Zach Wolpin, Author at Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:46:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Steve Kerr is ‘very concerned’ with injuries to star players rising due to the pace of the modern NBA https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/steve-kerr-is-very-concerned-with-injuries-to-star-players-rising-due-to-the-pace-of-the-modern-nba/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:46:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365448 After a 110-96 loss to the Heat on Wednesday, the Warriors fell to 9-8 in 2025-26. That is currently eighth in the Western Conference. Speaking with the media, head coach Steve Kerr shared some concerns.  The long-time Warriors head coach explained that he is “very concerned” with injuries to star players on the rise in […]

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]]> The Pacers are waiving Monte Morris to sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a standard contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/the-pacers-are-waiving-monte-morris-to-sign-jeremiah-robinson-earl-to-a-standard-contract/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:28:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365436 Pascal Siakam and the Pacers were home on Wednesday to face the Hornets. Injuries have been a major storyline for Indiana early in the 2025-26 season.  Notable starters and role players are missing significant time due to injury. Despite that, the Pacers picked up their second win of the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. They beat […]

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]]> Portland’s Deni Avdija had a career-high 11 assists in his third-ever triple-double https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/portlands-deni-avdija-had-a-career-high-11-assists-in-his-third-ever-triple-double/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:48:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365432 The Trail Blazers were home on Wednesday evening to face the Bulls. Portland was down by as many as 21 points in the fourth quarter. However, the team continued to fight and made a comeback.  It was spoiled by Chicago’s Nikola Vucevic hitting a game-winning three-pointer as time expired. The Trail Blazers lost 122-121 to […]

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]]> Cade Cunningham is the 5th player this century with 25 points and 10 assists in five consecutive games https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cade-cunningham-is-the-5th-player-this-century-with-25-points-and-10-assists-in-five-consecutive-games/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:13:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365424 On Tuesday, the Pistons extended their win streak to 11 games. Detroit beat Atlanta 120-112 to improve its record to 13-2 in 2025-26. That is the top record in the Eastern Conference.  In their win on Tuesday evening, Pistons’ all-star PG Cade Cunningham led the team offensively with 25 points and 10 assists. For the […]

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]]> Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic has hit two game-winning shots in November 2025 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/bulls-nikola-vucevic-has-hit-two-game-winning-shots-in-november-2025/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:36:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365418 At the start of the fourth quarter on Wednesday, the Bulls had a 98-82 lead vs. the Trail Blazers. However, the lead quickly diminished, and Chicago found itself down in the fourth quarter.  Coby White nailed a massive three-pointer late in the fourth, cutting Portland’s lead to one point. Chicago immediately fouled and sent the […]

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]]> Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said he was ‘never thinking’ about leaving Dallas for New York https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavs-head-coach-jason-kidd-said-he-was-never-thinking-about-leaving-dallas-for-new-york/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:40:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365410 With a controversial loss to the Knicks on Wednesday, the Mavericks dropped to 4-12 in 2025-26. The team is 2-8 in their last 10 games and has lost two straight.  It has been a tough start to the season for Dallas. They’ve been without some of their top players to begin the year. Additionally, the […]

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]]> One NBA insider said Kyrie Irving could miss the entire 2025-26 season because of ‘other reasons’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/one-nba-insider-said-kyrie-irving-could-miss-the-entire-2025-26-season-because-of-other-reasons/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:36:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365391 In their first 15 games of the 2025-26 season, the Mavericks are 4-11. The team is 2-8 in their last 10 games and are currently 13th of 15 teams in the Western Conference.  Injuries have been a major factor for Dallas early on. Anthony Davis has missed the last 10 consecutive games for the Mavericks […]

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]]> Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (ankle) was upgraded to questionable on Wednesday vs. Dallas https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/knicks-jalen-brunson-ankle-was-upgraded-to-questionable-on-wednesday-vs-dallas/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:23:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365377 The Knicks are 8-5 through their first 13 games of the 2025-26 season. New York is 6-4 in their last 10 and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference.  Roughly one month into the season, the Knicks are one of two teams without a win on the road. However, New York has a chance to […]

