NBA Editorials Articles - Page 25

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns agreed upon a deal on June 22 that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets. The trade in and of itself was massive, but it was just one of many transactions across the league over the early days of the offseason. The blockbuster trade wasn’t eligible to be made official […]

After scoring the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft and taking future franchise cornerstone Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks are confident about their chances to compete for a title in the next ten years. However, with All-Star Kyrie Irving expected to make a return at the start of 2026, the Mavericks have a […]

The New York Knicks ended their coaching search this week, reaching an agreement with two-time Coach of the Year winner Mike Brown. The Knicks will be Brown’s fourth stop as a head coach. New York hopes to be the first team with which Brown can take the final step and win an NBA championship, but […]

The Chicago Bulls are no strangers to reinvention. From the championship glory days of the ’90s to the “Baby Bulls” era and the brief Derrick Rose-led renaissance, the franchise has always seemed a move or two away from contention. With a roster that’s been reshaped over the past year, Chicago now stands on the brink […]

The moment Luka Doncic became a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James was thrust into a situation he never anticipated experiencing: Second fiddle. There have been some growing pains as his input on the roster has not been sought out, according to reports, and Rich Paul’s comments on his behalf after opting into […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 free agency period has been a mixed bag. On one hand, they’ve added two interesting forwards to their roster in Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker, and didn’t even have to pay an arm or a leg to do it, with the former signing for the minimum while the latter agreed to […]

Lottery picks usually carve out a solid NBA career. As a result, it isn’t surprising that most championship teams feature several NBA Draft lottery picks who transform into stars. However, some franchises just have a knack in finding the diamonds in the rough to build their championship squads. After looking at the NBA teams that […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had claimed just days after the 2025 NBA Finals that re-signing center Myles Turner was the biggest priority this offseason. However, Turner stunned fans by instead signing a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, which leaves a Turner-sized hole in Indiana’s roster. The loss of their defensive […]

It’s been a strange and turbulent 12 months in Milwaukee. They’ve gone through blockbuster trades and baffling exits. The Bucks have also seen MVP-level brilliance and frustrating offensive lulls. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the three best players on the planet, but the team around him looks increasingly fragile and, worse, incomplete. With the East […]

The 2025 NBA offseason has already seen its share of seismic shifts, but one potentially franchise-altering move still lingers on the horizon for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a season filled with regular-season dominance but playoff disappointment, the Cavaliers now stand at a crossroads. The Eastern Conference landscape has shifted, longtime powerhouses are retooling, and a […]

Given the hand they were dealt, the Boston Celtics have maneuvered brilliantly to start the offseason. They had a goal to trim down their payroll and get under the second apron, and they’re almost there after trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis for Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, respectively. Ducking the second tax will […]

Coming off a hard-fought playoff series defeat at the hands of the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets didn’t waste much time in improving their roster for the 2025-26 campaign. They kicked off their offseason by trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, […]

The NBA offseason is an opportunity for basketball players to take a break. However, it’s also an exciting time for NBA fans to see whether the league’s stars will either stay put or have a change in scenery, such as when the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant. Interestingly, this is arguably the busiest time of […]

Ja Morant’s regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are heading into 2025 Las Vegas NBA Summer League action with a clear opportunity to evaluate key pieces for the upcoming season, Tuomas Iisalo included. The Finnish coach was thrown into the fire as a first-year assistant, being elevated to the lead chair with less than two weeks remaining before […]

Lottery picks are usually a great way to build a championship team. Certainly, the Dallas Mavericks are hoping so after selecting Duke star Cooper Flagg No. 1 in the 2025 NBA Draft. At the end of the day, these are players who were at least the cream of the crop of their respective draft classes, […]

To say that the Houston Rockets have had anything less than an A-plus offseason thus far would be a lie. Fresh off their first playoff appearance since 2020, the Rockets sense that their contending window is wide open and took advantage of it accordingly, trading for Kevin Durant to remedy their halfcourt scoring woes, and […]

The Toronto Raptors were much more competitive than their 50-win 2024-25 season would indicate. They kept games close even against the best teams in the league, giving way to what some called “ethical tanking.” In the end, they were rewarded with promising prospect Collin Murray-Boyles for their troubles — adding another quality young player to […]

The 2024-25 season for the Houston Rockets cannot be considered as anything other than a success, even if they did fall short in the playoffs yet again to their archrival Golden State Warriors. They finally saw their rebuild begin to bear fruit in the form of a 52-win season, and these Rockets aren’t going anywhere, […]

This offseason is a pivotal moment for the Golden State Warriors. Mike Dunleavy Jr. and his front office are tasked with finding reliable, consistent depth around Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler in a limited market with limited options. Not to mention, Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency continues to loom large with no certainty in sight. […]

