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Official: Kevin Durant Part of NBA’s First 7-Team Deal

July 8, 2025

It looks like that the “Kevin Durant trade to Houston Rockets” was just the start, now there’s a new report that KD is now part of the NBA’s first 7-Team Trade.

The NBA stated, “The largest trade in NBA history finally came together on Sunday, with centerpiece Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a slew of other assets with no fewer than seven teams and 13 players involved.”

Here’s the trade in a nutshell;

Rockets get:

  • Kevin Durant
  • Clint Capela

Suns get:

  • Jalen Green
  • Dillon Brooks
  • Khaman Maluach (No. 10 overall)
  • Rasheer Fleming (No. 31 overall)
  • Koby Brea (No. 41 overall)
  • Daeqwon Plowden
  • 2026 second-round pick
  • 2032 second-round pick

Nets get:

  • 2026 second-round pick
  • 2030 second-round pick

Warriors get:

  • Alex Toohey (No. 52 overall)
  • Jahmai Mashack (No. 59 overall)

Hawks get:

  • David Roddy
  • 2031 second-round pick
  • Cash

Lakers get:

  • Adou Thiero (No. 36 overall)
  • Cash

Timberwolves get:

  • Rocco Zikarsky (No. 45 overall)
  • 2026 second-round pick
  • 2032 second-round pick
  • Cash

It’s unclear what this means to all the teams involved and how it will shaped their future but one this is for sure, the Rockets will be scary this coming season with KD and Alperen Şengün, with the rest of the team.

WNBA announces the 2025 WNBA All-Star Reserves

July 7, 2025

After announcing the Starters and the Coaches for this year’s All-Star games, WNBA has announce the 12 Reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Stars. The reserves high-lighted by veterans Skylar Diggins of the Seattle Storm and Alyssa Thomas from Phoenix Mercury, and rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen who are both from Washington Mystics.

  1. Sonia Citron, Mystics (Rookie and 1st All-Star selection)
  2. Skylar Diggins, Seattle Storm (7th All-Star selection)
  3. Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream (3rd All-Star selection)
  4. Kiki Iriafen, Washington Mystics (Rookie and 1st All-Star selection)
  5. Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever (3rd All-Star selection)
  6. Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks (4th All-Star selection)
  7. Angel Reese, Chicago Sky (2nd All-Star selection)
  8. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury (6th All-Star selection)
  9. Kayla Thornton, Golden State Valkyries (1st All-Star selection)
  10. Courtney Williams, Minnesota Lynx (2nd All-Star selection)
  11. Gabby Williams, Seattle Storm (1st All-Star selection)
  12. Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces (4th All-Star selection)

Team Captains Clark and Collier will draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the just announced pool of 12 reserves.

Here are now the full roster of 2025 WNBA All-Stars.
2025 WNBA ALL-STARS

STARTERS
PLAYER TEAM POSITION
^Paige Bueckers Dallas Wings Guard
**Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever Guard
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty Guard
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
**Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx Frontcourt
A’ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces Frontcourt
Breanna Stewart New York Liberty Frontcourt
Aliyah Boston Indiana Fever Frontcourt
Nneka Ogwumike Seattle Storm Frontcourt
Satou Sabally Phoenix Mercury Frontcourt

RESERVES
^Sonia Citron Washington Mystics Guard
Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm Guard
Rhyne Howard Atlanta Dream Guard
^Kiki Iriafen Washington Mystics Frontcourt
Kelsey Mitchell Indiana Fever Guard
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks Guard
Angel Reese Chicago Sky Frontcourt
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury Frontcourt
^Kayla Thornton Golden State Valkyries Frontcourt
Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx Guard
^Gabby Williams Seattle Storm Guard
Jackie Young Las Vegas Aces Guard

**denotes All-Star team captain by virtue of being one of the two highest vote-getters in voting by fans.
^ denotes first-time All-Star selection.

Cheryl Reeve and Sandy Brondello Named Head Coaches for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

July 6, 2025

Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx and Sandy Brondello of the New York Liberty were selected as the head coaches for the WNBA All-Star Game. Reeve and Brondello respective team owned the two best records in the league; Minnesota (15-2) and New York (12-5).

