Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker is a prolific scorer. In fact, he has the 10th-highest career scoring average (24.4 points per game) among the league’s active players. Nonetheless, his first five seasons ended not only with the franchise failing to reach the playoffs, but a .500 record. This is the primary reason why he developed a reputation as an empty calorie player … [Read more...] about Suns Should Trade Jalen Green For This All-Star
Deadline Looms for Three Extensions That Could Change the NBA
Most of the players eligible for a contract extension this summer committed to more years with their teams. There are some who wanted to delay those talks for the summer, like Nikola Jokic. Austin Reaves decided to decline an extension, bet on himself, and hope for a richer contract next summer when he will be a free agent. With that in mind, there are three more All-Stars who … [Read more...] about Deadline Looms for Three Extensions That Could Change the NBA
Top 3 Teams In Southeast Division Set To Compete Next Season
Three of last year’s four Play-In Tournament games in the Eastern Conference featured Southeast Division teams. The Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat competed to keep their middling seasons alive, but none made a run to remember. These results likely change for the 2025-26 campaign. Each squad made significant moves this summer to upgrade its roster and compete in an … [Read more...] about Top 3 Teams In Southeast Division Set To Compete Next Season
Will Hawks Get Contract Extension Done With Defensive Star?
Dyson Daniels burst onto the scene in his first season with the Atlanta Hawks. He put up numerous historical defensive numbers, finishing on the All-Defensive First team and second in Defensive Player of the Year. Daniels also took home the Most Improved Player (MIP) award, displaying a big jump on the offensive side of the ball. All these attributes show a promising sign for … [Read more...] about Will Hawks Get Contract Extension Done With Defensive Star?
Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1)
The 2025 NBA Draft feels like it was just yesterday. Even still, the 2026 NBA Draft is less than a year away. With that in mind, you can bet your bottom dollar that there are multiple teams who have already started to do their homework on the next crop of potential rookies. Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1) In this mock draft, Last Word on Hoops will predict which … [Read more...] about Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1)