Category: NBA Basketball

BREAKING: Kristaps Porzingis Out Indefinitely

Brandon King

Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp with an unspecified health issue, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports. Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed Monday that Porzingis is out indefinitely and will not travel with the team to Hawaii for training camp. Dunleavy said he does not currently have a timeline for Porzingis’ return but emphasized that he isn’t necessarily viewing the situation as a long-term issue.  Porzingis had been working out at the Warriors’ facility as recently as last week and was reportedly…

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Stephen Curry Makes It Clear: Golden State Is Home

Brandon King

Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, and he wants to keep it that way. Speaking during Warriors media day, Curry emphasized what remaining with Golden State means to him as he enters another chapter of his career. “This is home. This is what we built. This is a community that I have played in front of my entire career, and being able to finish the story the right way is a big part of (it).” Curry’s comments reinforce a message he has delivered…

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Joe Mazzulla Cuts Ties With Life Surge After Investigation

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has cut ties with Life Surge and will no longer participate in the organization’s scheduled October event, according to the Boston Globe.  Mazzulla was scheduled to appear at Life Surge’s Oct. 17 event in Hartford, Connecticut, but told the Globe that he informed the organization he would no longer attend. He also asked Life Surge to remove his image from its website.  The move follows an investigation by Pablo Torre and Kiera Butler that raised allegations of predatory financial practices surrounding Life Surge’s faith-based…

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BREAKING: Stephen Curry Agrees to $116 Million Warriors Extension

Brandon King

Stephen Curry isn’t going anywhere. The Golden State Warriors have reached an agreement with their franchise superstar on a two-year, $116 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, giving Curry additional control over his future while keeping him in Golden State for at least the 2027-28 season. The agreement comes just days after Curry publicly discussed the importance of maintaining roster flexibility as he considered his next contract.  Curry was eligible for a maximum two-year extension worth approximately $136.7…

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Jalen Brunson Cleared After Offseason Wrist Surgery as Knicks Begin Title Defense

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Jalen Brunson is officially cleared. The New York Knicks star point guard announced Thursday that he has been medically cleared following offseason surgery on his left wrist, putting him on track to begin training camp without restrictions. Brunson revealed the update during a live taping of The Roommates Show with teammate Josh Hart at Randall’s Island Park in New York. “As you guys know, I had surgery this offseason, and I just wanted to tell you guys that I am fully cleared,” Brunson told the crowd. (People.com⁠) Brunson Played Through…

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D’Angelo Russell Waived by Grizzlies, Plans to Join Contender

Brandon King

D’Angelo Russell is back on the NBA free-agent market. The Memphis Grizzlies have waived the veteran guard, according to ESPN, clearing the way for Russell to find his next NBA home. According to the report, Russell plans to sign with a contender as he looks for his next opportunity. The move comes after Russell joined Memphis during the offseason as part of a multi-team transaction involving the Dallas Mavericks. Russell’s 2025–26 Numbers Russell spent the 2025–26 regular season with Dallas, appearing in 26 games. Stat 2025–26 Games 26 Minutes 19.0…

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Contract Talks Stagnate as $276 Million Extension Hangs in Balance

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Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have hit a standstill in contract-extension negotiations. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill, talks between the Knicks and their All-Star center have “stagnated,” with an agreement considered unlikely as New York prepares to open training camp . Towns is eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $276 million, but the two sides have not made significant progress recently after spending much of the offseason discussing a potential deal. The situation comes as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA championship.…

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Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant Coach Mike Budenholzer’s Ex-Wife

Brandon King

Gregg Popovich has a new ring — and this one has nothing to do with basketball. The legendary former San Antonio Spurs head coach has remarried, tying the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, the former wife of his longtime Spurs assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer. According to TMZ, a marriage license obtained in Bexar County, Texas, shows that Popovich and Mary were married on September 16. The relationship connects two of the most influential figures from Popovich’s legendary Spurs coaching tree in an unexpected way. Mike Budenholzer worked under Popovich in…

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Lonzo Ball Refutes Retirement Reports: “I’m Still Waiting for a Call”

Brandon King

Lonzo Ball is apparently not ready to call it a career. After comments from the latest episode of the Ball in the Family podcast sparked reports that the former No. 2 overall pick had retired from the NBA, Ball took to X Wednesday to set the record straight. “I retired? News to me lol cuz I’m still waiting for a call… NBA season long 🤷🏻‍♂️” Ball’s response came after comments about his nine-year NBA career were widely interpreted as a retirement announcement. He reflected on everything he had endured throughout…

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Kevin Durant Has a Message for the Rockets About His Minutes: “Why?”

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Kevin Durant isn’t interested in being automatically taken off the floor simply because he’s getting older. The Houston Rockets are considering managing Durant’s workload during the 2026-27 season, but the 20-year NBA veteran made it clear during media day that he doesn’t necessarily agree with the plan. “Why?” Durant asked when reporters brought up the possibility of Rockets coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone reducing his minutes. Then KD explained his position. “I’m better on the court. The team is better when I’m on the court,” Durant said.…

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