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The New Orleans Pelicans have had the talent over the years to be competitive in the Western Conference, but injuries have impacted the team. With the addition of rookie Jeremiah Fears to the backcourt, can the Pelicans once again return to the playoffs this season?

He first picked up a basketball five years ago. At the age of 18, he became a first-round NBA draft pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping that they have found their big man of the future in French teenager Joan Beringer.

Undrafted but signed to a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, rookie Mark Sears looks to prove that he is worth a roster spot this season.

There are a number of NBA teams looking to fill out their roster before the 2025-26 starts. After EuroBasket 2025 wrapped up, we take a look at five players who could find their way onto an NBA roster at some point this season.

Coming off a National Championship with the Florida Gators, Will Richard looks to crack the Golden State Warriors lineup for the 2025-26 season.

The Indiana Pacers are retooling this season. Can second-round draft pick Kam Jones make an impact and help the team remain competitive in the wide-open Eastern Conference?

Undrafted out of Mississippi State, Cameron Matthews looks to break the Houston Rockets' 2025-2026 roster as a rookie.

With just a couple of weeks until training camp for the 2025-26 NBA season, there are a number of notable free agents still unsigned. We take a look at the top five UFAs and the teams that they may be best suited for this season.

The Brooklyn Nets surprised many by selecting 19-year-old Russian point guard Egor Demin 8th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. With the starting point guard position wide open, expect the 6'8" rookie with exceptional court vision to receive significant playing time this season.

With the Boston Celtics in the midst of a retooling, we evaluate how 19 year old Spanish rookie guard Hugo Gonzalez will help fill the void of several departed or injured players as the Celtics navigate through the 2025-26 season.

An in-depth look at Atlanta Hawks rookie Asa Newell, the 23rd overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft. Following a great one-and-done college season, how will Newell fare during his first season in the NBA and what will his role be with the Hawks?

The 2025-26 NBA season begins with five coaches facing serious pressure to deliver results or risk having to look for a new job before the end of the season.

The Denver Nuggets made a big offseason move, acquiring Cameron Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets. Can Johnson's versatility provide the Nuggets with the spark they need to return to the Western Conference elite?

The Indiana Pacers surprised many when they advanced to the NBA Finals last season. While injuries and roster changes have drastically altered their lineup this year, Andrew Nembhard may be the X-factor in keeping them competitive in the Eastern Conference.

The Houston Rockets are among the favorites to contend for the 2025-26 NBA title. Although the addition of Kevin Durant captured the offseason spotlight, Amen Thompson might be one of the team's most important pieces this season.

The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga spent the off-season in a contract debate. What they may not realize is how important they are to each other as they head into the 2025-26 season.

The Detroit Pistons added sharpshooter Duncan Robinson to their roster during the offseason, a move that could prove to be valuable as the team looks to climb the Eastern Conference standings and move deeper into the playoffs.

His game may still be raw by NBA lottery pick standards, but on a rebuilding Phoenix Suns roster, rookie Khaman Maluach has time to develop and impress.

The Washington Wizards hope that rookie Tre Johnson becomes another core piece as the team continues to rebuild through the draft.