[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@pointmadebball](/creator/twitter/pointmadebball) "I dont think you could brew up a better landing spot for either side than the Magic drafting Jase Richardson The Magic have needed shooting for a long long time and Jase despite his size thrives playing off-ball as a floor-spacer and play finisher (but dont sleep on his passing ability too) Hes a perfect complement to Franz and Paolo" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976799523717759162) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-10T23:58Z 10.5K followers, 53K engagements "Charlotte needs to be a legitimate playoff team because this team is fun as hell when theyre rolling" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978633702738702555) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T01:26Z 10.5K followers, 13.6K engagements "Its a tale as old as time Draft talent over fit because the great ones figure it out And Dylan Harper has the juice to be great Hes at his best on-ball but he can play within an offense and alongside other ball-handlers too" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976808956912976336) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-11T00:35Z 10.5K followers, 121.7K engagements "Matas Buzelis was my #1 overall player in his draft class and I think hes going to prove me right very very soon" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1977533677782655155) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-13T00:35Z 10.5K followers, 36.8K engagements "Hes known for his physicality and powerful frame but Jalen Duren is a lot more skilled than hes given credit for Its actually a reason why I was so high on him as a prospect As hes getting more comfortable hell be allowed to showcase how much deeper his bag is ๐ฅ: @anthonyjc92" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978240604212695062) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-14T23:24Z 10.5K followers, 6646 engagements "Not sure where or how but it feels like Brooks Barnhizer is making a case for rotational minutes this season with how hes played in the pre-season" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978269110652780597) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T01:18Z 10.5K followers, 72.6K engagements "Its said over and over If Player X could shoot hed be a superstar But I dont think that statement rings truer for anyone today than Amen Thompson and with his tireless work ethic and improvement since being drafted I wouldnt bet against him" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978276377355821088) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T01:46Z 10.5K followers, 98.8K engagements "He not only has X boards in X minutes but hes punishing defenses for sagging off him on the perimeter while hes facilitating the DHO" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978291850453692741) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T02:48Z 10.5K followers, 484.2K engagements "Its only taken two pre-season games but I own believe that Ryan Kalkbrenner has a legitimate runway towards the starting-C spot in Charlotte He makes winning plays most of which often dont show up on the box score like sealing defenders to create lanes for ball-handlers or setting solid screens But his interior rim protection already jumps out in a big way part of which is due to his XX frame with a XX wing span Just look at how he reads this play and how effortless he covers ground to make this block" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978654708350025843) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T02:50Z 10.5K followers, 9800 engagements "As a big man being able to stretch the floor is almost more of a pre-requisite than a bonus in the modern NBA With that said its dope seeing how confident Yang Hansen is on his outside shot" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979007703159656712) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-17T02:12Z 10.5K followers, 8733 engagements "Ive said it a ton but I believe that Egor Demins shooting upside is much higher than his college percentages suggest The form & fluidity is butter and hes made the adjustments necessary to tighten up the form even more in the pre-draft process" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979340244395921511) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T00:14Z 10.5K followers, 58.9K engagements "Its must-watch TV whenever Steph Castle gets loose in the open court Hes got effortless explosion and verticality" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979345013965492417) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T00:33Z 10.5K followers, 11.7K engagements "Nifty dime from Cedric Coward who looks to be shaking off the rust little by little to his fellow rook Javon Small Cowards connective playmaking will go a long way in replacing the massive hole left by Bane" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979364942987014509) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T01:52Z 10.5K followers, 2400 engagements "Derik Queen cleared to resume full basketball activities just in time for the regular season Looking forward to see the talented rook who New Orleans is clearly very high on with the main squad very soon" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979615881845256449) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T18:29Z 10.5K followers, 5521 engagements "Nikola urii out of Serbia is a stud and a sleeper player in Atlanta At XX he has legitimate guard skills and really pops as a self-creator and I graded him as the 18th best prospect in the XX draft Keep an eye on him this year ๐" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979991087939756143) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-19T19:20Z 10.5K followers, 12.2K engagements "Like The kid is so obviously a superstar I cant people anyone balked at the idea of not picking Dylan Harper because of fit" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1977890593838956947) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-14T00:13Z 10.5K followers, 69.7K engagements "Cade Cunningham (deservedly) has the accolades but Jalen Durens growth last season also played a big role in Detroit