(Image via NBC Universal) Staff Editor: Aidan Danforth Email: adanforth@umassd.edu We have finally made it: the 2025-2026 NBA is about to be underway with thirty teams and their own purpose. For some, it’s a year where they can contend for a title; some are in a mix of good and bad; and some are just praying they can win some games. It’s not easy to … Continue reading 2025 NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The NBA playoffs are set to begin on April 15th, featuring top teams vying for the championship. Key contenders include the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and defending champions Boston Celtics. Each team brings unique strengths and challenges as they aim for the title. Continue reading Top 5 NBA Teams Heading Into The 2025 Postseason
Heading into the 2024 NBA season, the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Boston Celtics are identified as top contenders, bolstered by significant offseason moves and strong team dynamics. Continue reading Top 5 NBA Teams Heading into the 2024 Season
The Golden State Warriors faced challenges with injuries, leading to a tenth seed and Klay Thompson’s uncertain future. Extending him makes sense due to his long tenure, leadership, and impact on the court, but releasing him could pave the way for emerging young talent. The decision may significantly impact the team’s future. Continue reading Is This the End of the Warriors Big 3?
The NBA regular season has ended, and 20 teams are vying for the championship. The top contenders are the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dallas Mavericks. These teams boast strong rosters and are poised for success, but face tough competition in the playoffs. Continue reading Top Five NBA Teams Heading into the 2024 Postseason
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament marked a new era for women’s sports, with increased media dominance and TV viewership. Star players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese garnered massive attention, with record-breaking viewership. Their impact extends to the WNBA and other professional women’s leagues, igniting a bright future for women’s sports, endorsed by notable figures. Continue reading NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Birth of a New Era
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddy is facing allegations of engaging in a relationship with an underage girl. Social media posts emerged in November of 2023, showing Giddy with the young woman. Despite the allegations, Giddy has played in all of OKC’s games this season. Will Giddy’s case face justice or will it be overlooked like previous sexual misconduct instances involving other athletes? Continue reading Uprising NBA Player Accused of Career-Changing Crime
The upcoming NBA season tells a tale of teams with increased title potential after numerous off-season trades, player retirements, and emerging rookies. The top five teams tipped to win are Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors. All teams fortified their rosters with standout additions, while some even lost key players from their squad or have them sidelined due to injury. This subsequent season will test if these alterations could catapult these teams to championship glory or not. Continue reading Top Five NBA Teams Heading into the 2023-2024 Season
(Image via olympics.com) Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The All-Star break, trade deadline, and bulk of the NBA season have come and gone. We now begin to shift our attention toward the postseason as the calendar has turned to March. The NBA Playoffs will officially tip-off on April 15th with the play-in tournament. The NBA Finals will start on June 1st. So what teams am … Continue reading NBA 2023 Playoff Outlook: Who to Buy and Who to Sell
(Dustin Satloff/Getty Images North America/Getty Images) Staff Writer: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu Kyrie Irving’s career has taken some hits this week after previously coming under fire in the media for tweeting a link to an antisemitic film last month. Not only has he been suspended by the Nets for at least five games, but Nike has since announced they have cut ties with Irving. Last … Continue reading The Fallout of Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitic Post