ESPN: “Because the coach with the best record was paired with the player with the most fan votes, Reeve will coach Team Clark and go up against Collier, the centerpiece of her dominant Minnesota team.”

Cheryl Reeve and Sandy Brondello are not stranger to each other, since they “Minnesota Lynx” and “New York Liberty” face in last year’s 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and then later matchup in the 2024 WNBA Finals. Lynx defeated the Liberty for the 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, while the Liberty took home the 2024 WNBA Championship.

NBA Free Agency: Deandre Ayton to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers

July 3, 2025

After being bought out by Portland Trailblazers, Center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign the LA Lakers, this will give the Lakers the size that they need at the center position.

Anti-Political Dynasty Act filed at the House of Representatives

July 3, 2025

ACT Teachers Party List Representative Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Party List Representative Renee Co filed on Monday House Bill 209 or the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act.

ABS-CBN:

The measure defines “political dynasty” as a “family or clan that concentrates, consolidates, or perpetuates their political power by holding public office simultaneously or successively.”

Under the bill, “no person shall hold or run for any elective national or local office simultaneously with another within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, whether legitimate or illegitimate, full or half blood.”

It also prohibits those within this degree of relationship to an incumbent elected official from immediately succeeding to the position.

If I’m not mistaken, similar bills have been filed before, and since the majority of political personalities are from ‘political dynasties/families,’ I doubt that this new bill will be more successful than the previously filed bills.

Nothing Headphone (1) announced

July 2, 2025

Together with the Nothing Phone (3), the company also announced the Nothing Headphone (1). Available black and white colors, the Nothing Headphone (1) will retail for $299 or around SAR 1,121.25.

Below are the notable specs;

  • Dimension (HxWxD): 173.85 mm x 78.0 mm x 189.25 mm
  • Drivers: 40 MM DYNAMIC / 16 Ω
  • RF: 20 HZ – 40 KHZ
  • Diaphragm: PU
  • Tuning: SOUND BY KEF
  • Battery: 1040mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
  • Type: real-time adaptive anc
  • Depth: up to 42 db
  • Frequency range: 2000 hz
  • Microphone quantity: 3 mics each side / 6 mics total
  • Connection range: 10 M
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Dual connection
  • Compatible with Android version 5.1 and above, iOS version 13 and above.
  • Codecs: AAC, SBC, LDAC

Just like the Nothing Phone (3), preorders for the Headphone(1) will be this 4th of July and it will be available on 15th of July.

Nothing announces Phone (3)

July 2, 2025

Nothing has official announced their Phone (3), the company is keeping their signature transparent design with the revamped “Glyph Matrix” instead of the traditional Glyph Interface. The Glyph Matrix is a small micro-LED screen in the top right corner of the phone, designed to show app alerts, notifications, and real-time progress indicators without waking the main display. It also supports “Glyph Toys” and will have a public SDK for custom widgets and games. The camera module also features a unique, asynchronous lens placement.

The Phone (3) will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (1260 x 2800 pixels) and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It boasts a peak brightness of 4500 nits and typical outdoor brightness of 1600 nits. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and Gorilla Glass Victus on the back.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 SoC, a significant upgrade that offers improved CPU and GPU performance compared to its predecessor. The Phone (3) will be available in two configurations; 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage, both the RAM and storage utilizes LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage technology.

As for the cameras, it will use a a triple 50MP camera setup at the back; the main shooter will be a 50MP sensor (1/1.3″ OV50H) with f/1.68 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), then an ultrawide 50MP sensor (1/2.76″ JN1) with f/2.2 aperture and 114° field of view and the 3rd camera is a periscope telephoto with 50MP sensor (1/2.75″ JN5) with f/2.68 aperture, OIS, 3x optical zoom, and up to 60x digital zoom. It also functions as a macro camera.

For the front camera, it will be using a 50MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.

The Nothing Phone (3) will have 5,500mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 65W fast wired charging (charges to full in under an hour) and 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

On the software side, the Phone (3) will be running the company’s very own Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15. The company promises 5 years of Android OS updates and 7 years of security patches. It will also includes new AI-powered features like “Essential Space” for organization and “Essential Search” for universal phone-wide searching. A “Flip to Record” shortcut allows for quick transcription and summarization of conversations.

