The 2017 NBA Draft had its ups and downs. Star level talent was filled throughout the lottery, from the Boston Celtics selecting future All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum with the No. 3 overall pick to the Utah Jazz selecting future All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell with the No. 13 overall pick. However, many teams struck out swinging on their first-round selections involving multiple … [Read more...] about Five Worst Whiffs in the 2017 NBA Draft
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Why Jerami Grant’s Trail Blazers Starter Spot Is In Jeopardy
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, Jerami Grant is not an assured Blazers starter anymore. He has been a consistent player for a long while, but he might have lost his spot. With Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara’s rise, it isn’t easy to see Grant in the first five. Why Jerami Grant’s Trail Blazers Starter Spot Is In Jeopardy The hype is real for the Portland Trail Blazers, as they look … [Read more...] about Why Jerami Grant’s Trail Blazers Starter Spot Is In Jeopardy
Spurs Looking To Put Final Touches On First Roster Of New Era After Re-Signing 2 of Their Own FA
The San Antonio Spurs may be ready to take the next step in their rebuilding stage, finally. The Spurs have finished with a losing record in each of the last six seasons. But the Spurs have built their roster the right way by drafting and developing players while making shrewd trades to fill out their roster. Will Mitch Johnson be able to finish the job in his first season AGP … [Read more...] about Spurs Looking To Put Final Touches On First Roster Of New Era After Re-Signing 2 of Their Own FA
Why Lakers’ Big Doncic Plan Is Already Doomed To Fail
LOS ANGELES – The Lakers shifted their trajectory the moment they acquired Luka Doncic in February. Everything since has centered on him. A five-time All-NBA selection by age 26, Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million extension without hesitation. That commitment gave the front office a renewed sense of direction—one rooted in long-term flexibility rather than urgency. But … [Read more...] about Why Lakers’ Big Doncic Plan Is Already Doomed To Fail
Analyst Projects Nation’s No. 1 Prospect to Blue-Blood Program
Rivals senior national recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw thinks the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class is headed to a blue-blood program. Tyran Stokes is one of the most heralded prospects in the 2026 high school basketball recruiting class and he is nearing a commitment. Analyst Projects Nation’s No. 1 Prospect to Blue-blood Program July 5, 2023; North Augusta, S.C., USA; … [Read more...] about Analyst Projects Nation’s No. 1 Prospect to Blue-Blood Program