The NBA is so stacked. The vast majority of teams either have playoff-level rosters or enticing young cores. Determining which squads will top the standings in 2025-26 is a tough task, but I gave it a try anyway. Here’s my preseason power ranking of all 30 teams, with placements based on a combination of projectedContinue reading “2026 NBA Power Rankings”
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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)”
3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— the NBA is finally back! Two fantastic games are on the slate for opening night, with the Knicks taking on the reigning champions, the Celtics, followed by LeBron and the Lakers taking on the Timberwolves. I’m as excited to watch as you are, so I’ll leave theContinue reading “3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night”
Don’t Forget About Xavier Tillman
The Boston Celtics are officially NBA champions. It’s really no surprise, either. They have one of the most complete rosters maybe ever, they dominated the regular season, and they cruised their way to the Finals. Anybody who dared step in Boston’s way was crushed by endless three-point barrages and a suffocating defense. This team willContinue reading “Don’t Forget About Xavier Tillman”
2023 NBA Power Rankings (10/11/22)
With training camp wrapping up and preseason underway, rosters are mostly solidified across the league. That means it’s time for my 2022-23 NBA preseason power rankings. My rankings are based on a combination of predicted regular season and postseason success (with playoffs holding more weight) and take into account roster talent, fit, and past successContinue reading “2023 NBA Power Rankings (10/11/22)”
Derrick White: Boston’s X Factor (4/13/22)
The Boston Celtics have been one of the best teams in the NBA since the trade deadline. They boast a record of 20-6 post-deadline, and a major factor in that success is their defense. Boston ended the regular season with a defensive rating of 106.2, ranking them at the top of the league. It’s easyContinue reading “Derrick White: Boston’s X Factor (4/13/22)”
Thoughts on the Kemba Walker Deal (6/18/21)
The first trade of the NBA offseason went down today, and it involves some biggish names. Kemba Walker is headed to OKC. Al Horford is returning to Boston. Some draft picks are involved. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the full deal. OKC Thunder get: Kemba Walker, 2021 16th overall pick, 2025 2nd roundContinue reading “Thoughts on the Kemba Walker Deal (6/18/21)”
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