AS for the rest of the specs,

  • Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM)
  • 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be)
  • Bluetooth 6.0
  • GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
  • In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Stereo speakers
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • New “Essential Key” customizable button.

The Nothing Phone (3) starts at $799 (globally) / SAR3,000.00 (Saudi Arabia) for the 12GB+256GB model, and $899 /SAR3,371.25 (Saudi Arabia) for the 16GB+512GB model. The company said that preorders for the Nothing Phone (3) will be available this 4th of July and it will be available on 15th of July.

Indiana Fever routs Minnesota Lynx to capture 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

July 2, 2025

The Indiana Fever are this year’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions. The Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx even without their star point guard Caitlin Clark due to a left groin injury.

Natasha Howard was named the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup MVP, having her best game in a Fever uniform, scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Starters Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aari McDonald scored 12 points apiece, while Sophie Cunningham added 13 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.

The Lynx started the game strong, jumping to a 13-point lead in the first quarter, but the Fever tightened their defense in the second quarter and held Minnesota scoreless in the last 8 minutes of the first half and to just 7 points in the second quarter (32 – 27). In the third period, the Fever were able to extend their lead to 10 points and a 15-point lead in the final period (74 – 59).

Game highlights

The Indiana Fever’s next five games will be at home, starting this Friday against the Las Vegas Aces. The Minnesota Lynx will also play their next three games at home, starting with the Washington Mystics, also this Friday.

WNBA expanding to Three New Cities; Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

July 1, 2025

The WNBA will soon be expanding to 3 new cities with 3 new teams. This was announced in a news conference “WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia to join the league in historic expansion.”

  • Cleveland – coming 2028
  • Detroit – coming 2029
  • Philadelphia – coming 2030

The three new teams will be in addition to the two other teams that was announced, Portland and the Toronto Tempo, both team will join the league in 2026 season of WNBA.

WNBA announces the 2025 WNBA All-Star Starters

July 1, 2025

The two All-Star captains, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves.

WNBA is scheduled to announce that 12 All-Star reserves on July 6, and looking at the fan voting results, I have a good idea on who the 12 All-Star reserves will be.

Here are the number of vote that each All-Star starters received;

  1. Caitlin Clark (IND) – 1,293,526
  2. Napheesa Collier (MIN) – 1,176,020
  3. Aliyah Boston (IND) – 1,174,669
  4. A’ja Wilson (LVA) – 986,662
  5. Breanna Stewart (NYL) – 972,434
  6. Paige Bueckers (DAL) – 805,471
  7. Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) – 583,428
  8. Satou Sabally (PHX) – 456,025
  9. Allisha Gray (ATL) – 441,346
  10. Nneka Ogwumike (SEA) – 398,608

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will the Team Captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

June 30, 2025

The WNBA just concluded the voting period for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Clark and Collier are the two All-Star starters who received the most fan votes. Clark received 1,293,526 votes from fans, and Collier received 1,176,020.

Clark is averaging 18.2 points and a career-high 8.9 assists per game, while Collier ranks No. 1 in the WNBA in scoring (a career-high 24.5 ppg) and fourth in rebounding (8.4 rpg), leading the Lynx to a league-best 13-2 record.

Before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, with their teams, will face each other in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals this July 2nd.

In a statement, the WNBA said that “the two All-Star captains will then draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves.”

The 10 starters, including Clark and Collier, were selected from across the WNBA without regard to conference affiliation. Current WNBA players and a media panel joined fans in selecting the All-Star starters. Fans accounted for 50 percent of the vote, while current WNBA players and a media panel each accounted for 25 percent.

After the starters have been announced, the league’s head coaches will select the 12 reserves without regard to conference affiliation. The head coaches will vote for three guards, five frontcourt players, and four players at either position regardless of conference. Coaches may not vote for players on their own team. The names of the 12 reserves will be revealed across WNBA social and digital platforms on Sunday, July 6, at noon ET.

The 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Fever, on Saturday, July 19.

Nike release the Caitlin Clark’s ad for her new Kobe 5 Protro PE

June 30, 2025

The new Kobe V Protro “Caitlin Clark” will retail for $190. This is not the Caitlin Clark signature shoes but a player exclusive colorway of the Kobe 5 Protro PE. Clark’s signature kicks will arrive early next year, since it has been reported the Nike will release Clark’s Signature Logo in Holiday 2025.

