Notable names were left off Kendrick Perkins’ list of top 5 defensive players in the NBA

Of the approximately 450 active NBA players, a majority made it to the league because of an offensive skill set. However, some have a calling card defensively.  Defensive stalwarts are not easy to come by in the league. There are a few teams in the NBA that have elite defensive talent on their roster. ESPN’s […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Aug 2025
One analyst is giving Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma a ‘pass’ for his 2024-25 campaign

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks finished 48-34 in 2024-25. That was good enough for the fifth seed in the East. However, the Bucks lost in the first round to the Indiana Pacers.  With Damian Lillard no longer on the team, the Bucks will need several players to step up. This includes 30-year-old Kyle Kuzma. He […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Aug 2025
Mock Trade Sends Jarrett Allen to Bulls, Buzelis and Dosunmu to Cavaliers

Cleveland May Look to Reshape Frontcourt The Cleveland Cavaliers could be exploring the idea of trading center Jarrett Allen within their own division. One proposed scenario has the Chicago Bulls landing Allen in exchange for Matas Buzelis and Ayo Dosunmu. This trade concept, first floated by Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes, gains relevance as the Cavaliers […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Aug 2025
New York Turns Attention Elsewhere From Former NBA Champion

The New York Knicks are reportedly no longer pursuing former NBA champion Kevin Love, who is expected to become a free agent soon. After being traded from the Miami Heat to the Utah Jazz in a recent three-team deal, Love is widely expected to be bought out by Utah. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Aug 2025
Spurs Re-Sign Harrison Ingram and Riley Minix to Two-Way Contracts

Young Duo Returns After Strong Summer League Showing The San Antonio Spurs have re-signed Harrison Ingram and Riley Minix to Two-Way contracts, the team announced. As is standard, the terms of the deals were not disclosed. Both players contributed to the Spurs’ 4-1 record in the 2K26 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The re-signings […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Aug 2025
Kentucky Leads NBA in Synergy Player Impact Thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Wildcats Dominate the League in 2024-25 The University of Kentucky has long been a powerhouse in college basketball. In the 2024-25 NBA season, its alumni made the biggest statistical impact in the league. According to Synergy Player Impact data, Kentucky players combined for +1543 impact points, far ahead of Duke’s +646, the next closest school. […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Aug 2025
Doncic Has Told Lakers He Wants To Win Now: ‘I Don’t Want To Wait’

Luka Doncic has told the Los Angeles Lakers he has no intention of being patient for the front office to build a contender. At a dinner back in May, Doncic sat with both Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick to discuss the future. “I don’t want to wait,” Doncic […]

Vivek Jacob  •  06 Aug 2025
Victor Wembanyama Is Training With NBA Legend in Offseason Workouts

Future Meets the Past San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama appears to be working with one of the most intense competitors the NBA has ever seen: Kevin Garnett. The Hall of Fame forward and 2008 NBA champion posted a photo on social media alongside Wembanyama, writing:“OG Shyt … Stay tuned.” The post fueled speculation that […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Aug 2025
Lakers’ Austin Reaves could ask for $30 million per season on his next deal

On the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, Austin Reaves will be a valuable starter. Last year, he averaged a career-high 20.2 points and 5.8 assists per game for Los Angeles.  In June 2025, Austin Reaves declined a four-year, $89.2 million max extension with the Lakers. The 27-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Aug 2025