Last Word On Pro Basketball

Since the report came out that Giannis Antetokounmpo is thinking about leaving the Milwaukee Bucks and playing for another team, things have been wild in the NBA. The Greek Freak is the biggest star who might switch teams. He might be the biggest player ever to get traded. Alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kevin Durant, Giannis would be one of the best … [Read more...] about Sorry, Spurs and Rockets, Giannis Wants to Stay East

The Toronto Raptors landed the ninth overall pick, and they have the chance to add another young player to their core. With Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster at the helm since 2013, we have a lot of data to inquire about which picks they may make. So we will be analyzing past Raptors drafts to get a better understanding of what picks they may make. Analyzing Past Toronto Raptors … [Read more...] about Analyzing Past Toronto Raptors Drafts

On February 5th, 2025, the Toronto Raptors agreed to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. This trade saw former All-Star Brandon Ingram depart from the team he had represented for six years. In return, the Pelicans received Bruce Brown Jr, Kelly Olynyk, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2031 second-round pick. For a rebuilding team, this move was somewhat controversial. Let’s … [Read more...] about Why The Toronto Raptors Gambled on Brandon Ingram

The Toronto Raptors finished the season 30-52, good enough for the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. Going into 2024-25, fans and the front office expected this kind of year, labeling it a “rapid rebuild.” Unlike some of the teams in the lottery, the hope for Toronto next season is a jump into the NBA playoffs. The front office will likely consider this year’s playoffs as a … [Read more...] about What the Toronto Raptors Can Learn From the 2024-25 Playoffs

As teams are getting ready for the NBA draft, it is a good time to remind ourselves that the No.1 pick doesn’t always end up a great player. Sometimes, there is plenty of hype for players, but they end up with an average career. Now, that doesn’t mean they are not good players. For example, if Ben Simmons was drafted 20th overall, we would be talking about him in a whole … [Read more...] about Stars Turned Average: Most Disappointing No.1 NBA Picks