Incident During Rush Hour Indiana Pacers rookie point guard Kam Jones was arrested Monday morning in Indianapolis after leading police on a brief chase during rush-hour traffic. According to Indiana State Police, troopers tried to stop Jones around 9:50 a.m. for alleged erratic driving on Interstate 65 southbound. When officers signaled for him to pull […]

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Monday Marks a Crucial Day for Rising Stars As the NBA season approaches, another significant milestone looms: the rookie-scale extension deadline. By Monday at 6 p.m. ET, 14 young players must finalize deals with their current teams, or face the prospect of entering free agency next summer. Several names across the league are still negotiating, […]

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Chicago Bulls guard Coby White will miss at least two weeks due to a right calf strain, the team announced Monday. The Bulls said White has “resumed on-court basketball activities” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Coby White Suffered Calf Strain In August White has dealt with a calf strain since August and didn’t […]

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Golden State’s Superstar Reflects on Legacy and What’s Next Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry is entering his 17th NBA season with the same poise and competitive fire that have defined his career. Speaking with Sky Sports, the four-time champion discussed the future, specifically his free agency in 2027, when his current one-year extension worth […]

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During the 2025 playoffs, Celtics’ Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles. It was an unfortunate injury for the All-Pro PF. He’s set to miss most of, if not all of the 2025-26 season.  Knowing Tatum is out, Boston will turn to Jaylen Brown and Derrick White to lead the way. White has taken his game to […]

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Expected To Make Full Recovery The Grizzlies said Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address “ongoing discomfort” in his left big toe and […]

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The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly reached a four-year, $82 million contract extension with forward Toumani Camara, agent Dave Putterie told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. The four-year extension will replace Camara’s $2.4 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Portland has now locked in the 25-year-old through the 2029-30 campaign. Trail Blazers Drafted Toumani […]

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Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are eager to repeat as NBA champions. OKC finished with the best reocrd in 2024-25 and they proved to be the #1 team in the end. On Sunday, Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti announced they are picking up two team options in […]

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As a franchise, the Portland Trail Blazers are trying to stay relevant in the Western Conference. Last season, the team finished 36-46. That was 12th of 15 teams in the West.  Portland hasn’t made the NBA playoffs in four seasons and could be heading toward five. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Trail Blazers have […]

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On Tuesday, October 21, the NBA has the opening night of the 2025-26 season. There are two games for fans to watch that night, followed by a full slate of games on Wednesday.  One of several teams playing on Wednesday is the Nets. They have the youngest roster in the NBA entering the 2025-26 season. […]

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