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]]> Brooklyn and Washington remain the only teams without a home win in 2025-26 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/brooklyn-and-washington-remain-the-only-teams-without-a-home-win-in-2025-26/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:05:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365367 Tuesday, October 21, was opening night for the NBA’s 2025-26 season. This Friday will be exactly one month into the league’s 80th year. Roughly one month in, the bottom of the Eastern Conference is about as bad as it gets. Two teams have just one win this season. That includes the Pacers and Wizards. Brooklyn […]

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]]> Warriors’ Steph Curry (ankle) could miss the second game of a back-to-back on Wednesday https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/warriors-steph-curry-ankle-could-miss-the-second-game-of-a-back-to-back-on-wednesday/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:28:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365361 Steph Curry and the Warriors were on the road for a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday night. They had a matchup vs. the Orlando Magic. Despite Curry scoring 34 points, the Warriors lost 121-113. Golden State is 9-7 this season, currently 8th in the Western Conference. In the first half against the Magic, Curry tweaked […]

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]]> Kansas’ Darryn Peterson is projected to be the first overall pick in ESPN’s first 2026 mock draft https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kansas-darryn-peterson-is-projected-to-be-the-first-overall-pick-in-espns-first-2026-mock-draft/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:44:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365352 On Tuesday evening, the Kansas Jayhawks had a neutral-site game vs. the Blue Devils. Kansas was down 41-33 at halftime and lost the game, 78-66. The Jayhawks are 3-2 this season under head coach Bill Self.  Against Duke on Tuesday. Kansas was without its top player and one of the best in the country. Freshman […]

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]]> Detroit’s Jaden Ivey has been assigned to the Motor City Cruise as he continues to ramp-up https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/detroits-jaden-ivey-has-been-assigned-to-the-motor-city-cruise-as-he-continues-to-ramp-up/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:02:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365330 Through their first 14 games in 2025-26, the Pistons are 12-2. As of Tuesday, November 18, that is the top record in the Eastern Conference. Detroit is on the road in Atlanta Tuesday night for the second game of a back-to-back.  On Tuesday afternoon, NBA insider Omari Sankofa II reported that one Pistons player is […]

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]]> Warriors’ Draymond Green was issued a warning for his interaction with a vocal fan on Sunday https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/warriors-draymond-green-was-issued-a-warning-for-his-interaction-with-a-vocal-fan-on-sunday/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:45:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365311 On Sunday, November 16, the Warriors were on the road to face the Pelicans. Golden State had an 8-6 record heading into that matchup. In the end, the Warriors walked away with a 124-106 win vs. New Orleans.  During the game, Warriors PF Draymond Green has a small interaction with a vocal fan. Green told […]

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]]> The Pistons have won 10 consecutive games for the first time since 2007-08 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/the-pistons-have-won-10-consecutive-games-for-the-first-time-since-2007-08/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:56:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365302 Heading into their game on Monday evening, the Pistons owned the top record in the Eastern Conference. Detroit is off to a hot start to begin the 2025-26 season. They were 11-2 heading into their matchup vs. the Pacers.  Detroit took care of business on Monday despite all-star PG Cade Cunningham out of the lineup. […]

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]]> Why was Stephen A. Smith removed from ESPN’s NBA countdown lineup? https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/why-was-stephen-a-smith-removed-from-espns-nba-countdown-lineup/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:18:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365297 For the 2025-26 NBA season, several companies have media rights deals to cover games. One of them is the sports media icon, ESPN. They have been airing NBA games for over 40 years. Ahead of primetime matchups, ESPN has a pregame show called NBA Countdown. For over two decades, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had been […]

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]]> Barring a setback, Lakers’ LeBron James is expected to make his ’25-’26 season debut on Tuesday https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/barring-a-setback-lakers-lebron-james-is-expected-to-make-his-25-26-season-debut-on-tuesday/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:08:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365290 After a 119-95 win vs. Milwaukee over the weekend, the Lakers are 10-4 to begin the season. The team is 8-2 in their last 10 games. Los Angeles has been without LeBron James’ production. The 40-year-old has been dealing with sciatica on his right side. This forced James to miss the traning camp and the […]

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]]> Detroit’s Cade Cunningham has signed a new six-year endorsement deal with Nike https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/detroits-cade-cunningham-has-signed-a-new-six-year-endorsement-deal-with-nike/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:51:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365253 Through 13 games in 2025-26, the Pistons have an 11-2 record. That is currently the best in the Eastern Conference. Detroit has won nine straight games.  To no surprise, Cade Cunningham is leading the Pistons early in the year. He’s continued to elevate his production with each passing season. On Monday morning, NBA insider Shams […]