making the jump into being a playoff team Dont sleep on Duren this year ๐" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978238964562600087) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-14T23:18Z 10.5K followers, 10.7K engagements "The X Fears jersey has the potential to be a bestseller in the NBA if this kid can touch his ceiling as a downhill driver and creator" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978265594383278508) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T01:04Z 10.5K followers, 560.5K engagements "Damn it man Its just pre-season but I cant help but be impressed Yang Hansen when he makes play like this The fluidity and footwork is exactly what you want out of a modern big man and its easy to see why Portland wanting to swing on his upside" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978308829625368898) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T03:55Z 10.5K followers, 41.1K engagements "Doubt we see it but would absolutely love to see Maxime Raynaud fill in the gap left by Keegan & Sabonis respective injuries Hes got inside-outside scoring capabilities in his bag but hes also got the playmaking skills needed to at least partly replicate Sabonis role" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978685646265848221) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T04:53Z 10.5K followers, 7226 engagements "Its receipt time ๐งพ Here are my picks for top-6 finishes in both conference along with End of the Year Awards Dont forget to comment your picks below so we can look back at it later in the year ๐ East: X. Cleveland Cavaliers X. New York Knicks X. Orlando Magic X. Atlanta Hawks X. Detroit Pistons X. Philadelphia 76ers West: X. Oklahoma City Thunder X. Denver Nuggets X. Minnesota Timberwolves X. Houston Rockets X. Los Angeles Clippers X. Los Angeles Lakers Most Valuable Player: Luka Doncic 2nd: Nikola Jokic 3rd: Shai Gilgeous Alexander Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama 2nd: Evan" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1980014314754118119) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-19T20:52Z 10.5K followers, 10.5K engagements "Mo Gueye is someone a lot of people are pointing to as a potential break out and as an underrated asset for Atlanta For him to fully breakout though plays like this need to become the norm His shooting touch at his size can be a weapon for Atlanta" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1975385328631550437) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-07T02:18Z 10.5K followers, 3497 engagements "As of today San Antonio updated Victor Wembanyamas listed height to XX and there are reports that hes weighing close to XXX now meaning hes not only gotten taller but that hes also put on 30+ lbs since being drafted And the work shows on the court" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1975668451084833091) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-07T21:03Z 10.5K followers, 21.6K engagements "I am once again pleading for Brice Sensabaugh to have a bigger role on this young Utah Jazz team Hes a dynamic shooter and perimeter scorer and hes investing time into leaning out his body to become a better athlete too" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976092440198287838) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-09T01:08Z 10.5K followers, 26.3K engagements "With Washington building more and more depth through the draft its great seeing Will Riley have an opportunity to have expanded reps He embodies what Dawkins and the Wizards have valued in the draft: positional versatility combined with high feel traits" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978200160342540321) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-14T20:44Z 10.5K followers, 18K engagements "Ive always said Matas Buzelis with his blend of feel size and athleticism had the makings of a special player at the NBA level But the rate at which hes been able to showcase that has surprised even me Hes clearly gotten stronger which has raised his confidence even more Hes got the athleticism to finish above the rim but he also has touch and finesse to finish around defenders" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978278362704666964) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T01:54Z 10.5K followers, 5239 engagements "Love that Kevin Durant finally embraced the Slim Reaper nickname One of the hardest nicknames of all time" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978578110330143158) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T21:45Z 10.5K followers, 1561 engagements "With so many downhill drivers and ball-handlers in Charlotte Kon Knueppel will be on the receiving end of many kick outs Hes a lights out shooter and has a ton of gravity himself on the perimeter so he should get a ton of reps from day one" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978617056607248783) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T00:20Z 10.5K followers, 46.2K engagements "This is on an inbounds play but this action ending in a LaMelo triple highlights exactly why I am so excited about Charlotte adding Kon Knueppel and Collin Sexton as additional ball-handlers LaMelo can be an exception off-ball threat as movement shooter" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978619396248797353) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T00:29Z 10.5K followers, 13.6K engagements "Sacramento got one of the best most loyal fanbases in the league man Its pre-season and they already got full grown men in Clifford costumes to support their rook" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978669487147655677) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T03:49Z 10.5K followers, 88.5K engagements "Just a reminder that this Dairy Birds new contract (4-year $XX million) is just XXX% of the standard cap by AAV (11.25m/year) in 25-26 A small price to pay for a sniper like AJ Green" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978912905471934804) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T19:56Z 10.5K followers, 12.9K engagements "Danny Wolf doesnt move like a traditional big AT ALL Look at him operate smoothly out of the triple-threat and easily carve his way to the rim for an easy