Miami’s Erik Spoelstra expects this second-year pro to take a step forward in ’25-26

In 2024-25, the Miami Heat finished 37-45. It was their worst record since 2014-15. Heading into next season, Miami will have one of the youngest rosters in the NBA.  This week, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was overseas to watch one of his young players in EuroBasket. That was second-year pro, Pelle Larsson. While at […]

Zach Wolpin  •  2H
Raptors Expected To Continue Shopping RJ Barrett For Upgrade

The Toronto Raptors are expected to continue shopping R.J. Barrett in search of an upgrade this 2025-26 season. This is according to NBA insider Jake Fischer’s latest for Bleacher Report. On a live stream for his Insider Notebook, Fischer was firm in stating the team will look to be buyers. “I’ve got the Raptors as […]

Vivek Jacob  •  2H
2028 L.A. Olympic Basketball To Start 2 Days Before Opening Ceremony

Basketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will tip off two days before the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games, organizers reportedly told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Basketball At 2028 Los Angeles Olympics To Begin On July 12 FIBA, the sport’s global governing body, said that it has reviewed a revised basketball schedule for […]

James Foglio  •  3H
Trail Blazers New Ownership Hopes To Close Sale By April 2026

Tom Dundon, the owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, and his investment group last week agreed to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul G. Allen for a valuation of just more than $4 billion. New Trail Blazers Ownership Expects Deal To Close On March 31, 2026 Dundon and members of his […]

James Foglio  •  4H
Dallas’ Dereck Lively expects to be ready for training camp this fall

Last season, the Dallas Mavericks had several players deal with long-term injuries. That included 21-year-old Dereck Lively. He had a lingering foot injury in 2024-25 that required surgery.  Lively appeared in just 36 games for Dallas last year. Recently, NBA insider Grant Afseth had a medical update on the former first-round pick. He noted that […]

Zach Wolpin  •  4H
Jazz Owners Announce Plans To Build Music Venue In Downtown Salt Lake City

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), a Utah-based sports, entertainment, real estate, and technology investment group owned by Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, is planning to build a new venue for concerts and other events in downtown Salt Lake City as part of its “entertainment district.” Jazz, Mammoth Owners Partner With Live Nation Entertainment SEG, which also […]

James Foglio  •  4H
76ers’ Jared McCain was ‘sad’ the team did not re-sign Guerschon Yabusele

After a disastrous 2024-25 season, the 76ers are trying to stay optimistic for next year. The team finished 24-58 last season, the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference.  Last season, Philadelphia lost several players due to long-term injuries. One of them was rookie SG Jared McCain. He suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  5H
John Wall To Join ‘NBA On Prime’ Broadcasting Team

After John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, he reportedly joined Amazon Prime’s NBA broadcast team as an analyst for the 2025-26 season, according to Michael Lee of The Washington Post. Although Wall told Lee in a recent phone interview that he still felt like he has “a lot left in my […]

James Foglio  •  5H
Blake Griffin predicts Giannis Antetokounmpo will win MVP in 2025-26

Following the 2024-25 season, the Milwaukee Bucks parted ways with Damian Lillard. They bought out the rest of his deal and waived him from the roster. Additionally, the team lost Brook Lopez in free agency.  Milwaukee’s roster is going to have some new faces in 2025-26. However, the team will have nine-time all-star Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Zach Wolpin  •  20 Aug 2025