The Hoop Dispatch

From blockbuster trades to offseason storylines that dominated headlines, the NBA’s curtain rises once again — and few matchups shine brighter than Lakers vs. Warriors. And there’s no better way to tip off the new season than with two of the league’s biggest brands colliding under the bright lights. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, two franchises that have defined modern basketball, will open their 2025–26 campaigns in what already feels like another chap

Coming off a tight, grueling 4–2 series win against the Detroit Pistons, the Knicks now face their toughest test yet: a showdown with the...

Now four games into the series, the Timberwolves hold a commanding 3–1 lead, and the Lakers face the daunting task of winning two...