Brooklyn’s rookie Egor Demin has subtly made NBA history through his first four games

In the 2025 NBA draft, the Brooklyn Nets had five first-round selections. Media members thought the team might trade one of those picks for more draft capital or a player.  Brooklyn made NBA history as the first team to use all five of their first-round picks in a single draft. Their highest selection was Egor […]

Zach Wolpin  •  31 Oct 2025
Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen Suffers Broken Left Ring Finger

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Toronto Raptors after breaking the ring finger on his left hand. Jarrett Allen Played Through Finger Injury Against Celtics Allen, 27, sustained the injury during pregame warmups before Wednesday’s 125-105 loss to the Boston Celtics, which ended […]

James Foglio  •  31 Oct 2025
New Orleans is having ‘serious’ discussions about parting ways with head coach Willie Green

After a 122-88 loss to the Nuggets on Wedneday, the Pelicans are 0-4 to begin the 2025-26 season. The team is currently without all-star guard Dejounte Murray until at least after the New Year.  According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, the New Orleans Pelicans are having “serious” discussions about parting ways with head coach Willie […]

Zach Wolpin  •  31 Oct 2025
Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs To Franchise’s First 5-0 Start

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to their first 5-0 start in franchise history on Thursday night with a fifth straight double-double, posting a team-high 26 points to go with 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks in a 107-101 home win over the Miami Heat. “It feels great,” said Wembanyama, who finished 10-of-23 […]

James Foglio  •  31 Oct 2025
Paul Pierce Hires Chauffeur After DUI Arrest, Aims to Move Forward Responsibly

Former Celtics star focuses on responsibility after incident Paul Pierce has hired a personal driver following his recent arrest for driving under the influence, showing a clear effort to prioritize safety and accountability. The NBA Hall of Famer’s decision comes just weeks after his DUI charge in Los Angeles. A Change in Approach Pierce was […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Oct 2025
OKC’s Nikola Topic is being treated for testicular cancer and has no timetable to return

To begin the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are a perfect 5-0. The team is coming off a 107-101 win on Tuesday evening vs. the Sacramento Kings.  In the 2025-26 preseason, Nikola Topic appeared in just one game for the Thunder. He underwent a testicular procedure and was out for four to six weeks. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Oct 2025
LaMelo Ball Fined $35,000 for Obscene Gesture During Hornets’ Loss to Miami

NBA Announces Disciplinary Action The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during the team’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The league announced the fine on Thursday, noting that the gesture occurred with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter of the game. Officials immediately […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Oct 2025
NBA Approves $10 Billion Lakers Sale to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter

The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the $10 billion sale of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The transaction, which will finalize soon, is the largest sports franchise sale in history. Buss Family Keeps Minority Stake The Buss family, owners of the Lakers since […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  30 Oct 2025
Mavs’ Brandon Williams Apologizes For Marijuana Arrest

Dallas Mavericks reserve guard Brandon Williams apologized Wednesday for being a distraction after he was arrested Saturday on a charge of marijuana possession. “I wanted to apologize, first and foremost,” Williams said. “Obviously, it’s an ongoing situation. I can’t really go further into detail about it, but I just want to apologize for being a […]

James Foglio  •  30 Oct 2025