Last Word On Pro Basketball

With most of the major moves of the NBA offseason complete. It’s time to evaluate how each team fared. Let’s dive into NBA offseason grades for each Eastern Conference team. The same list for the Western Conference can be found here. Grading Every Eastern Conference Team’s Offseason Atlanta Hawks: B-  The Hawks had an intriguing offseason. They drafted Zaccharie Risacher. with … [Read more...] about Grading Every Eastern Conference Team’s Offseason

With several All-Stars changing allegiances this summer, the 2024-25 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most interesting in recent memory. However, while the focus is on teams that have obviously turned themselves into championship-contenders, like the Philadelphia 76ers, there are a few teams that could exceed expectations. These are the types of teams that, like the … [Read more...] about 3 NBA Teams That Could Exceed Expectations In 2024-25

As the famous saying goes defense wins championships. However, defense is largely under-discussed and not fully appreciated in NBA discourse. With that in mind let’s shine some light on some of the NBA’s best defenders. This article will focus on the best defender on every Eastern Conference team. The same list for the Western Conference can be found here. The Best Defender on … [Read more...] about The Best Defender on Every Eastern Conference NBA Team

Summer League is one of the best times of the year for the NBA. Each year, top picks struggle, and undrafted guys show out, leading to waves of overreactions. Just last year, people called Victor Wembanyama a bust after one summer league game. Luckily, teams have a more level-headed approach to evaluating their time at the Vegas Summer League. So, what can the Toronto Raptors … [Read more...] about What Did The Raptors Learn At Summer League?

The Toronto Raptors have waived forward Sasha Vezenkov, according to Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy. This clears the way for Vezenkov to join Olympiacos on a five-year deal that he’d already agreed to, but couldn’t technically complete as he was still under contract with the Raptors. Per Murphy, Toronto will also waive Javon Freeman-Liberty, a 2023 Summer League standout. Vezenkov … [Read more...] about Raptors Resolve Unique Situation With Roster Move