Articles by Zach Wolpin (2040)
Around the mid-2010s, the three-pointer began to gain increasing popularity in basketball. Players adapted quickly, and it’s hard to make the NBA roster without some shooting consistency. When Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady began his NBA career, the three-point shot was an afterthought. The seven-time all-star was elite in the mid-range. Recently, McGrady was on […]
On September 3, Brooklyn Nets backup center Day’Ron Sharpe signed a contract extension. It was a two-year, $12.5 million deal. The second year of that contract is a team option. By signing that deal with the Nets, NBA insider Keith Smith said Sharpe waived his no-trade clause. That means the 23-year-old has no control over […]
Boston’s Jaylen Brown just completed his ninth professional season in the NBA. All of them have been with the Celtics. Over his career, Brown has been known for being an outspoken individual off the court. He’s never afraid to share his opinion and stand up for what he believes in. This has led to some […]
After six seasons in the NBA, Cam Reddish is expected to leave the league. The 26-year-old remained unsigned this offseason and decided to take matters into his own hands. Rather than waiting for an NBA call, Reddish is taking his talents overseas. According to BasketNews, Cam Reddish is signing with BC Siauliai in Lithuania. They […]
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, four players were restricted free agents. That included Cam Thomas, Josh Giddey, Joanthan Kuminga, and Quentin Grimes. On September 4, Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas signed a one-year qualifying offer with the Nets. Earlier this week, the Bulls signed Josh Giddey to a four-year, $100 million extension. With the new season approaching, […]
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, several NBA players are competing with their home countries in EuroBasket 2025. The playoffs of the tournament are currently underway. Recently, Turkey beat Poland to advance to the semi-finals. Their team is led by Houston Rockets all-star center Alperen Sengun. He had a dominant performance vs. Poland, finishing with 19 […]
This offseason, the Celtics were involved in a three-team trade with the Nets and Hawks. Boston parted ways with 2024 NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis. They sent him to Atlanta. It will be Porzingis’ fifth team in 10 professional seasons. He’s under contract with Atlanta for $30 million in 2025-26 and will be an unrestricted free […]
In the modern NBA, fashion is at the forefront. Whether it be on the court or off, players continue to take their style to a new level. One way to do that is through the shoes they wear while playing. During the 2024-25 season, one shoe stood out among the rest. According to HoopsHype, Kobe’s […]
As the 2025-26 season is approaching, teams are still finalizing their rosters. That is true for the Miami Heat, who were in the news on Monday afternoon. NBA insiders reported that the Heat could add depth to their frontcourt. According to Ira Winderman, Miami and Precious Achiuwa have a “mutual interest” this offseaosn. The team […]
During the 2024-25 season, Miami and Golden State traded two of their top players. The Warriors sent Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson to the Heat in exchange for Jimmy Butler. Upon arriving in Miami, Andrew Wiggins made 17 starts for the Heat. He’s under contract for $28.2 million in 2025-26 and has a $30.2 million […]