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Wednesday marked the long-awaited NBA debut of the Brooklyn Nets’ historic rookie class. However, one of the team’s record five first-round picks was a surprise scratch. Danny Wolf sprained his left ankle during shootaround and was ruled out for the Nets’ 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Wolf was Brooklyn’s final pick in June’s draft […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their 2025-26 NBA season with a relatively uncompetitive loss to the Golden State Warriors at home. It was a masterpiece performance, at least on offense, for Luka Doncic, who poured in 43 points in his first season opener for the Lakers, but he wasn’t able to get […]

PHOENIX– In the season opener, Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott had the first of what could be many ‘valley moments’. It was an atypical game, considering the Suns were down by as many as 20 during the second quarter. But both Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks showed no real surprise at the 120-116 comeback […]

Recently, it was reported by ESPN that the FBI had arrested dozens of individuals as part of a gambling probe, with one having to do with alleged rigged bets in a series of poker games with ties to New York Mafia families, and the other with illegal betting as it pertained to NBA games. Among […]

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were among over 30 people arrested on Thursday morning by the FBI as part of a federal investigation into illegal sports gambling activities and illegal poker games. The arrests made around the country sent shockwaves across the NBA, as Rozier and Billups […]

With the arrests made by the FBI of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, the NBA has released a statement regarding the news on Thursday morning. As the NBA and sports world react to the arrests of Rozier and Billups, the league itself would break its silence on […]

Much has been made about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and his potential return, with the initial expectation being that he would sit out the entire 2025-26 NBA season. However, recent updates have been more optimistic, with many expecting him to be back at some point during the campaign. Chris Haynes is one of them, as […]

On Thursday, it was reported by ESPN that the FBI had arrested dozens of individuals in connection with a sports gambling probe as well as a rigged poker games probe that had ties to Mafia families in New York. Among those arrested were Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier as well as Portland Trail Blazers head […]

Victor Wembanyama spent Wednesday night reminding the NBA why he is the most unique talent in the league. The San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-5 star returned to the court for the first regular-season game in more than eight months and immediately made his presence felt. Wembanyama finished with 40 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in […]

The NBA sports world may have woken up to a frenzy of news that had nothing to do with actual basketball. Instead, the news consisted of several arrests, three of which were Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones for being in an alleged illegal gambling operation. The FBI held a press conference mentioning the […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Alex Caruso helped raise the 2025 championship banner, he sustained a concussion in Tuesday’s 125-124 double-overtime win against the Houston Rockets. Caruso has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol. After receiving his second championship ring, Caruso, who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win their last title in 2020, […]

On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs moved to 1-0 on the young 2025-26 season with a dominant road win over the divisional rival Dallas Mavericks. It was one of the best games of Victor Wembanyama’s career, as the former number one overall pick scored 40 points to go along with 15 rebounds and three […]

While fans had mixed reactions to the debut of Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg as the team lost its regular-season opener to the San Antonio Spurs, 125-92, some have issues with how he’s been utilized. After the Mavericks’ rookie had a scoreless first half and became more aggressive later on, Charles Barkley explained his gripes […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut did not unfold the way many expected, but the 18-year-old forward still managed to make a lasting impression. However, it wasn’t just on the court, but with a young fan after the game. Following a difficult night in which the Mavericks fell 125-92 to the San Antonio Spurs, […]

It was a great season opener in the heart of Texas as the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama set a franchise record while leading the team to a 125-92 thrashing of the Dallas Mavericks. Remarkably, the Mavericks could not stop the Spurs star, as he went off for 40 points on 15-for-21 shooting, nabbed 15 boards, and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Thursday night’s NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers severely shorthanded, with multiple rotation players sidelined as the 2025-26 season gets underway. Fresh off a 125-124 double-overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday to cap their championship ring ceremony, the defending NBA champions released an extensive injury report that […]

On Thursday morning, the NBA world received a jolt when it was announced that Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were among dozens of defendants arrested by the FBI as part of a vast investigation into alleged illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the […]

The 2025-26 NBA season is here, and the New York Knicks opened it with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, and known superfan Ben Stiller was hyped up. Stiller frequently posts about his favorite NBA team on X, formerly Twitter. He was hyped up after the Knicks won their season opener, their first win under […]

Charles Barkley has never been shy about his opinions, but during the NBA’s opening week, the Hall of Famer admitted something rare. Before the debut of Inside the NBA on ESPN, he was nervous. “I was nervous today,” Barkley said. “Every person who has ever touched a basketball wanted to be on ESPN. They are […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2025-26 campaign with historically low expectations. They looked the part of a tanking team during Wednesday’s season-opener. Jordi Fernandez’s squad fell 136-117 to a Charlotte Hornets team that also projects to be one of the worst in the league. The new-look Nets put forth a putrid defensive effort before a […]

