How Does NBA Play-In Tournament Work? Format, Bracket & Teams To Watch

If drama is what you’re after, then the NBA Play-In Tournament is for you. Entering Sunday, there was plenty of intrigue and intensity remaining for the final day of the regular season out West because of the Tournament, which begins April 15 and concludes April 18. Here’s everything to know about the 2025 SoFi NBA […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Apr 2025
2025 NBA Rookie Team Picks: Jaylen Wells & Stephon Castle Lead The Way

In lieu of a final Rookie Ladder, I’ll reveal and discuss my choices for the 2025 NBA All-Rookie Teams. Scouts thought of this as one of the weaker rookie classes in recent memory and that’s held up for the most part. Elite draft classes tend to feature at least a few obvious, breakout rookie stars […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  08 Apr 2025
Here Are The NBA’s All-Most-Improved Teams In 2024-25

The Most Improved Player Award always creates the most heated debate: how does one define most improved? Which leap is more significant: a player who turns into an All-Star or a player who goes from the fringes of the NBA to a legitimate rotation player? Does it matter if we award Most Improved to a […]

Esfandiar Baraheni  •  01 Apr 2025
NBA Rookie Watch: Zaccharie Risacher Is Starting To Look Like A No. 1 Pick

Normally, being the first overall pick is a badge of honor and proof a player is the best of the best. But this cycle of rookies — one viewed across the board as subpar — the first player off the board is considered the headliner of a rag-tag bunch rather than a future star. While […]

Mat Issa  •  05 Mar 2025
NBA Rookie Ladder Vol. 6: Stephon Castle Grabs Top Spot

With the All-Star Break in the rearview mirror, it’s time for another NBA Rookie Ladder update (here’s our last one). Let’s dive into how this rookie class is faring heading into the final stretch of the season. As always, we’re only including rookies who play more than 15 minutes per game (rounded up). Tier placement […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  20 Feb 2025
Hawks-Clippers Trade Grades: Los Angeles Swings For Bogdan Bogdanovic

The Los Angeles Clippers are acquiring Bogdan Bogdanovic and three second-round picks from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading Terance Mann and Bones Hyland to the Atlanta Hawks for Bogdan Bogdanovic and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/jffPjDYiVm […]

Jackson Frank  •  06 Feb 2025
Hawks-Cavs Trade Grades: Cleveland Acquires De’Andre Hunter

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks (2027, 2029, 2031) and two second-round pick swaps. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Firmly in the inner circle of contenders, the 41-10 Cavs have leveled up by adding a much needed big wing to […]

Vivek Jacob  •  06 Feb 2025
NBA Announces Schedule Changes Due to Los Angeles Wildfires

The NBA officially confirmed schedule changes after the Los Angeles wildfires forced the postponement of three games. A game between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets was also postponed due to icy conditions and has been rescheduled as well. As a result of these three games being rescheduled, the league also confirmed another six games […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jan 2025
Hawks Vs. Rockets Postponed Due To Inclement Weather

The Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets game at State Farm Arena has been postponed due to inclement weather. In a statement, the league confirmed the decision was made in consultation with local officials and to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff because of the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  11 Jan 2025