Available 6/30 at 5:00 PM

When Caitlin Clark laces up her Kobe 5s, she enters a new dimension.

She’s put her prowess on display wearing an array of coveted Kobe models — now she has her own player edition. It’s outfitted in Midnight Navy, Bright Crimson, vibrant hits of University Gold, and polished off with a high-gloss finish that glistens under the spotlight.

This Protro model takes a great basketball shoe and makes it better. It’s engineered with a flexible Air Zoom unit and scaled-down traction for optimal court feel. Plus, the minimally structured upper is lightweight and supportive all-around.

Alex Eala suffers a heartbreaking defeat at the WTA Lexus Eastbourne Open Finals

June 29, 2025

WTA;

Maya Joint rallied to win one of the year’s toughest matches at the Lexus Eastbourne Open on Saturday, securing her second Hologic WTA Tour singles title of 2025.

In a matchup of two of the Hologic WTA Tour’s brightest young talents, 19-year-old Maya Joint of Australia saved four championship points to edge 20-year-old qualifier Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (10) in Saturday’s final.

It was a tough match but just by reaching the WTA Finals, Alex Eala is already a winner in the hearts the Filipinos. If her trajectory continues to go up, she will face Maya Joint in the future.

Here’s the game high lights.

Indiana Fever wins over Dallas Wings without Caitlin Clark (94 – 86)

June 29, 2025

It was a statement game for the Indiana Fever as they defeat the Dallas Wings 94-86 in a hard-fought contest that showcased the Fever’s depth and determination even without their star point guard, Caitlin Clark. Missing her second straight game due to a left groin injury, Clark’s absence provided an opportunity for other Fever players to step up, and they answered the call with a collective effort that secured a crucial road win.

From the opening tip, the Fever started fast, jumping out to an impressive 33-13 lead in the first quarter. Their offense was incredibly efficient in the 1st quarter, converting all of their shots from inside the arc and shooting a remarkable 59.3% from the field for the game. Fever’s efficiency carried over to the second quarter and was able to set the tone for the game, they managed to built a 20-point lead (40 – 20) but ended the half with a 13-points lead (56 – 43).

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever with a season-high 32 points and 7 assists, Mitchell also hade a crucial three-points to recapture the lead (82 – 80) after the Wings taking lead for the first time in the game. Aliyah Boston also continued to impress, adding a strong 21 points and six rebounds, keeping her consistent presence in the paint. Natasha Howard was a force on both ends, recording a double-double with 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds, along with three steals. Making her first start for the Fever, Aari McDonald added 13 points and six assists, providing valuable playmaking in Clark’s absence.

The Dallas Wings is led by rookie sensation Paige Bueckers’ 27 points and six assists, lead the Wings comeback. After trailing by as many as 23 points, the Wings managed to briefly take an 80-79 lead in the fourth quarter, fueled by improved shooting and aggressive defense. However, the Fever kept their composure, responding with a decisive 9-0 run to reclaim control and seal the victory.

It’s a great win by the Fever (8-8), as they move back to a .500 record on the season before facing the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals this July 2nd.

Caitlin Clark to miss game against Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings

June 28, 2025

Caitlin Clark is out again and will miss her much anticipated matchup with Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings due to a left groin injury. It’s unclear when Clark suffered the injury but Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White said “she found out about Clark’s latest injury late Wednesday night, after the training staff had taken her for an MRI.”

This will be the second straight game that she missed after returning from a left quadriceps strain injury, where he missed 5 games.

Alex Eala Makes History: First Filipina to Reach WTA Eastbourne Finals

June 28, 2025

Alexandra “Alex” Eala has become the first Filipina Tennis player ever to reach a WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) final. She secured her spot by defeating fellow qualifier Varvara Gracheva in a tough semifinal match at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, with a final score of 7-5, 2-6, 6-3.

Eala will face 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint for the championship title this Saturday, June 28th.

You watch some of the game highlights featuring Alexandra Eala vs. Varvara Gracheva from the Eastbourne Semifinal 2025.

