Tag: Nikola Jokic
NBA Predictions: Power rankings, playoffs, MVP
It's NBA basketball time, as the 2025-26 season has finally arrived. I try not to write things with exclamation points, but if I did,...
Top 50 NBA players entering the 2025-26 season
Here are aggregated rankings, compiled by HoopsHype, of the top 25 players in the NBA entering the 2025-26 campaign. The list combines rankings from...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Lakers
Thunder
A dynasty might be forming in Oklahoma City, ESPN wrote in its NBA season preview.
After becoming the second-youngest championship team in league history, the...
NBA MVP Award Betting: The best value play plus a major longshot
No different than an NBA GM, when you “invest” in the NBA awards market, you’re looking for players who provide good value.
For the MVP...
East Notes: Heat, Tyler Herro, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Raptors
Heat
Tyler Herro wants to stay in Miami, but an extension doesn’t look close.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, there haven’t been any substantive talks between...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Grizzlies
Celtics
Jayson Tatum isn’t closing the door on a return this season. The Celtics star told DJ Siddiqi of PokerStrategy.com he’s staying patient while rehabbing...
NBA Notes: Thunder, top trios, Anthony Edwards, streaming app
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps rolled out his annual ranking of each team’s “core three,” weighing both current impact and future value.
No surprise at the top,...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Spurs
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind that Oklahoma City has become the NBA’s trendy pick. The two-time Finals MVP said Friday that he’s fine flying under...
NBA Rumors: Jazz, Kevin Love, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Suns
Jazz
Veteran power forward Kevin Love could be on the move again -- or at least, that’s what rival teams are starting to wonder.
Love logged...
NBA GMs pick Thunder to repeat, with Cavs and Nuggets in running
NBA general managers see little doubt about who sits atop the league heading into 2025-26, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In the 24th annual...
Tip-Ins: Delfino retires, Thunder top PG rankings, Giannis questions linger
Former NBA forward Carlos Delfino is hanging it up. Appearing on the “Doble Doble” podcast, Delfino officially confirmed his retirement, per Johnny Askounis of...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Nuggets, lineup
Pelicans
It was a strong start to the preseason for Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy, both of whom missed significant time last year.
Williamson scored 15...
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, Christian Braun, G League
Nets
Michael Porter Jr. made headlines recently when he suggested he’s taking his career one year at a time because of his injury history.
“Because of...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls, Kevin Huerter, Nuggets
Hornets
Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the buzzwords in Charlotte’s camp will be “availability” and “player development.”
Injuries wrecked last season, as the Hornets used 36...
