Kings want to acquire Russell Westbrook without trading Malik Monk

After his 2024-25 campaign with the Nuggets, Russell Westbrook declined his player option for next season. That made the 36-year-old an unrestricted free agent this offseason.  Near the end of August, Westbrook remains unsigned for 2025-26. Sources around the league have reported that the Kings are considered the most likely destination for Westbrook. However, the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Aug 2025
Hall of Famer Tony Parker is working toward becoming a head coach in the NBA

Following the 2018-19 season, Tony Parker retired from the NBA. He played 18 years, 17 for San Antonio and one for Charlotte. Parker has been removed from the league for six seasons now.a Reportedly, the 43-year-old is looking to find his way back into the NBA. Not as a player, but as a head coach. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Aug 2025
Cleveland and New York are monitoring free agent Malik Beasley

This offseason, former Pistons SG Malik Beasley was allegedly a target of a federal gambling investigation. Recently, it was determined that the Eastern District of New York is no longer pursuing Beasley.  That’s massive news for the 28-year-old. Due to the investigation a few months ago, Beasley missed out on the start of free agency. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Aug 2025
The Four Toughest Games on OKC Thunder’s 2025-26 Schedule

A Season of High Expectations The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 season as the deepest and most talented team in the NBA. After back-to-back years as the top seed in the West, expectations are sky-high for a third straight run. Still, even the best teams face challenges, and four games stand out as potential […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Aug 2025
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Explains Why He Never Coached in the NBA

Reputation Over Resume Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history, but he never became an NBA head coach. The six-time MVP believes his reputation as a difficult personality played a major role in that outcome. “When I first tried to do some coaching, I was approaching 50,” Abdul-Jabbar told Harvard […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Aug 2025
Shaquille O’Neal Calls Michael Jordan the Undisputed NBA GOAT

Shaq’s Verdict on the Debate The GOAT debate in basketball never fades, but Shaquille O’Neal has made his position clear. Despite sharing the floor with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, Shaq believes no one comes close to Michael Jordan. On The Dan Patrick Show in 2020, after watching The Last Dance, O’Neal explained his stance. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Aug 2025
Former NBA Star Shawn Kemp Sentenced in Tacoma Mall Shooting Case

Kemp Pleads Guilty to Assault Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced after pleading guilty to second-degree assault stemming from a March 2023 shooting outside Tacoma Mall. Prosecutors accused Kemp of firing at two people while attempting to recover items allegedly stolen from his car. Initially, Kemp pleaded not guilty to two counts of […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Aug 2025
Blake Griffin Predicts Knicks–Nuggets NBA Finals

Griffin Leaves Out Thunder in Bold Take Blake Griffin has made his early prediction for next season’s NBA Finals, and it doesn’t include the defending champions. Appearing on Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston, Griffin said: “I think Denver gets to the Finals in the West. And I mean, I think it’s New […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  22 Aug 2025
Cam Thomas Deciding Between Nets’ Qualifying Offer Or 2-Year Deal

Restricted free agent Cam Thomas is deciding between whether to take the Brooklyn Nets’ one year, ~$6 million qualifying offer or a two-year, $28 million deal. This is according to the latest from NBA insider Jake Fischer for Bleacher Report. By taking the qualifying offer, Thomas would be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent […]

Vivek Jacob  •  21 Aug 2025