Last season, Cooper Flagg put together a strong rookie campaign for the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists and won Rookie of the Year. Kyrie Irving’s return gives the Mavericks another offensive weapon and makes it harder for defenses to send extra help toward Flagg, giving the rookie more one-on-one […]
The Utah Jazz just locked down their point guard of the future. Keyonte George just agreed to a massive five-year, $157 million contract that will keep the young guard in Utah until 2032. At first glance, it seems like a boatload of money, but a closer look shows it’s almost the best-case scenario compared with […]
The Kawhi Leonard contract extension gives the Toronto Raptors something they could not have guaranteed when they traded for him: multiple seasons to build around their returning star. Leonard agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension with a player option for 2028-29. The 2025-26 season produced 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game […]
The Kelsey Mitchell WNBA record is the latest example of how quickly one historic performance can change the sports conversation. Mitchell scored 33 points to reach 1,034 for the season, passing A’ja Wilson’s previous single-season record of 1,021 points. The accomplishment capped another remarkable scoring stretch while helping the Indiana Fever defeat the Toronto Tempo […]
Devin Booker trade rumors would give the Golden State Warriors another elite scorer alongside Stephen Curry, but acquiring the Phoenix Suns star would require a massive investment. Phoenix has publicly maintained that Booker is part of its long-term plans, making any Warriors pursuit hypothetical unless the Suns change course. Golden State’s interest would make sense […]
Draymond Green’s salary cap argument has ignited a much bigger NBA debate than one controversial team transaction. Green believes the league should reconsider the salary cap after the Los Angeles Clippers were punished for circumventing the rules in connection with Kawhi Leonard’s off-court income. The argument deserves serious consideration, but eliminating the cap would create […]
Steve Ballmer’s suspension is the clearest sign yet that the NBA is willing to punish even its most powerful owners. On Sept. 2, the league suspended the Clippers owner for one year after an independent investigation found multiple salary-cap circumvention violations involving Kawhi Leonard. The franchise also forfeited five future first-round picks and received a […]
The Los Angeles Clippers are facing what could be one of the largest punishments ever handed down in NBA history. One year ago, the Clippers were suspected of violating the NBA’s salary cap rules. Allegations surfaced that the franchise provided additional compensation to future Hall of Famer Kawhi Leonard through a company called Aspiration. Journalist […]
The Tacko Fall 76ers signing gives Philadelphia an intriguing training-camp experiment. The 7-foot-6 center has not played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season. Fall has continued his career overseas and now has another chance to prove he belongs in the league. Philadelphia signed Fall alongside Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas on Tuesday. All […]
The Robert Horry vs James Harden debate compares two drastically different versions of NBA success. Robert Horry won seven NBA championships with three franchises. James Harden became an MVP, an 11-time All-Star, an eight-time All-NBA selection, and one of the most productive offensive guards of his era. Who was better? James Harden was the better overall NBA […]
