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The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 offseason as one of the league’s most intriguing contenders. After two years of steady progress under Ime Udoka and a rapid rebuild built around young talent like Jalen Green, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson, the Rockets shifted into win-now mode. Their crown jewel acquisition this summer was Kevin Durant, […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets were greeted with the unfortunate news of point guard Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL that might end up keeping him out for the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign. The Rockets have grand contending ambitions especially after they brought in Kevin Durant via a blockbuster trade that cost them Jalen Green and […]

The multi-positional Josh Hart is a key member of the New York Knicks’ core and locker room. At media day on Tuesday, he revealed that he “reaggravated” an injury to his right ring finger. This will require him to wear a splint when he plays in the 2025-26 season. Hart underwent a procedure to repair […]

A major focus of the New York Knicks’ media day on Tuesday was All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson’s offensive role. Karl-Anthony Towns, fellow Knicks All-Star and offensive dynamo, went as far as to describe a potential change in role for Brunson as being like that of Stephen Curry’s with the Golden State Warriors. The theme […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to avenge an abrupt exit from the NBA Playoffs after falling 1-4 in their Western Conference Finals meeting against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Franchise star Anthony Edwards has been intent on improving his game year after year, welcoming the challenge of another long season with open arms. This offseason, he’s […]

The path to championship contention was right in front of the Houston Rockets after landing Kevin Durant in the offseason. However, a torn ACL to veteran guard Fred VanVleet puts a major dent in their aspirations to reach the mountaintop. Houston was coming off its best season since moving on from the James Harden era. […]

Air Jordan and Nike are reaping the benefits of continued success from their retro collection sneakers, adding to their upcoming release calendar for 2026. We’ve seen a number of new sneakers emerge as well as some fan-favorites returning for the first time since their original release. To coincide with another Air Jordan 6 release, Nike […]

The Orlando Magic’s journey over the past few seasons has been nothing short of fascinating. Once a rebuilding team clinging to young promise and lottery picks, Orlando is now a squad with legitimate aspirations in the Eastern Conference. Two seasons ago, they shocked the league by playing far above expectations, driven by Paolo Banchero’s breakout […]

The Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 NBA season in a position they have not enjoyed for quite some time: optimism. After years of drifting through lottery seasons and patchwork roster moves, the franchise has finally begun to carve out a clearer identity. Their young core of Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, and Bub Carrington has energized […]

The Detroit Pistons were the NBA’s most surprising story last season, transforming from a franchise that had back-to-back years at the bottom of the standings into a playoff team that finished sixth in the Eastern Conference. What made the turnaround so impressive was not just the improvement of their young stars, such as Cade Cunningham, […]

Kevin Durant is slowly preparing to enter his 18th season in the NBA, this time embarking on a new challenge with the Houston Rockets. It’s been 30 years since the Rockets won their last championship and with their young core rising to the occasion last season, they feel as though they’re just one superstar away […]

Just a season after winning the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are already in a transition period. With Jayson Tatum out for an extended period after suffering an Achilles injury in the last playoffs, team officials decided to focus on the future instead of rolling the dice in the upcoming campaign. The Celtics also reduced […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers have remained steady contenders over the last few years in the ever-competitive Western Conference. While expectations on the outside were unclear heading into the 2024-25 season, the Clippers maintained belief that they were legitimate title contenders. At the center of those beliefs was Ivica Zubac. Zubac entered […]

For the Milwaukee Bucks, the last three years have been a sobering reminder of how quickly a championship window can narrow in the NBA. Despite having one of the most dominant players of this generation in Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have fallen in the first round of the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. Injuries, roster […]

The Toronto Raptors enter the 2025-26 NBA season in an interesting position. For the third straight year, the franchise fell short of the postseason, but unlike seasons past, the tone surrounding this team feels different. There is genuine optimism in Toronto, largely because the Raptors have doubled down on their young core while also making […]

With their recent success in launching retro models over the last few years, Nike and Air Jordan will continue this trend in bringing back fan-favorite silhouettes and colorways from the last 20 years. The Air Jordan 5 has returned in more ways than one, receiving a whole new slate of collaborations, including the return of […]

The Miami Heat are a franchise that rarely sits still, and as the 2025-26 NBA season begins, they find themselves once again at a pivotal crossroads. Last year was one of the most turbulent campaigns in recent memory for South Beach. After finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference and clawing their way through the Play-In […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with something they lacked for much of last year: optimism. Coming off a brutal 24-58 record, the third-worst in the Eastern Conference, it would have been easy to dismiss the Sixers as a franchise running out of answers. Instead, the front office doubled down on continuity […]

Boston Celtics’ franchise star and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum will achieve another milestone in his illustrious career off the court as he adds a chapter to his legacy with Jordan Brand and the Jumpman. While Tatum continues to rehabilitate from an achilles injury, likely missing the upcoming season, his signature sneakers will continue to remain […]

