NBA Editorials Articles - Page 20

There was a time not too long ago when the Phoenix Suns were the envy of the Western Conference. They had acquired Kevin Durant, paired him with Devin Booker and eventually added Bradley Beal. As such, the Suns positioned themselves for a title run. That era now feels like a mirage. Instead of basking in […]

NBA Draft Day trades are quite common as teams are trying to upgrade their respective rosters. However, what isn’t common is when a team regretfully trades away a blue-chip prospect who would eventually transform into an NBA MVP. While one can’t fault a team for failing to foresee the future, the consequences are ultimately painful. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a disappointing 2024-25 season after a first-round exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nonetheless, fans can look forward to the offseason, where they will be participating in the 2025 NBA Draft. With the team certainly looking forward to make some upgrades, Memphis will be hoping to […]

The Toronto Raptors just endured a forgettable 30-win season as they had hoped to take their chance at the NBA lottery. Fast-forward to today, the team is penciled to select with the ninth and 39th overall picks in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft if the Raptors don’t make a trade. But while this year’s draft […]

For the first time in nearly a decade, the NBA Finals will be decided in a Game 7. The Indiana Pacers, riding high after a stunning Game 6 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder, are just one win away from their first-ever NBA championship. Yet, as the basketball world turns its eyes to Oklahoma City, […]

The NBA Finals have delivered in every way, giving basketball fans a classic series that all comes down to one final game. The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder have battled in one of the closest Finals series in recent memory between two teams that were not supposed to be evenly matched. The Thunder […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder collected 68 resounding victories in the regular season. But none of those wins matter if they don’t play their best 48 minutes of basketball on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers will unleash every ounce of energy left in this epic NBA Finals matchup. Both teams have exchanged blow after blow. Even unlikely […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in an unusual spot heading into the 2025 NBA Draft. After finishing the regular season with a disappointing 24-58 record, the 76ers were gifted the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, securing a chance to add a player who can make an impact both now during a […]

The Washington Wizards have a group of prospects they’re pondering picking at No. 6, but they especially like one of them. Although Rutgers star Ace Bailey could be available at that spot, they’re big fans of Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears, via Wizards insider Troy Haliburton. “To my understanding, there is no internal connection to the […]

Phoenix Suns’ all-time franchise leading scorer Devin Booker is still hungry to bring his team back to the NBA Finals and grant his adopted city of Phoenix their ultimate wish. Booker has remained true to the team that drafted him in 2015 and his affinity for the state of Arizona stretches far beyond just basketball. […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder preparing for Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, the team is looking to cap off a historic season with a championship on their home floor. However, the Thunder are looking to bounce back from Game 6 on Thursday night, where the team suffered a disappointing 108-91 […]

The Air Jordan 4 remains as one of Michael Jordan’s most iconic sneakers released with Nike and given their newfound popularity over the last few years, it has us questioning whether the Jordan 4 ever really went out of style. It’s certain, however, that sneakerheads have been anxiously awaiting the return of one particular pair […]

The Washington Wizards are one of the worst NBA teams today. And after several losing seasons, the Wizards will be selecting with the sixth overall pick at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. But while the Wizards will once again pick within the lottery after selecting Alex Sarr in 2024, the franchise has made a couple […]

The Indiana Pacers are Oklahoma City Thunder are playing game seven of the NBA Finals Sunday night. There is nothing better than the NBA Finals needing all seven games. The Pacers were able to dominate game six at home, and they will have to win in enemy territory if they are going to win a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers surpassed expectations in the 2024-25 season, as they still made the playoffs despite the departure of Paul George. With a competitive squad, it’s safe to say that Los Angeles will be hoping to keep pulling off surprises next year. But in order to maintain their level of competitiveness, a few upgrades […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare for the 2025 NBA Draft, currently holding the 16th and 48th picks. Thankfully, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman has shown a knack for uncovering useful talent outside of the NBA Draft lottery lately. Santi Aldama, John Konchar, Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer, Trey […]

A number of NBA teams have changed owners in recent years. Most recently, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter purchased the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA ownership changes usually signal a changing of the guard, even if the owners themselves don’t directly play on the court. Nonetheless, their leadership usually shapes the culture and direction of […]

No matter where you look around the NBA, every team is fully engaged in something. The NBA Finals are heading to a Game 7 on Sunday night. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft will begin on Wednesday night. Not long after the draft, the free agency window will open, and teams can start […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are closer than ever to breaking into true championship territory. However, despite two straight seasons of postseason growth, they still fell short. Now, with a generational scorer possibly on the move again, Minnesota faces its most critical decision yet. Kevin Durant, even at age 36, still represents one of the most dangerous […]

The Washington Wizards are just six days away from progressing in their rebuild, but will they make the right decision? Only time will tell, but there’s a clear picture of who they want to take during Wednesday’s draft. A team insider revealed insight into the front office’s thought process, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “A […]

