Latest Basketball News

đź“…December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The 2025-26 NBA season features historic trades, key retirements, rule changes, and team shifts impacting league dynamics and star players' futures.
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Danilo Gallinari Announces Retirement

Veteran player Danilo Gallinari retired on December 2, 2025, concluding a 16-year career spanning eight NBA teams, marking the end of an era for the forwardSource 2.

2

Largest NBA Trade in History Completed

On July 6, 2025, a seven-team, 13-player trade took place involving Kevin Durant moving to Houston Rockets from Phoenix Suns, reshaping league rosters significantlySource 2.

3

NBA Rule Change Approved for Last Three Seconds Shots

The NBA introduced a rule that shots taken from at least 36 feet in the last three seconds of the first three quarters on backcourt-initiated plays count as team attempts, not individualSource 2.

4

Milwaukee Bucks Sign Alex Antetokounmpo Making History

With Alex Antetokounmpo's signing on October 13, 2025, Milwaukee Bucks became first NBA team to roster three brothers—Alex, Giannis, and Thanasis—simultaneouslySource 2.

5

Cleveland Cavaliers Set Consecutive Three-Point Record

The Cavaliers established a new record with 98 consecutive regular-season games hitting at least ten three-pointers, surpassing the previous Rockets' streak (2018-2020)Source 2.

6

Dallas Mavericks Fire General Manager Nico Harrison

Nine months post-Luka Dončić trade, Dallas Mavericks dismissed GM Nico Harrison on November 11, 2025, signaling organizational changesSource 2.

7

Chris Paul Waived by Los Angeles Clippers, Trade Imminent

The Clippers waived Chris Paul ahead of December 15 trade eligibility. Discussions suggest Paul could join teams like the Lakers or Rockets in his final playing seasonSource 4.

8

Jaylen Brown Shines as Boston Celtics Face Crossroads

With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Jaylen Brown elevated his play, averaging 28.8 points and nearly 50% shooting, highlighting his leadership in Boston's evolving seasonSource 3.

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Uncertainty Surrounds Futures of All-Star Guards Ball, Morant, Young

Trade rumors swirl around LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant, and Trae Young. NBA teams weigh prospects amid salary cap space and playoff ambitions leading up to the trade deadlineSource 6.

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NBA Season's Biggest Surprises Include Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons

Early 2025-26 season surprises include strong performances from Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons, gaining attention for unexpected competitivenessSource 7.