The G League’s annual Winter Showcase just wrapped up, with the Salt Lake City Stars winning the tournament championship (shoutout John Tonje, Steven Crowl and Max Klesmit). In the Showcase, players have the opportunity to display their talents in front of scouts and front office personnel from all 30 NBA teams. Several showcase standouts alreadyContinue reading “5 G League Winter Showcase Standouts Who Deserve an NBA Opportunity”
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5 Two-Way Contract Players Poised to Break Out in 2025-26
Every year, it seems like more and more NBA teams wake up to the idea that two-way contracts are a meaningful pipeline for player development. Twenty-six players were converted from two-way contracts to standard deals during the 2024-25 season, including playoff role players like Scotty Pippen Jr. and Ryan Rollins. Smart teams (Memphis and Miami,Continue reading “5 Two-Way Contract Players Poised to Break Out in 2025-26”
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”
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”
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”
3 Players Making the Tanking 76ers Worth Watching
The 76ers have had a truly catastrophic year. Injuries flattened the title hopes they had before the season. Joel Embiid played just 19 games before undergoing a season-ending surgery. Tyrese Maxey and Paul George haven’t been able to pick up the slack— they’ve both dealt with injuries and struggled to be efficient when healthy (althoughContinue reading “3 Players Making the Tanking 76ers Worth Watching”
7 Trades That Would Shake Up the League at the Deadline
The NBA trade deadline is almost here! We’ve already seen multiple deals go down this season involving notable names like Dennis Schroder, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Nick Richards. Hopefully, though, there is a lot more player movement to come. Here are seven mock deals that would shake up the league before February 6th. Trade #1 HawksContinue reading “7 Trades That Would Shake Up the League at the Deadline”
Ranking the Brooklyn Nets Young Core
The Brooklyn Nets are in full tank mode. Throughout the early season, they’ve been a frisky trap game machine that has won more games than the front office would probably prefer. However, the Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith trades (as well as the Cam Johnson trade likely coming soon) have already taken the wheels offContinue reading “Ranking the Brooklyn Nets Young Core”
3 Reclamation Projects Who Are Finding Success So Far This Season
One of the smartest things a rebuilding team can do is take a chance on young guys. Specifically, ones who were high-upside first round picks who haven’t panned out yet but are still young. Situation matters so much in the NBA, and a change of scenery could be all it takes for a player toContinue reading “3 Reclamation Projects Who Are Finding Success So Far This Season”
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