lay" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1974653238164213987) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-05T01:49Z 10.5K followers, 25K engagements "If his name was Matas Buselivic and a European prospect that didnt waste away on an Ignite team that struggled to properly elevate and uplift talent Matas wouldve been the consensus #1 player in his draft class" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1975748334414365118) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-08T02:21Z 10.5K followers, 457.8K engagements "Graded Ajay Mitchell as a lottery-level in his draft class and hes popped even on a very very deep OKC Thunder squad Mitchell has the ability to attack and create for himself but he can also thrive alongside OKCs ball-handlers as a connector & shooter" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1977159878922977767) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-11T23:50Z 10.5K followers, 27.3K engagements "Can I just say I love the line-up and roster Atlantas front office has put around Trae Young They have a secondary playmaker in Jalen Johnson who can create out of the 4-spot and run a 2-man game with Trae They have a pick and roll/pop weapon in Kristaps Porzingis Two extremely versatile wings in Dyson Daniels and Zaccherie Risacher who can space the floor and attack the rim And maybe most importantly the team is geared to easily compensate for Traes defensive weaknesses with a surplus of length and size at all positions Great job Atlanta" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1977170960781586692) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-12T00:34Z 10.5K followers, 13.9K engagements "Been very high on Diabate but if any player on the Hornets roster could snatch the starting-5 spot from him its Ryan Kalkbrenner who is starting today I graded Kalkbrenner as a 1st round pick and loved the pick by Charlotte Kalk has a game thats very scaleable to the NBA as hes good at filling the lane and operating as a roll-man but also has good feel as a passer and an improving perimeter shot" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1977179070736875650) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-12T01:06Z 10.5K followers, 29.2K engagements "Chip Engelland one of the top shooting coaches in the league has a new project in Brooks Barnhizer Barnhizer shot just XXXX% from X in his senior year of college but he has a workable shot and a ton of traits OKC love Lets see what chip can do ๐" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978286408339956197) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T02:26Z 10.5K followers, 71K engagements "Crazy that weve raved about the depth of this OKC team EVEN with their 1st round pick from this recent draft being out for the year with an injury Dont sleep on Thomas Sorber though as I think hes the heir for OKCs Center" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978567102484128116) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T21:02Z 10.5K followers, 3056 engagements "Talked about it earlier this summer but this Russell Westbrook signing is just a continuation of what Sacramento has been doing: Showing that they are content being a borderline playoff / play-in team by piecing together a patchwork roster that is not cohesive Orlando was in the same spot prior to their re-build with a core that was good enough to limp in the playoff but not good enough to make meaningful noise And to me that is the worst place to be because you have no real direction Youre just floating along damaging the growth of your youth and not putting yourself in position to acquire" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978573774401503519) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T21:28Z 10.5K followers, 8206 engagements "Nothing screams modern big man more than being able to be the recipient of a dribble hand-off and stepping into a 3PT shot on the wing The rate at which Evan Mobley has evolved on the offensive end of the court hasnt been talked about enough and I think part of that is because of him having to take a smaller role on a very talented Cleveland team" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1975704824118415636) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-07T23:28Z 10.5K followers, 52.2K engagements "Moussa Diabate doing things like this against an all-defensive caliber player in Lu Dort has to be a beautiful sight for Charlotte fans Hes one of the hardest working players in the league and hes progressed very quickly in recent years" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976459097190146111) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-10T01:25Z 10.5K followers, 27.3K engagements "Every team wants a big man who can immediately jumpstart or lead a fastbreak Danny Wolf can be that for Brooklyn as his handle & playmaking are advanced for his size Wolf always look extremely fluid & natural as the ball-handler" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976770154177667407) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-10T22:01Z 10.5K followers, 4195 engagements "If he can clean up his foul problems Adem Bona can really blossom into a premier rim defender at the NBA level Great timing coupled with a huge wing span and verticality And a tireless motor for a big man" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976790327530078439) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-10T23:21Z 10.5K followers, 2715 engagements "When Shaedon Sharpe gets to work in the mid-range its hard not to fall in love with the upside he has a shot-creator Hes tightening up his handle but his footwork has always popped and its a big reason why Ive been a long-time believer" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976847371968692595) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-11T03:08Z 10.5K followers, 16.6K engagements "The Yang Hansen x Shaedon Sharpe connection will operate similarly to Sengun x Amen in Portland with Portland weaponizing Sharpes speed and athleticism off-ball and Hansen capitalizing on that with his playmaking ability" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1976863612951314634) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-11T04:13Z 10.5K followers, 19.4K