The NBA constantly shifts, with star players changing the league’s trajectory. A CBS article by Sam Quinn reveals that eight of the top ten valuable traded draft picks originally belonged to the Milwaukee Bucks or Phoenix Suns. These picks span from 2027 to 2030 and involve teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, New Orleans … [Read more...] about How The Most Valuable Picks Will Shape the NBA’s Landscape
The Philadelphia 76ers Have Embiid’s Successor In Their Sights
The Philadelphia 76ers hold a potentially valuable asset for their future in the 2028 NBA Draft. This pick, owed to them by the Los Angeles Clippers, is unprotected and could play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s direction. By 2028, the Sixers will be in a position to draft a prospect who could become the next franchise cornerstone or even a future star alongside their … [Read more...] about The Philadelphia 76ers Have Embiid’s Successor In Their Sights
The Houston Rockets And The Modern Big Man
The NBA is a copycat league. The Houston Rockets want in on the latest trend. These days, it’s all about the modern big man. But have the Rockets done enough to capitalize on their foothold in this latest theater of basketball warfare? After some experimentation last season, will they put a greater emphasis on it in 2024-25? The Houston Rockets and the Modern Big Man The Future … [Read more...] about The Houston Rockets And The Modern Big Man
5 NBA Lottery Picks Ready to Make Sizable Contributions as Rookies
Drawing too many conclusions from NBA Summer League rookie performances can oftentimes be problematic. Weighting early rookie performances too heavily can often lead to dramatic errors in judgment. A player cannot prove himself to be a bust with a less-than-stellar showing at Summer League, just as a player cannot be penciled in as a future Hall of Famer just from a dominant … [Read more...] about 5 NBA Lottery Picks Ready to Make Sizable Contributions as Rookies
A Make-Or-Break Year For Harden-Doncic Legacy Comps
Luka Doncic is a top MVP favorite next season after finishing third last year. Is this the start of Doncic’s James Harden-style run? In Houston, Harden was an MVP contender for years. Meanwhile, fans and writers alike have been opining on the similarities between the two oversized guards for quite some time now. This upcoming season could be the one that makes their legacies … [Read more...] about A Make-Or-Break Year For Harden-Doncic Legacy Comps