Every week, the Hoops Rumors writing team creates original content to complement our news feed. Here are our original segments and features from the past seven days:
- In this week’s installment of our Free Agent Stock Watch series, Dana Gauruder examines the Southwest Division. Grizzlies small forward Josh Jackson, who has been toiling in the G League this season, and injured Mavericks shooting guard Ryan Broekhoff, have both seen their free agency stocks take a dip this year.
- In this week’s edition of our NBA Trade Candidate Watch, Luke Adams took a look at the Central and Pacific Divisions. Andre Drummond, Myles Turner, and Kyle Kuzma have all made the rounds in the trade rumor mill recently.
- Luke Adams took stock of NBA players on non-guaranteed contracts ahead of the technical January 10 deadline to guarantee their deals.
- Adams also observed the ramifications of January 10th being the date when mid-level and bi-annual cap exceptions begin to prorate downward.
- He also explained our 10-day contract tracker.
- Adams also took a look at the NBA teams with open roster spots.
- Chris Crouse was on the scene for Ish Smith‘s Steve Nash moment with the Wizards.
- In our Community Shootaround this week, Dana Gauruder asked you to identify which teams you think will claim the last two playoff spots in the Western Conference.
Karmelo Kuzma isn’t going to help the Lakers win a championship.