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 with…
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 strictly…
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 a…
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,…
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, with…
2025-26 NBA Award Show
Another NBA regular season is in the books. Honestly, 2025-26 was kind of a weird one. An onslaught of injuries really junked up the year, specifically in the award department. So many of the names we’re used to seeing compete for All-NBA and All-Defensive slots were snuffed out by the pesky 65-game rule. That said,…
Building My NBA Dream Team
This is an article I’ve been meaning to write for a long time. The “dream team” I’ve assembled here isn’t a homage to my favorite players, rather, a manifestation of my basketball philosophy. I’ve constructed a roster that represents the style of ball I’d want my team to play as a coach or a general…
What More Does LaMelo Ball Need To Do?
LaMelo Ball is having the most impactful season of his career. Ironically, though, it’s also the quietest one. We’re talking about one of the most loved stars of the 2020s here, especially amongst more casual fans. Ball has been a household name since high school. He’s a walking highlight reel with a distinct personality, and…
How Sam Merrill and Isaiah Joe Are Redefining the Three-Point Specialist Role
Sam Merrill is playing the best ball of his career this season. He’s averaging 13.4 points and 2.2 assists while shooting an absurd 47.4% from three on 7.3 attempts per game. The former 60th overall pick has become indispensable for the Cavaliers, regularly appearing in the starting lineup. Cleveland is 7.2 points per 100 possessions…
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