Analysis

    Second-Year Standouts: Which Sophomores Look Ready for a More Significant NBA Role?

    Analysis | Nick Crain | July 17, 2026

    Every NBA Summer League, the spotlight naturally falls on the incoming rookie class. But by the time the event wraps up, some of the biggest takeaways have nothing to do with first-year players. For second-year players, Las Vegas serves an entirely dif … Read more

       

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    Why Rookie Production Could Shape the 2026-27 Playoff Race

    Analysis | Nick Crain | July 13, 2026

    NBA Summer League is often viewed through the lens of rebuilding franchises and lottery picks. But some of the most consequential performances during this July showcase will come from rookies whose teams already have legitimate expectations in the 2026 … Read more

       

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    ’26 Summer League Rookie Watch List

    Analysis | Matt | July 9, 2026

    Cover image by Ross Pins. With the 2026 NBA draft in the books, all eyes turn to Summer League to see what players have been working on in their early days with new teams. Here’s one item we’ll be watching closely for each team’s top rookie. Find our f … Read more

       

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    Warriors 2026 Draft Guide

    Analysis | Charlie Cummings | June 19, 2026

    No way around it; this Warriors season sucked.A lackluster season starting with Jimmy Butler tearing his ACL sealed this as a failed year. But, there were glimpses of hope; the Steph Curry-Draymond Green tandem was enough to beat the Clippers in the pl … Read more

       

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    Did Jaylen Brown get better this year?

    Analysis | Taylor Wyman | April 10, 2026

    Jayson Tatum went down in the playoffs last year, and then, in the offseason, the Celtics traded Jrue Holiday and Porzingis. Everybody understood the Celtics were punting on the season and trying to reduce their cap hit. To everyone’s surprise, they’ve … Read more

       

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    Cameron Boozer, Duke’s Generational Dancing Bear

    2026 NBA Draft Articles, Analysis, NBA Draft Articles | Ryan Kaminski | April 8, 2026

    Duke’s Freshman Phenom creates good shots for his team just by being on the court Cameron Boozer is simply one of the most versatile offensive hubs to ever play the sport of basketball.Players Boozer’s size aren’t supposed to be this skilled – between … Read more

       

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    Density-dependent Growth – an interdisciplinary look at roster building

    Analysis | Emiliano | March 31, 2026

    “Anyone who thinks you can have infinite growth in a finite environment is either a madman or an economist.” Stubbornly insisting on a single approach can lead to blind alleys. Sometimes, looking at things from a different angle and changing perspectiv … Read more

       

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    Structure and Event

    Analysis | Brandon Manuel | March 25, 2026

     Player analysis is hard. We all know it’s true. It’s the reason why two people can watch the same player, possession or stat-line and walk away with two vastly different conclusions on whether they’re actually good or not. If this issue were yet anoth … Read more

       

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    Ebuka Okorie: A Lottery Pick Hiding in Plain Sight

    Analysis | Ryan Kaminski | March 17, 2026

    Cover image by Emiliano Naiaretti. Stanford Freshman Guard blends incredible skill, speed, and feel for the game Feb 28, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) during the first half against the Southern Methodist Univ … Read more

       

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    Understanding Amari Allen

    Analysis | Joe Hulbert | March 11, 2026

    I am new to NBA Draft Analysis, having initially been an X’s and O’s writer. I will be writing on my process in the future, but to give a very brief breakdown, I’d describe it as an intensive film-based process that is often built on the back of a stro … Read more

       

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