Articles by Zach Wolpin (2044)
In the 2024 playoffs, the Boston Celtics made a run to the NBA Finals. They won their 18th title in franchise history. Just one year later, their championship roster has been split up. Boston parted ways with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday because Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in May. It was a brutal loss […]
After a 52-30 record in 2024-25, the Rockets finished second in the Western Conference. The team had a difficult first-round matchup vs. Steph Curry and the Warriors. Houston took Golden State to seven games but lost the series. With that, the Rockets made major changes to the roster. One piece they did move this offseason […]
With the way Boston’s season ended, it was apparent that change was coming. Jayson Tatum’s torn Achilles was the reason Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday were traded this offseason. In a three-team deal with the Celtics, Hawks, and Nets, Atlanta acquired all-star big man Kristaps Porzingis. The soon-to-be 30-year-old spent two seasons with Boston. He […]
The 2024-25 season was Terry Rozier’s 10th year in the NBA. It was his second season with Miami. Rozier appeared in 64 of Miami’s 82 games and made 23 starts. He began last season as a full-time starter for the Heat but was moved to a bench role by head coach Erik Spoelstra. According to […]
In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers finished 24-58, their worst record since 2015-16. Additionally, the 76ers missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. Last year, the team had several star players miss significant time due to injury. One was nine-time all-star Paul George. He played in 41 games last season for Philadelphia. George […]
Following the 2024-25 season, the Nets decided to part ways with one of their key players. Brooklyn traded Cam Johnson to the Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick. Johnson joins a Nuggets team that is eager to compete in the West. The 29-year-old will play a legitimate role for […]
After two seasons with Houston, Cam Whitmore was traded by the Rockets this offseason. They sent Whitmore to the Wizards in exchange for two second-round picks. Now, the 21-year-old gets a fresh start with Washington. Recently, Whitmore sat down for a one-on-one interview with NBA insider Scoop B. Robinson. He noted his desire to come […]
The 2024-25 season marked the third consecutive year the Kings finished with 40 or more wins. Sacramento finished 40-42 last year and missed the postseason. This offseason, there are rumors that the Kings are willing to trade Devin Carter or Malik Monk. Insiders have linked Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga as a potential sign-and-trade candidate for Sacramento. […]
Before he was drafted into the NBA, Luka Doncic had professional experience overseas. He was already a polished player when he entered the league. That’s why Doncic had instant success in the NBA. However, the All-NBA PG has been criticized over the years for his lack of preparation in the offseason. Specifically, conditioning and taking […]
During the 2024-25 season, the Lakers made a blockbuster trade to acquire Luka Doncic. This deal changed the trajectory of Los Angeles moving forward. They had an aging superstar in LeBron James and were able to add a rising All-NBA talent in Luka Doncic. In the 2025 offseason, there has been speculation about James’ future […]