The Air Jordan 4 is currently seen as the most popular Nike Air Jordan Retro silhouette in today’s sneaker landscape. Collaborations from both Nike SB and names like Nigel Sylvester have helped to keep the Jordan 4 in mainstream relevance, along with star athletes like Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts’ rocking them during a game. Next […]

The Memphis Grizzlies finished with a 48-34 record a season ago, placing them eighth in the Western Conference where they would eventually beating the Dallas Mavericks during the Play-In Tournament to earn a Playoffs berth. They were swept by the eventual champions Oklahoma City, but star point guard Ja Morant also suffered an injury during […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the more interesting teams to watch as NBA training camps begin. The Nets used all five of their first-round picks in this year’s NBA Draft, flooding their team with a lot of young talent. While Jordi Fernandez is entering his second season as head coach, he already has a […]

The big question for the Milwaukee Bucks this summer has been how to retain two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. That process began by waiving and stretching the remaining years on Damian Lillard’s contract to make room for center Myles Turner. Beyond that, Milwaukee’s additions were limited—guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris joined the roster, but […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Washington Wizards will be chuck-full of young prospects as they continue to navigate a rebuild. The Wizards are not going to be contending for anything anytime soon, but they have managed to assemble an intriguing group of prospects. Playing time is going to be crucial […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the New Orleans Pelicans are a team looking to turn things around and compete in the Western Conference. Going back to last season’s trade deadline, the Pelicans made a couple of trades to shake up their core in trading Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors and […]

Small-market NBA team cycles are often the same: develop talent, enjoy a brief contention window, and then watch as financial realities force a rebuild. However, the Memphis Grizzlies could break that mold as Robert Pera has the power to shatter that glass ceiling with a sledgehammer. A perfect storm of extraordinary wealth growth, locked-in star […]

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season following a Western Conference Semifinals exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished fourth in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record, dealing with a number of injuries and locker room issues throughout the season, including a mid-season firing of head coach Mike Malone. […]

The Charlotte Hornets head into their 2025-26 training camp with a lot to prove. Charles Lee went 19-63 in his first season as a head coach in the NBA. However, LaMelo Ball’s injury was one of many that he had to contend with. With training camp looming, he has a lot of decisions to make, […]

The Detroit Pistons are continuing their rebuild following a 44-38 finish during the 2024-25 season, securing the six-seed in the Eastern Conference and heading back to their first NBA Playoffs since the 18-19 season. Even more impressively, head coach JB Bickerstaff managed the winning record following one of the worst seasons in league history at […]

The Utah Jazz are coming into the new 2025-26 NBA season after having finished with the worst record in the league at 17-65. It marked a franchise record for losses and the first time the Jazz have ever lost more than 60 games in a season. Nevertheless, the were rewarded accordingly with the fifth overall […]

Making a mark at the college level is a great way to materialize an NBA dream. However, having college success isn’t a surefire way of carving out a successful NBA career. Here are the 10 best college players with the most disappointing NBA careers. Check out the gallery. 10. Adam Morrison Adam Morrison was arguably […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder used one of the deepest rotations in the NBA to secure the franchise’s first championship. With the start of the 2025-26 regular season on the horizon, the Thunder are favored to go back-to-back. Thanks to the addition of Nikola Topic to a crowded bench mob featuring Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are fresh off a Western Conference Finals appearance for the second straight year, falling 4-1 to the eventual champions in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Posting a 56-26 record while finishing third overall in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves managed to take out formidable squads in the Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) and the […]

When the 2025-26 season officially opens later next month, the Toronto Raptors are hoping to be among the teams vying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have not made the playoffs since the 2021-22 season, but with a few teams in the East taking a step back, they could be the […]

The Sacramento Kings floundered in the NBA Play-In last season and will look to bounce back. With the 2025-26 NBA training camp beginning, every Kings player has a goal to achieve. The Kings’ starting lineup is also taking shape, but with some complications, especially with an accumulation of injuries. Many don’t expect Sacramento to contend, […]

The Houston Rockets had a disappointing finish to a great season, and want to rectify the ship. Now, they look to get it started in the 2025-26 NBA training camp. Every Rockets player is back and focused on getting back to the NBA playoffs and making a longer run. Also, the Rockets’ starting lineup is […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for their 2025-26 training camp, the organization faces a fascinating dilemma at the center position that could dramatically reshape their starting lineup. Despite being a promising young talent who showed flashes of brilliance in his rookie campaign, Dereck Lively II finds himself in genuine danger of losing his starting role […]

The New York Knicks’ front office continues its strong run. It recently fleshed out its roster with veteran depth, re-signing Landry Shamet and adding Malcolm Brogdon. These moves add to an already-strong offseason, making the team’s positive outlook for 2025-26 even more credible. While neither deal is guaranteed, the idea of bringing Shamet back—whose contributions […]

The San Antonia Spurs finished 13th in the Western Conference last season with a 34-48 record, missing the NBA Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Their 34 wins matched their highest total since 2021, with 34 wins being their largest total since 2019. With Victor Wembanyama shut down the rest of the season, the San […]