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2027 NBA Power Rankings

Part two of my preseason prediction trio series is here! Today, I’ll be power ranking all 30 NBA teams based on a combination of projected regular season and postseason success, as well as roster talent/fit and past success and/or failure. Seeding predictions are also included. This year’s list was as tough as ever to make.Continue reading “2027 NBA Power Rankings”

2027 NBA Award Predictions

NBA day is less than a month away! As the new season approaches, I’ll be dropping my usual trio of preseason prediction articles. Today, I’m starting with my award picks. I’ll give my top five candidates for each of the major awards before naming my projected winner. Let’s get right to it! Sixth Man ofContinue reading “2027 NBA Award Predictions”

The 5 Most Intriguing Under-The-Radar Acquisitions of the 2026 NBA Offseason

The 2026 NBA offseason has been a wild one for player movement. Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant, Kawhi Leonard (maybe?), and several other headliner names have found new homes, setting the stage for a season for the ages. Blockbusters aren’t the only moves that matter, though. Today, we’re breaking downContinue reading “The 5 Most Intriguing Under-The-Radar Acquisitions of the 2026 NBA Offseason”

Top 100 Players of the 2026 NBA Season

This was a tough year for ranking players. The landscape of the league was already pretty tumultuous with new stars rising and old stars fading, and this season’s unusual amount of injuries threw an extra wrench in things. The biggest challenge was trying to do every guy justice when the sport is as rich withContinue reading “Top 100 Players of the 2026 NBA Season”

The Lakers Just Won the NBA Offseason

Ok, that headline is an exaggeration. But man, today’s free agency haul for the Lakers is fantastic. They landed four role players who can all contribute at a playoff level while also filling different niches that will make Los Angeles better in multiple areas. There are a couple issues with the moves that aren’t strictlyContinue reading “The Lakers Just Won the NBA Offseason”

Grading the 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft was a tale of two rounds. The first round was stacked, and almost every team walked away with a genuinely exciting prospect. It was also a largely unchaotic night, as the class thinned out at the withdrawal deadline, leaving the T30 virtually set in stone.

2026 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is going to be a really exciting one. I say that because of how talented this crop of prospects is, which is something a million people have pointed out a billion times, but I also say that on a personal level. This is the most knowledgeable I’ve ever felt about aContinue reading “2026 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft”

Donovan Mitchell and What It Means To Be a Playoff Riser

Donovan Mitchell is under more scrutiny than ever before. Outside of a 39-point second half in Game 4 and an all-around awesome Game 7, Mitchell had what can be considered a subpar series against the Pistons. The same can be said about his first round against Toronto. It’s not that he was playing objectively poorly,Continue reading “Donovan Mitchell and What It Means To Be a Playoff Riser”

2026 NBA Draft Combine Scouting Notebook

I was lucky enough to be at the NBA Draft Combine this past week, acting as Brew Hoop’s boots on the ground, and it was an incredible experience. Now, I’m (unfortunately) back home, and I return with plenty of thoughts. In this article, I’m gonna dig into some winners and losers from the event, withContinue reading “2026 NBA Draft Combine Scouting Notebook”