The Air Jordan 4 has grown massively in popularity over the last few years and many seasoned sneakerheads may have began to put the silhouette over the Jordan 3 and Jordan 11 as the best Michael Jordan shoe of all-time. While that’s a debate for another day, Nike will continue to re-release some of their […]

Winning the NBA Championship is a feeling like none other, commonly described as being on “Cloud 9” for quite some time after the pressure of an entire city has been lifted. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics know the feeling all too well and they’ll be looking to replicate their success from 2024. In honor […]

Jonathan Kuminga has had an up-and-down career with the Golden State Warriors. The 2021 seventh overall pick has flashed stardom at times during his career, but he has often been in and out of Steve Kerr’s rotation. His days in Golden State seem numbered, and the G-League Ignite product will likely find a new home […]

The Miami Heat enter the 2025 NBA free agency period at a crossroads. After a disappointing first-round sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the franchise faces mounting pressure to retool and return to contention. The front office, led by Pat Riley and Andy Elisburg, has already made significant moves, including a sign-and-trade that […]

The second overall pick is usually the second best talent out of a draft class. And this year, the San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper at No. 2 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Although the expectations aren’t as high compared to the top overall pick, the second pick still faces insurmountable pressure to contribute right […]

Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan had a way of making everything look cooler, from his effortless heroics on the court down to the sneakers he was rocking while doing so. The Air Jordan 11 stands out as one of his most iconic sneaker silhouettes thanks to their timeless design and Nike continues to push new […]

Following the blockbuster news of his release from the Milwaukee Bucks, All-Star guard Damian Lillard will have a busy offseason between his physical rehabilitation from injury and moving to a new home. However, through all the ups and downs, he’s managed to remain the same consistent and humble talent that he’s been since his arrival […]

The Air Jordan 5 is one of the most recognizable silhouettes in all of Michael Jordan’s numbered signature sneakers for its unmistakable shape and aggressive design. From being featured in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and seen countless times on the court worn by Jordan, it’s hard to envision a more iconic pair of Nike sneakers. In […]

Coming off their 2024 NBA championship high, the Boston Celtics entered the 2024–25 season with the same swagger and an expectation to repeat. Their core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White looked battle-tested and hungry. However, adversity came knocking. Late in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum suffered a significant injury […]

Nothing gets an NBA crowd riled up more than seeing someone “jump out of the gym” in the middle of a game. At the same time, it’s easy to dunk the ball on a 10-foot rim if you’re 7 feet tall. So, you can only imagine the crowd’s excitement when someone 2 feet shorter pulled […]

Earlier in the offseason, the Houston Rockets finally pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade, sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft (Khaman Maluach), and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant. He had the Rockets as one of his three preferred destinations, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Deandre Ayton have agreed to a contract after the seven-year veteran was bought out Monday by the Portland Trail Blazers. According to sources close to the team, they’re focus will now shift to wings and further center depth, whether that can be found on the free agency or trade markets. […]

The 2024-25 season was a major success for the Detroit Pistons. After a historically putrid 2023-24 campaign, the Pistons front office started anew, bringing in JB Bickerstaff to be the team’s new head coach and then adding a slew of veterans to aid the team’s rising young core led by Cade Cunningham. In the end, […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers allowed Dorian Finney-Smith to walk in free agency after he opted out of his contract, they suddenly found themselves with the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception at their disposal. That gave them around $14 million to spend, and it couldn’t have come at a better time as a surprise free agent […]

The Milwaukee Bucks caught the attention of the entire NBA world on Tuesday when they decided to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract to open up the space necessary to sign Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal to replace Brook Lopez, who decided to sign with the Los […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made the biggest move of the 2025 NBA free agency thus far after having what was an underwhelming draft. They selected Bogoljub Marković with the 47th pick before signing Mark Spears on a two-way contract. However, the headlines have been dominated by Milwaukee’s decision to waive Damian Lillard and stretch his salary […]

The Atlanta Hawks concluded the 2024–25 regular season with a 40–42 record, securing the 9th position in the Eastern Conference. It was another year stuck in mediocrity, too talented to tank but too inconsistent to contend. The team hovered around .500 for most of the season and exited early in the Play-In Tournament, continuing a […]

The New York Knicks have been relatively busy in the early days of the 2025 NBA free agency period. After agreeing to terms with Jordan Clarkson, who will certainly bolster the team’s second-unit scoring, New York turned its attention to the gritty side of the game. With the team seeking frontcourt help, the Knicks agreed […]

Following an underwhelming 2025 NBA Draft that saw them make minimal roster upgrades, the Golden State Warriors have entered free agency with a clear priority. They want to figure out Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation while finding the wriggle room to make further upgrades for a team that is looking to compete for the championship. However, […]

The best time of the offseason is when all 30 teams assemble their rosters with rookies and other young talents looking to make a living in the league and head to Las Vegas, Nevada for NBA Summer League. Once again, the league will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the […]