NBA Editorials Articles - Page 27

As the Phoenix Suns look to rebound from a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, the No. 29 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft looms as a critical opportunity to add a win-now contributor or a high-upside prospect to support their aging star core. With the roster built around Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, plus […]

The Boston Celtics approach the 2025 NBA Draft at a pivotal moment. After a disappointing playoff exit and with Jayson Tatum sidelined by a torn Achilles, Boston’s roster faces uncertainty and the pressure of a ballooning payroll. The No. 28 pick offers a chance to add a cost-controlled contributor—ideally, someone who can help right away […]

Brooklyn Nets’ D’Angelo Russell has been a constant force in the NBA for the last nine seasons and with year 10 coming up for the veteran point guard, he’ll reach another milestone for the first time in his career. In conjunction with his sponsors over at Way of Wade and Li-Ning, D’Angelo Russell recently released […]

Evan Mobley’s 2024-25 season was the culmination of years of potential, patience, and promise finally crystallizing into something undeniable. Crowned the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year and named to the All-Defensive First Team for the second time in his young career, the 23-year-old big man has emphatically arrived as one of the league’s premier […]

It was recently announced that Nike will be expanding retro releases for classic signature sneakers worn by Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant throughout his playing days. In 2026, Nike plans to resurrect the Nike KD 6 silhouette for the first time since its original release, a nostalgic favorite among sneakerheads and hoopers. Along with other colorways, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the league’s MVP in 2019 and 2020. Nikola Jokic won it in 2021, 2022, and 2024, with Joel Embiid claiming the award in 2023. Now, we can add Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the list after being named the 2024-25 NBA MVP. These are the last seven winners of the NBA MVP award and […]

The 2024-25 NBA MVP race was one of the closest in history, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic both had cases for the league’s most prestigious individual award. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard ended up being named the best player of the season, though, preventing Jokic from winning his fourth MVP in four years in […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was a dwindling breed of player that made the transition from high school to the NBA when he was selected out of Lower Merion with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 Draft. While he didn’t end up with his selected team in the Charlotte Hornets, many knew he […]

The New York Knicks hosted an Eastern Conference Final game for the first time in 25 years. They earned their spot here, defeating the Detroit Pistons in the first-round and upsetting the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But the conference finals are a different beast altogether — and that was proven on Wednesday […]

Injuries are never a welcome sight. In the 2024-2025 NBA season, there has been a surprising spike in the number of players suffering from an Achilles-related injury. That growing list now includes Jayson Tatum. The Celtics star tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the second round of the playoffs versus the New […]

While basketball is a popular sport in the United States, the sport, including the NBA, actually has Canadian roots. It was invented by no other than Canadian James Naismith in 1891 just after he immigrated to Springfield, Mass. While the NBA is dominated by Americans, the rest of the world is finally starting to catch […]

When it comes to the 2025 NBA Draft, few prospects have been as highly debated as Ace Bailey. Cooper Flagg? Unquestioned top pick since before the 2024-25 NCAA season even began. Dylan Harper? The top guard in this year’s class with the potential to become a team’s lead guard well into the future. But Bailey? […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the overwhelming consensus was they needed major help in the frontcourt. Julius Randle had his way with the Lakers’ defense, and then Rudy Gobert put the exclamation point with a 27-point, 24-rebound performance in the closeout Game 5. To acquire a starting center, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could not have asked for a better start to the first quarter of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After Jaden McDaniels scored five quick points on back-to-back possessions, Anthony Edwards showed off his handles with a step-back three over Chet Holmgren. All of a sudden, […]

As Devin Booker continues to pave his way as one of the all-time great Phoenix Suns in franchise history, he’s also continuing to write his story with his debut signature sneaker, the Nike Book 1. Constantly imagining new concepts and bringing Booker’s creations to life, fans have had a steady influx of colorways and an […]

Austin Reaves broke out in a big way this season. The undrafted guard averaged 20.2 points per game, and he was even more productive when he didn’t have to share the floor with LeBron James and/or Luka Doncic. The latter of those two stars was, of course, traded for in one of the most surprising […]

The Air Jordan 1 is celebrating its 40-year anniversary throughout 2025 in memorializing the iconic moment Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan changed the footwear game forever. The Jordan 1 continues to be the most recognized silhouette to ever release and the low-top iteration has garnered massive popularity over the last few years. In just a few […]

The upcoming Eastern Conference Finals clash between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks is too close to call. The Pacers have ridden a blistering end to the regular season all the way to the ECF, and their series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games shows that they have a much more well-oiled […]

Another year has passed and the Donovan Mitchell-led Cleveland Cavaliers core couldn’t get past the second round of the playoffs yet again. The 2024-25 campaign was supposed to be different for these Cavs; they won 64 games in the regular season and were poised for a deep run in the playoffs considering how excellent they’ve […]

