A versatile 6’7 scorer, Kevin Huerter can light it up from deep + put the ball on the floor and get to the rack.

Matisse Thybulle is one of the league’s toughest wing defenders.

Josh Okogie is a defensive wing w/ excellent length, anticipation & intangibles.

A late-bloomer outta USC, De’Anthony Melton makes a mark as a “breakstarter” & utility shutdown guy.

Wendell Carter Jr. is a highly skilled big w/ versatile tendencies - one of the most underrated bigs in the entire Association.

Australia’s Josh Giddey is a future superstar in OKC - do-it-all, passing wunderkind with countless, eye-popping dimes up his sleeve.

Immanuel Quickley: steal by the Knicks.

Trey Murphy III has a nearly perfect combination for sustainable success in the league: skilled, 6’9 forward w/ an accurate, laser J.

Jaden McDaniels: an intriguing, 6’10 forward w/ guard-like ball-handling ability & crazy defensive versatility.

A klutch shooting wing, Khris ‘Khash Money’Middleton has become a household name; (very) smooth scorer w/ a hypersonic shot release - solidified status as a Top DOG & bonafide late-game threat.

Duncan Robinson: a former DIII star turned NBA sniper.

Mahcus Smaht: a throwback, ‘power guard’ who really gets under opponents’ skin defensively

No back down in LA’s Austin Reaves: quickly earned the trust of his teammates and the coaching staff through clutch play and sharp attention to detail on both ends.

A ridiculously athletic wing, Norman Powell can make a tremendous difference on both sides of the ball.

Myles Turner, Indiana’s starting pivot, is skilled, plays w/ passion & understands what he needs to bring for the Pacers to come out on top.

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Kevin Porter Jr. has crazy upside on the perimeter: potential as a go-to scorer & two-way playmaker.

GSW’s Undisputed X-Factor: (NBA Champion) Andrew Wiggins is a very talented & explosive athlete on the wing.

All aboard the Ivey train! Jaden’s a Future Top DOG w/ All-Star prospects in the Motor City.

Michael Porter Jr. shows out as a smooth-scoring, hybrid wing in the Mile High City.

Max Strus has a torch from beyond the arc: deadeye outside shooter.

Alex Caruso: an athletic, 6’5 table-setter & defender who fits like a glove in any rotation.

A go-to scoring combo guard outta Louisville, Terry Rozier has a ton of game.

A former “Undisputed X-Factor,” Nic Claxton’s developed into Brooklyn’s #1 frontcourt player.

Today, the Boston Celtics secured their future by locking in their 2x All-Star with a historic contract: a staggering $304 million over the next five seasons.

If you haven’t checked out Paul George’s podcast (“Podcast P”), you’re doing yourself a disservice.

Al Horford has taken the same, modest approach for 15+ years – and it’s paid off: he’s been one of the game’s top bigs during that span.

A clutch two-guard from Serbia, Bogdan Bogdanovic has come into his own.

Winning a Summer League title was a nice step forward for Cleveland’s (relatively) young prospects and coaching staff.

Memphis’s John Konchar (aka “Jitty”) is always ready to provide quality minutes.