Metta Sandiford-Artest Declares NBA ‘Closed’ as Wembanyama Dominates Early Season

Wemby’s Rapid Rise Victor Wembanyama’s third NBA season is off to a remarkable start. The 7-foot-5 French star has transitioned from a perimeter-focused rookie to a commanding force in the paint. Through six games, he’s averaging 26.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 steals, and a career-best 4.7 blocks. His impact has lifted the San […]
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has added another major milestone to his legendary career. After the Lakers’ 112–108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on December 7, 2025, LeBron recorded his 1,015th regular-season win, moving him past Robert Parish for second place on the NBA’s all-time wins list. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with 1,074 wins, now […]
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The NBA fined Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane $35,000 after he threw the ball at New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during Sunday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden. The league labeled the act as unsportsmanlike and issued the fine on Monday. The Incident The moment occurred with just over six minutes left in the fourth […]
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Terry Rozier entered a not-guilty plea Monday in Brooklyn federal court. Prosecutors charged the Miami Heat guard with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged sports-betting scheme. Rozier secured release on a $3 million bond backed by property. He surrendered his passport and must avoid gambling, weapons, and any […]
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The federal charges against Terry Rozier have renewed scrutiny on how the NBA and its teams handle trade disclosures. The guard pleaded not guilty Monday in Brooklyn federal court for alleged involvement in an illegal sports-betting scheme. Prosecutors claim that while he played with the Charlotte Hornets, Rozier tipped off associates that he planned to […]
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LeBron James saw his NBA-record streak of 1,297 straight regular-season games scoring at least 10 points come to an end but he didn’t flinch. The 40-year-old star finished with only eight points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors. Instead of chasing another mark, he opted to make the game-winning play. […]
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A recent report revealed that the Chicago Bulls declined interest in Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Chicago broadcaster Lou Canellis said on Fox 32 Chicago that Giannis’s camp reached out to the Bulls. Canellis added that Chicago responded by saying they were “not interested.” He also said the Bulls chose to protect their young core […]
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The LA Clippers are dealing with one of the roughest opening stretches in franchise history. At 6-16 and sitting 13th in the Western Conference, the team has mixed poor results with a pile of off-court turmoil. The Aspiration scandal, the salary-cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard, and the public split with Chris Paul created a […]
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Executives around the league are reportedly cooling on blockbuster trades for stars, and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo may be seeing the effects. On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective Podcast, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said the mood in front offices is clear: “not to give up four first-round picks for anybody.” That shift could […]
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NBA and basketball fans worldwide are mourning the loss of former NBA champion Elden Campbell, who died at age 57. Officials in Broward County ruled his death an accidental drowning after he reportedly suffered a “medical emergency” during a fishing trip in Florida. Authorities said Campbell collapsed after returning to shore. From College Star to […]
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Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has earned the NBA’s Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award for October and November. He beat out teammate Ryan Kalkbrenner and third overall pick VJ Edgecombe for the honor. Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick, won the Western Conference award. How Charlotte Landed Knueppel The Hornets […]
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