engagements "Jase Richardson just plays winning basketball Its in the little things like his combative playmaking and floor spacing But its also visible in how much IQ he plays with as hes always putting himself in a position to make a positive impact like crashing the boards" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1977516250365645030) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-12T23:26Z 10.5K followers, 41.7K engagements "Having a team where your XX ball-handler can throws lobs to your XX point guard on fast breaks is wild but it encapsulates the modern NBA so well The Spurs really have something special building here especially once Dylan Harper gets acclimated" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1977882846673953076) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-13T23:43Z 10.5K followers, 7170 engagements "Being able to throw out Cason Wallace & Alex Caruso (plus Lu Dort JDub etc.) on the perimeter is flat out unfair Theres a reason OKC had a historically good year defensively after all" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978264842826850495) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T01:01Z 10.5K followers, 4541 engagements "Im telling yall: there are stretches in games where Shaedon Sharpe looks flat-out unguardable To take the next step Sharpe needs to play confidently and make those stretches more consistent to truly establish himself as the alpha scorer in Portland" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978297361513255064) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-15T03:10Z 10.5K followers, 9924 engagements "Theres not a lot of players that are more efficient with their movements than Kawhi Leonard Out of the triple-threat hes cerebral and wastes almost no movement when hes attacking" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978656826343526820) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T02:58Z 10.5K followers, 125.9K engagements "When hes rolling Kawhi Leonard doesnt even need to dribble to generate space even against multiple defenders" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978663351950393854) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-16T03:24Z 10.5K followers, 119.7K engagements "Just look at the pace at which Kyshawn plays with here Its so much more controlled and confident than last year Then you see him initiate contact and finish through it against a beast like Duren The growth is real folks" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978988573752988092) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-17T00:56Z 10.5K followers, 7660 engagements "Chaz Lanier set the record for most 3s in a season in Tennessee Volunteers history in his one year at Knoxville This should be a common sight for Pistons fans whenever Lanier is on the court" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1978993062454960384) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-17T01:14Z 10.5K followers, 2145 engagements "Surprise ๐ Im excited to say that on weve got a new article dropping later this afternoon But in even bigger news the article is written by our newest team member: Josh (@JoshKing_950) who will specialize in re-draft & Roto updates along with NBA-related articles Im lucky to consider (other) Josh not just a good friend but to have been in fantasy leagues alongside of him where hes a champ in multiple dynasty leagues Look for Josh to be an active member of @pointmadefntsy and as a contributor on our website And take a sneak peek at his article below which will be dropping later today" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979258958528549111) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-17T18:51Z 10.5K followers, 3343 engagements "In the modern NBA positional versatility is the name of the game So while Egor Demin is touted for his playmaking its good seeing him make an impact without the ball in his hands too Hes a high-feel player w/ +BBIQ so hell be making smart cuts" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979339602801627308) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T00:11Z 10.5K followers, 7235 engagements "Scottie Barnes ended his pre-season on a high note setting himself up to carry positive momentum into the regular season Before today Barnes was in a slump averaging just XXX points over X preseason games and shooting just 6-30 Today he went 10-15 (11-12 FT) and scored XX points" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979362972930863199) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T01:44Z 10.5K followers, 4071 engagements "Yeah Kon Knueppel is such a savvy driver Is he the most athletic player Nope But he maximizes what he does have by playing off of two feet playing with pace and knowing how to finish through and around contact" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979363816808026621) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T01:48Z 10.5K followers, 6037 engagements "Its crazy how much Brooks Barnhizer can affect the game even without scoring Look at how he tips this pass and forces a fast break And on a team as dynamic offensively as Thunder thats exactly how the rookie will earn a role early into his career" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979373040631677125) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T02:24Z 10.5K followers, 2723 engagements "So much to love about this shot from Jaylen Wells The touch triggers memories of Kawhis game winner. The form is quick & compact. Theres not even a hint of hesitation from the moment he catches the ball. Hes a baller" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979375992318890184) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T02:36Z 10.5K followers, 2257 engagements "Shoutout to Dieng for the game winner but damn Brooks Barnhizer looks good handling the ball in transition and absolutely whips that pass to the corner from half-court Even if hes just a rotational guy thats an absolute steal from where he was picked" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979376829334196263) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T02:39Z 10.5K followers, 2341 engagements "We need expansion badly at the NBA level (#BringBackTheSonics) Case in point: Jared Butler