. Facing one of the league’s tallest […] The post NBA Opening Night 2025:...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Wednesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Washington Wizards. It’s their first game of the 2025-26 season. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. EST. Ahead of the season, Bucks veteran Bobby Portis spoke with the Bucks Plus Audio. He mentioned that their team is deeper entering the 2025-26 season. Additionally, Portis said he believes […] The post Milwaukee’s Bobby Portis...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Five-star senior Anthony Thompson committed to Ohio State on Tuesday, becoming the Buckeyes’ highest-ranked men’s basketball recruit in more than a decade. Anthony Thompson Chose Ohio State Over Indiana, Texas Thompson chose the Buckeyes over Indiana and Texas. The 6-foot-8, 205-pound wing also visited Michigan, Kentucky, and North Carolina, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
After the Portland Trail Blazers reached contract extensions with Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe, they exercised their 2026-27 team options on Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, and Donovan Clingan. Per Spotrac, the moves were largely a formality and part of the players’ rookie contracts, representing fourth-year options on Henderson and Murray, and a third-year option on […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Cade Cunningham and the Pistons are on the road for their first game of the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday, they will be in Chicago to face the Bulls. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. EST. For at least the first four weeks, Detroit will be without starting SG Jaden Ivey. He has a small procedure on […] The post Pistons’ Duncan Robinson is projected to start for an injured Jaden Ivey to begin...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
While Luka Doncic scored 43 points in a game-high 41 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-109 season-opener loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, the more important headline concerns the five-time All-Star spending time in the training room after the game to receive treatment on the inside of his right leg. “It’s […] The post Luka Doncic Provides...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Indiana Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones issued an apology after practice Tuesday for the actions leading to his arrest on preliminary charges of reckless driving and resisting law enforcement Monday morning. Kam Jones Insisted On Apologizing To Pacers Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Jones “insisted” on apologizing to the team and wanted an opportunity to […] The post Pacers...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Tuesday evening, the opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season kicked off. First, the Rockets were on the road at 7:30 p.m. EST to face the Thunder. At 10:00 p.m. EST, the Warriors were in Los Angeles for a matchup vs. the Lakers. Opening night festivities were held on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). […] The post NBC’s Michael Jordan said he misses the...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The New York Knicks ruled out Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson ahead of Wednesday night’s 2025-26 season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns was also listed as questionable with a right quad strain. Knicks’ Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson To Remain Sidelined Hart, who is dealing with lumbar spasms, has been sidelined […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Warriors Prepare for Opening Night Test The Golden State Warriors will open their 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, setting up a highly anticipated matchup at Crypto.com Arena. Although LeBron James will miss the game, Los Angeles remains a major threat thanks to Luka Doncic, their new franchise cornerstone acquired at […] The post Warriors Face Luka Doncic...