Precious Achiuwa Returns to Miami on Non-Guaranteed Deal

The Miami Heat recently secured Precious Achiuwa’s return with an Exhibit 9 contract for the 2025-26 NBA season. The deal is non-guaranteed, meaning Achiuwa must earn his spot during training camp. According to league sources, the contract carries limited injury protection and won’t count toward the team’s salary cap unless Achiuwa makes the opening-night roster. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Sep 2025
LeBron James Focused on Lakers’ Revamped Roster, Not Contract

Historic Milestone LeBron James will make NBA history in the 2025-26 season as the first player to compete in 23 seasons, surpassing Vince Carter. For the first time in eight years with the Lakers, he enters a season on an expiring contract. James, 40, stressed that his contract status won’t affect his performance. “It will […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Sep 2025
Kevin Durant Sees Long-Term Future in Houston

Durant’s Vision with the Rockets Kevin Durant made it clear that he wants his stint with the Houston Rockets to be more than short-term. Speaking on his 37th birthday, Durant said, “I do see myself signing a contract extension. I can’t tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening.” The […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Sep 2025
Kawhi Leonard Pushes Back on Allegations Tied to Aspiration Deal

Leonard Denies “No-Show” Claims Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard rejected allegations that he failed to perform services for Aspiration, the bankrupt green banking company that once sponsored the team. Speaking at Clippers media day in Inglewood, Leonard addressed a report from the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast that claimed he signed a four-year, $28 […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Sep 2025
USC’s JuJu Watkins (knee) will miss the entire 2025-26 season due to injury

Ahead of their 2025-26 season, the USC Trojans women’s basketball team was hit with devastating news. All-American JuJu Watkins will miss the entire year as she recovers from an ACL tear.  There was hope around the program that Watkins would be able to return later in the season. Those dreams came to an end on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Sep 2025
Utah’s Georges Niang (foot) is set to miss at least two weeks due to injury

Over the offseason, the Celtics, Nets, and Hawks completed a three-team trade. In that transaction, Boston acquired veteran Georges Niang. However, the Celtics had no intentions to keep the 32-year-old.  They quickly traded Niang and two second-round picks to the Utah Jazz in exchange for rookie R.J. Luis. In mid-August, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Sep 2025
Phoenix is being ‘intentional’ with Mark Williams to keep him healthy

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Suns have made changes to the roster. The team traded two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to the Rockets this offseason. In return, Phoenix received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and multiple draft picks.  Additionally, the team traded with the Hornets to acquire big man Mark Williams. Over his three-year career, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Sep 2025
Second-round pick Will Richard signed a four-year deal with the Warriors

The core of Golden State’s roster is veteran players. This includes Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. Additionally, the Warriors have younger players who could be their next generation of talent.  On Sunday, the Warriors signed their second-round draft pick from the class of 2025. Will Richard inked a four-year contract with Golden State […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Sep 2025
NBA Insider Predicts Knicks Will Struggle to Exceed Win Projections

The New York Knicks enter the 2025–26 season with heightened expectations. After reaching their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years, the team looks poised to contend in a weakened East. However, not everyone is convinced they will surpass projections. A Wide-Open Conference With Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum sidelined due to Achilles injuries, the […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  26 Sep 2025