Here’s the list of Round 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft

June 28, 2025

I’m just gonna place this here, since there’s not much buzz for the second day/round of the 2025 NBA Draft, this of course for some unexpected trades like Phoenix wanting to get the 31st pick from Minnesota Timberwolves, which they use to pick Rasheer Fleming, a 6’8″ forward with a massive 7-foot-5 wingspan.

Second Round
31. Timberwolves draft Rasheer Fleming (St. Joseph’s) – Traded to Suns
32. Celtics draft Noah Penda (Le Mans Sarthe Basket) – Traded to Magic
33. Hornets draft Sion James (Duke)
34. Hornets draft Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton)
35. 76ers draft Johni Broome (Auburn)
36. Nets draft Adou Thiero (Arkansas) – Traded to Lakers (via Suns & Wolves)
37. Pistons draft Chaz Lanier (Tennessee)
38. Spurs draft Kam Jones (Marquette) – Traded to Pacers
39. Raptors draft Alijah Martin (Florida)
40. Wizards draft Micah Peavy (Georgetown) – Traded to Pelicans
41. Warriors draft Koby Brea (Kentucky) – Traded to Suns
42. Kings draft Maxime Raynaud (Stanford)
43. Wizards draft Jamir Watkins (Florida State)
44. Thunder draft Brooks Barnhizer (Northwestern)
45. Bulls draft Rocco Zikarsky (Brisbane) – Traded to Wolves (via Lakers)
46. Magic draft Amari Williams (Kentucky) – Traded to Celtics
47. Bucks draft Bogoljub Marković (Mega Basket)
48. Grizzlies draft Javon Small (West Virginia)
49. Cavaliers draft Tyrese Proctor (Duke)
50. Knicks draft Kobe Sanders (Nevada) – Traded to Clippers
51. Clippers draft Mohamed Diawara (Cholet Basket) – Traded to Knicks
52. Suns draft Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings) – Traded to Warriors
53. Jazz draft John Tonje (Wisconsin)
54. Pacers draft Taelon Peter (Liberty)
55. Lakers draft Lachlan Olbrich (Illawarra Hawks) – Traded to Bulls
56. Grizzlies draft Will Richard (Florida) – Traded to Warriors
57. Magic draft Max Shulga (VCU) – Traded to Celtics
58. Cavaliers draft Saliou Niang (Trento)
59. Rockets draft Jahmai Mashack (Tennessee) – Traded to Grizzlies (via Warriors & Suns)
* The 2025 second round pick for the Knicks was rescinded by the NBA.

You can check the full list of the Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft here.

Now that the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, we can checkout the Rookies and the Sophomores in action in this year’s NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 in Las Vegas this July 10th.

Full list of the Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg selected by Dallas at No. 1

June 26, 2025

NBA just concluded the 1st Round (day 1) of its annual draft. As expected, the Dallas Mavericks selected Duke’s Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick, he is the second youngest no. 1 pick, second only to Lebron James.

ESPN writes, “The 6-foot-8, 221-pound Flagg, who will not turn 19 until Dec. 21, arrived at Duke with immense expectations and lived up to the hype. He was a consensus All-American and won multiple national player of the year honors, including the Wooden Award and the Naismith Award, averaging 19.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals while leading the Blue Devils to a 35-4 record and a Final Four appearance.”

