With nearly six months to go until the Kentucky Derby 2025, it’s time to look at the early contenders in the points standings.

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton has been medically cleared to return to the court. After an extensive recovery from offseason surgeries on both ankles, Middleton is now ready for his highly anticipated return.

In a historic night for the NBA, Russell Westbrook reached a milestone that many thought was unreachable: he became the first player in history to achieve 200 triple-doubles. Despite the absence of Nikola Jokić, who is on paternity leave, the Denver Nuggets relied on their most experienced star to secure a 122-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Cleveland Cavaliers made history this Wednesday by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106, securing their 13th consecutive victory to start the season. With this impressive start, the Cavaliers became the sixth team in NBA history to achieve a perfect 13-0 record. This achievement places Cleveland among great teams like the Golden State Warriors of the 2015-16 season, who hold the record for the most consecutive wins to start a season with 24.

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed veteran kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve due to a knee injury, sidelining him for at least four games.