As the defending champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder now get to play in the NBA’s opening day for the 2025-26 season. Intending to stir hype, the NBA played their cards right in selecting Oklahoma City’s opponent. It could have been the Denver Nuggets, one of their toughest rivals, and an instant MVP showdown. There’s also the Memphis Grizzlies or the Minnesota Timberwolves as … [Read more...] about Thunder vs Rockets Season Opener: Ring Night Made Personal
Deadline Looms for Three Extensions That Could Change the NBA
Most of the players eligible for a contract extension this summer committed to more years with their teams. There are some who wanted to delay those talks for the summer, like Nikola Jokic. Austin Reaves decided to decline an extension, bet on himself, and hope for a richer contract next summer when he will be a free agent. With that in mind, there are three more All-Stars who … [Read more...] about Deadline Looms for Three Extensions That Could Change the NBA
Suns Should Trade Jalen Green For This All-Star
Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker is a prolific scorer. In fact, he has the 10th-highest career scoring average (24.4 points per game) among the league’s active players. Nonetheless, his first five seasons ended not only with the franchise failing to reach the playoffs, but a .500 record. This is the primary reason why he developed a reputation as an empty calorie player … [Read more...] about Suns Should Trade Jalen Green For This All-Star
Every Rockets Fan’s Second Favorite Team in 2025-26
The Houston Rockets are in prime position for a sensational 2025-26 season. Rockets fans will be closely following the success of another team, too, though. And not only that, but actively rooting for them against every non-Rockets opponent. The 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers are like a do-over of Houston’s so-close-and-yet-so-far 2018 roster. Every Rockets Fan’s Second Favorite … [Read more...] about Every Rockets Fan’s Second Favorite Team in 2025-26
Can Young Star Solve The Rockets’ Issues At Guard?
The Rockets are heading into next season with only one clearly rotation-level guard on the roster. They could get lucky with a leap from second-year player Reed Sheppard. They may also benefit from another solid backup role season from Aaron Holiday. The best-case scenario for Houston, however, would be getting an actual guard season from their promising All-Defense star, Amen … [Read more...] about Can Young Star Solve The Rockets’ Issues At Guard?