Here’s the full list of Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft;
First Round
1. Mavericks draft Cooper Flagg (Duke)
2. Spurs draft Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
3. 76ers draft VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)
4. Hornets draft Kon Knueppel (Duke)
5. Jazz draft Ace Bailey (Rutgers)
6. Wizards draft Tre Johnson (Texas)
7. Pelicans draft Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma)
8. Nets draft Egor Demin (BYU)
9. Raptors draft Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina)
10. Rockets draft Khaman Maluach (Duke) – Traded to Suns
11. Trail Blazers draft Cedric Coward (Washington State) – Traded to Grizzlies
12. Bulls draft Noa Essengue (Ratiopharm Ulm)
13. Hawks draft Derik Queen (Maryland) – Traded to Pelicans
14. Spurs draft Carter Bryant (Arizona)
15. Thunder draft Thomas Sorber (Georgetown)
16. Grizzlies draft Yang Hansen (Qingdao) – Traded to Trail Blazers
17. Timberwolves draft Joan Beringer (Cedevita Olimpija)
18. Wizards draft Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida) – Traded to Jazz
19. Nets draft Nolan Traoré (Saint-Quentin BB)
20. Heat draft Kasparas Jakučionis (Illinois)
21. Jazz draft Will Riley (Illinois) – Traded to Wizards
22. Hawks draft Drake Powell (North Carolina) – Traded to Nets
23. Pelicans draft Asa Newell (Georgia) – Traded to Hawks
24. Thunder draft Nique Clifford (Colorado State) – Traded to Kings
25. Magic draft Jase Richardson (Michigan State)
26. Nets draft Ben Saraf (Ratiopharm Ulm)
27. Nets draft Danny Wolf (Michigan)
28. Celtics draft Hugo González (Real Madrid)
29. Suns draft Liam McNeeley (Connecticut) – Traded to Hornets
30. Clippers draft Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State)

Round 2 will be this Thursday, June 26 (8 ET) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Nike’s Jordan Brand Unveils Michael Jordan’s Newest Signature Shoe: The Air Jordan 40

June 26, 2025

Nike’s Jordan brand just unveil the latest signature shoes of the “G.O.A.T.” Michael Jordan, the Air Jordan 40. The announcement coincide with the 40th anniversary of of Air Jordans. The Air Jordan 40 will be available July 12 at jordan.com and select retail location. It has a price tag of $205.00.

There’s only one way to celebrate 40 years of Air Jordans. You gotta do what’s never been done. For the first time, we stacked a full-length Zoom Strobel unit on top of full-length ZoomX foam for responsive, marathon-level cushioning. Internal straps work with premium leather to give you optimal containment. Underfoot, a unique herringbone traction pattern helps you leave defenders guessing. Of course, it’s still gotta look good. Black and white collide to create one classic colorway.

Source: Nike

Is this the rumored iPhone 17 Pro?

June 25, 2025

Leaked by @Majin Bu, the purported iPhone 17 Pro will now have a camera bar, that was first seen Google Pixel 6 series.

I doubt that Apple would be adapting the same design language/aesthetics of another company, especially from a competitor.

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh issue Advisory regarding

June 24, 2025

Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia published this on their official FB page @Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia

In light of recent developments in the region, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh encourages all Filipinos in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to closely monitor the news through reputable sources and check for advisories issued by Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, and local Saudi authorities.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah stand ready to provide the necessary assistance to all Filipinos in the Kingdom.

Breaking: Iranian Forces Launch Attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

June 24, 2025

Iran today launched a missile attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major U.S. military installation. The attack, which Iran’s Tasnim news agency called “Annunciation of Victory,” comes as a direct retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Loud explosions and flares were reported over Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Monday evening as the Qatari air defense systems, in coordination with the U.S., successfully intercepted the incoming short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Qatari and U.S. officials swiftly confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries at the base, and minimal to no damage was reported to the facility itself.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was a “devastating and powerful” response to what it characterized as “America’s aggression.”

Reports indicate that Iran had warn Qatar regarding the impending attack, a move that analysts suggest points to a desire to demonstrate capability without causing widespread casualties, potentially aiming for de-escalation rather than all-out conflict. This pre-notification, along with the successful interceptions, allowed for precautionary measures to be taken, including temporary closures of Qatari airspace and advisories for U.S. citizens to shelter in place. In a report by NDTV, several other Gulf countries, including Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, and Bahrain, also temporarily closed their airspace as a precaution.

Al Udeid Air Base is the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East, serving as the forward headquarters for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and a critical hub for U.S. operations across the region. It hosts approximately 10,000 U.S. service members, along with Qatari, British, and other allied forces. The base’s strategic importance underscores the gravity of Iran’s direct targeting of the facility.

Reactions to the attack have been swift. Saudi Arabia condemned the “unjustifiable” Iranian aggression, affirming its solidarity and full support for Qatar. Qatar’s Ministry of Defence “considered this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter.”

Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions

June 24, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated an undermanned Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy. Pacers are without their star Tyrese Haliburton who suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the opening quarter of Game 7.

