17 July 2025
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been medically cleared to resume basketball activities after recovering from a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his shoulder, he confirmed to French newspaper L’Équipe on Monday. “I’m officially cleared to return. … I’ll finally be able to play a bit of basketball again,” Wembanyama said, signaling his full availability for the 2025–26 NBA season.…
17 July 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday following an injury sustained during a recent workout, the team announced. The procedure was performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at NYU–Langone Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center. George will begin rehabilitation immediately and be re-evaluated before the start of training camp. George, 35, signed a…
17 July 2025
The Memphis Grizzlies have officially locked in Jaren Jackson Jr. on a massive five-year, $239.9 million contract, the team announced Sunday. The deal keeps the two-time All-Star and 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year with Memphis through the 2029-30 season. The contract was finalized after Memphis reached a buyout agreement with Cole Anthony, clearing the necessary cap space. Jackson will…
7 July 2025
Bronny James says he’s ignoring the buzz surrounding his future and his father’s plans with the Lakers. Speaking on Wednesday, the 20-year-old guard insisted he’s tuning out headlines and speculation. “A friend called me up and asked what my dad thinks about the Lakers’ direction, and I said, ‘I have no idea what you’re talking about,’” Bronny said with a smile. “I don’t really pay attention to…
12 June 2025
Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury. He is expected to fully recover and be ready in time for training camp. This marks Podziemski second procedure this offseason, following left wrist debridement surgery on May 27. Despite the back-to-back surgeries, the team remains optimistic about his recovery timeline. The 22-year-old had…
12 June 2025
The Indiana Pacers moved one step closer to their first NBA title Wednesday night. They secured a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Bennedict Mathurin exploded for a game-high 27 points in just 22 minutes on 12 shot attempts. He became the youngest player since 1970-71 to score 25+ points off the bench in a Finals game. His aggressive scoring helped the…
12 June 2025
David Greenwood, a UCLA basketball legend and champion, has died at age 68 after a battle with cancer. His death was confirmed on Wednesday. Greenwood joined UCLA in 1975, just months after John Wooden’s retirement. He averaged 14.8 points and 8.7 rebounds over four seasons, helping the Bruins to a 102-17 record, four league titles, and a 1976 Final Four appearance. He earned first-team…
12 June 2025
San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is in China, but it’s not just for sightseeing. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is currently on a 10-day immersive stay at the iconic Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou. He is expected to train in Shaolin Kung Fu, Chan (Zen) meditation, and even explore traditional Chinese medicine. Photos circulating on social media show the 7-foot-4 star with a shaved…
10 June 2025
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach renowned for his innovative basketball philosophy and a towering figure in NBA coaching history, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA). Nelson’s coaching career spanned an impressive 31 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Dallas…
10 June 2025
Tyrese Haliburton delivered the shot of his life and perhaps in Indiana Pacers history. He sank a 21-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds left to complete a jaw-dropping 111-110 comeback win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers never led until that final moment. Down by 15 points with under 10 minutes to play, Indiana mounted the kind of rally that will be talked…
10 June 2025
Cason Wallace stepped into the spotlight Thursday night, earning his first career playoff start in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 21-year-old guard replaced Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup, after OKC had used the same five: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Hartenstein. At 21 years and seven months, Wallace became the…
10 June 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will undergo surgery on his left ankle after re-injuring it during a workout this week. Imaging revealed excessive ligamentous laxity, and the procedure will restabilize the ankle. Edey, who previously missed 12 games early in the season with a similar injury, will have a recovery timeline shared after surgery but is expected to make a full recovery. The…