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”
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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”
Big Facts: Why Centers Are the Most Undervalued Position in the NBA Draft
NBA teams are drafting centers too low. There are always a couple prominent big men picked early, but in the last five years we’ve seen dozens of non-lottery centers outperforming their expectations and rewarding teams with valuable contributions in their rookie seasons and beyond. Let’s look at the facts about non-lottery centers drafted in theContinue reading “Big Facts: Why Centers Are the Most Undervalued Position in the NBA Draft”
2025 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft
Bench Mob Blog draft coverage is back! With the big night coming up fast, there’s no better time than now for a good ol’ mock draft. I put together a full two-round mock based solely on what I would do, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on this year’s prospects. A final version ofContinue reading “2025 Bench Mob Blog NBA Mock Draft”
The Haliburton vs Siakam Debate— And How the NBA Finals Will Settle It
Tyrese Haliburton is a top ten player. That’s what consensus is saying, at least. The Ringer ranked him seventh in their latest top 100 update, putting him ahead of guys like Jalen Brunson and Jayson Tatum. A great playoff run has quickly taken the “Tyrese Haliburton is overrated” campaign and flipped it on its head,Continue reading “The Haliburton vs Siakam Debate— And How the NBA Finals Will Settle It”
What Game 7 Says About Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets season is over. It was an incredibly successful campaign overall, and they and their fans should be proud. However, their series against the Warriors exposed some big weaknesses in their roster construction that need to be addressed if they want to truly compete in the playoffs next year. Let’s just rip theContinue reading “What Game 7 Says About Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets”
2024-25 NBA Award Show
Picking NBA awards was as tough as ever this year. The 65 game requirement meant that usual pen-in selections like Luka Doncic for All-NBA or now Victor Wembanyama for All-Defense/DPOY were no longer eligible, leaving races much more wide open and tough to decide. And, even with the games played restriction, there was still aContinue reading “2024-25 NBA Award Show”
3 2024-25 All-Rookie Sleepers
With only about a week left in the regular season, the favorites for most awards are cemented. The MVP race is between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Draymond Green is making a late push for Defensive Player of the Year. The Sixth Man of the Year race is a battle for the ages between aContinue reading “3 2024-25 All-Rookie Sleepers”
The Biggest Lesson From Drew Timme’s NBA Journey
Drew Timme is a legitimate NBA player. Yes, it’s March hoops. And yes, it’s only been three games of the Timme experience. But, it’s already safe to say this guy can fit right in on a court with the best players in the world. Why? He checks a lot of boxes as a backup center.Continue reading “The Biggest Lesson From Drew Timme’s NBA Journey”
5 Players With the Most To Gain in the Playoffs
In the NBA, the playoffs make or break reputations. Strengths and weaknesses are magnified. Players who exceed expectations on the biggest stage are elevated in the eyes of fans across the globe. Those who underperform rarely shake the playoff dropper title. Here are five players who have the opportunity to boost their perceptions in aContinue reading “5 Players With the Most To Gain in the Playoffs”
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