NBA 2025 Tip-Off: Zion’s $90 Million Pressure, Kawhi’s Controversy & Durant’s Rockets Debut

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with major headlines already shaking the league. Zion Williamson is under intense pressure—his $90 million future with the Pelicans reportedly on the line if he underperforms. Kevin Durant begins his Rockets era chasing a title, while questions swirl around how the team will replace Fred VanVleet. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard’s name is wrapped in controversy after journalist Pablo Torre uncovered a suspicious $28M side deal involving a shadow LLC. Subscribe ►► http://bit.ly/SubToFumble Subscribe To Our Newsletter: https://cassiuslife.com/subscribe-fumble-newsletter/ #thefumble For the latest in sports - Shop Merch : https://teespring.com/stores/the-fumble-goat-series Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFumble/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FumbleSports Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefumblesports/ The Fumble is sports news for the super fan. We cover everything from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA, NHL and every random sporting story in between. We tell you about the history-making plays, what your favorite athletes are up to after-hours, and take an irreverent, no BS take on sports. Watch The Fumble for the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of sports.