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Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Early Promise and Limited Opportunity Jonathan Kuminga entered the NBA in 2021 as the seventh overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. Drafted from the now-defunct G League Ignite program, he was seen as an athletic forward with two-way potential. As a rookie, Kuminga averaged just 17 minutes per game on a championship roster, which […] The post Jonathan Kuminga’s Future in Golden...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The countdown to the NBA season is on, and with it comes the highly anticipated release of NBA 2K26. This year’s edition promises new features, expanded integration of the NBA and WNBA, and the debut of top rookies like Cooper Flagg. Here’s everything you need to know about release dates, bundles, and platforms. Early Access […] The post NBA 2K26: Early Access, Editions, and Platforms...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Wide NBA Representation The 2025 FIBA EuroBasket is underway in Riga, Katowice, Limassol, and Tampere, with 24 nations battling in Europe’s top international basketball event. While national pride is the driving force, NBA fans also have plenty to watch. A total of 18 NBA franchises have players taking part in this summer’s championship, showing the […] The post NBA Teams With the Most...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
A 44-38 finish in 2024-25 was the Pistons’ best record since the 2015-16 season. Detroit tripled its number of wins from the previous season. They finished as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite losing to the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, the Pistons are optimistic about their future. General Manager […] The post Pistons GM Trajan Langdon has belief in...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
During the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon discussed the potential trade market for Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen. “I’m very curious to see after the way last year went, which he did not play great, obviously the Jazz had intentions to try to be […] The post NBA Insiders Gauge Jazz Star Lauri...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Pac-12 has extended its media rights partnership with The CW Network through the 2030-31 season, the conference announced Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The CW Network To Air Over 60 Pac-12 Events Annually The agreement gives the Pac-12 consistent coverage on The CW with 13 regular-season football games, 35 men’s […] The post Pac-12 Extends...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
When LeBron James steps on the court for the Lakers next season, he’ll break another NBA record. Nobody has ever played 23 professional seasons. James is set to be the first in 2025-26. The 40-year-old continues to defy time. LeBron’s production in 2024-25 was still at an All-NBA level. Recently, his former teammate Markieff Morris […] The post LeBron James’ former...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban doesn’t regret his decision to sell a large portion of his stake in the team but wishes he’d have opened up the bidding process. “I don’t regret selling the team, I regret how I did it,” Cuban said during an appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast. “Would I […] The post Mark Cuban Regrets Not Opening Bidding War...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The 2025 postseason was a magical run for the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton helped carry the Pacers to the NBA Finals. They had an extremely tough matchup vs. the Thunder. Indiana forced a Game 7 against OKC in the Finals. Unfortunately, all-star PG Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon early in the second quarter. A […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles)...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
In 2024-25, the Utah Jazz finished with a league-worst 17-65 record. The team had three selections in the 2025 NBA draft. With the fifth overall pick, the Jazz selected Ace Bailey. Utah used the 21st overall pick to take Willy Riley and the 53rd pick to take John Tonje. On Tuesday, August 26, the 24-year-old […] The post John Tonje and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-way contract ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League announced Tuesday that Eli Kell-Abrams has been named the eighth head coach in franchise history. “We are very excited to have Eli join our Charge family and the long list of talented, hard-working coaches we have had here,” said Charge general manager Liron Fanan. “Eli has an […] The post Cleveland Charge Name Eli Kell-Abrams Next Head Coach ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves have “recently touched base” on Malik Beasley, joining the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Tuesday. Malik Beasley Spent Nearly Three Seasons With Timberwolves ESPN first reported last Friday that the 28-year-old Beasley is no longer a target of a federal gambling investigation, but...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot sustained during a recent workout and will miss approximately three to four months, the team announced Tuesday. His approximate recovery timeline means he’s set to miss at least the first month of the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Cavs open […] The post Cavaliers’ Max Strus...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The NCAA and online payment service Venmo announced a partnership Tuesday aiming to combat abuse and harassment of college athletes, according to ESPN’s David Purdum. NCAA, Venmo Partnership Features Hotline For Athletes The NCAA-Venmo partnership features a dedicated hotline for collegiate athletes to report abuse and harassment, education on account security, and increased monitoring....
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Despite a 52-30 record in 2024-25, the Rockets were bounced in the first round of the playoffs. It was a disappointing end to Houston’s season. In the 2025 offseason, the Rockets made changes to the roster. That included trading with the Suns for two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant. Additionally, the team added Dorian Finney-Smith as […] The post ESPN analysts predict...