has looked the part of an NBA player Hes not only fresh off of dropping XX points X assists and X rebounds in a pre-season game but he also XXXX points & XXX assists per game in Philly Hes got a tight creative handle and a lot of burst that lets him overcome his lack of size but even with that skillset he struggled to find a home in the league" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979387078485119210) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-18T03:20Z 10.5K followers, 127.7K engagements "When you think about the Eastern Conference and who will sit at the top at the end of the year you can no longer keep Atlanta out of the conversation and thats a testament to the roster building theyve had over the last two years As a reminder the Atlanta Hawks are the 3rd youngest team in the LEAGUE with an average age of XXXX just slightly older than the Nets and Wizards Theyre built a team tailored to Trae Youngs strengths offensively surrounding him with complementary shot makers and play finisher while also ensuring that those pieces make up for his defensive weaknesses too And I love" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1979993287160431024) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-19T19:29Z 10.5K followers, 13.2K engagements "The Blazers just secured Toumani Camara a 25-year-old All-Defensive wing thru his prime for what would be just a shade over XX% of the Salary Cap ($154.6m in 25-26) by AAV ($20.5m/year) Thats great value for Portland and an insane career path for the former 52nd pick in 23" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1980040360278814833) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-19T22:36Z 10.5K followers, 14K engagements "Love him or hate him you cant deny Kevin Durants love for hoops Also how crazy is he that hes taking a 30m pay cut and is still the top all-time earner by projected salary" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1980041693950071012) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-19T22:41Z 10.5K followers, 5857 engagements "When you roster Bo Nix on your fantasy team but youre a Giants fan ๐ฅฒ" [X Link](https://x.com/pointmadebball/status/1980057561408954473) [@pointmadebball](/creator/x/pointmadebball) 2025-10-19T23:44Z 10.5K followers, 1812 engagements
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"I dont think you could brew up a better landing spot for either side than the Magic drafting Jase Richardson The Magic have needed shooting for a long long time and Jase despite his size thrives playing off-ball as a floor-spacer and play finisher (but dont sleep on his passing ability too) Hes a perfect complement to Franz and Paolo"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-10T23:58Z 10.5K followers, 53K engagements
"Charlotte needs to be a legitimate playoff team because this team is fun as hell when theyre rolling"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T01:26Z 10.5K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Its a tale as old as time Draft talent over fit because the great ones figure it out And Dylan Harper has the juice to be great Hes at his best on-ball but he can play within an offense and alongside other ball-handlers too"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-11T00:35Z 10.5K followers, 121.7K engagements
"Matas Buzelis was my #1 overall player in his draft class and I think hes going to prove me right very very soon"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-13T00:35Z 10.5K followers, 36.8K engagements
"Hes known for his physicality and powerful frame but Jalen Duren is a lot more skilled than hes given credit for Its actually a reason why I was so high on him as a prospect As hes getting more comfortable hell be allowed to showcase how much deeper his bag is ๐ฅ: @anthonyjc92"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-14T23:24Z 10.5K followers, 6646 engagements
"Not sure where or how but it feels like Brooks Barnhizer is making a case for rotational minutes this season with how hes played in the pre-season"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T01:18Z 10.5K followers, 72.6K engagements
"Its said over and over If Player X could shoot hed be a superstar But I dont think that statement rings truer for anyone today than Amen Thompson and with his tireless work ethic and improvement since being drafted I wouldnt bet against him"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T01:46Z 10.5K followers, 98.8K engagements
"He not only has X boards in X minutes but hes punishing defenses for sagging off him on the perimeter while hes facilitating the DHO"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T02:48Z 10.5K followers, 484.2K engagements
"Its only taken two pre-season games but I own believe that Ryan Kalkbrenner has a legitimate runway towards the starting-C spot in Charlotte He makes winning plays most of which often dont show up on the box score like sealing defenders to create lanes for ball-handlers or setting solid screens But his interior rim protection already jumps out in a big way part of which is due to his XX frame with a XX wing span Just look at how he reads this play and how effortless he covers ground to make this block"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T02:50Z 10.5K followers, 9800 engagements
"As a big man being able to stretch the floor is almost more of a pre-requisite than a bonus in the modern NBA With that said its dope seeing how confident Yang Hansen is on his outside shot"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-17T02:12Z 10.5K followers, 8733 engagements
"Ive said it a ton but I believe that Egor Demins shooting upside is much higher than his college percentages suggest The form & fluidity is butter and hes made the adjustments necessary to tighten up the form even more in the pre-draft process"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T00:14Z 10.5K followers, 58.9K engagements
"Its must-watch TV whenever Steph Castle gets loose in the open court Hes got effortless explosion and verticality"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T00:33Z 10.5K followers, 11.7K engagements
