In line with previous predictions, Neoklis Avdalas will not be participating in the 2025 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. As the deadline for early entrants to withdraw approached, his representative informed ESPN’s Jonathan Givony of the final decision on Sunday. Avdalas had originally submitted the required documentation in late April. The promising Greek forward has been weighing his options, …

After spending seven years with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James is intent on constructing a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills to establish a future residence for his family. According to a report from The Beaumont Enterprise, the 40-year-old NBA star is actively engaged in the ambitious project of building his ideal home, having made significant strides in the renovation …

INDIANAPOLIS —In a video call held just a week prior to the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault remarked, “Our locker room is flat,” and he was not referencing a stale beverage. What he meant was that there existed no hierarchy; the environment was egalitarian. Every player, from the league’s MVP to someone who had played merely 20 …

After being honored as the Finals MVP and securing the G League championship with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2019, Isaiah Hartenstein has now become a pivotal player for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA Finals, presented by YouTube TV. This marks a significant progression in the 27-year-old German-American center’s career. Hartenstein began with the Houston Rockets, …

Two stars. Two cities. Two more victories to crown a champion. With the Finals locked at 2-2, a crucial Game 5 gets underway tonight at 8:30 ET (ABC). 5 HIGHLIGHTS IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀 June 16, 2025 Game 5 Overview: “We’re considering this a fresh start, like a Game 1” Defensive Strategies: Analyzing how each side is undermining the other’s …

Basketball can be unforgiving, leaving young talents like Tyrese Haliburton feeling let down. Following a practice session on Sunday, the 25-year-old point guard for the Indiana Pacers reflected on how, in his youth, he wasn’t particularly fond of Rick Carlisle, his current head coach. This was due to Carlisle’s success in leading the Dallas Mavericks to victory over the Miami …

The Orlando Magic aimed to enhance their scoring and shooting capabilities this summer, and they found their solution in Desmond Bane. The first major move of the NBA offseason has materialized even before it officially commences. On Sunday, the Magic officially secured Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round draft …

While in Lithuania during the NBA offseason, Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to rejoining the Sacramento Kings for the 2025-26 season, marking his 14th year in the league. “I can set my own aspirations, but ultimately, it’s the Kings’ decisions that hold the most weight,” stated the 33-year-old center when speaking with journalists at his annual training camp. “As of …

**OKLAHOMA CITY** — Should the Indiana Pacers secure the championship, their path will showcase Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shots at crucial moments, fluid ball movement, enhanced defensive efforts, Rick Carlisle’s astute coaching decisions, solid contributions from the bench, and much more. However, achieving a 2025 championship mathematically hinges on the Pacers requesting another dose of the critical ingredient that has led …