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Zach Wolpin

Sports Editor

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Zach Wolpin is an NBA and NFL expert who's been betting on the league for over three years now. Wolpin has been a fan of the NBA and has been watching for a decade and a half. He covers the latest news and stories surrounding the league daily. His passion in life is watching sports and being able to share that through his sports writing. He has written about the NBA and other sports leagues through various media outlets over the years like Sir Charles In Charge, G-Men HQ, and TAP into South Plainfield. Before he became an NBA News Writer, Wolpin attended Montclair State University where he graduated in 2021. He studied Sports Media and Writing while in school.

Articles by Zach Wolpin (1888)

Brian Windhorst believes Anthony Edwards can lead the Timberwolves to an NBA championship

In 2024-25, the Minnesota Timberwolves finished sixth in the West at 49-33. For the second consecutive postseason, the team made an appearance in the Western Conference Final.  However, the Timberwolves were beaten in five games on both occasions. During the 2025 playoffs, Minnesota lost to the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite how talented […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
The Raptors have parted ways with longtime team president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri

With a 30-52 record in 2024-25, the Raptors finished 11th in the Eastern Conference. Toronto missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year.  Following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA draft, the Raptors made a shocking front office decision. After 12 seasons, the team has parted ways with Masai Ujiri. He was the team president […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
Chris Broussard said Miami’s Kasparas Jakucionis was a sleeper pick in round one

Wednesday evening was round one of the 2025 NBA draft. Thirty players were selected. During the first round, several players slipped past where they were projected to be drafted.  One of them was Miami’s first-round draft pick, Kasparas Jakucionis. He was the 20th pick by the Heat. Jakucionis was projected to be a top-14 pick […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
Former FAU big man Vlad Goldin signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat

Following round two on Thursday night, the 2025 NBA draft has concluded. A total of 59 players were drafted this year. The Knicks forfeited their second-round pick due to a tampering violation in 2022. Otherwise, the number would have been 60. Each year, players wait to hear their name called, but some never do. That […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
All-American Mark Sears has agreed to a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks

The second round of the 2025 NBA draft was on Thursday night. Another 29 players were selected in round two, hearing their names called by Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum. After the conclusion of the draft, several players were signed to two-way contracts. Not everyone’s path to the NBA is the same, and it could involve […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2025
Derik Queen updated his LinkedIn profile after he was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans

Heading into the first round of the 2025 NBA draft, the Pelicans had two selections. With the seventh overall pick, New Orleans selected Jeremiah Fears out of Oklahoma.  The Pelicans were slotted to pick again at 23rd overall. However, New Orleans’ front office made a questionable trade to move up 10 spots and draft Derik […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2025
ESPN’s Jonathan Givony said the Celtics ‘got one of the biggest steals in the draft’

Thirty players heard their names called on night one of the 2025 NBA draft. ESPN’s draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, shared his thoughts on the Celtics’ first-round selection.  With the 28th pick, Boston selected Spanish wing Hugo Gonzalez. Hours before he was drafted by the Celtics, Gonzalez won a Spanish League Championship with Barcelona. Jonathan Givony […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2025
Shams Charania said ‘Nico Harrison has built arguably the best front line in the NBA’

From playing in the 2024 NBA Finals to selecting Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA draft. It’s been one hell of a year for the Dallas Mavericks. Don’t forget that the team traded Luka Doncic in that timeframe.  Despite the setbacks Dallas faced from trading Doncic to the Lakers, they lucked out and got the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2025
Data says Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg could earn over $900 million in NBA contracts by the time he’s 31

Heading into the 2025 NBA draft, there was no doubt who the Dallas Mavericks were taking with the first pick. It was a foregone conclusion that they would select Duke Cooper Flagg.  When the time came, that’s exactly what the Mavericks did. Dallas had a 1.8% chance to win the NBA draft lottery and stumbled […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2025
Two point guards are being monitored by the Kings ahead of free agency next week

At the 2024-25 deadline, the Kings traded long-time PG De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs. That left a void at PG for the remainder of the season.  Ahead of free agency beginning on June 30, the Kings reportedly have interest in two point guards. Sam Amick of The Athletic noted that Sacramento is monitoring Tyus Jones […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2025