The Houston Rockets made their Summer League debut Friday night. This offseason, the Rockets traded away their tenth overall pick for Kevin Durant and thus, don’t have any high-profile rookies on the roster. But fans will take great interest in one returning player this season. The front office will be hoping Reed Sheppard is ready and shipshape for duty. Rockets Summer League … [Read more...] about Rockets Summer League Star Auditioning For Larger Role
Analyzing All No. 1 NBA Draft Picks Since 2000: Who Should Have Been The Top Selection Each Year
The 2025 NBA Draft was completed three weeks ago, with Duke’s Cooper Flagg as expected going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks. So, I figured there wasn’t a better time than to do a deep analysis on the No. 1 overall picks since 2000. So, here is a look at the tiering rating system of this century’s No. 1 selections and whether they were the right choice. Analyzing All No. … [Read more...] about Analyzing All No. 1 NBA Draft Picks Since 2000: Who Should Have Been The Top Selection Each Year
From MJ to SGA – Historic NBA Contracts That Shook The League
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Devin Booker recently signed extensions that will make them the first two players to cross $70 million in salary per season. The NBA is becoming richer by the day. With the new TV deal, the league will get a massive influx of money, and teams will be able to spend even more. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how things have changed over the … [Read more...] about From MJ to SGA – Historic NBA Contracts That Shook The League
Why the Rockets, Not Thunder, Are the Real Dynasty of Tomorrow
After winning the 2024-25 NBA championship, the OKC Thunder were crowned as the next dynasty. While they do have three young star players, including a perennial MVP candidate on their roster, recent moves might have reduced their dynasty potential. If we look at the future of both the Houston Rockets and the Thunder, the former might have a better chance of becoming a … [Read more...] about Why the Rockets, Not Thunder, Are the Real Dynasty of Tomorrow
The Groups Of Death In The 2025 NBA Cup
NEW YORK – The Emirates NBA Cup returns for the 2025 season with fresh intrigue. Every team was randomly drawn into groups of five within its conference. Seeding depended on last season’s win-loss record, giving us an interesting mix of contenders and hopefuls. The NBA Cup group stage tips off October 31 and runs through November 28. Each team plays four Group Play games—one … [Read more...] about The Groups Of Death In The 2025 NBA Cup