The Charlotte Hornets could not have asked for a better start to their season or from their two rookies, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Kon Knueppel. Both made their NBA debuts in front of a sellout crowd of 19,516 at Spectrum Center and immediately showed why the franchise believes they are part of its future. Knueppel and […]

FBI Director Kash Patel held a press conference revealing some stunning details about the agency’s probe into NBA-related illegal gambling. The likes of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier have been part of a lengthy federal probe that has now resulted in their arrest. Further, as per ClutchPoints’ Brett […]

Veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie is officially headed overseas after signing with FC Bayern Basketball, the club announced Thursday in a press release. The 11-year NBA veteran joins the reigning German champions just days after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season. Dinwiddie, 32, signed a deal with Bayern through the […]

After the team lost to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI in connection with sports gambling, as the 31-year-old had been under federal investigation for some time. While Rozier had been cleared of wrongdoing by the NBA previously, the federal government made arrests today, including […]

Anthony Edwards starred on opening night as the Minnesota Timberwolves saw off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114 at Moda Center. ANT returned with 41 points and seven rebounds as the Timberwolves produced a commanding fourth-quarter comeback to finish things off. Post-game, Edwards’ teammate Joe Ingles had a simple explanation for what went down, with ANT […]

The NBA world will be able to see Michael Jordan on their television screens as part of his NBC segment, MJ: Insights to Excellence. In the first installment of the segment, Jordan shared a story about renting a house during the Ryder Cup, and the owner asking him to shoot a free throw. Of course, […]

Khris Middleton has walked through the tunnels of Fiserv Forum hundreds of times, but never like this. On Wednesday night, the longtime Milwaukee Bucks forward returned to the city where he became an All-Star, this time wearing a Washington Wizards uniform. From the moment he stepped onto the court, the night was filled with gratitude […]

The NBA world may have woken up to some strange news when they found out Terry Rozier had been arrested due to a federal investigation into gambling. Maybe an hour later, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested as well for alleged illegal gambling. That has led many to look at Malik Beasley, […]

After leading the New York Knicks to their deepest playoff run in 25 years, Tom Thibodeau’s tenure with the Knicks ended in a way that sources close to him described as both shocking and painful. According to The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor, the former Knicks head coach felt betrayed by people within the Knicks organization following […]

The news of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier being arrested has shocked the sports world, but this came after he was said to have been “cleared” of any involvement in the gambling probe by Shams Charania, prompting fellow journalist Pablo Torre to react. Torre took to X, formerly Twitter, to bring the old video to […]

The San Antonio Spurs produced a dominant 125-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on opening day at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. In what was a historic, record-breaking night for Victor Wembanyama, who was playing his first official game since February, he scored 40 points and had 15 rebounds. En route to that stat […]

As an FBI gambling probe sweeps through the NBA, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is the latest prominent figure to get caught up. On Thursday morning, reports emerged that the former NBA player was arrested. “BREAKING | NBC News: Chauncey Billups, Head Coach of the Portland Trail Blazers has been arrested in connection […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ 2025-26 NBA season didn’t just start on the wrong foot. It stumbled, fell, and face-planted in Salt Lake City. Following a brutal 129-108 loss to the Utah Jazz on opening night, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue wasted no time sending a clear message to his veteran starters. “If our first unit […]

NBA star and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been arrested on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, by the FBI. The news broke on the morning of Oct. 23. He was arrested for being involved in an illegal sports betting and poker game scheme. There have been “numerous” arrests, according to the report. This comes months […]

The Milwaukee Bucks began their season with a 133-120 victory over the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum. Myles Turner returned with 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists as Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated proceedings with 37 points and 14 rebounds. While Turner will surely produce better stat lines during his time in Milwaukee, he was understandably […]

Mike Brown couldn’t hide his admiration for OG Anunoby after the New York Knicks opened the 2025-26 season with a statement win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. “OG was a monster… he was our defensive player of the game,” Brown said postgame. “He guarded multiple guys tonight, and his energy on both ends set the tone […]

The Los Angeles Clippers opened their 2025-26 NBA season with one of their worst performances in recent memory, falling 121-108 to the Utah Jazz in a game that got out of hand almost immediately. Kawhi Leonard, known for his calm demeanor, didn’t sugarcoat the team’s struggles after the blowout, calling out turnovers and poor defensive […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg didn’t need anyone to tell him his first half was rough; he knew it the moment he walked into the locker room. After going scoreless through the first two quarters of his NBA debut, the 18-year-old admitted that he made a conscious decision to come out with a new […]

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton experienced an emotional return to Milwaukee, revisiting familiar grounds. Walking through the Fiserv Forum tunnels on Wednesday before the Wizards’ season-opening 133-120 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Middleton acknowledged it felt surreal to be on the opposing side of a court he once called home. The 34-year-old spent 11-plus seasons […]