While 2025-26 NBA Free agency is winding down, nearly every team still has important decisions that will shape its future. NBA teams have until October 31, 2025, to decide whether to exercise third- and fourth-year team options for players on rookie scale contracts. There are things that we know about the upcoming decisions, as most of them are relatively predictable. Victor … [Read more...] about 10 NBA Players Who Unexpectedly Could Be Free Agents
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Is Thunder Veteran’s DPOY Campaign For Real?
The driving force behind the Oklahoma City Thunder’s success is largely the titillating triumvirate of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. In spite of that, Lu Dort‘s development has become pivotal to their success. Specifically, OKC’s defensive expert has done well to help the Thunder build their identity at that end, which proved essential on their path … [Read more...] about Is Thunder Veteran’s DPOY Campaign For Real?
Hawks bafflingly create seismic risk after granting Trae Young’s wish
The Atlanta Hawks just built a perfect team around Trae Young. But they forgot one important part — actually making sure Young will be there long-term. … [Read more...] about Hawks bafflingly create seismic risk after granting Trae Young’s wish
Atlantic Notes: Mann, McCain, Yabusele, Beasley, Raptors
After spending the first five-and-a-half seasons of his NBA career with the Clippers, Terance Mann was ready for a change when he was dealt to the Hawks at last season’s trade deadline, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Even though his stay in Atlanta only lasted a few months, Mann believes it was good for his career. “I was super excited to be traded the first time, I … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Mann, McCain, Yabusele, Beasley, Raptors
Zaccharie Risacher puts newfound stardom on display in France’s EuroBasket opener
Atlanta's second-year forward is dominating overseas. … [Read more...] about Zaccharie Risacher puts newfound stardom on display in France’s EuroBasket opener