The 2016 NBA draft saw the Sacramento Kings trade down in the first round (from the eighth pick) to acquire two first-rounders from the Phoenix Suns, resulting in the drafting of Georgios Papagiannis and Skal Labissiere. Of course, the Kings were blasted for adding two
Sep 20, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Player Breakdowns 
The Denver Nuggets have been widely discussed this offseason, mainly due to one player: Nikola Jokic. The polarizing big man has divided a large portion of “NBA Twitter” as fans and analysts continue to debate his true value. The second reason Denver so often gets
Sep 14, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Team Breakdowns
“Bust.” Up until—and even during—the early stages of the 2016-17 season, that was the term commonly thrown around when Otto Porter Jr.’s name was mentioned. After all, he was the No. 3 selection in the 2013 NBA draft but had yet to live up to
Sep 06, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Player Breakdowns
Sports are beloved by many due to the unpredictable nature of the games and their results. Unfortunately, if you’re tuning into the 2017-18 NBA season, the top of the Western Conference standings is already a foregone conclusion. The Golden State Warriors will be the No.
Sep 01, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Team Breakdowns 
When it comes to the New Orleans Pelicans, we all know about Boogie and the Brow. Pairing two All-Star big men together at a time when the league trends toward small-ball and guard dominance is a unique approach. However, we’re not here to talk about
Aug 25, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Team Breakdowns 
When a blockbuster trade or free-agency signing occurs, the majority of analysis and focus is on how that star player will fit in with his new team. This offseason was full of major trades and signings, as several All-Stars changed the jerseys they will be
Aug 16, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Player Breakdowns 
We all know about the glitz and glamour that comes from being a star in the NBA. The shoe and clothing-line deals, the $200-plus million contracts and the large social-media following. Those stars earn all of those rewards and benefits. After all, they’re supposed to
Aug 10, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Player Breakdowns
You either love him or you hate him. You either know him best as a ball-hogging, team-chemistry destroyer or as one of the most unstoppable scorers to play the game. You either think he’s still a star or an aging, below-average contributor. So that begs
Aug 04, 2017 by Eric Spyropoulos in Player Breakdowns