Like the Orlando Magic, who is No. 22 in my NBA offseason power rankings, the Indiana Pacers are an up-and-coming team looking to end a postseason drought this year. The Pacers went 35-47 last season, a ten-game improvement over the prior campaign. Indiana has missed out on the playoffs in each of the previous three years. 2023-24 NBA Power Rankings Offseason Edition: No. 21 … [Read more...] about 2023-24 NBA Power Rankings Offseason Edition: No. 21 Indiana Pacers
Three Dark-Horse Candidates for the Most Improved Player Award
Before the NBA season begins, award predictions are a favorite preseason activity of media members and fans alike. There’s no harder award in the league to predict than the Most Improved Player. While there are always pre-season favorites for the award, oftentimes it’s won by an unexpected player. Here are three dark-horse candidates for the Most Improved Player award this … [Read more...] about Three Dark-Horse Candidates for the Most Improved Player Award
Every Eastern Conference Team’s Worst Value Contract Part Two
This is part two of a list of the worst NBA contracts in the Eastern Conference. To see the full list, check out part one. Every Eastern Conference Team’s Worst Value Contract Part Two Indiana Pacers: Bruce Brown (Two years, $45 million) Bruce Brown was a solid pickup for the Pacers this off-season and could help them win now. With the Nuggets, Brown was a versatile defender … [Read more...] about Every Eastern Conference Team’s Worst Value Contract Part Two
Every Eastern Conference Team’s Worst Value Contract
Gauging the value of NBA contracts is complex. The value of contracts is constantly changing based on player performance, league trends, and the fluctuating cap. Many factors determine bad value contracts. Including the length of the agreement, the player’s overall impact, age, injury history, and how it compares to other contracts around the league. Just because a player’s … [Read more...] about Every Eastern Conference Team’s Worst Value Contract
Every Eastern Conference NBA Team’s Best Value Contract
Gauging the value of NBA contracts is complex. The value constantly changes based on player performance, league trends, and the fluctuating cap. Good value contracts are determined by the player’s production and impact exceeding their pay. They are also far cheaper than other comparable players. Due to the NBA’s cap structure, many good value contacts are younger players on … [Read more...] about Every Eastern Conference NBA Team’s Best Value Contract