The Washington Wizards got dealt the worst possible hand they could’ve gotten in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, but Tuesday was a reminder that the franchise is still on a path to success. No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr and No. 14 pick Bub Carrington received All-Rookie first team and second team honors, respectively. Sarr […]

Changes could be coming to the Denver Nuggets roster this offseason. The team doesn’t have a pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and as a first-apron team on the fringe of the second-apron, they won’t be able to add much talent in free agency. That means the team might have to scour the trade market […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest fleeces of all time when they traded for Luka Doncic. While that deal involving Anthony Davis was a must-do for the Lakers, it actually left the team with a somewhat questionable fit on the roster. Austin Reaves broke out in a big way this season, […]

The Boston Celtics could have many changes coming this offseason after losing to the New York Knicks in the second round. Celtics guard Jrue Holiday could be one of their core players on the move this offseason. Boston won the championship in 2024, but after their elimination this season, and Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles, […]

The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers is a collision of contrasting styles, legacies, and ambitions. While both teams have earned their place with gritty defense and timely offense, one glaring vulnerability could tip the scales: Indiana’s persistent struggles on the glass. For the Knicks, this is the crack […]

The New York Knicks have earned their place in the Eastern Conference Finals through resilience, clutch play, and a revamped, more talented roster. Yet beneath the surface of this impressive playoff run lies a critical vulnerability that the Indiana Pacers must exploit if they hope to reach the NBA Finals: the Knicks’ tendency for slow […]

Malik Beasley was arguably the best value signing of the 2024 offseason. The Detroit Pistons were able to land him on a deal worth only $6 million, and he played a huge role in turning the Pistons into a playoff team. Just last year, the Pistons had the worst losing streak in NBA history and […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder return to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016, their meteoric rise has been fueled by a historically elite defense, the likely MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a young, versatile core. But as the Thunder prepare to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves, one glaring weakness threatens to undermine […]

The Boston Celtics enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a disappointing second-round playoff exit and Jayson Tatum’s devastating Achilles injury, the franchise faces a perfect storm of uncertainty: a ballooning payroll, luxury tax penalties, and the need to remain competitive while their superstar recovers. With over $228 million committed to next season’s roster, […]

Fans thought an offseason trade involving one of the core members of the Denver Nuggets was inevitable after the team fired head coach Michael Malone with just three games to go in the regular season. The team was never going to move Nikola Jokic, as he is the best player in the league. All of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have continued to be one of the hottest teams in the NBA. After clinching the top seed in the Western Conference with a 68-14 record, the Thunder has found themselves in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016. However, the road to a championship doesn’t get easier, as […]

It’s only fitting that it’s the New York Knicks that the Indiana Pacers will be facing in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. These two teams are sworn rivals due to their history; in fact, the Pacers have sent the Knicks home from the playoffs in four of their previous matchups, which should only make the […]

Difficult decisions loom for the Boston Celtics in the aftermath of seeing their season come to an end at the hands of the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. With Jayson Tatum out for a long period of time due to an Achilles tear, there is plenty of uncertainty regarding the Celtics and […]

The Denver Nuggets lost a seven-game series to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. The Nuggets need to improve their roster around Nikola Jokic, and they could find some budget options in free agency. Denver’s season was full of surprises as they unexpectedly fired head coach Michael Malone and general […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, yet again, have a significant rest advantage heading into their next playoff matchup — this time against an Oklahoma City Thunder team that is coming off a bloodbath of a seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets. If anything, the Timberwolves would know just how exhausting it can be to fend off the […]

The New York Knicks were one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024, and they accomplished that feat against an Indiana Pacers team with numerous disruptive injuries. But New York chose to aggressively pursue a championship instead of waiting to see how their roster might improve organically. They upended their roster by adding Karl-Anthony Towns […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens could’ve offered up a slew of excuses on Monday afternoon when questioned about the Green Team’s early exit from the playoffs. Instead, he recognized why the Celtics, injuries and illnesses aside, came up short in the second round against the New York Knicks. Just three […]

In preparation for the Nike Ja 3, Nike and Memphis Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant will continue to release the remainder of their catalogue for the follow-up model. While Ja Morant closed out the NBA Playoffs in the Nike Ja 3, fans of the Ja 2 will still have a chance to grab upcoming pairs throughout […]

While the Phoenix Suns’ season is over and fans await another opportunity after the Summer, NBA superstar Kevin Durant will have some things to think about during the offseason. One thing that will never change, however, is Durant’s pride for his DMV roots and always remembering where he came from. Next up, we’ll see his […]

After a crushing five-game exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a crossroads. For Koby Altman, the team’s President of Basketball Operations, the path forward is clear. It begins with Cavs superstar guard Darius Garland. In a 45-minute postmortem of a once-promising season, […]