Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere, Waive Akoldah Gak

The Washington Wizards have signed big man Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced Monday. In a corresponding move, forward Akoldah Gak was waived to make room on the training camp roster. Capital City Go-Go Acquired Skal Labissiere’s Rights NBA insider Chris Haynes first reported in August that Labissiere would sign with […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Cleveland’s Lonzo Ball is already looking like an upgrade for the Cavaliers

When LeBron James left the Cavaliers for a second time, the team had a small drought of missing the playoffs. They went four consecutive years missing the postseason. That all changed when Donovan Mitchell arrived in 2022-23.  Since then, the farthest Cleveland has made it is the East semi-finals. Even after the Cavs had the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Oct 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Says ‘Me Betting On Myself’ Will Help Warriors Win Title

After a prolonged contract stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga, the former first-rounder finally agreed to a two-year, $46.8 million deal with a 2026-27 team option in the second year. The club option in the second year is designed for either Golden State or another team if and when Kuminga is traded […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
How close were the Knicks to trading for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo?

In three consecutive postseasons, the Bucks have been eliminated in the first round. That’s just four years after they won the NBA Finals in 2021.  It’s been an uphill battle for Milwaukee to be competitive in the playoffs over the past few years. This offseason, tension arose between the Bucks’ front office and their franchise […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Steve Kerr Explains Why He’s Waiting To Sign Extension

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told The SF Standard’s Tim Kawakami on a recent episode of “The TK Show” that the 2025-26 season will not be the “last dance” for Steph Curry and Golden State’s veteran roster. Steve Kerr Plans To Continue Coaching Warriors The 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season, of course, is referred […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Thunder’s Nikola Topic Out 4-6 Weeks After Testicular Procedure

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after undergoing a testicular procedure, the team announced. Selected 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic missed all of last season after suffering a partially torn ACL. Topic has been an eagerly anticipated talent in the league after winning the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  06 Oct 2025
Lakers’ LeBron James Teases ‘Second Decision,’ Sends Social Media Into Frenzy

LeBron James released a video on his social media accounts teasing “The Second Decision” and the online NBA community has had a field day with it. There is speculation James may be teasing his retirement. Others are more skeptical and anticipate some sort of commercial partnership. James is turning 41 in December and entering a […]

Vivek Jacob  •  06 Oct 2025
Hawks, Dyson Daniels Not On Same Page With Early Extension Talks

Star defender Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks are not on the same page when it comes to early talks on an extension. This is according to the latest from NBA insider Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. Daniels could command an annual salary starting at $30 million, according to the report. That would be […]

Vivek Jacob  •  06 Oct 2025
NBA’s Australian Experiment: Could Regular-Season Games Be Next?

NBA Expands Its Global Reach The NBA continues its international growth, this time making history in Australia. The New Orleans Pelicans played two preseason games against Melbourne United and Southeast Melbourne Phoenix, marking the league’s first-ever series Down Under. Since 2017, the NBL has visited the United States for preseason matchups, aiming to strengthen ties […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  06 Oct 2025