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Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions
All NBA rookie extensions for players drafted in 2022 had to be completed by the Monday before the start of the 2025-26 season. Five more got done in the final days, plus another two for draftees from 2020 and 2023. Here's our ranking of the best of the rookie extensions signed this offseason.
Kristaps Porzingis News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Full details emerge about Kristaps Porzingis’ mystery illness
Full details about the unusual illness that Kristaps Porzingis dealt with last season have finally emerged.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Key changes to Cavaliers roster may hinder team's success
It may not sound like much, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will open their 2025-2026 campaign without three key players from the prior season, a season where
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
NBA champion believes Rockets are still in 'the mix of contenders'
The Houston Rockets gave the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder everything they could handle on Tuesday night, but ultimately came up short in a 125-124 double-overtime classic.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
The 'NBA's best active free throw shooters' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to make at least 84 percent of their free throws (with a minimum of 1,200 attempts) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
NBA makes change after 2025 NBA Finals blowback
When the 2026 NBA Finals tips off, it will actually look like it.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / October 22
Why Spurs are dark-horse championship contenders this season
Rebuilding teams aren’t supposed to look this composed this fast. But the Spurs aren’t following a normal timeline.
The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 150 30-point games in the NBA's Three Point Era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers’ Luka Doncic addresses possible injury after season-opening loss
Do the Lakers have another injury concern?
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / October 22
Knicks get late injury update concerning Karl-Anthony Towns
The New York Knicks opening game Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers will be an uphill battle.
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / October 22
Warriors stars have intriguing bet going
The morale seems high in Dub Nation, and it has felt that way since Jimmy Butler III's arrival during last season's trade deadline.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / October 22
Joel Embiid’s durability under the microscope as 76ers chase elusive title
Joel Embiid is running out of time — and so are the Philadelphia 76ers. After another injury-riddled season and a knee surgery in April, the 31-year-old superstar is finally back on the court.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Rockets debut 'tall ball,' but will it be enough to secure Kevin Durant another title?
The Houston Rockets tipped off the NBA season Tuesday with a towering five starting lineup that could make history, and it might also mark Kevin Durant’s final real chance to win a championship without the help of the Golden State Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 22
JJ Redick admits Lakers are in trouble without LeBron James
The Lakers looked like a one-man show in the season opener.
Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker / October 22
Deandre Ayton is already a problem for Lakers
It was an ugly debut for Ayton, the Lakers' biggest signing of the offseason, and the worst part is that it might not get better.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers' mediocre defense exposed in season opener
The Lakers may need to sacrifice some offense for defense because Tuesday's lineup will continue to bleed points against quality teams.
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / October 22
Steve Kerr takes new approach with young players to start 2025-26 season
Amid widespread talk that the Golden State Warriors are "old and brittle," head coach Steve Kerr caught everyone off guard in his team's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Did Michael Jordan take a shot at modern NBA?
Jordan's new series will feature interviews with him during "NBA on NBC's" halftime show.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 22
Luka Doncic makes unwanted history in Lakers season opener
Luka Doncic was nearly flawless in the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors, finishing with 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists on 63% shooting from the floor. So how did he end up with an unwanted spot in the history books?
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / October 22
Kevin Durant is biggest loser of Rockets' season-opening loss to Thunder
The only thing Thunder fans wanted to see more than an opening night victory was an opening night victory where Durant was the biggest loser.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers could be in big trouble until LeBron James returns
While Doncic and Reaves combined for 69 points, the rest of their team managed only 40 combined.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga starts strong in a crossroads season
After one game, Kuminga looks like he might become too valuable to trade.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / October 21
Knicks already down two key players for season-opening game
Before the season even begins, the New York Knicks will be down two key role players in Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Alperen Sengun News / Yardbarker / October 21
Alperen Sengun's shooting transforms Rockets offense in opener
The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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