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NBA Trade Deadline Thoughts (Part Three)
Mavericks Receive: Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks, and three second-round picks Washington Receives: Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum If we hadn’t already lived through the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, this one might’ve been the weirdest, most perplexing week of trades yet. Only a year removed from flipping Luka...
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NBA Trade Deadline Thoughts (Part Two)
Bulls Receive: Jaden Ivey, Mike Conley Pistons Receive: Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric, first-round pick swap Wolves Receive: Cash Although one could argue that each of these trades is somewhat bizarre, Detroit salary-dumping Ivey was certainly unexpected. Sure, he was probably set to get overpaid in the offseason, but flipping him into two non-assets and a pick that likely won’t be higher than...
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NBA Trade Deadline Thoughts (Part One)
Cavaliers Receives: James Harden Clippers Receive: Darius Garland, second-round pick Listen, NBA general managers may have their own logic and process. However, this feels like an absolutely inexcusable trade by Cleveland. So, let’s at least try to understand. The only positive spin for Cleveland is flipping Garland’s three-year contract into Harden’s two-year contract (with basically the same...
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Who Should Be The Top Pick in The 2026 NBA Draft?
As we inch closer to NBA All-Star Weekend, a lot of the attention has gradually shifted from nightly competition to the upcoming draft. In what should be considered one of the most talented drafts ever, there is constant discussion and debate surrounding who should get selected first overall. While it goes without saying, the trio of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer have been atop...
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Who Should be the Top Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
As we inch closer to NBA All-Star Weekend, a lot of the attention has gradually shifted from nightly competition to the upcoming draft. In what should be considered one of the most talented drafts ever, there is constant discussion and debate surrounding who should get selected first overall. While it goes without saying, the trio of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer have been atop...
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Who Should Be the Top Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
As we inch closer to NBA All-Star Weekend, a lot of the attention has gradually shifted from nightly competition to the upcoming draft. In what should be considered one of the most talented drafts ever, there is constant discussion and debate surrounding who should get selected first overall. While it goes without saying, the trio of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer have been atop...
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Rookies Who Could Outperform Draft Position (First Round)
#6- Tre Johnson (Washington Wizards) It’s probably a little overzealous to say that a top-six draft pick could outperform his draft position, as they’re already expected to be quite useful. However, Johnson looks like a steal for the Wizards. During two games of summer league, he more than solidified his status as an elite all-around shooting threat, and the numbers back this sentiment. He’ll...
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The Five Worst Contracts in the NBA
Considering August is one of the only periods of the year when basketball isn’t being played, there’s no better time to look at a different collection of topics…like NBA contracts. The salary cap is one of the biggest separators between collegiate and professional basketball, but it’s unclear if the general masses truly comprehend contract value. People see Karl-Anthony Towns making $53 million...
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The Five Best Contracts in the NBA
Considering August is one of the only periods of the year when basketball isn’t being played, there’s no better time to look at a different collection of topics…like NBA contracts. The salary cap is one of the biggest separators between collegiate and professional basketball, but it’s unclear if the general masses truly comprehend contract value. People see Karl-Anthony Towns making 53 million...
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Friday Five: Most Intriguing Things Entering the NBA Season
Now that we’ve reached August, high school basketball will slow down for a brief period before the start of next season. During this time featuring fewer events, we will start looking at other topics worth discussing (typically in the basketball space) during this “Friday Five” series. Whether it’s players capturing headlines, stories in the media, or something completely unrelated, we will...
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Winners from NBA Free Agency
Denver Nuggets Arguably, the biggest winners of the entire draft or free agency period, Denver really maximized their opportunity to improve along the margins. Flipping Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick into Cam Johnson is a major win. Make no mistake, Porter Jr. is a lethal shooter with legit size. Although Porter has made considerable strides since entering the...
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NBA Draft 2025: Second Round Thoughts
Although one could argue that the talent level in this draft drops drastically after the first handful of picks, there was still some value in the second round. Obviously, it’s more likely that these guys don’t crack NBA rotations, but some will inevitably work their way into meaningful minutes. This is typically somewhat of a crapshoot, but let’s see some guys who could carve out roles for...
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NBA Draft 2025: Additional First Round Notes
Teams Outsmarting Themselves It’s amazing how a team like Brooklyn entered a draft with five first-round picks, used all of their selections, and somehow walked away without adding any major pieces. They aggressively reached on Demin before drafting Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf, and Danny Wolf. Although he was the fifth guy taken, Wolf might be the most appealing player within that...
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NBA Draft 2025: First Round Reactions (Picks 11-15)
Minimal Excitement to Conclude Lottery Picks Although most of the popular prospects were positioned atop this draft board, there was still real value in the late lottery. Memphis trades up to grab Cedric Coward–one of the fastest risers in this year’s class. His story is fascinating. Going from Willamette to Eastern Washington to Washington State to getting drafted in the lottery is truly...
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NBA Draft 2025: First Round Reactions (Picks 6-10)
Wizards Add Shooting in Johnson, Pelicans Take Fears Entering the second half of the top ten picks, Washington secures one of the draft’s most universally loved players in Johnson. He’s an elite shot-maker whose ability to hit NBA-level jumpers will make him a meaningful contributor for many years to come. There are some justified concerns about his lack of finishing ability around the rim, but...
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NBA Draft 2025: First Round Reactions (Picks 1-5)
Flagg First, Harper Second There were no surprises between Dallas and San Antonio, as the only two “locks” in the draft were taken off the board with the first two selections. Even if we look back in five or ten years and see others surpass Flagg or Harper, these were still the correct choices. The 18-year-old Flagg is coming off one of the most dominant college seasons in history, especially...
