Last Word On Pro Basketball

Last season, the Boston Celtics had one of the most dominant campaigns we have seen in history. En route to their 18th title in franchise history, the Celtics finished the season with a 64-18 record. Their 123.2 ORTG was the best in the league, and their 111.6 DRTG was third-best. Additionally, their +11.6 net rating was tied for third-best all-time with the 2016-17 Golden … [Read more...] about Stan Van Gundy Has Incredibly High Praise for Boston Celtics

The 2024-25 NBA regular season is rapidly approaching. It kicks off on October 22 with two games on the docket. Some teams may already be shorthanded to begin the season. Here are 12 notable NBA players that will be absent from action due to injury to begin the regular season. Notable Players That Will Miss Start Of Regular Season With Injury Malcolm Brogdon, Washington … [Read more...] about Notable Players That Will Miss Start Of Regular Season With Injury

In Netflix’s Starting 5, a moment featuring Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum has caught the attention of basketball fans. Edwards locked down Tatum in a thrilling 114-109 Timberwolves overtime win in November 2023. He scoffed at the idea of Tatum being the “best player in the league.” The fiery exchange hints at what could become one of the NBA’s most exciting rivalries. It … [Read more...] about A Brewing Rivalry: Anthony Edwards vs. Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics have suffered a quiet but significant setback as the 2023-24 season ended. Trade exceptions have long been a valuable tool for roster construction. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, the CBA has become a perishable commodity for teams in the second apron of the luxury tax. The Celtics navigated much of last season over this threshold. The Celtics … [Read more...] about Celtics Lose Valuable Trade Assets

Perhaps you are a fan of the NBA that doesn’t pay much attention to the offseason. Let’s take a look at the best veteran newcomer on each Eastern Conference team. Rookies were excluded. The Best Veteran Newcomer On Each Eastern Conference Team Atlanta Hawks – Dyson Daniels Larry Nance Jr. has been more productive in his NBA career, but the higher ceiling belongs to Dyson … [Read more...] about The Best Veteran Newcomer On Each Eastern Conference Team

This week, NBA.com released its annual GM Survey, in which general managers evaluated team personnel and their offseason moves. The general managers that participated weren’t allowed “to vote for their own team or personnel.” This framework has its pros and cons, as it hedges against bias but doesn’t necessarily reflect those general manager’s genuine assessments. With that … [Read more...] about Lakers’ LeBron James Among Biggest Snubs In NBA GM Survey

The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are in Abu Dhabi for a two-game slate to kick off their preseason. Last year’s Finals MVP, Jaylen Brown, spoke with reports following the Celtics’ game one victory. He credited his teammates while stressing a one-step-at-a-time philosophy. Already, Brown appears poised to lead Boston by example.  Celtics Finals MVP Preaches Consistency … [Read more...] about Celtics Finals MVP Preaches Consistency After Preseason Start

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown just had the best playoff run of his career. Coming away with the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, NBA Finals MVP, and the Larry O’Brien Trophy, there isn’t much he can complain about aside from his Olympic snub. However, Brown was left off of both the 2023-24 All-NBA and All-Defensive teams. For a top player, one who genuinely excels at both ends … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Explains How To Orchestrate Elite Defense