"Nifty dime from Cedric Coward who looks to be shaking off the rust little by little to his fellow rook Javon Small Cowards connective playmaking will go a long way in replacing the massive hole left by Bane"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T01:52Z 10.5K followers, 2400 engagements
"Derik Queen cleared to resume full basketball activities just in time for the regular season Looking forward to see the talented rook who New Orleans is clearly very high on with the main squad very soon"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T18:29Z 10.5K followers, 5521 engagements
"Nikola urii out of Serbia is a stud and a sleeper player in Atlanta At XX he has legitimate guard skills and really pops as a self-creator and I graded him as the 18th best prospect in the XX draft Keep an eye on him this year ๐"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-19T19:20Z 10.5K followers, 12.2K engagements
"Like The kid is so obviously a superstar I cant people anyone balked at the idea of not picking Dylan Harper because of fit"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-14T00:13Z 10.5K followers, 69.7K engagements
"Cade Cunningham (deservedly) has the accolades but Jalen Durens growth last season also played a big role in Detroit making the jump into being a playoff team Dont sleep on Duren this year ๐"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-14T23:18Z 10.5K followers, 10.7K engagements
"The X Fears jersey has the potential to be a bestseller in the NBA if this kid can touch his ceiling as a downhill driver and creator"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T01:04Z 10.5K followers, 560.5K engagements
"Damn it man Its just pre-season but I cant help but be impressed Yang Hansen when he makes play like this The fluidity and footwork is exactly what you want out of a modern big man and its easy to see why Portland wanting to swing on his upside"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T03:55Z 10.5K followers, 41.1K engagements
"Doubt we see it but would absolutely love to see Maxime Raynaud fill in the gap left by Keegan & Sabonis respective injuries Hes got inside-outside scoring capabilities in his bag but hes also got the playmaking skills needed to at least partly replicate Sabonis role"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T04:53Z 10.5K followers, 7226 engagements
"Its receipt time ๐งพ Here are my picks for top-6 finishes in both conference along with End of the Year Awards Dont forget to comment your picks below so we can look back at it later in the year ๐ East: X. Cleveland Cavaliers X. New York Knicks X. Orlando Magic X. Atlanta Hawks X. Detroit Pistons X. Philadelphia 76ers West: X. Oklahoma City Thunder X. Denver Nuggets X. Minnesota Timberwolves X. Houston Rockets X. Los Angeles Clippers X. Los Angeles Lakers Most Valuable Player: Luka Doncic 2nd: Nikola Jokic 3rd: Shai Gilgeous Alexander Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama 2nd: Evan"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-19T20:52Z 10.5K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Mo Gueye is someone a lot of people are pointing to as a potential break out and as an underrated asset for Atlanta For him to fully breakout though plays like this need to become the norm His shooting touch at his size can be a weapon for Atlanta"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-07T02:18Z 10.5K followers, 3497 engagements
"As of today San Antonio updated Victor Wembanyamas listed height to XX and there are reports that hes weighing close to XXX now meaning hes not only gotten taller but that hes also put on 30+ lbs since being drafted And the work shows on the court"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-07T21:03Z 10.5K followers, 21.6K engagements
"I am once again pleading for Brice Sensabaugh to have a bigger role on this young Utah Jazz team Hes a dynamic shooter and perimeter scorer and hes investing time into leaning out his body to become a better athlete too"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-09T01:08Z 10.5K followers, 26.3K engagements
"With Washington building more and more depth through the draft its great seeing Will Riley have an opportunity to have expanded reps He embodies what Dawkins and the Wizards have valued in the draft: positional versatility combined with high feel traits"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-14T20:44Z 10.5K followers, 18K engagements
"Ive always said Matas Buzelis with his blend of feel size and athleticism had the makings of a special player at the NBA level But the rate at which hes been able to showcase that has surprised even me Hes clearly gotten stronger which has raised his confidence even more Hes got the athleticism to finish above the rim but he also has touch and finesse to finish around defenders"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T01:54Z 10.5K followers, 5239 engagements
"Love that Kevin Durant finally embraced the Slim Reaper nickname One of the hardest nicknames of all time"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T21:45Z 10.5K followers, 1561 engagements
"With so many downhill drivers and ball-handlers in Charlotte Kon Knueppel will be on the receiving end of many kick outs Hes a lights out shooter and has a ton of gravity himself on the perimeter so he should get a ton of reps from day one"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T00:20Z 10.5K followers, 46.2K engagements
"This is on an inbounds play but this action ending in a LaMelo triple highlights exactly why I am so excited about Charlotte adding Kon Knueppel and Collin Sexton as additional ball-handlers LaMelo can be an exception off-ball threat as movement shooter"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T00:29Z 10.5K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Sacramento got one of the best most loyal fanbases in the league man Its pre-season and they already got full grown men in Clifford costumes to support their rook"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T03:49Z 10.5K followers, 88.5K engagements
"Just a reminder that this Dairy Birds new contract (4-year $XX million) is just XXX% of the standard cap by AAV (11.25m/year) in 25-26 A small price to pay for a sniper like AJ Green"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T19:56Z 10.5K followers, 12.9K engagements
