The Atlanta Hawks landing the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was one of the most unexpected outcomes of the draft lottery. Landing that selection during what was a pivotal juncture for the franchise made it seem like the basketball gods had handed them a lifeline. Because of their status a playoff contender and the trade rumors surrounding them, it was possible the No. 1 pick … [Read more...] about Is Hawks’ Belief In No. 1 Pick Zaccharie Risacher Shaken?
NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides
After an uneventful start, the 2024 NBA Draft class has made Rookie of the Year (ROY) one of the more entertaining NBA Award races. Despite a hot start from Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the early favorite for the 2025 Most Valuable Player award. Los Angeles Clippers wing Norman Powell has been putting together a Most Improved … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides
Hawks Rookie Set To Make Season Debut
In Georgia, all eyes are on Atlanta Hawks rookie forward Zaccharie Risacher, the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Risacher is a glue player at this point of his career. After 18 games, the 19-year-old is averaging 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks per contest. He’s having difficulty taking the lid off the rim, shooting 38.3 percent from the field … [Read more...] about Hawks Rookie Set To Make Season Debut
Bogdan Bogdanovic Elevates The Lakers Into True Contenders
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a solid start to the 2024-25 season under head coach JJ Redick. However, their guard rotation remains a glaring weakness. Despite their 10-6 record and fourth-place standing in the Western Conference, the Lakers desperately need consistent scoring from the backcourt to contend for a championship. Bogdan Bogdanovic could be the solution the Lakers … [Read more...] about Bogdan Bogdanovic Elevates The Lakers Into True Contenders
Hawks Face Crossroads With Trae Young
The Atlanta Hawks have become synonymous with mediocrity. For the past five seasons, the team has hovered around .500 basketball. Their record since the 2020-21 season is 168-167—a portrait of inconsistency. While it’s unfair to put all the blame on Trae Young, he does deserve some culpability with his heliocentric style of play. This perpetual mediocrity should force the Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawks Face Crossroads With Trae Young