NBA Editorials Articles - Page 26

The Miami Heat have never shied away from betting on player development, and with the selection of Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 in the 2025 NBA Draft, the franchise once again leaned into long-term upside. A 19-year-old combo guard with a strong European background and elite instincts as a ball-handler, Jakucionis arrived with both promise […]

The New York Knicks are mostly done with free agency meaning they are ready for the 2025-26 season. While the Knicks might add one more veteran via a minimum deal, it is unlikely that they add anyone who will impact the rotation. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t housekeeping left to do. Specifically, Mikal Bridges […]

When the Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, many analysts and fans alike raised an eyebrow. A 6-foot-8 playmaker out of BYU with a shaky shooting history and vague positional projection, Demin was a high-upside gamble. But after three games at the NBA Summer League in […]

Coming off their best season in a decade, the Detroit Pistons entered free agency with specific goals to improve their team ahead of the 2025-2026 season. While losing veteran guards Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr., they improved their roster on paper by acquiring Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. LeVert and Robinson, who both played […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves selected 18-year-old French center Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was a move rooted in projection. A wiry, athletic 7-footer with elite defensive instincts, Beringer was seen more as a long-term successor to Rudy Gobert than an immediate contributor. But after four appearances at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 offseason with a glaring roster need in the form of a capable starting center. Given the slim free agent market, it always appeared as if the Lakers roster move for a big man would come via trade rather than a signing. But good fortune struck the Lakers […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agent signing of veteran guard Marcus Smart, their offseason is essentially done. Barring an unforeseen trade of sorts, the Lakers current roster is likely to be what they come into training camp with. Of course there will be invites to camp, probably some of the Lakers’ summer league players […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an eventful month, from the drafting of Yang Hansen to the return of Damian Lillard in free agency at the end of Summer League. Portland appears to be a team on the rise, especially as their young talent continues to develop and Lillard rehabs his torn Achilles injury. Yang […]

With the WNBA reaching all-time heights in terms of viewership and popularity, star players are capitalizing on their opportunities to make blockbuster deals with the biggest athletics brands out there. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu is no stranger to this, as her current Nike Sabrina signature line is one of the most popular ventures […]

NBA players are popular personalities. Given that they’re basically celebrities, it’s only natural that they also date other famous personalities such as actresses, models, or even fellow professional athletes. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who are romantically linked with celebrities. Check out the gallery. Klay Thompson – Megan Thee Stallion Lately, Klay […]

Over three weeks have passed since the NBA free agency window opened, and there is still no word on when a resolution will come for the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. When the Dubs first drafted Kuminga, they did so because the young wing had the potential to be the next […]

To say Cooper Flagg will have a lot of eyes on him when the NBA season finally tips off will be a gross understatement. Fans got a fair glimpse at what he brings to the table at the NBA Summer League, and it seems to be absolute two-way carnage. Flagg averaged 20.5 points, five rebounds, […]

In February 2023, Mat Ishbia was announced as the new owner of the Phoenix Suns. Thus far, his ownership has been disappointing, especially when the franchise had just made an appearance at the 2021 NBA Finals. While he has not shied away from making major moves that shook the NBA, his major swings have become […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander certainly had a dream 2024-25 season. But to make matters more interesting, he’s only 27 years old. Despite a not-so-ideal start to his NBA career, he has emerged as arguably the hottest rising star in the league. Here are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 10 greatest accolades. Check out the gallery. 10. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 2x […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the middle of a landmark offseason which has seen them part ways with two huge stars in Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Now firmly in rebuild mode, the Suns have made several cap-conscious moves in order to kickstart their post-superstar era. In the historic seven-team trade that saw Durant leave, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the 2025-26 season as the defending champions. However, Nikola Topic unfortunately did not play a single game in what was a landmark season. The No. 12 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft missed his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL, and has recently returned in the NBA […]

After four consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs entirely, the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to compete yet again. General manager Joe Cronin said as much when he declared that it’s winning time for the Blazers — and their moves this offseason certainly suggest that they’re gearing up for a push despite being in the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to prove that they have one of the smartest front offices operating in the NBA today with the way they land on their feet every time adversity hits. Their 2025 playoff run came to a screeching halt when they got demolished by the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 in the […]

The Houston Rockets sense that there is an opening at the top of the NBA’s totem pole, as they have absolutely loaded up for a potential championship push for next season. They did win 52 games last season after all and was the second-best team in the Western Conference in the regular season, and now, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant never hid his affinity towards the game of futbol, particularly for the blue and red colors of FC Barcelona. In the past, we’ve even seen Bryant debut his signature Nike Kobe sneakers in colorways to match the current Barcelona uniforms. In keeping tradition, Nike will release an all-new Nike […]

