Elevator Doors: Spite
The Indiana Pacers find themselves on the doorstep of the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years. On Dec. 8, the Pacers were 10-15 and regularly allowing more than 120 points per game to teams like Toronto, Miami, and Memphis. How did we get here? I would pinpoint April 22, 2025 – the…
Noah Penda Interview
Noah Penda is a versatile French wing who has quietly risen into late first-round consideration in the 2025 NBA Draft following a strong season with Le Mans in the LNB Pro A. At 6’7″ with length, feel, and defensive versatility, Penda is seen as the type of low-maintenance, high-impact connector who fits seamlessly alongside stars.…
2025 NBA Draft Combine: Measurement & Athleticism Winners and Losers
2025 NBA Draft Combine: Measurement & Athletic Testing Winners and Losers 2025 NBA Draft Combine PIT and G League Elite Measurement & Athleticism Testing While most projected first-rounders opted out of scrimmage play, the 2025 NBA Draft Combine still offered tremendous value through interviews, team meetings, and, most notably, measurement and athletic testing. Several prospects…
2025 NBA Draft Combine PIT and G League Elite Measurement & Athleticism Testing
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Nike EYBL Session 2, Memphis: Top Prospects
The EYBL season resumed with its second session in Memphis from May 16–18, as top high school prospects from around the country converged at the Memphis Sports Arena to showcase their talent. While a handful of notable players were absent, the highly anticipated return of No. 1 rising senior and the emergence of rising star…
Under Armour Next: Session 2
Under Armour Next Session 2 – May 16–18, 2025 | Hamilton, OH The Under Armour Next Session 2 in Hamilton, Ohio, showcased a deep pool of emerging talent across multiple classes. This event highlighted the depth and potential of Under Armour’s grassroots pipeline, with several prospects demonstrating skills that project well at the collegiate and…
Elevator Doors: Under The Microscope
This has been an incredible NBA postseason. Any chatter suggesting otherwise misses the mark entirely. I seem to see a great deal of discourse about this being an underwhelming or disappointing playoffs. No. Wrong. Incorrect. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, except for this one. We have several fresh, young, energetic, potential face-of-the-league stars emerging.…
2025 NBA Draft Combine: Day 2
NBA Draft Combine Day 2: Game 3 Prospects The second day of NBA Draft Combine scrimmages featured several notable performances, as prospects looked to strengthen their stock or bounce back from earlier struggles. San Diego State’s was among the most impressive, showing a mix of passing, shooting, and defense that helped him stand out. While…
2025 NBA Draft Combine: Day 1 Standouts
NBA Draft Combine Day 1 Recap: Tahaad Pettiford Steals the Show with 23-Point Masterclass Chicago, IL – May 15, 2025 The opening day of NBA Draft Combine scrimmages in Chicago, delivered a standout performance from , who controlled tempo, made plays for others, and scored with efficiency in front of a gym packed with NBA…
Situational Analysis: Cooper Flagg
“Situational Analysis” is a series of articles that seeks to examine the circumstances that most often influence an NBA prospect’s success. Each player will be scored on a scale from 1-10 in four different categories: NBA-specific skill(s), fatal flaw(s), collegiate/overseas/pre-NBA environment, and ideal NBA ecosystem. is an 18-year-old (!!!) wing from Newport, Maine, who averaged…
2025 NBA Draft: Extended Mock Draft 5.1
The 2025 NBA Extended Mock Draft 5.0 comes following the draft lottery, where the Dallas Mavericks unexpectedly secured the No. 1 pick — instantly elevating their outlook and positioning them as a franchise with a chance to reset its future around a generational prospect. With the NBA Draft Combine now underway and the full pool…
Elevator Doors: It’s Still ‘Fire Nico!’
Let’s make this clear at the top of this column: I’m thrilled for Dallas Mavericks fans. Ecstatic, even. No fanbase deserves to be treated how they have been treated the last few months. Flagrant ineptitude mixed with unbearable hubris is a toxic combination, and Dallas fans have had a front-row seat witnessing this combination detonate…
2025 Jordan Brand Classic: Team Flight
Team Flight may have fallen short in the 2025 Jordan Brand Classic, but several of their top prospects made strong impressions with highlight plays and standout performances. From ’s explosive scoring to ’s fearless shot creation, this group showcased plenty of next-level talent. (6’9, 210, SG/SF – BYU)Dybantsa led Team Flight in scoring with 25…
EYBL Session 1 Recap: Mesa, Arizona
EYBL Session 1 took place at the Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona from April 25–27, featuring some of the nation’s top high school talent. NBA scouts were on hand to evaluate many of the top prospects as they battled in a highly competitive setting. With a few marquee names sidelined by injuries—Brandon McCoy Jr. (rumored…
Elevator Doors: Coaching with Humility
There are dozens – perhaps hundreds, maybe thousands – of reasons why Gregg Popovich is the best professional basketball coach. But there is one I keep circling back to. But before we get rolling on this, let’s set the terms of what I mean by “best professional basketball coach.” If you want to throw out…
International Stock Watch
The 2025 NBA Draft class may not have a clear-cut international headliner like Luka Dončić or Victor Wembanyama, but it features a deep and intriguing crop of prospects vying for lottery and first-round consideration. Players like , , , and have emerged as potential risers in recent months, showcasing real growth in pro settings. With…
Elevator Doors: Checks and Balances
Have you been enjoying the NBA playoffs so far? Yes! Of course you have! It’s the best time for the best league for the best sport. Real stakes, real competition, real intensity – what could be better? With each passing year, the chasm between the postseason and the regular season grows. We have now gotten…
2025 NBA Draft: Early Entry Candidates
NBA announces early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm The NBA released the official list of early entry candidates for the 2025 NBA Draft early Tuesday morning. A total of 106 players have declared as early entrants ahead of the two-day draft, scheduled for June 25 (First Round) and June 26…