July 25, 2025

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Stephen Curry Insists He’s Far From NBA Retirement

At 37, Stephen Curry says he’s “nowhere close” to retiring as he prepares for his 17th NBA season with the Golden State Warriors. He’s breaking his twilight years into two-year chapters, using his health and offseason conditioning as the litmus test for how much longer he can sustain elite play.

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Last season he averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 39.7% from three.

Curry is under contract through 2026-27 and views each offseason as the true barometer of his longevity.

Kevin Durant Propels Rockets Into NBA Top-10

HOUSTON — After a whirlwind summer, the Houston Rockets have cracked the NBA’s top-10, earning the No. 6 spot in The Athletic’s latest power rankings. A blockbuster trade sending Dillon Brooks and Garrison Brooks to Brooklyn for future Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant underscores Houston’s title aspirations.

General manager Rafael Stone didn’t stop there, bolstering the roster with defensive wing Dorian Finney-Smith and re-acquiring rim protector Clint Capela. With a defensive identity already in place under coach Ime Udoka and youth pieces like Alperen Şengün and Reed Sheppard poised for growth, the Rockets look primed for a leap in a stacked Western Conference.

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Knicks Get C– Grade on Towns Trade, Pursue Kevin Love

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks were handed a C– grade by Bleacher Report for last summer’s Karl-Anthony Towns trade, as defensive lapses and playoff struggles exposed the deal’s shortcomings. Despite a productive regular season, Towns and Jalen Brunson’s on-court synergy dissolved under playoff pressure, contributing to a worrying postseason collapse.

To address frontcourt depth and Towns’ defensive concerns, the Knicks are eyeing former All-Star Kevin Love in free agency. Love’s championship experience, perimeter shooting and willingness to join a big-market contender make him a logical fit alongside Towns and under new coach Mike Brown.

Pacers Plan Aggressive Trades, Elevate Haliburton and Huff Roles

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are gearing up for a busy finish to their offseason. General manager Chad Buchanan declared the team will be “aggressive” in pursuing trades that genuinely upgrade the roster, after adding center Jay Huff in a lone deal so far.

Buchanan also charted new roles for key figures around injured All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Guard Andrew Nembhard is pegged to fill Haliburton’s on-court duties, while Haliburton himself will remain integral off the floor—serving as a scout and adviser on draft and trade evaluations. Meanwhile, the Pacers have assembled a four-man committee at center (Huff, Isaiah Jackson, James Wiseman and Tony Bradley) to replace departed Myles Turner.

Shaq’s Feud with Gobert Ignites Hall of Fame Debate

Shaquille O’Neal publicly slammed Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert on The Big Podcast this week, declaring, “I hate Rudy Gobert,” and questioning his $250 million contract and Hall of Fame credentials. As self-styled president of the Big Man Alliance, Shaq lambasted Gobert for not “playing like a big man” despite four Defensive Player of the Year awards and threatened to wear a dress to the Hall of Fame induction if Gobert ever gets in.

The feud extends beyond Gobert: Shaq also weighed in on the NBA’s all-time greats, reaffirming Michael Jordan at No. 1, urging more respect for Kobe Bryant, and downplaying Wilt Chamberlain’s two championships. This latest salvo underscores O’Neal’s enduring influence on debates over legacy, money and impact in the league.

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Shaq vs. Gobert: O’Neal ‘Hates’ $250M Center, Ignites Hall of Fame Showdown