In theory, Boston Celtics fans should love forward Georges Niang. The 32-year-old hails from Massachusetts and grew up less than an hour away from TD Garden. He also plays selflessly and is all about team, explaining why he has the most regular season wins of any NBA player since 2020 (with Celtics star Jayson Tatum […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one clear goal — to turn the page. After years of mediocrity, mismanagement, and mounting losses, the Hornets needed a spark. That spark may have arrived in the form of Kon Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, who just capped off a […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a sense of calm purpose. No grand rebuild. No win-now desperation. Just steady, measured decision-making aimed at internal growth and stability. With a young core in place and cap flexibility still years away, Toronto’s free agency approach was pragmatic. But was it productive? From the eyebrow-raising […]

What do you do when your young core feels stuck between promise and production? If you’re the Memphis Grizzlies, you shake the snow globe. The 2025 offseason marked a dramatic shift in philosophy for a team once defined by its ascending youth. After two frustrating seasons marked by injuries and stagnation, the Grizzlies hit the […]

A couple of years ago, the Sacramento Kings were lighting the beam and playing some of the most joyful basketball in the NBA. Fast forward to now, and that momentum feels like a distant memory. What was once a rising team with a clear identity has become a disjointed group grappling with age and fading […]

Few teams in the Western Conference have grown more organically and more impressively over the last few seasons than the Minnesota Timberwolves. After back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals, the Wolves aren’t a plucky underdog anymore. They’re a legitimate contender operating under the weight of expectation. However, maintaining that status, especially under the NBA’s […]

What do you do when your young core feels stuck between promise and production? If you’re the Memphis Grizzlies, you shake the snow globe. You flip the script, shuffle your assets, and hope the next configuration clicks. However, after a flurry of moves in the 2025 offseason, the only thing certain about Memphis is its […]

The Charlotte Hornets are been stuck in mediocrity for years, but the franchise finally appears to have a clear direction and is hoping to change its ways. Kon Knueppel and KJ Simpson are hoping to be big parts of the changes happening in Charlotte over the next few seasons. Behind a strong game from Knueppel, […]

The 2025 NBA Summer League has come to an end, and the Phoenix Suns were the winners. They didn’t win the Summer League title, as did the Charlotte Hornets, but they had a nice turnaround in three months. The Suns extended Devin Booker to a $145 million contract extension. Meanwhile, the franchise traded away Kevin […]

What does it mean to be in the NBA? This is a question many rookies, especially top draft picks like Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and Kon Knueppel, learn the answer to during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Over the years, NBA Summer League has blossomed into more than just a scouting event. All 30 […]

Nike is continuing this years push of the Nike Air Foamposite one silhouette as they continue to dig deep into their vault an re-release classic pairs from the last 25 years. While Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway made these sneakers famous, the streets and sneaker culture are what made the Foamposite erupt in mainstream popularity. […]

Nike’s signature Kobe Bryant sneaker line has been massively popular over the last few years in terms of both NBA and WNBA talent constantly preferring his sneakers over others. Thanks to the Nike Kobe line, the low-top sneakers have become go-to options for top talent across the globe and come this holiday, we’ll see the […]

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been several stars that have graced the league. Although some players were superstars at their own right, others needed to be in the right situation to succeed. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who wouldn’t have become stars had they been drafted elsewhere. Check out […]

After another NBA offseason filled with question marks, one of the league’s greatest scorers in history will adjust to a new home once again as Kevin Durant makes his anticipated debut for the Houston Rockets. No matter the team he’s playing for, Durant is sure to bring excitement to his fan base as he continues […]

The Charlotte Hornets made franchise history in winning their first-ever championship in the NBA Summer League, marking the first time they’ve won a championship of any variety. After years of sub-par seasons and a disappointed fan base, things could be looking up for the Hornets as they foster a new crop of young talent. First-round […]

The lore and aura of NBA all-time scoring leader LeBron James on a basketball court is virtually unmatched. However, things are taken one step forward when putting the arguable G.O.A.T. of the game up against amateur players. Returning to the Drew League in 2022 for the first time in 11 years, LeBron James put on […]

There aren’t many moments in NBA history that can top Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. The game lives forever in league lore and serves as a massive point for Bryant when thrown into the G.O.A.T. discussion. In continuing to keep the Nike Kobe collection active with new releases, […]

The Boston Celtics have made the playoffs 11 seasons running, which is enough for the longest active streak in the NBA. Reaching the postseason has been an afterthought for them, yet that streak could be in jeopardy for the first time in over a decade. The 2025-26 Celtics are surrounded by question marks. Boston doesn’t […]

Patience is the name of the game for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. The team continues to stall its free agency because of the uncertainty surrounding forward Jonathan Kuminga. The two sides are nowhere near completing a deal, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. “The Dubs’ main problem is that there simply isn’t a […]