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OKLAHOMA CITY — While an NBA champion and a life-changing max contract extension add a “very nice” touch ahead of Year 4, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams is pursuing greatness. The championship window is wide open for the Thunder. Williams agreed to a five-year, $287 million extension over the summer, joining MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder announced veteran forward Kenrich Williams underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. There’s no timetable set for his return at this time. However, in many ways, Williams has embodied the Thunder’s winning culture over the years, which led to Oklahoma City capturing its first NBA title. Williams […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams inches closer to a full recovery from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commended his teammates’ battle through adversity. After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, Williams revealed playing through a broken right wrist. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed Jalen’s postseason approach […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chapter 18 has yet to be written — it’s a clean slate, as Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti emphasized toward the end of his annual preseason address. After the franchise’s 17-year pursuit of an NBA championship came to an end in 2024-25, Presti sees the benefits for the champion Thunder, as […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey was eager to bring Quentin Grimes back for the 2025-26 campaign. Morey made that much clear during Media Day, as nothing was set in stone days before training camp. Still, the 76ers GM remained optimistic. Now, Grimes appears to be headed toward an $8.7 million qualifying offer […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The 2025 Oklahoma City Thunder is the second-youngest championship team in NBA Finals history. The association’s youngest champs in over 40 years is a testament to a competitive Western Conference, according to GM Sam Presti ahead of the defending champion’s 2025-26 campaign. Now, Presti believes that the same competitive conference can push Oklahoma City to […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone defended himself following his ejection in a 6-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Boone explained why he felt his ejection was a quick-trigger response amid a confrontation with home plate umpire Ramon DeJesus during Aaron Judge’s at-bat in the bottom of the fifth inning. Boone explained why […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed many topics throughout his two-hour preseason press conference, including a strong reaction to first-round pick Thomas Sorber’s season-ending injury. Presti knew that investing $822 million in his core three players was a no-brainer given their championship run. He also knows someone like Chet Holmgren, who […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran Paul George is very much looking forward to the 2025-26 season as an opportunity for him and his team to bounce back from last year’s disappointment. George says he can play at a high level still and the 76ers, coming off of a 24-win season, can do the same despite the numerous […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran Paul George underwent knee surgery ahead of 2025-26 — he’s entering the upcoming season with something to prove. Coming off of a injury-riddled season where George missed half of the 82 regular-season games while averaging 16.2 points on 43.0% shooting — a steep decline from his All-Star year the season prior — […]

After the Utah Jazz’s Kevin Love reported interest in a buyout following his trade from the Miami Heat, the five-time All-Star is expected to report to the Jazz’s training camp ahead of his 18th NBA season. Love will join a relatively young Utah squad with an opportunity to take on a veteran’s role as an […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran Kelly Oubre Jr. called out Sixers fans over the summer before debuting his new red hair at Media Day on Friday. Oubre Jr. opted-in to the final season of his two-year, $16.3 million deal, worth $8.3 million, with the 76ers. While Kelly doesn’t feel the love he has for Philly has been […]

Amid speculation surrounding New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson’s perceived demotion, related to costly fumbles made from the get-go of the 2025 NFL season, head coach Mike Vrabel denied the narrative. Despite Stevenson reportedly being relegated to working third in tackling/ball carrier drills during practice this week, Vrabel says Rhamondre isn’t in any trouble. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Branden Carlson to a two-way deal, which they announced on Friday. The Thunder’s second-round pick in this year’s draft — Brooks Barnhizer — occupies their second two-way slot, while the third remains vacant ahead of training camp. Carlson joined the Thunder last season after Chet Holmgren suffered a hip injury […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the $822 million commitment he made to All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren over the summer. After signing all three to max extensions following their first title, Presti sees plenty of room for growth in his core players, and why wouldn’t he? Williams […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s easy to forget that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren played in only 32 regular-season games before last year’s historic postseason run, which culminated in winning the 2025 NBA Finals. Ahead of his fourth season, Holmgren improved his jump shot over the summer, which is one of the many attributes he […]

Before his second NBA season as head coach, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick received a contract extension ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and gushed over Austin Reaves. Heading into his fifth season with the Lakers, Reaves has made strides throughout the past year that haven’t gone unnoticed by Redick. Los Angeles’ head coach discussed […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — New season, new approach for the 2025 champion Oklahoma City Thunder, as its GM Sam Presti looks ahead to the 2025-26 campaign. Among NBA GMs, the Thunder is the overwhelming favorite to repeat as champions this upcoming season. Still, Presti spent the better half of his annual preseason press conference, which lasted […]

As the last man standing from the Phoenix Suns’ failed Big 3 era, All-Star Devin Booker has a lot to prove in 2025-26, according to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. Booker opened up about the disappointing years alongside Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal at Suns Media Day. However, as he turns the page into a new era […]

While Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler had been mentioned in trade rumors over the summer, it isn’t an indication that his franchise wants to part ways, although the Jazz didn’t extend his contract. It just wasn’t in the best interest of Utah to do so from a business standpoint, as one source revealed to The […]

