These projections indicate a belief that there’s a pretty clear two-team tier in each conference for next season.
That’s as of now. A lot will change this offseason.
What an incredibly architected roster the Knicks put together. It was a lot of gambles, plenty of swings, many trades.
Built very differently than the Thunder, Spurs, etc.
Draft note: functional strength still so important. Height and length are awesome, but have to be strong on both ends as well.
Mitchell Robinson just showed why, the way all of Brunson, Castle, Harper drive and maintain balance too.
Very important!
NEWS: Luigi Suigo has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and committed to Villanova, Sigma Sports and Excel Sports tell DraftExpress.
The 7'4, 289-pound 19-year-old will be a physical outlier in the Big East who can pass, space the floor, protect the rim, and finish effectively.
Updated Most Likely Series Outcomes in Knicks-Spurs, via Kalshi:
36% — Knicks in 5
36% — Knicks in 6
20% — Spurs in 7
11% — Knicks in 7
Can the Spurs push this series to 7?
Sources: The Miami Heat are bringing in forward Jamichael Stillwell for a pre-draft workout today.
A physical, high-energy forward, Stillwell’s toughness and motor are viewed as traits that fit Miami’s culture.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting former Gonzaga standout Graham Ike for a pre-draft workout today, sources tell myself and @CrainNBA.
Ike has drawn significant interest from teams across the league after an impressive evaluation cycle.
WOW: The Miami Heat now have over a 50% chance on Kalshi to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo:
53% — Heat
18% — Stays with Bucks
8% — Celtics
6% — Blazers
5% — Knicks
3% — Nets
3% — Thunder
Oklahoma City trading back from No. 17 or up from No. 37 for Zuby Ejiofor would make a ton of sense. The Thunder doesn’t have a player of that archetype.
The way blue chip 7-footers dominate high school basketball reminds me so much of the way Victor Wembanyama looks in NBA games.
Just a physical advantage that can’t be matched.
There are just 3 players with above a 1% chance to win NBA Finals MVP on Kalshi:
44% — Jalen Brunson
38% — Karl-Anthony Towns
18% — Victor Wembanyama
Who’s the current MVP through 2 games?