Malaki Branham Is Finding His Stride (1/28/23)

The San Antonio Spurs are fully committed to the Wembanyama sweepstakes.  Coach Popovich has given the reigns of the team to the young players and is prioritizing development over winning. So far, that approach is paying off. Core pieces Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell have both proven why they belong in that category, with theContinue reading “Malaki Branham Is Finding His Stride (1/28/23)”

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)”

2023 Award Predictions (9/26/22)

We are now less than a month away from the 2022-23 NBA season, which means it’s once again time for my annual preseason articles. I’m tipping off my preseason triad with my award predictions. Just like last year, I’ll list my top five favorites (and a few honorable mentions) before giving my winner for eachContinue reading “2023 Award Predictions (9/26/22)”

2022-23 Breakout Candidate: Devin Vassell (8/3/22)

After over two decades, San Antonio’s epic run has finally come to a close. Three consecutive seasons ended in a lottery appearance for the Spurs and marked the end of an era. Trading homegrown All-Star Dejounte Murray is a clear sign that GM Brian Wright is committed to bottoming out. The Spurs roster is nowContinue reading “2022-23 Breakout Candidate: Devin Vassell (8/3/22)”

Grading the 2022 NBA Draft (6/26/22)

In my quest to overcome my draft casual status, I researched around 80 prospects and threw together two big boards. Therefore, for the first time ever, I considered myself decently knowledgeable headed into the 2022 NBA draft.  So, now that we’re a couple of days removed from draft night, it’s time to hand out someContinue reading “Grading the 2022 NBA Draft (6/26/22)”

A Draft Casual’s 2022 Big Board: Part 2 (6/11/22)

On March 2, I began my journey to graduate from draft casual status and released my Draft Casual’s Big Board article in which I ranked my top thirty prospects in the 2022 NBA draft class. A few months later, I’m back with part two as promised. Since the first edition, I’ve done a lot moreContinue reading “A Draft Casual’s 2022 Big Board: Part 2 (6/11/22)”

A Draft Casual’s 2022 Big Board (3/2/22)

If you’ve read my draft grade articles, you know that I am a self-proclaimed NBA draft casual. I rarely watch NCAA games until March Madness, and when it’s time for the draft I have only basic knowledge of the guys being selected. I want that to change. While trying to watch a few games, IContinue reading “A Draft Casual’s 2022 Big Board (3/2/22)”