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]]> Utah’s Lauri Markkanen is one of two players with multiple 45-point games in 2025-26 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/utahs-lauri-markkanen-is-one-of-two-players-with-multiple-45-point-games-in-2025-26/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:11:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365248 Lauri Markanen and the Jazz battled the Bulls in the highest-scoring games of the season thus far. Utah beat Chicago 150-147 in double OT. Markkanen led the Jazz with 47 points. Keyonte George hit a three-pointer with less than two seconds left in double OT to seal the win for Utah. The team is 5-8 […]

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]]> Clippers’ James Harden made NBA history after back-to-back games with 35/5/5 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/clippers-james-harden-made-nba-history-after-back-to-back-games-with-35-5-5/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:27:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365243 At 4-9, the LA Clippers are 11th in the Western Conference. The team is 2-8 in their last 10 games. That includes a 121-118 loss on the road to Boston on Sunday.  Due to injuries, the Clippers have been without some of their top talent in 2025-26. However, James Harden has been available for 12 […]

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]]> Mavs’ Anthony Davis (calf strain) will miss at least another seven to ten days https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavs-anthony-davis-calf-strain-will-miss-at-least-another-seven-to-ten-days/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:36:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365239 Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks picked up a much-needed win on Sunday. Dallas beat Portland 138-133 in OT. The team is now 4-10 this season and 3-7 in their last 10 games.  On Saturday evening, NBA insider Shams Charania gave an injury update on one of the team’s top players. Including Sunday’s contest, Anthony Davis […]

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]]> Mavs’ Dereck Lively II (knee) will play on Friday after missing nine consecutive games https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavs-dereck-lively-ii-knee-will-play-on-friday-after-missing-nine-consecutive-games/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:27:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365215 Through 12 games in 2025-26, the Mavericks are 3-9. The team is 1-6 in its last seven games. Injuries early in the year have led to a slow start for Dallas.  On Friday, November 14, the Mavericks are on the road to face the LA Clippers. NBA insider Shams Charania shared a positive injury update […]

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]]> Hawks’ Jalen Johnson is the first player to record 31 points, 18 rebounds, 14 assists, and 7 steals in a game https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-jalen-johnson-is-the-first-player-to-record-31-points-18-rebounds-14-assists-and-7-steals-in-a-game/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:42:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365189 The Hawks were on the road Thursday evening to face the Jazz. Atlanta has been without Trae Young since the beginning of November. He suffered an MCL sprain and is out for four weeks.  Without Young, several players have stepped up to play larger roles for the Hawks. That includes SF Jalen Johnson. The 23-year-old […]

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]]> John Wall believes Anthony Davis has an interest in playing for his hometown Chicago Bulls https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/john-wall-believes-anthony-davis-has-an-interest-in-playing-for-his-hometown-chicago-bulls/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:06:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365182 The Mavericks are 3-9 in their first 12 games of the 2025-26 season. Dallas is 1-6 in their last seven. All-star PF Anthony Davis has missed seven consecutive games due to a left calf strain.  Not having Anthony Davis in the lineup has been a massive blow for the Mavericks. The team was already entering […]

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]]> After a 13-year partnership, Steph Curry has parted ways with Under Armour https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/after-a-13-year-partnership-steph-curry-has-parted-ways-with-under-armour/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:19:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365175 Golden State’s Steph Curry is in his 17th professional season. For 13 of those 17 seasons, the four-time NBA champion has partnered with Under Armour. They’ve been his official shoe sponsor sicne 2013.  On Thursday, November 13, Steph Curry announced he is ending his partnership with Under Armour after 13 years. Now, the Curry Brand […]

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]]> Orlando’s Paolo Banchero (groin strain) is out Friday vs. the Nets, but is considered ‘day-to-day’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/orlandos-paolo-banchero-groin-strain-is-out-friday-vs-the-nets-but-is-considered-day-to-day/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:35:01 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365167 On Wednesday night, the Magic were on the road to face the New York Knicks. In the second quarter, all-star PF Paolo Banchero suffered a groin strain. The 23-year-old did not return to the game.  However, Orlando did walk away with an impressive 124-107 win vs. New York. The team is now 6-6 this season, […]

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