Following the recent report that Malik Beasley is no longer the target of a federal gambling investigation, it is expected that the sharp-shooting free agent will rejoin the free agent market as one of the more valuable players still available. One of the teams that has shown interest in his services is the Knicks, writes Jake Fischer for The Stein Line, citing SNY’s Ian … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Beasley, Martin, Hyland, Cavaliers
Central Notes: Green, Kell-Abrams, Portis, Giannis
Javonte Green fits right into the Pistons’ identity after establishing a reputation as a hard-nosed defender with versatility, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com writes. The Pistons signed Green to a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract, filling the 14th spot on the 15-man roster. He’ll compete for minutes at the wing positions and could also be utilized as an undersized power … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Green, Kell-Abrams, Portis, Giannis
Warriors, Lakers, Knicks, Thunder Get Most Nationally Televised Games For 2025/26
Having gone from two national broadcasting partners (ABC/ESPN and TNT) to three (ABC/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime) ahead of the 2025/26 season, the NBA’s schedule will feature a significant increase in nationally televised games. When the league unveiled its full regular season schedule on Thursday, it announced 237 nationally televised regular season matchups, along with the … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers, Knicks, Thunder Get Most Nationally Televised Games For 2025/26
NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Five NBA teams will play a league-high 16 back-to-back sets during the 2025/26 regular season, while six clubs will have just 13 instances of back-to-back games on their schedules. The remaining 19 teams will play either 14 or 15 back-to-backs. [RELATED: 2025/26 NBA Schedules By Team] Those totals – along with an overall average of 14.4 back-to-backs per team – are about what … [Read more...] about NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Central Notes: Hunter, Langdon, Buzelis
De’Andre Hunter started on a regular basis during his first five seasons in the league with the Hawks. In 64 combined games with Atlanta and the Cavaliers last season, he started just nine games in 64 games. Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor (subscription required) argues that Cleveland should keep Hunter in a reserve role. He notes that with Ty Jerome signing with Memphis, the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Hunter, Langdon, Buzelis