Gradey Dick named to NBA Rising Stars Sophomore teamGradey Dick's transformation has landed him in the NBA Rising Stars game, showcasing his versatility beyond just being a shooter.
Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and 9 other NBA players ready for big yearsTrue player breakouts are often catalyzed by opportunity rather than spontaneous development.Tyrese Maxey's growth illustrates how roster changes can unlock a player's potential.
RJ Barrett is a pick n' roll maestro for the first time in his career (Video Essay)RJ Barrett significantly boosts the Raptors' offensive efficiency through his playmaking and gravity as a ball-handler.
Gradey Dick named to NBA Rising Stars Sophomore teamGradey Dick's transformation has landed him in the NBA Rising Stars game, showcasing his versatility beyond just being a shooter.
Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and 9 other NBA players ready for big yearsTrue player breakouts are often catalyzed by opportunity rather than spontaneous development.Tyrese Maxey's growth illustrates how roster changes can unlock a player's potential.
RJ Barrett is a pick n' roll maestro for the first time in his career (Video Essay)RJ Barrett significantly boosts the Raptors' offensive efficiency through his playmaking and gravity as a ball-handler.
Knicks drop a few (and many!) spots in Week 1 Power RankingsThe Knicks' start to the season shows potential despite a challenging schedule and a new roster, earning a mixed reception in early power rankings.
Are the Celtics invincible? Ten burning questions for the NBA season.Celtics showcase strong continuity and significant potential for a title defense in the upcoming NBA season.
Heat get embarrased by Celtics, lose 108-89Miami's offensive struggles stemmed from poor rebounding and inconsistent scoring, leading to their defeat against the Celtics. They failed to capitalize on early advantages.
Can the Raptors shoot? Re-drafting Scottie Barnes & Gradey Dick, and is Coach Darko seen as soft?The Raptors' poor 3-point shooting stems from injuries, requiring unexpected contributions from less prepared players.
The unanswerable question for the unproven, NBA-leading Cavs: Is this for real?The Golden State Warriors showed flashes of their former dominance against the Cavaliers but ultimately struggled to maintain consistency.
Should the Boston Celtics still be NBA championship betting favorites?The Boston Celtics might not deserve their status as NBA title favorites despite their championship history.
Knicks drop a few (and many!) spots in Week 1 Power RankingsThe Knicks' start to the season shows potential despite a challenging schedule and a new roster, earning a mixed reception in early power rankings.
Are the Celtics invincible? Ten burning questions for the NBA season.Celtics showcase strong continuity and significant potential for a title defense in the upcoming NBA season.
Heat get embarrased by Celtics, lose 108-89Miami's offensive struggles stemmed from poor rebounding and inconsistent scoring, leading to their defeat against the Celtics. They failed to capitalize on early advantages.
Can the Raptors shoot? Re-drafting Scottie Barnes & Gradey Dick, and is Coach Darko seen as soft?The Raptors' poor 3-point shooting stems from injuries, requiring unexpected contributions from less prepared players.
The unanswerable question for the unproven, NBA-leading Cavs: Is this for real?The Golden State Warriors showed flashes of their former dominance against the Cavaliers but ultimately struggled to maintain consistency.
Should the Boston Celtics still be NBA championship betting favorites?The Boston Celtics might not deserve their status as NBA title favorites despite their championship history.
Retiring Vince's Jersey & the 2024 Starting 9 - Confederacy of DunksThe episode discusses Vince Carter's impact on the Raptors and the emotions surrounding his jersey retirement.
Top Raptors Stories of 2024: Weaponizing the pass: how Scottie Barnes creates in the pick n' rollRaptors Republic highlights the impact of major trades and player movement, emphasizing positive stories of development and optimism amid a challenging season.
Retiring Vince's Jersey & the 2024 Starting 9 - Confederacy of DunksThe episode discusses Vince Carter's impact on the Raptors and the emotions surrounding his jersey retirement.
Top Raptors Stories of 2024: Weaponizing the pass: how Scottie Barnes creates in the pick n' rollRaptors Republic highlights the impact of major trades and player movement, emphasizing positive stories of development and optimism amid a challenging season.
Knicks move up slightly in Week 2 Power RankingsKnicks improved their record to 2-1 in the second week of play, but analysts remain cautious in their power rankings. They currently sit at No. 6.
Notable trends through the first week of Knicks basketballThe Knicks are struggling defensively, standing at 27th in defensive rating while showcasing strong offensive performance early in the NBA season.
Biggest Knicks takeaways through the first 10 gamesKarl-Anthony Towns has exceeded expectations in his offensive contributions, showcasing strong scoring, play-making, and shooting ability, which bode well for the Knicks' season.
Game Preview: Knicks vs. Magic, December 3, 2024Knicks are 12-8 after 20 games, showcasing inconsistency but remaining competitive in the Eastern Conference.
Knicks move up slightly in Week 2 Power RankingsKnicks improved their record to 2-1 in the second week of play, but analysts remain cautious in their power rankings. They currently sit at No. 6.
Notable trends through the first week of Knicks basketballThe Knicks are struggling defensively, standing at 27th in defensive rating while showcasing strong offensive performance early in the NBA season.
Biggest Knicks takeaways through the first 10 gamesKarl-Anthony Towns has exceeded expectations in his offensive contributions, showcasing strong scoring, play-making, and shooting ability, which bode well for the Knicks' season.
Game Preview: Knicks vs. Magic, December 3, 2024Knicks are 12-8 after 20 games, showcasing inconsistency but remaining competitive in the Eastern Conference.
'OSP' Must-See Stars, Plus Quadrant 1 Characters With Terrence OglesbyRyan Kalkbrenner's outstanding 49-point performance highlights the potential and competition in this basketball season.
ESPN/ABC's Richard Jefferson can judge for himself this weekend whether the Celtics are for realRichard Jefferson calling two Celtics games on ESPN/ABC this weekend.Jefferson refrains from distinguishing current Celtics team from past successful yet unfulfilled teams.
Lowe: Why the Boston Celtics' fallback isn't actually their history-making offenseDespite Boston Celtics' offensive prowess, weaknesses at the basket and defense raise questions about sustainability.
The Eastern Conference Is 87 Percent Butt | DefectorThe Eastern Conference is uncompetitive with only Cleveland and Boston performing well; the rest are struggling for playoff spots.
ESPN/ABC's Richard Jefferson can judge for himself this weekend whether the Celtics are for realRichard Jefferson calling two Celtics games on ESPN/ABC this weekend.Jefferson refrains from distinguishing current Celtics team from past successful yet unfulfilled teams.
Lowe: Why the Boston Celtics' fallback isn't actually their history-making offenseDespite Boston Celtics' offensive prowess, weaknesses at the basket and defense raise questions about sustainability.
The Eastern Conference Is 87 Percent Butt | DefectorThe Eastern Conference is uncompetitive with only Cleveland and Boston performing well; the rest are struggling for playoff spots.
2024-25 NBA Preseason Power RankingsThe NBA preseason helps evaluate team strategies and potential trades that could alter playoff outcomes.
Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.The episode covers Olympic basketball highlights, Warriors' Steph Curry trade possibility, rule changes for expansion teams, and musical acts at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Warriors re-acquire pick, draft stretch 5 from Boston College: reportsLate second-round picks like Quinten Post rarely contribute immediately but can become valuable assets in the long run.
2024 Draft Recap, and Are the Knicks Title Favorites?The East Coast Bias boys recap Round 1 of the 2024 NBA draft, discuss the Knicks' trade for Mikal Bridges, and give early favorites for the 2025 NBA title odds.