The New York Knicks have been busy over the last couple days, working out several free agents and subsequently inking a flurry of training camp deals. The batch of tryout players includes players of all ages and positions, including some former Knicks, setting the stage for an intriguing camp battle. The team has two openContinue reading “Breaking Down the Knicks Training Camp Battle”
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Veronica Burton and the Beauty in Simplicity
Veronica Burton has been one of the most improved players in the WNBA throughout the 2025 season. Supercharged by opportunity and belief from coaches in Golden State, she’s grown from a low-efficiency, low-production bench player to an All-Star talent. She averaged 11.9 points and 6.0 assists as the leader for a Valkyries squad that madeContinue reading “Veronica Burton and the Beauty in Simplicity”
Why Olivier Sarr Could Be an Exhibit-10 Gem for the Raptors
NBA training camp is fast approaching, which means Exhibit 10 deals are being signed in flurries. Most players signing these non-guaranteed tryout contracts will end up being cut once preseason is over. However, a few will inevitably crack the final roster on a two-way, or even a standard, deal. Olivier Sarr, who is going campingContinue reading “Why Olivier Sarr Could Be an Exhibit-10 Gem for the Raptors”
2025-26 Breakout Candidate: Cason Wallace
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the brightest future in the NBA, and it’s not just because they’re the reigning champs with a 27-year-old MVP and a 24-year-old All-NBA player. It’s not only because of their stockpile of picks, either. People are sleeping on the fact that Cason Wallace, who is their fourth-most important prospect atContinue reading “2025-26 Breakout Candidate: Cason Wallace”
The Top 75 Defenders in the NBA (2025 Edition)
The offseason is prime time for player rankings. Media giants and small outlets alike crank out top 100 lists (like I did earlier this month) or similar arrangements during the dead period of the news cycle. Many of these lists place emphasis on highlighting the biggest stars in basketball, with offense, box score stats, andContinue reading “The Top 75 Defenders in the NBA (2025 Edition)”
Top 100 Players of the 2025 NBA Season
The 2024-25 NBA season was one for the ages. Individual talent and competitive balance were off the charts league-wide. The Oklahoma City Thunder took home the championship, but all 30 teams had their time to shine throughout the year. In celebration of such a fun chapter in NBA history, it’s time to deliver my annualContinue reading “Top 100 Players of the 2025 NBA Season”
2025 NBA Summer League Standouts
NBA Summer League is awesome. Yes, how players perform isn’t very reflective of how they’ll do in the big league and yes, the on-court product can be a little rough around the edges, but there’s still something magical about it. It’s like the highest level of pickup basketball in the world. I experienced Summer LeagueContinue reading “2025 NBA Summer League Standouts”
Two-Way Talents: Elijah Harkless
Heading into 2025-26, the Jazz have a rotation more wide-open than the Bryce Canyon. With most of their vets gone, Utah is a land of basketball opportunity right now. Every young player on the team will get a chance to show what they can do, even the two-way guys, and legitimate minutes could be snatchedContinue reading “Two-Way Talents: Elijah Harkless”
Grading the 2025 NBA Draft
The 2025 NBA draft came and went in a whirlwind. We barely had time to take a deep breath after the Finals ended before the big night was upon us. Now, the dust has settled and we can evaluate all the picks. Here are my initial grades and thoughts on how each team did. AtlantaContinue reading “Grading the 2025 NBA Draft”
Thoughts on the Jrue Holiday & Jordan Poole Trades
The NBA offseason started two days ago, and four star guards are already in new garments (as are Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane, and Kristaps Porzingis). This has been a chaotic summer and it’s only just begun! Here are my immediate thoughts on the Jrue Holiday and Jordan Poole trades, which I think were the mostContinue reading “Thoughts on the Jrue Holiday & Jordan Poole Trades”
The Bench Mob Blog 