Even though the Pacers kept the game close in the first three quarters, it was apparent that the absence of Haliburton affected the team. In the final period of the game the Pacers were unable to score for four and a half minutes, by the time they made their first basket, OKC was already enjoying a 20-point lead with 7:29 remaining in the game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the team with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists, he’s also took home the Bill Russell trophy for winning the Finals MVP. Aside from winning both the Regular Season and Finals MVP awards, Shai is also this year’s Scoring Champion with 32.7 ppg. Before this season, the feat of winning the Regular Season MVP, Finals MVP, and scoring title in one season had only been achieved by four players in NBA history: Jordan (four times), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971, and Shaquille O’Neal in 2000.

Shai got a lot of help from Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren who scored 20 points and 18 points, respectively. Five OKC players scored double digits points the includes Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace who scored 10 points, apiece.

WNBA release First Returns of Fan Voting in WNBA All-Star Voting 2025

June 23, 2025

WNBA just release first of fan voting for the coming WNBA All-Star Voting 2025 in Indiana and as expected, Fever star guard Caitlin Clark is the top vote getter with 515,993 votes, followed by Napheesa Collier (484,758) and teammate Aliyah Boston with 446,961 votes. Amongst all the team, Indiana Fever have the most player in the top 40, followed by New York Liberty with 4 players.

Here are the top 40 leaders;

  1. Caitlin Clark, Guard (IND) 515,993
  2. Napheesa Collier, Frontcourt (MIN) 484,758
  3. Aliyah Boston, Frontcourt (IND) 446,961
  4. A’ja Wilson, Frontcourt (LVA) 394,600
  5. Breanna Stewart, Frontcourt (NYL) 367,819
  6. Paige Bueckers, Guard (DAL) 312,920
  7. Kelsey Mitchell, Guard (IND) 277,664
  8. Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (NYL) 234,684
  9. Lexie Hull, Guard (IND), 217,438
  10. Kiki Iriafen, Frontcourt (WAS) 213,500
  11. Kelsey Plum, Guard (LAS) 204,845
  12. Satou Sabally, Frontcourt (PHX) 175,611
  13. Angel Reese, Frontcourt (CHI) 173,363
  14. Allisha Gray, Guard (ATL) 168,349
  15. Jonquel Jones, Frontcourt (NYL) 162,259
  16. Natasha Howard, Frontcourt (IND) 158,331
  17. Gabby Williams, Frontcourt (SEA) 144,257
  18. Nneka Ogwumike, Frontcourt (SEA) 141,596
  19. Dearica Hamby, Frontcourt (LAS) 105,727
  20. Rickea Jackson, Frontcourt (LAS) 97,767
  21. Alyssa Thomas, Frontcourt (PHX) 96,141
  22. Kamilla Cardoso, Frontcourt (CHI) 95,986
  23. Sophie Cunningham, Guard (IND) 95,116
  24. Jackie Young, Guard (LVA) 82,313
  25. Rhyne Howard, Guard (ATL) 80,477
  26. Skylar Diggins, Guard (SEA) 77,596
  27. DiJonai Carrington, Guard (DAL) 77,072
  28. Brittney Sykes, Guard (WAS) 76,549
  29. Natasha Cloud, Guard (NYL) 74,280
  30. Damiris Dantas, Frontcourt (IND) 72,262
  31. Kate Martin, Guard (GSV) 67,449
  32. Temi Fágbénlé, Frontcourt (GSV) 63,931
  33. Tina Charles, Frontcourt (CON) 62,420
  34. Arike Ogunbowale, Guard (DAL) 60,947
  35. Sonia Citron, Guard (WAS) 59,939
  36. Marina Mabrey, Guard (CON) 59,939
  37. Brittney Griner, Frontcourt (ATL) 57,308
  38. DeWanna Bonner, Frontcourt (IND) 56,775
  39. Kayla Thornton, Frontcourt (GSV) 51,645
  40. Kayla McBride, Guard (MIN) 44,378

The voting is still open and will end on before midnight of the 28th of June.

