Kia Rookie Ladder: Knueppel keeps hold of top slotThe Top 5 is mostly unchanged as 2 former Duke teammates -- Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg -- bolster their case.
Giannis' fast start quiets offseason chatterThe Bucks' standout star is off to an epic start and has Milwaukee looking solid in the East this season.
Kia Rookie Ladder: Knueppel climbs to topThere's buzz in this week's Rookie Ladder as Charlotte duo Kon Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner stand tall in the Top 5.
Early assessment of the 'heaves' rule changeThe rule change allows players to try heaves in the final 3 seconds without them counting as missed field-goal attempts.
Kia Rookie Ladder: Flagg, Knueppel ascendVJ Edgecombe continues to surge in 2025-26 while Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel each move up.
Wolves seek more success in the clutchMinnesota played the most clutch games last season, going 20-26 in those situations. In 2025-26, it hopes to improve upon that stat.
Kia Rookie Ladder: Edgecombe starts off at No. 1Quick starts from a rich Draft class shakes up the presumed order as VJ Edgecombe and Cedric Coward shine brightest.
4 takeaways: Luka, Lakers run past WolvesLuka Dončić delivers in superstar duel, Deandre Ayton keeps improving and Marcus Smart shows his defensive value.
4 takeaways: SGA, Thunder top Pacers in 2OTThe Thunder become the NBA's 1st team to play in two double-OT games to open the season, edging the Pacers 141-135.
Q&A: Pacers' Carlisle on defending East title & moreIndiana's coach anticipates a different 'makeup' of team as it seeks success in 2025-26 while Tyrese Haliburton mends.
4 takeaways: Warriors win opener in L.A.Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.
Kia Rookie Ladder: State of chase as '25-26 beginsThe No. 1 overall pick enters the season as a heavy favorite to take home rookie honors, leaving a challenge for the field.