"Danny Wolf doesnt move like a traditional big AT ALL Look at him operate smoothly out of the triple-threat and easily carve his way to the rim for an easy lay"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-05T01:49Z 10.5K followers, 25K engagements
"If his name was Matas Buselivic and a European prospect that didnt waste away on an Ignite team that struggled to properly elevate and uplift talent Matas wouldve been the consensus #1 player in his draft class"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-08T02:21Z 10.5K followers, 457.8K engagements
"Graded Ajay Mitchell as a lottery-level in his draft class and hes popped even on a very very deep OKC Thunder squad Mitchell has the ability to attack and create for himself but he can also thrive alongside OKCs ball-handlers as a connector & shooter"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-11T23:50Z 10.5K followers, 27.3K engagements
"Can I just say I love the line-up and roster Atlantas front office has put around Trae Young They have a secondary playmaker in Jalen Johnson who can create out of the 4-spot and run a 2-man game with Trae They have a pick and roll/pop weapon in Kristaps Porzingis Two extremely versatile wings in Dyson Daniels and Zaccherie Risacher who can space the floor and attack the rim And maybe most importantly the team is geared to easily compensate for Traes defensive weaknesses with a surplus of length and size at all positions Great job Atlanta"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-12T00:34Z 10.5K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Been very high on Diabate but if any player on the Hornets roster could snatch the starting-5 spot from him its Ryan Kalkbrenner who is starting today I graded Kalkbrenner as a 1st round pick and loved the pick by Charlotte Kalk has a game thats very scaleable to the NBA as hes good at filling the lane and operating as a roll-man but also has good feel as a passer and an improving perimeter shot"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-12T01:06Z 10.5K followers, 29.2K engagements
"Chip Engelland one of the top shooting coaches in the league has a new project in Brooks Barnhizer Barnhizer shot just XXXX% from X in his senior year of college but he has a workable shot and a ton of traits OKC love Lets see what chip can do ๐"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T02:26Z 10.5K followers, 71K engagements
"Crazy that weve raved about the depth of this OKC team EVEN with their 1st round pick from this recent draft being out for the year with an injury Dont sleep on Thomas Sorber though as I think hes the heir for OKCs Center"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T21:02Z 10.5K followers, 3056 engagements
"Talked about it earlier this summer but this Russell Westbrook signing is just a continuation of what Sacramento has been doing: Showing that they are content being a borderline playoff / play-in team by piecing together a patchwork roster that is not cohesive Orlando was in the same spot prior to their re-build with a core that was good enough to limp in the playoff but not good enough to make meaningful noise And to me that is the worst place to be because you have no real direction Youre just floating along damaging the growth of your youth and not putting yourself in position to acquire"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T21:28Z 10.5K followers, 8206 engagements
"Nothing screams modern big man more than being able to be the recipient of a dribble hand-off and stepping into a 3PT shot on the wing The rate at which Evan Mobley has evolved on the offensive end of the court hasnt been talked about enough and I think part of that is because of him having to take a smaller role on a very talented Cleveland team"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-07T23:28Z 10.5K followers, 52.2K engagements
"Moussa Diabate doing things like this against an all-defensive caliber player in Lu Dort has to be a beautiful sight for Charlotte fans Hes one of the hardest working players in the league and hes progressed very quickly in recent years"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-10T01:25Z 10.5K followers, 27.3K engagements
"Every team wants a big man who can immediately jumpstart or lead a fastbreak Danny Wolf can be that for Brooklyn as his handle & playmaking are advanced for his size Wolf always look extremely fluid & natural as the ball-handler"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-10T22:01Z 10.5K followers, 4195 engagements
"If he can clean up his foul problems Adem Bona can really blossom into a premier rim defender at the NBA level Great timing coupled with a huge wing span and verticality And a tireless motor for a big man"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-10T23:21Z 10.5K followers, 2715 engagements
"When Shaedon Sharpe gets to work in the mid-range its hard not to fall in love with the upside he has a shot-creator Hes tightening up his handle but his footwork has always popped and its a big reason why Ive been a long-time believer"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-11T03:08Z 10.5K followers, 16.6K engagements
"The Yang Hansen x Shaedon Sharpe connection will operate similarly to Sengun x Amen in Portland with Portland weaponizing Sharpes speed and athleticism off-ball and Hansen capitalizing on that with his playmaking ability"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-11T04:13Z 10.5K followers, 19.4K engagements
"Jase Richardson just plays winning basketball Its in the little things like his combative playmaking and floor spacing But its also visible in how much IQ he plays with as hes always putting himself in a position to make a positive impact like crashing the boards"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-12T23:26Z 10.5K followers, 41.7K engagements
"Having a team where your XX ball-handler can throws lobs to your XX point guard on fast breaks is wild but it encapsulates the modern NBA so well The Spurs really have something special building here especially once Dylan Harper gets acclimated"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-13T23:43Z 10.5K followers, 7170 engagements
"Being able to throw out Cason Wallace & Alex Caruso (plus Lu Dort JDub etc.) on the perimeter is flat out unfair Theres a reason OKC had a historically good year defensively after all"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T01:01Z 10.5K followers, 4541 engagements