Las Vegas Aces hand Indiana Fever Second Straight Loss

June 23, 2025

The Las Vegas Aces just handed the Indiana Fever their second straight loss. Their first loss was against the Golden State Valkyries last Thursday in San Francisco. The Fever managed to build a 10-point lead in the first half, but the Aces cut the lead to just 6 points entering the fourth quarter. That’s when the Aces’ experience and championship pedigree took over; they seized the lead (70–69) at 4:23 and never relinquished i

A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and two crucial blocks. Jackie Young added 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Wilson struggled from the field, managing only two field goals in the first half.

Like Wilson, Caitlin Clark had another poor shooting night, going 7-for-20 from the field and 1-for-10 from the three-point line. Despite her shooting slump, Clark scored 19 points and had 10 assists. Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 26 points and 10 rebounds, and she was also the primary defender on Wilson for most of the game. Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points.

Game Highlights

The Indiana Fever will travel to Seattle for their match this Wednesday afternoon, while the Las Vegas Aces will host the Connecticut Sun this Thursday.

Breaking: Kevin Durant traded to Houston Rockets

June 23, 2025

NBA Superstar Kevin Durant has been traded to the Houston Rockets. The blockbuster trade will send guard Jalen Green, guard-forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 Draft and five future second-round picks to Phoenix.

Rockets get:

  • Kevin Durant

Suns get:

  • Jalen Green
  • Dillon Brooks
  • 2025 first-round pick (No. 10)
  • Five future second-round picks

Source: NBA

Pacers Blow Out Thunder to Force winner takes all Game 7

June 20, 2025

The Indiana Pacers routed the OKC Thunder to force a Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers had a slow start, being down 2–10, but then went on a 26–15 run to close the 1st quarter with a 28–25 lead. In the second quarter, the Pacers tightened their defense by limiting the Thunder to just 17 points while scoring 36. The quarter was punctuated by a Haliburton steal and a no-look pass to Siakam, who posterized Jalen Williams with a jam.

It was a total team effort for the Pacers, with six players scoring in double figures. Tyrese Haliburton, who was playing with a strained calf aggravated in Game 5, had 14 points and 5 assists. Obi Toppin scored a team-high 20 points, with 4-of-7 from the 3-point line off the bench. Despite having the tough assignment of guarding league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he was able to score 17 points and 4 assists. Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 13 rebounds.

The second half was no different from the first. The Pacers again limited OKC to just 18 points in the 3rd period while building a 30-point lead entering the 4th quarter. By the start of the 4th, OKC Head Coach Mark Daigneault took out most of his starting lineup. Even though they managed to score 31 points in the final period and limited the Pacers to just 18 points, the lead was too much for OKC to overcome.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with a modest 21 points, followed by Jalen Williams with 16 points, after scoring 40 points in Game 5.

Game Highlights

This will be the first Game 7 in the NBA Finals since 2016, and it will be in Oklahoma City this Sunday. History will be on OKC’s side, as home teams are 15-4 in Finals Game 7s, but the last team to win a Game 7 was the visiting team.

Indiana Fever defeat Connecticut Sun to advance to the Commissioner’s Cup Finals (88 – 71)

June 19, 2025

After a very physical game, the Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun (88 – 71). The win assures the Fever a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

It was a close game in the first half but in the second half, Indiana managed to build an 8-point lead entering the 3rd quarter then tension started to build between Clark and Sun guard Jacy Sheldon, after Sheldon “accidentally” made contact with Caitlin Clark’s face during a play, leading to a shove from Clark and a subsequent push to the ground by Marina Mabrey. After a lengthy review, Sheldon was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul, while Clark, Mabrey, and Tina Charles each received technical fouls.

In the final minutes of the game, there was tension between the two team in the final minute of the game. With the Fever comfortably ahead, Sophie Cunningham committed a hard foul on Sheldon, leading to a scuffle that resulted in Cunningham’s ejection with a Flagrant 2, and ejections for Sheldon and Lindsay Allen of the Sun for escalating the altercation. Fever coach Stephanie White later expressed frustration with the officiating, citing a perceived lack of control throughout the game and the season.

In the end, the Indiana Fever’s strong offensive execution and defensive tenacity, especially in the third quarter, proved too much for the struggling Connecticut Sun. The win, combined with an Atlanta loss, means the Fever will now face the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup Final on July 1st.

Game Highlights

Indiana will travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries this Friday, while the Connecticut Sun will host the Phoenix Mercury this Thursday.