Nikola Jokic Hopes To Be ‘A Nugget Forever’

Future Hall of Famer Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, but the team has since failed to reach the second round of the playoffs. However, the Nuggets made several changes this offseason, including taking the interim tag off coach David Adelman and replacing general manager Calvin Booth with […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
Thunder’s Jaylin Williams will be the last player in NBA history to wear #6

On July 31, 2022, NBA legend Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88. The Hall of Famer had one of the most historic careers in league history. Russell is a 12-time all-star, 11-time NBA champion, and five-time league MVP. To commemorate his impact on the NBA, his #6 was retired league-wide ahead of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Oct 2025
Bulls’ Josh Giddey: ‘We Need To Start The Year Strong’

The Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey resolved their contract stalemate last month, when the former No. 6 overall pick of the 2021 draft agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal. “The fact it’s done now, I can move forward; the next four years, I’m locked in with the Bulls,” Giddey told ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Insiders report Lakers’ Rui Hachimura is expected to start over Marcus Smart

Continuity is what separates the good from the great teams in professional sports. The ability to have a sixth sense with teammates took a team like the Thunder to another level last season.  Having the same group of core players over multiple seasons helped them win an NBA title. Heading into 2025-26, the Los Angeles […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Oct 2025
Timberwolves’ Leonard Miller Out At Least 2 Weeks With Finger Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller sustained a finger injury at Tuesday’s practice, according to the team, which announced in a press release that he has been diagnosed with a right fifth finger laceration. Leonard Miller To Miss Training Camp, Four Preseason Games Miller, who will turn 22 in November, will be re-evaluated in two weeks, […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Dallas’ Daniel Gafford (ankle) will miss 2-3 weeks due to injury

Tuesday, September 30, was the first day of training camp for the Dallas Mavericks. The team is preparing for the grind of the 82-game regular season.  Wednesday, October 22, is Dallas’ first game of the year. They will be at home to face Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. In that matchup, the Mavericks could be […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Oct 2025
Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton To Miss At Least 4 Weeks For ACL Recovery

Golden State Warriors veteran guard De’Anthony Melton will be re-evaluated in four weeks as he rehabs from his ACL tear, meaning the 27-year-old will miss at least the first week of the upcoming 2025-26 season. De’Anthony Melton Expected To Return In November Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday that the former second-rounder will “hopefully […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Houston’s Dorian Finney-Smtih (ankle) will miss the 2025-26 season opener

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Rockets have made several upgrades to their roster. One player they added through free agency was veteran PF Dorian Finney-Smith.  The 32-year-old signed a four-year, $53 million contract with Houston. In June, Finney-Smith had surgery on his ankle to repair a lingering injury. Recently, Rockets’ head coach Ime Udoka […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Oct 2025
Heat, Nikola Jovic Agree To 4-Year, $62.4M Rookie Extension

The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie contract extension, agents Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy, and Jared Mucha of Excel Sports Management told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday night. The contract is fully guaranteed. Nikola Jovic Entering Fourth Season With Heat Per Spotrac, the Heat have just over $278.8 […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025