"Im telling yall: there are stretches in games where Shaedon Sharpe looks flat-out unguardable To take the next step Sharpe needs to play confidently and make those stretches more consistent to truly establish himself as the alpha scorer in Portland"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-15T03:10Z 10.5K followers, 9924 engagements
"Theres not a lot of players that are more efficient with their movements than Kawhi Leonard Out of the triple-threat hes cerebral and wastes almost no movement when hes attacking"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T02:58Z 10.5K followers, 125.9K engagements
"When hes rolling Kawhi Leonard doesnt even need to dribble to generate space even against multiple defenders"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-16T03:24Z 10.5K followers, 119.7K engagements
"Just look at the pace at which Kyshawn plays with here Its so much more controlled and confident than last year Then you see him initiate contact and finish through it against a beast like Duren The growth is real folks"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-17T00:56Z 10.5K followers, 7660 engagements
"Chaz Lanier set the record for most 3s in a season in Tennessee Volunteers history in his one year at Knoxville This should be a common sight for Pistons fans whenever Lanier is on the court"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-17T01:14Z 10.5K followers, 2145 engagements
"Surprise ๐ Im excited to say that on weve got a new article dropping later this afternoon But in even bigger news the article is written by our newest team member: Josh (@JoshKing_950) who will specialize in re-draft & Roto updates along with NBA-related articles Im lucky to consider (other) Josh not just a good friend but to have been in fantasy leagues alongside of him where hes a champ in multiple dynasty leagues Look for Josh to be an active member of @pointmadefntsy and as a contributor on our website And take a sneak peek at his article below which will be dropping later today"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-17T18:51Z 10.5K followers, 3343 engagements
"In the modern NBA positional versatility is the name of the game So while Egor Demin is touted for his playmaking its good seeing him make an impact without the ball in his hands too Hes a high-feel player w/ +BBIQ so hell be making smart cuts"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T00:11Z 10.5K followers, 7235 engagements
"Scottie Barnes ended his pre-season on a high note setting himself up to carry positive momentum into the regular season Before today Barnes was in a slump averaging just XXX points over X preseason games and shooting just 6-30 Today he went 10-15 (11-12 FT) and scored XX points"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T01:44Z 10.5K followers, 4071 engagements
"Yeah Kon Knueppel is such a savvy driver Is he the most athletic player Nope But he maximizes what he does have by playing off of two feet playing with pace and knowing how to finish through and around contact"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T01:48Z 10.5K followers, 6037 engagements
"Its crazy how much Brooks Barnhizer can affect the game even without scoring Look at how he tips this pass and forces a fast break And on a team as dynamic offensively as Thunder thats exactly how the rookie will earn a role early into his career"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T02:24Z 10.5K followers, 2723 engagements
"So much to love about this shot from Jaylen Wells The touch triggers memories of Kawhis game winner. The form is quick & compact. Theres not even a hint of hesitation from the moment he catches the ball. Hes a baller"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T02:36Z 10.5K followers, 2257 engagements
"Shoutout to Dieng for the game winner but damn Brooks Barnhizer looks good handling the ball in transition and absolutely whips that pass to the corner from half-court Even if hes just a rotational guy thats an absolute steal from where he was picked"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T02:39Z 10.5K followers, 2341 engagements
"We need expansion badly at the NBA level (#BringBackTheSonics) Case in point: Jared Butler has looked the part of an NBA player Hes not only fresh off of dropping XX points X assists and X rebounds in a pre-season game but he also XXXX points & XXX assists per game in Philly Hes got a tight creative handle and a lot of burst that lets him overcome his lack of size but even with that skillset he struggled to find a home in the league"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-18T03:20Z 10.5K followers, 127.7K engagements
"When you think about the Eastern Conference and who will sit at the top at the end of the year you can no longer keep Atlanta out of the conversation and thats a testament to the roster building theyve had over the last two years As a reminder the Atlanta Hawks are the 3rd youngest team in the LEAGUE with an average age of XXXX just slightly older than the Nets and Wizards Theyre built a team tailored to Trae Youngs strengths offensively surrounding him with complementary shot makers and play finisher while also ensuring that those pieces make up for his defensive weaknesses too And I love"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-19T19:29Z 10.5K followers, 13.2K engagements
"The Blazers just secured Toumani Camara a 25-year-old All-Defensive wing thru his prime for what would be just a shade over XX% of the Salary Cap ($154.6m in 25-26) by AAV ($20.5m/year) Thats great value for Portland and an insane career path for the former 52nd pick in 23"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-19T22:36Z 10.5K followers, 14K engagements
"Love him or hate him you cant deny Kevin Durants love for hoops Also how crazy is he that hes taking a 30m pay cut and is still the top all-time earner by projected salary"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-19T22:41Z 10.5K followers, 5857 engagements
"When you roster Bo Nix on your fantasy team but youre a Giants fan ๐ฅฒ"
X Link @pointmadebball 2025-10-19T23:44Z 10.5K followers, 1812 engagements
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