Last Word On Pro Basketball

In the annual ESPN survey of NBA executives previewing rookies across the NBA, interesting storylines were created. Two players, Ron Holland and AJ Johnson, both received the highest votes for the NBA draft’s biggest reach. Johnson was the 23rd overall pick and is largely considered a long-term project for Milwaukee. For the purposes of this article, Holland will be the focus … [Read more...] about NBA Execs Say This Pick Was The “Biggest Reach” In 2024 NBA Draft

With most of the major moves of the NBA offseason complete. It’s time to evaluate how each team fared. Let’s dive into NBA offseason grades for each Eastern Conference team. The same list for the Western Conference can be found here. Grading Every Eastern Conference Team’s Offseason Atlanta Hawks: B-  The Hawks had an intriguing offseason. They drafted Zaccharie Risacher. with … [Read more...] about Grading Every Eastern Conference Team’s Offseason

All NBA players face pressure. Young players, in particular, are under pressure to perform and show improvement year after year, having to live up to their draft expectations. That pressure reaches a new height in years four and five when players start their rookie extension or are up for it. With more money comes more expectations and pressure. So, coming into the 2024/25 NBA … [Read more...] about Young NBA Players Facing Major Pressure Next Season

At this time of year, every NBA fan feels their team has a chance to make a serious push for the championship. With rosters solidified and summer league performances analyzed, fans are brimming with optimism, crafting wild projections for the upcoming season. As a Pistons fan and Detroit native, I eagerly imagine the Pistons hoisting the championship trophy. But let’s ground … [Read more...] about Way Too Early 2024-25 Season Goals For The Detroit Pistons

With several All-Stars changing allegiances this summer, the 2024-25 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most interesting in recent memory. However, while the focus is on teams that have obviously turned themselves into championship-contenders, like the Philadelphia 76ers, there are a few teams that could exceed expectations. These are the types of teams that, like the … [Read more...] about 3 NBA Teams That Could Exceed Expectations In 2024-25