The New York Knicks could be making a trade before the regular season to make roster space for Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet ahead of the upcoming season. With Brogdon and Shamet on non-guaranteed deals and one open spot on the Knicks’ roster, trading away one player under contract is the only way to clear […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson hasn’ felt this good since college, he said about his weightloss, which was downplayed by former NBA guard and podcast host, Jeff Teague. After making headlines over the summer, Williamson’s new figure wowed reporters at Media Day. Pelicans forward Trey Murphy commended Zion for his hardwork, adding the veteran […]

After Phoenix Suns GM Brian Gregory predicted a breakout season for Grayson Allen, owner Mat Ishbia doesn’t want his team to be judged by wins and losses. Perhaps Ishbia is prioritizing his team’s overall growth over its record for the 2025-26 season. However, it undoubtedly didn’t come off that way, as his quote from Suns […]

After Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia vowed to make games accessible, the Suns’ new GM, Brian Gregory, has high expectations for veteran guard Grayson Allen. Shortly after his front office promotion from vice president of player programming to GM, Gregory traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. The historic blockbuster move, the first seven-team trade […]

After Dallas Mavericks veteran Kyrie Irving’s video of him shooting around got fans excited over the summer, the latest video of him shows he’s inching closer to making a full recovery. Some speculate Irving could be ahead of schedule, coming back from a torn ACL injury that ended his season. Irving is seen moving really […]

The Houston Rockets could be in a position to make a trade amid losing Fred VanVleet due to a torn ACL; however, that won’t be any time soon, according to one NBA insider. It’s a tremendous blow to the Rockets ahead of a highly anticipated 2025-26 campaign. This is the season Houston is positioned to […]

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first full season of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, would they consider making a deal with the Houston Rockets amid Fred VanVleet’s ACL injury? 2025-26 could be James’ final year with the Lakers. NBA insider Zach Lowe floated the potential trade idea in the wake of and VanVleet potentially […]

Amidst his long road to recovery, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum isn’t ruling out a return in 2025-26, as he admitted to talking to players on a similar path from their respective Achilles injuries. New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray tore his right Achilles tendon in a game against Tatum and the Celtics in late […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has emerged as one of the NBA’s brightest young stars over the past few years and has earned the respect of Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. When Hall of Fame forward Pau Gasol says Edwards wants to be the best, it’s no exaggeration. Antetokounmpo sees an elite leader in Anthony, […]

Heading into his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, through his agent, Rich Paul, says he’s focused on the 2025-26 campaign. Paul says the present is imperative for James, which suggests the upcoming season could determine James’ future with the Lakers as he enters the final season of his two-year, $104 million […]

After reports surrounding the NBA’s new format for its upcoming All-Star Game, its USA vs. World in a four-team tournament for All-Star Weeknd has been confirmed by ESPN’s Shams Charania in great detail. NBA commissioner Adam Silver is confident in the new format, stating it’s the fix to the association’s yearly showcase that the league […]

The very last week of the regular season is as odd as it gets when it came to seeing a playoff teams such as the Denver Nuggets fire their head coach, Michael Malone, especially two years removed from winning an NBA championship. However, that’s how it went down last season. The Nuggets relieved coach Malone […]

After a very disappointing 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 on Sunday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel angrily addressed his offense’s five turnovers and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams’ health. Sunday’s loss was the second game Williams has missed as he’s dealing with an undisclosed medical issue amidst the beginning of […]

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have turned many into believers to become the NBA’s first back-to-back champs since the Golden State Warriors. Amid a trend that seemingly repeats itself at least once every decade, Oklahoma City earned the benefit of the doubt in a new NBA preseason survery conducted annually by ESPN. While the […]

After a rematch between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic came down to the wire for MVP, the two candidates are projected to face off a third time in 2025-26. Coming off of finishing runner-up against the three-time MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander beat Jokic with 71 first-place votes to The Joker’s […]

Veterans Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard joined a young Portland Blazers team ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, as the two have stayed in contact throughout the offseason. While Lillard rehabs from a ruptured Achilles injury to start the season, Holiday is excited about the young talent around him. He was traded by the Boston Celtics […]

Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns upset the Green Bay Packers 13-10 on Sunday. The Packers were considered one of the NFL’s hottest teams heading into Week 3. Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins got the start and led rushing for 94 yards on 18 carries, including one touchdown. Cleveland’s kicker, Andre Szmyt’s 55-yard field goal sealed […]

Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin reacted to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s ankle injury with frustration after a 31-14 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. After the wide receiver lined up in the backfield as a running back during a rushing attempt in the first quarter, he suffered the injury when […]

With Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith’s return uncertain ahead of the postseason, manager Dave Roberts selected Ben Rortvedt to be his primary catcher. Smith won’t be making a full recovery ahead of the Dodgers’ postseason run, forcing the team for an alternative starting catcher before the playoffs. Roberts announced his decision amidst his […]