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Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss at least three to four weeks after developing sciatica on his right side. Incredibly, this will mark the first time in James’ 23 year career that he will miss the opening night of the season. The Lakers are scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors. James played […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James Out At Least 3-4 Weeks...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of USA Senior Men’s Basketball, replacing Steve Kerr. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Spoelstra was a lead assistant coach when Team USA won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. He will be in charge for the 2027 FIBA World Cup […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Will Be New Head Coach Of Team...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least the next month after sustaining a left hamstring injury. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the news Thursday. McConnell has been an integral role player for the Pacers over his last six seasons with the team. He is expected to have a bigger role this season […] The post Pacers’ T.J. McConnell Will Miss At Least One...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
NBA Hall of Famer Found Asleep at the Wheel on 101 Freeway Former Boston Celtics star and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce was arrested late Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI in Los Angeles. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on the northbound 101 Freeway in the […] The post Paul Pierce Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Los...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The 2025-26 NBA regular season is less than two weeks away. Teams are still competing in the preseason to warm up for the grind of 82 games. Heading into the upcoming season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the Finals. OKC is coming off a win in the 2025 NBA Finals vs. the […] The post Thunder’s Alex Caruso called Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s leadership...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Spurs’ young superstar enters his third NBA season ready to dominate Victor Wembanyama has already changed the geometry of basketball. Standing 7’5″ with a 7’10” wingspan, he blends the physical traits of historic giants with a guard’s skill set. Few players in league history have combined such reach, mobility, and shooting touch. His ability to […] The post The...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Thunder Set the Standard The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025–26 NBA season with huge momentum. In the annual NBA.com general manager survey, 80% of executives predicted that Oklahoma City will repeat as champions. If they do, it would be the first repeat title since the Golden State Warriors in 2018. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers […] The post Thunder Tipped to Repeat, Jokic...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
In Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles. Not only was it a devastating injury for Haliburton, but it happened so late in the year. Due to the recovery timeline for an Achilles tear, Haliburton is set to miss the entire 2025-26 season. With that, Andrew Nembhard will […] The post The Indiana Pacers have signed Cameron Payne to a training camp...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still interested in signing Malik Beasley, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday on NBA Today. Beasley remains a free agent as he continues to await the resolution of the federal and NBA investigations over gambling allegations. Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, told Charania in August that Beasley was no longer the target of the federal […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The College Sports Commission (CSC) opened a tip line Wednesday that allows for anonymous reporting of potential violations of new rules that govern how players are paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Individuals Can File Reports Via Text Messages, WhatsApp The commission’s CEO, Bryan Seeley, told The Associated Press the […] The post College Sports...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
During the 2024-25 season, Dennis Schroder bounced around between three teams. He started the year with the Nets. Brooklyn traded Schroder to the Warriors on December 15, 2024. Less than two months later, Golden State traded Dennis Schroder to the Pistons. In total, he played 75 games in 2024-25 between the Brooklyn, Golden State, and […] The post Kings’ head coach Doug Christie...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Chicago Bulls have officially signed and waived free agent forward Kevin Knox, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Knox reached an agreement with the Bulls on Wednesday, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Kevin Knox Expected To Play For Windy City Bulls Although Scotto didn’t offer any specifics about the deal, it was likely an Exhibit 10 […] The post Bulls Sign, Waive...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Not every player in the NBA has the same career path. Some start as lottery picks in the draft, and others have to grind to earn a spot. Additionally, some players do not choose when they get to retire. It’s a luxury in professional sports to pick and choose when your career is done. Nine-time […] The post Oscar Robertson is unsure why the NBA has turned its back on Russell...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year. The Los Angeles Lakers legend will ride down Colorado Boulevard as part of the 5½-mile route on Jan. 1. “I’m going to be waving like crazy to all the great fans,” Johnson told the crowd gathered Wednesday […] The post Magic Johnson to Lead 137th Rose Parade as...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
For the 2025-26 season, the Warriors aim to capitalize on the championship window they have remaining. As long as Steph Curry is on the roster, Golden State will have an opportunity. However, Curry is 37 years old and will turn 38 in March. He’s set to enter his 17th professional season. When Curry calls it […] The post Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski wants to be the face of...