Magic Declining Jett Howard’s 2026-27 Team Option

The Orlando Magic won’t exercise their fourth-year option on Jett Howard’s rookie-scale contract for the 2026-27 season, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel reported Wednesday. Jett Howard To Become An Unrestricted Free Agent Next Summer If Howard plays out the current season without being waived, Orlando’s latest move will make the 22-year-old an unrestricted free […]

James Foglio  •  30 Oct 2025
Dallas’ Klay Thompson is in a significant shooting slump to begin the 2025-26 season

The 2025-26 season is Klay Thompson’s 13th year in the NBA. It is his second season with the Dallas Mavericks. During the 2024 offseaosn, Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks.  Thompson is under contract with the team through 2026-27. He is on the books for $15.9 million in 2025-26. On Wednesday […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Oct 2025
Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Exits Pacers Game With ‘Lower Leg Soreness’

Dallas Mavericks star center Anthony Davis exited Wednesday’s 107-105 home win over the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter after what the team described as “left lower leg soreness.” Mavericks Pulled Anthony Davis, Citing Left Lower Leg Soreness The Mavericks ruled out Davis at halftime with Indiana leading 55-52. According to ESPN’s Tim McMenamin, Davis […]

James Foglio  •  30 Oct 2025
Wizards’ Bilal Coulibaly To Make Season Debut Against Thunder

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly has been cleared to make his 2025-26 season debut. Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said Wednesday that Coulibaly will be available for Thursday’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bilal Coulibaly Entering Third NBA Season Coulibaly was immediately traded by the Indiana Pacers after he was selected seventh overall […]

James Foglio  •  29 Oct 2025
Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups will not be paid while on leave of absence

Just one week ago, the NBA was hit with a massive betting scandal during opening week. Miami’s Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested by the FBI.  Rozier is being investigated for his alleged involvement in a sports betting case dating back to March 2023. Billups is allegedly linked to an […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Oct 2025
Early Perfection: Which Unbeaten NBA Teams Are Built to Last?

Through the first week of NBA action, only four teams remain unbeaten — Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Chicago. It’s early, but their starts give fans plenty to talk about. Let’s break down which of these squads are genuine title threats and which are just riding an early hot streak. Oklahoma City Thunder – […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Oct 2025
Michael Jordan Criticizes Load Management: “Shouldn’t Be Needed”

Jordan Questions Modern NBA Rest Culture Michael Jordan, one of the greatest players in basketball history, has spoken out strongly against the modern NBA’s approach to “load management.” During a segment of NBA on NBC titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” the six-time NBA champion dismissed the idea that players need planned rest days. “Well, it […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Oct 2025
How NBA Teams Are Reviving a Forgotten Defensive Weapon

A Growing Trend Across the League The full-court press, once a rarity in the modern NBA, is quickly becoming one of the season’s most talked-about strategies. What began as a signature weapon for the Indiana Pacers during their run to the NBA Finals has now spread throughout the league. Teams are applying backcourt pressure more […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Oct 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sparks Debate Over NBA’s Gather Rule After Viral Play

The Play That Started It All Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest highlight wasn’t just another powerful drive to the basket — it reignited one of basketball’s oldest debates. During the Milwaukee Bucks’ 121-111 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the two-time MVP appeared to take seven steps and just one dribble before scoring […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  29 Oct 2025