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NBA Preseason News

• San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz: The Spurs won an overtime thriller.
  • Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points and 7 rebounds in just 16 minutes of play.
  • Dylan Harper’s debut reportedly “stole the show.”
  • Jazz guard Brice Sensabaugh erupted for 26 points (on 6-13 FG, 12-12 FT) in 28 minutes off the bench for the Jazz.
• Golden State Warriors:
  • Jimmy Butler will be out of the Warriors’ Sunday preseason game against the Lakers. Head coach Steve Kerr stated it is an excused personal absence for a “positive reason,” not injury-related.
• Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers: The Magic won after outscoring the 76ers 34-8 in the final quarter.

NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony recently addressed speculation about Russell Westbrook’s current unsigned status, stating that Westbrook isn’t being blackballed from the league. Instead, Anthony suggested that he himself has a stronger case for being blackballed, referencing an unnamed individual who influenced his own career trajectory.

Key Points

• Westbrook remains unsigned with the 2025-26 NBA season approaching
• Sacramento Kings are currently the only team showing serious interest
• Westbrook opted out of a $3.4M player option with Denver
• Reportedly has an offer from China worth nearly quadruple what the Kings could offer
• Has earned approximately $345M in NBA salaries

Anthony’s Perspective

Anthony emphasized that Westbrook’s situation differs significantly from true blackballing:

Current Status

• Danny Green reports that Denver planned to keep Westbrook inactive this season
• Green suggests Westbrook should have maintained his player option and forced a trade
• Anthony believes struggling teams like Charlotte represent Westbrook’s best opportunities
• Strongly opposes a potential return to Oklahoma City, citing concerns about diminishing Westbrook’s legacy

WNBA Finals 2025

• Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 to win their third WNBA title in four years.
• A’ja Wilson was dominant, leading the Aces to the championship. She was named Finals MVP (for the second time) and became the first player in league history to win regular-season MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in the same season.
• In the title-clinching Game 4 (a 97-86 victory), Wilson scored 31 points and had 9 rebounds.
• The New York Times provided reaction and analysis to the sweep.
• Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, A’ja Wilson’s boyfriend, was in attendance to support her after the win, sharing an emotional moment.