NBA ArticlesLucas Kaplan | December 20, 2023 

 

Quality basketball analysis isn’t about being ‘right,’ judging the means by the end result, but we here at Swish Theory are frequently, let’s say, ahead of the curve. Whether it’s our breakdowns of less heralded draft prospects or a list of bold predic … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesCharlie Cummings | December 13, 2023 

 

If you know anything about the Boston Celtics’ Sam Hauser, you know what this article will be about. This will be a lot of shooting film, and I’m not talking about Abraham Zapruder. Though, if Hauser were standing on the grassy knoll, he would have bee … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesCharlie Cummings | December 5, 2023 

 

Aptronym (noun):  a person’s name that is regarded as amusingly appropriate to their occupation. Do you ever feel like names are a form of predestination? It’s astounding how often athletes with a particular name find a way to represent that name. Usai … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesEsfandiar Baraheni | November 27, 2023 

 

Basketball in October rarely matters. Except when you’re Jalen Suggs. There was a moment at the end of the third Orlando Magic game of the season versus the Los Angeles Lakers that showed how much every game, every possession, and every moment matters … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesCharlie Cummings | November 25, 2023 

 

In the Sasser family, basketball isn’t just a means to an end. Basketball is a way of life. Marcus Sasser, the reigning Jerry West Award winner and a consensus All-American, is another in a long line of family ties to the game. His father, Marcus Sr., … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesLucas Kaplan | November 18, 2023 

 

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 126-116 on Friday night in quite ordinary fashion. Atlanta put up an admirable fight consistent with their talent level, but couldn’t sustain the effort into the fourth quarter, consistent with their 6-6 … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesCharlie Cummings | November 9, 2023 

 

The Denver Nuggets (specifically general manager Calvin Booth) made waves this offseason by being utterly indifferent to Bruce Brown’s exit. This was followed by Vlatko Čančar tearing his left ACL at FIBA, who was a candidate to step into the now-vacan … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesCharlie Cummings | August 11, 2023 

 

This current iteration of the Golden State Warriors is loaded with outstanding defenders. Draymond Green has arguably been the preeminent defensive player of the whole league for the past decade. Andrew Wiggins is a Rick Ross-level Wing Stopper; ditto … Read more

   

NBA ArticlesCharlie Cummings | July 20, 2023 

 

Shooting has a way of presenting itself in the strangest ways. No matter how many indicators we identify and traits we look for, it comes out of left field all the same. Picture you are ten years in the past. 2013 Blake Griffin is dominating on the pic … Read more

   

AnalysisRyan Kaminski | May 5, 2023 

 

Fast like fox.Strong like bull.Slippery like snake. Paolo Banchero stepped into the league a walking mismatch. A 6’10” 250lb tank in transition and North-South force of nature has the tight handles, clean footwork, and high feel to one-vs-one anyone in … Read more