When scouting NBA prospects, we’re often forced to give quick-fire grades or takes that may not capture the nuances of complex and multi-faceted skills. Take driving for example: there are a variety of microskills that make up the larger slashing skill … Read more

   

 

One of the more polarising prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft comes via Mega Basket in Serbia. Nikola Djurisic is a 20-year-old small forward who is seen by some as a lottery talent in the entire class, by others a late second rounder. Playing on a Mega B … Read more

   

AnalysisJoe Hulbert | January 29, 2024 

 

The Utah Jazz entered the year once again expected to be on the outside looking in. Only three teams had lower over-under predictions, and there was uncertainty around a roster that was normally dominated by Lauri Markkanen trade rumors. For the most p … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesJoe Hulbert | November 21, 2023 

 

After two years of missing the playoffs, Rick Carlisle slightly pushed the pace for Indiana’s timeline by signing Bruce Brown after excellent playoff displays with the Denver Nuggets. Some were slightly perplexed by this move, given they still had youn … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesJoe Hulbert | August 25, 2023 

 

For many, the Washington Wizards are an afterthought: fluctuating between rebuilding and contending, constantly retooling and doubling down on a roster unlikely to win. It is, however, within these teams that I find the majority of my joy in watching a … Read more

   

Analysis, NBA ArticlesJoe Hulbert | April 13, 2023 

 

A Scheme and Strategy Breakdown of the Cavaliers Offense and New York Knicks Defense The upcoming series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks is projected to be one of the closer ones. In this series, I do schematic deep dives on eit … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesJoe Hulbert | November 15, 2022 

 

Why San Antonio Should Keep Their Veteran Big Through the Rebuild Heading into the season, few knew what to expect from the San Antonio Spurs. A Gregg Popovich-coached team is never going to be dismal, but with the Dejounte Murray trade, it was fair to … Read more