Articles by Zach Wolpin (1370)
For the first time next summer, Sixers’ big man Joel Embiid is eligible to play in the Olympics. Two teams are currently scouting the reigning league MVP. Team USA and Team France would love to have the opportunity to land Embiid for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. When Embiid officially became a US citizen, […]
As a former #1 overall draft pick in 2019, Zion Williamson is always going to have more pressure than the average players. The Pelicans drafted him with intentions of Willaimson being their star player for the next 10+ years. Sadly, injuries have kept him off the court, and the 23-year-old hasn’t lived up to the […]
In 2022-23, the LA Clippers finished 5th in the Western Conference with a 44-38 record. Their first-round matchup in the 2023 postseason was the Phoenix Suns. They lost the series in five games. Recently, head coach Ty Lue went on SHOWTIME Basketball’s All The Smoke podcast. He told co-hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson that […]
During the 2022-23 season, the Warriors were never able to put together consistent wins. They were able to secure another playoff berth as the sixth seed in the West. Golden State was led by Steph Curry’s (30.5) points per game in the 2023 playoffs. The Warriors lost to the Lakers in the second round. Heading […]
In the current offseason, we’ve had varying reports on what James Harden plans to do with his future. There have been rumors that he’s going to stay in Philly with Embiid and the 76ers. However, we’ve also heard that Harden has an interest in joining his hometown team, the LA Clippers. Amid all these rumors, […]
Last season, Jaren Jackson Jr. was the 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year. It was the 23-year-old’s second season in a row where he led the NBA in blocks. On top of that, Jackson Jr. earned his first-ever all-star selection in what was a special season for him. Ahead of the 2023-24 season, the former […]
Since being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons has rarely been on the court. He was out the entire 2021-22 season due to a holdout and back injury. Simmons only played 42 games for the Nets last season and the back injuries continued to give him issues. Heading into 2023-24, NBA insiders say that […]
Ahead of the 2023-24 season, the Phoenix Suns have been working to upgrade their roster. They’ve acquired Bradley Beal this offseason and have revamped their bench. Next season, the Suns plan to start Beal at PG, but that’s not his natural position. The NBA veteran has played SG his entire career. After Beal, their depth […]
Entering this offseason, Sixers big man Paul Reed was a restricted free agent. The Utah Jazz signed Reed, but Philly had a chance to match that offer sheet. He was then re-signed by the 76ers to a three-year, $23 million deal. Next season, the Sixers have a new head coach in Nick Nurse. Reed’s new […]
Just over a week ago, the Suns were involved in a three-team deal to acquire Orlando’s Bol Bol. The seven-foot-two big man shined for the Magic last season in a career-high 70 games played. Phoenix is trying to cash in on their championship window and Bol is a part of that potential future success. General […]