Articles by Zach Wolpin (2137)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the core of their lineup returning for the 2025-26 season. That includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, DeAndre Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. However, one player could miss time to start the year. Late in the 2024-25 season, Cavs guard Darius Garland suffered a toe injury. He had offseason surgery in […]
Friday, October 17, is the final day of the NBA’s 2025-26 preseason. Opening night is Tuesday, October 21. Fans around the league are eager to see their respective teams in the brand new season. After a disastrous 2024-25 season for Philadelphia, they are trying to remain optimistic ahead of 2025-26. For the Sixers to have […]
This past offseason, the Suns were involved in a massive deal. Phoenix traded two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to the Rockets. In return, the Suns received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and draft capital. It was part of a seven-team trade. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, one key player is dealing with an injury. First-year Suns […]
The 2025 offseason was a full transformation for the Lakers’ Luka Doncic. After being criticized for his weight and diet, Doncic was committed to change ahead of 2025-26. That’s exactly what Doncic was able to pull off this summer. His conditioning and diet were taken to another level. Luka Doncic is in his best shape […]
Following a 17-65 finish in 2024-25, the Utah Jazz once again found themselves in the NBA draft lottery. Utah landed the #5 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. There was speculation on who the Jazz would take. When it was their turn to pick, Utah selected Ace Bailey out of Rutgers. The 19-year-old has a […]
In the 1980-81 season, the Dallas Mavericks made their debut in the NBA. The team went 15-67 in their inaugural season. Fast-forward to 2025-26, and the Mavericks are in their 45th year as a franchise. After trading away Luka Doncic in 2024-25 and landing the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, it’s a new […]
With a 68-14 record in 2024-25, the Thunder earned the #1 seed in the West playoffs. Oklahoma City went on an impressive run to the NBA Finals. One-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team. It was a dominant season for the Thunder as a team and for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on an individual level. On […]
In the 2025-26 preseason, the Warriors have played three games. The team is 2-1, and Golden State lost 126-116 to the Lakers on Sunday, October 12. During that contest, the Warriors were without SG Moses Moody. He started each of Golden State’s first two preseason games. However, he was unavailable on Sunday due to a […]
As a whole, the NBA wants to have the best product possible for its fans. That includes all aspects of the game, even the referees. In the 2025-26 preseason, the league is testing new gear for its officials. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that some refs have been seen wearing earpieces during the preseason. This […]
Over the last three seasons, Lauri Markkanen has been the top dog in Utah. Ahead of 2022-23, the Jazz and Cavaliers were involved in a massive trade. Donovan Mitchell was sent to Cleveland. In that deal, the Jazz acquired three future first-round draft picks, Collin Sexton, and Lauri Markkanen. Last season, Markkanen’s production took a […]