The Chicago Bulls were quite close in booking a playoff spot. Unfortunately, they fell at the 2025 Play-In Tournament. Currently, it looks like Chicago has plenty to be excited about, given that they’re inching closer towards a rebuild thanks to their young core. However, it’s a fact that the franchise is still reeling since the […]

EVP/GM Zach Kleiman did not mince words when it came to this team’s readiness to complete and the Memphis Grizzlies have made some bold moves to kickstart the offseason. This makes the second consecutive summer the front office has taken an against-the-grain swing at solidifying the future. Standing at 7-foot-4 with a dominant college resume, […]

Every NBA team evaluates draft prospects differently and inevitably come to different conclusions on how these prospects will translate to the professional game and fit on their particular roster. Because of this, every year, certain prospects get drafted higher than mock draft and big board projections. The 2025 NBA Draft will be no different. There […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers have taken centerstage at the 2025 NBA Finals. With Game 6 on Thursday night, the Thunder are just one win away from winning the franchise’s first ever NBA Championship. Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels was on hand to watch both teams go at it. Selected […]

NBA ownership changes have been happening as of late, with the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, and the Phoenix Suns transitioning into new eras. And the newest bombshell is the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Mark Walter for $10 billion. A change of ownerships signify a change in leadership, some of which are drastic […]

The influence of martial arts’ legend Lee Jun-fan, or Bruce Lee, has not only transcended sports, film, and fashion, but it’s also broken barriers around the world in connecting people with Lee’s common language. His iconic black and yellow jumpsuit has made appearances in the Kill Bill films as well as the favorited Nike Kobe 5 […]

Over the last year or so, whispers have run rampantly throughout league circles about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, Mark Walter had been positioning himself fairly aggressively to one day buy the franchise, but that would also require Jeanie Buss selling it, something very few people thought would ever happen. To take […]

Every year, prospects slide down the board during the draft. This was evidenced by Shedeur Sanders’ slide to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 NBA Draft will certainly have some big-name players who are expected to go high in the draft but don’t come off the board until much later than […]

The Houston Rockets are knocking on the door of contention. After years of rebuilding, stockpiling assets, and developing young talent, the franchise is finally in a position to make a bold move. And there may be no bolder move this offseason than acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant. Note that the Suns are entering […]

The New York Knicks have solidified themselves as a heavyweight in the Eastern Conference, especially after making it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. Although they were denied a Finals appearance by the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks still impressed, especially after dethroning the defending champions in […]

Kevin Durant may not be at his peak anymore, but he remains one of the most efficient and skilled scorers in the NBA. For a San Antonio Spurs team on the verge of a renaissance, the chance to land a former MVP and two-time Finals MVP is the kind of opportunity that can transform them […]

When the All-NBA teams were announced for the 2024-25 season, nobody was more eager to see the results than Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. Unfortunately, he came 13 total points short and finished 17th in voting, causing him to miss out on potentially signing the biggest contract in NBA history. All-NBA snub cost Jaren […]

The Orlando Magic have spent years meticulously building a promising young core, stockpiling assets, and positioning themselves as one of the NBA’s most intriguing up-and-coming teams. But as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the franchise faces a pivotal moment that could set them back if the wrong decisions are made. Here’s a deep dive into […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as one of the most successful drafting franchises in the modern NBA era. From building a generational core in the late 2000s (Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden) to recent hits like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Josh Giddey, OKC’s identity has been deeply rooted in its ability […]

The Miami Heat enter the 2025 NBA Draft at a crossroads. After a turbulent season that saw the franchise trade away Jimmy Butler and barely scrape into the playoffs via the play-in tournament, the Heat’s future hangs in the balance. With only the No. 20 pick (acquired from Golden State in the Butler deal) and […]

The strongest likelihood this offseason for the Milwaukee Bucks is that Giannis Antetokounmpo pledges his loyalty to the team amid rumors that he could request a trade in the aftermath of Damian Lillard’s long-term injury that puts such a huge damper on their contending chances over the next few years. Nonetheless, crazier things have happened […]

There are no concrete indications that Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to ask for a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks after a disappointing past two seasons that both culminated in a first-round exit. Damian Lillard’s injury means that the Bucks are even going to fight an uphill battle just to make the playoffs. Even then, rumor […]

All reports are pointing to the strong likelihood that Giannis Antetokounmpo will be staying with the Milwaukee Bucks despite all the rumors suggesting that he could ask for a trade soon after taking into consideration his team’s bleak future outlook. The Bucks are not likely to contend in the next few seasons, especially in the […]

The Chicago Bulls have been blessed by the basketball gods multiple times in the draft. Michael Jordan fell to their lap in the 1984 NBA draft, they were given the No. 1 pick to draft Derrick Rose, and many more. However, when a coin flip determines the Bulls’ draft odds, the result has been quite […]