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Drake Powell Declares for NBA Draft
Over the recent years, many college players declared for the draft to simply test the waters while maintaining their eligibility. It allows guys to feel out the process and receive feedback on their current draft status. Yesterday, Drake Powell of UNC announced he will be entering the NBA Draft with zero intent of returning to college. What does this mean, both for Powell and the Tar Heels' For...
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Boston’s Historic Opening Night: Breaking Down All 29 of Their Record-Tying Threes
In recent years, NBA offensive philosophy has seen a heavy emphasis on creating, sustaining, and capitalizing on advantages. Teams are finding a wide variety of creative ways to get two defenders committed to the ball, force difficult closeouts, and put their best decision makers in space against leveraged defenses. Basketball Immersion does a great job of breaking down the main concepts...
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Defending the Title: Can Boston Repeat as Champions'
Despite being one of the most successful franchises across all major sports, the Boston Celtics face constant scrutiny. The Jaylen Brown max extension was polarizing to many, Derrick White’s status as an unsung hero received pushback, and the trades to acquire Kristaps Porzingis/Jrue Holiday weren’t necessarily viewed as surefire home runs at the time. Even after winning the title, there have...
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Post-Olympic Thoughts: USA Earns Gold
Despite a major scare against Serbia in the semifinal contest, Team USA escapes France to win gold at the Paris Olympics. Although the United States has won each of their last five trips, this was arguably the team’s biggest challenge in recent history. They rolled through pool play and beat opponents by at least 17 points in that three-game stretch. After thwarting Brazil in the opening round...
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NBA Team Previews: Battered Hawks Seeking a Fresh Start
For the most part, every NBA team tends to have steady ebbs and flows of success. Organizations rarely dominate the league or dwell in disparity for extended periods. Rather than reaching massive heights or being consistently terrible, the Atlanta Hawks have basically wallowed in mediocrity during the Trae Young era. Since drafting their franchise cornerstone in 2018, the Hawks have gone 210-257...
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Analyzing 2024 NBA Draft Prospects: 6’6 Dalton Knecht (Tennessee)
Being 23-years-old is the truly the only thing preventing Knecht from being considered for the top overall pick, especially in such a weak draft class. The concept of an athletic shot-maker with size and the ability to create for himself has obvious appeal. However, Knecht is one of the five oldest players in this draft and already surpasses over 100 current NBA players in age. If he were three...
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Updated Grades for the 2023 NBA Rookie Class
Original Grades and Breakdowns: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/post-summer-league-nba-draft-grades/ (#1) San Antonio Spurs Selection: Victor Wembanyama Original Grade: A+ Updated Grade: A+ After concluding one of the best rookie seasons in NBA history, it’s quite clear that Wembanyama is already becoming a dominant force in the league. At 7-foot-4 with unbelievable length and fluidity,...
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Could Donovan Clingan be the perfect fit for the Charlotte Hornets'
This is going to be an interesting upcoming NBA Draft, as there are plenty of opinions on players and team needs. Though this year’s draft has a lot of question marks surrounding the talent coming out, there is no doubt that there will be some surprises on teams who hit on players and surprising players to make their mark on the league. So maybe, this is a draft that brings a unique...
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Phenom Hoops Represented Across the NBA
Each passing year, working in grassroots basketball affords us the opportunity to see tons of incredibly talented players. Many of these guys go on to the NBA, carving out roles, fighting the way through the G-League, or emerging as an All-Star. While there is no correlation between the two (making the NBA and attending our events), it’s just a cool exercise to see the number of guys who...
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Should Dalton Knecht be a target for the Charlotte Hornets'
Player: Dalton KnechtSchool: TennesseeHeight: 6’6Class: Senior Stats: 20.2ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.0apg, 48 percent from the floor, 39 percent from three The Charlotte Hornets were able to make some moves around the trade deadline, and they certainly have some young talent to build around in the coming years. However, the season still hasn’t been what many had hoped for, and it looks...
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Takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline (Part Three)
Last Thursday, the annual NBA trade deadline concluded. Throughout the weeks prior, many fans anticipated a highly entertaining day with several potential blockbuster deals. While no superstars were ultimately dealt, notable players like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Terry Rozier got moved earlier last month. Each of those specific deals have massive implications on the league, but we’ll...
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Takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline (Part Two)
Last Thursday, the annual NBA trade deadline concluded. Throughout the weeks prior, many fans anticipated a highly entertaining day with several potential blockbuster deals. While no superstars were ultimately dealt, notable players like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Terry Rozier got moved earlier last month. Each of those specific deals have massive implications on the league, but we’ll...
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Takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline (Part One)
Last Thursday, the annual NBA trade deadline concluded. Throughout the weeks prior, many fans anticipated a highly entertaining day with several potential blockbuster deals. While no superstars were ultimately dealt, notable players like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Terry Rozier got moved earlier last month. Each of those specific deals have massive implications on the league, but we’ll...
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Rising Young Star in the NBA: Coby White (Bulls)
Greenfield’s own and Phenom Hoops alum Coby White has been playing at another level this season for the Chicago Bulls, and he is truly showing that he should be in the All-Star discussion sooner rather than later. On the season, White is averaging a career-high 19.4ppg, 4.7pg, and 5.2apg, while shooting 47 percent from the floor and 40 percent from three. And those numbers are only...
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