BAY AREA COMEBACK BUZZ: De’Anthony Melton just checked off a huge milestone in his ACL return, whispers say the grind behind closed doors is getting real, and now Warriors fans are holding their breath as the comeback clock suddenly feels closer than anyone expected…ll

De’Anthony Melton continues to progress from his ACL surgery and the Warriors will re-evaluate him in the middle of November.

EASTERN ERUPTION: Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s “unreal” metrics spark whispers that Miami just unlocked a secret weapon, rivals suddenly sweating as advanced numbers paint a nightmare matchup scenario and insiders hint the Heat are quietly loading up for a hostile takeover of the East..ll

Can Jaquez sustain this level of play?

Bam Adebayo opens up about the Heat ‘evolving’ after past offensive disappointments — the All-Star big man says Miami is finally finding its rhythm, but hints that not everyone has fully bought into the new system yet..ll

Have the Heat finally evolved?

RISING IN THE BAY: Jonathan Kuminga didn’t just shine — he spoke like a leader, doubling down on his commitment to the Warriors after torching the Grizzlies, his words carrying the same fire as his game, and as the lights dimmed at Chase Center, one thing was crystal clear — the future of Golden State just stood up and claimed its voice…ll

Jonathan Kuminga has bought into the Warriors system fully, and it has resulted in incredible production to start the 2025-26 season.

UNC ENERGY ACTIVATED: Stephen Curry just embraced the truth with a grin, dropping a hilarious “unc” line that had the locker room cracking up and the internet in stitches, owning his veteran status with the same confidence he drops threes, and as the league’s young guns rise — the OG still reminds everyone he’s aging like fine champagne…ll

Stephen Curry is embracing his role as a mentor and veteran for this Warriors team that has goals of winning a title.

MIAMI REIGNITED: Jaime Jaquez Jr. rises from the shadows, flipping the script and setting the court on fire, his swagger turning every possession into a statement, as the Heat feed off his surge and the league suddenly remembers why South Beach energy hits different…ll

Do you believe this is sustainable for Jaquez?

MIAMI HEAT CHECK: Erik Spoelstra couldn’t hide that fire as his squad roared past the Knicks, the grit, the unity, the message — this one felt different, and the locker room energy said it all..ll

What did you love about the Heat’s win over the Knicks?

LINEUP CONFESSION: Steve Kerr comes clean on Draymond Green’s role, admitting the small-ball center experiment isn’t built for an 82-game grind, and whispers spread that the Warriors may be plotting a midseason shake-up to keep their dynasty dream alive..ll

Warriors coach Steve Kerr makes important admission about Draymond Green playing center in Golden State’s current lineup.

LEAGUE ON EDGE: Al Horford sends a powerful plea as gambling chaos spills from the stands onto the court, warning that the NBA must “protect the players” before fan obsession crosses the line, and insiders whisper this may spark a league-wide reckoning over the dark side of betting culture..ll

Warriors big man Al Horford is calling for the NBA to take action as gambling has become more prominent with fans around the league.

MONEY BOMB: Terry Rozier’s $26.6 million contract details finally surface, whispers of hidden clauses and trade triggers light up the league, insiders say this revelation could spark a wild bidding war before the deadline..ll

Terry Rozier is in the final season of his four-year, $96 million deal he signed with the Hornets in 2022, but the Miami Heat guard’s ongoing gambling saga could put some of his salary in jeopardy.