# nba draft (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nba draft. Page: Feed: --- ## [Alijah Arenas NBA Scouting Report](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/alijah-arenas-nba-scouting-report) _2026-08-17 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ He always was one of the top NBA prospects out there. However, the injury context is vital here. I believe in him as a potential All Star and here's an in-depth piece why the NBA is destined for him: ## [Can a blossoming JUCO find a giant gem in Germany?](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/weatherford-basketball-juco-rotimi-ogunniyi) _2026-08-17 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ I always find it interesting to look at international bigs, and there is a particularly unconventional one arriving in the US very soon who I will be tracking. ## [Who I Watched (8/13): Ronny Ewanke, Bayero Aliyou (FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/ronny-ewanke-bayero-aliyou-afrobasket-cameroon) _2026-08-16 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating the Cameroon prospects vs. Chad from the 2026 FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket. ## [David Punch NBA Scouting Report](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/david-punch-nba-scouting-report) _2026-08-15 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ NBA-level physicality while showcasing a complete defensive package. Punch has everything to be a way above-average defensive weapon in the league. He's 100% getting drafted, and here's why: ## [10 Takes: What Jumps Out in the 2026-27 NBA Schedule](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/10-takes-what-jumps-out-in-the-2026) _2026-08-14 · Royce Webb · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ NBA Substack on what the schedule release revealed ## [Friday Donuts: Crossing Over](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/friday-donuts-crossing-over) _2026-08-14 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ Some career news. ## [Who I Watched (8/10): Bayero Aliyou, Pape Moussa Diallo, Bacary Doucoure, James Minlend (FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/bayero-aliyou-pape-moussa-diallo-scouting) _2026-08-14 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating Senegal vs. Cameroon from the 2026 FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket. ## [Russell Westbrook as a New Generation's Kobe Bryant](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/russell-westbrook-as-a-new-generations) _2026-08-13 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ I know it sounds crazy. ## [Don Nelson: the first Warriors coach I ever knew](https://dubnationhq.com/p/don-nelson-the-first-warriors-coach) _2026-08-12 · Daniel Hardee · Dub Nation HQ_ From the Oakland Coliseum Arena, to We Believe, to the Steph Curry-era modernizing basketball as we know it, Nellie connected three generations of my Warriors life. ## [Assessing the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/assessing-the-fiba-u16-eurobasket) _2026-08-11 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ I see the U16 as preparation work for the future. Here we see the first glimpses from thé future guys. Seeing Europe's top in one event makes this a fun opportunity to find potential future prospects! ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cTgzj2AG7Emo) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Who I Watched (8/9): Ngaba Yaya (FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/ngaba-yaya-scouting) _2026-08-10 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating the Chad prospect while watching the 2026 FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket. ## [Who I Watched (8/8): James Minlend (FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/james-minlend-scouting) _2026-08-09 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating the Cameroon prospect and new Brewster Academy player while watching the 2026 FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket. ## [Who I Watched (8/7): Ngaba Yaya (FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/ngaba-yaya-scouting-report-afrobasket) _2026-08-08 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating the Chad prospect vs. Nigeria while watching the 2026 FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket. ## [Who I Watched (8/6): Bacary Doucoure (FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/bacary-doucoure-afrobasket) _2026-08-08 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating the Senegal prospect vs. Rwanda while watching the 2026 FIBA Under-18 AfroBasket. ## [Assessing FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2026 Div B](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/assessing-fiba-u16-eurobasket-2026) _2026-08-07 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ I see the U16 as preparation work for the future. Here we see the first glimpses from thé future guys. Seeing Europe's top in one event makes this a fun opportunity to find potential future prospects! ## [Friday Donuts: Riley’s Big Vision](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/friday-donuts-rileys-big-vision) _2026-08-07 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ And music lessons. ## [16 NBA Takes: The Most Fascinating Storylines in the West](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/16-nba-takes-the-most-fascinating) _2026-08-06 · Royce Webb · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ NBA Substack on the contenders and controversies in the Western Conference ## [Isaac Asuma NBA Scouting Report](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/isaac-asuma-nba-scouting-report) _2026-08-05 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ Strong, physical guards who can grow into standout defenders while shooting consistently. Every team needs them. It's a much-wanted commodity nowadays, and Asuma has a shot at growing to that NBA role ## [2027 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/2027-nba-draft-big-board-10) _2026-08-03 · Ersin Demir · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ The best draft cycle in a long time. Everything is wide-open. After watching most of the incoming freshmen and updating notes on returners, here's my first Big Board of this cycle. ## [2017 vs 2023: Which is the Greatest Defensive Draft Class in NBA History?](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/2017-vs-2023-which-is-the-greatest) _2026-07-31 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ And some Friday Donuts. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/huTPtZUkdBJm) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [The GREATEST Defensive NBA Draft Class Ever: 2017 vs 2023](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/the-greatest-defensive-nba-draft) _2026-07-30 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ Can a modern NBA draft class become the greatest defensive class in league history? ## [18 NBA Takes: The Most Fascinating Storylines in the East](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/18-nba-takes-the-most-fascinating) _2026-07-30 · Royce Webb · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ NBA Substack on the East's epic offseason and what happens now ## [Overseas CBB Prospects 15.0](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/overseas-cbb-prospects-150) _2026-07-30 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ We're seeing many Europeans flourish in CBB this season. However, recruitment never stops. Here are three must-watch names for Division I coaches to add to their watchlist: ## [Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame honor brought back an old Bay Area fear](https://dubnationhq.com/p/jeff-kents-hall-of-fame-honor-brought) _2026-07-29 · Daniel Hardee · Dub Nation HQ_ A trip down memory lane about the turn-of-the-millennium SF Giants turned into a reminder of how quickly championship windows disappear...and why every Warriors season still matters. ## [Assessing FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2026 Div B](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/assessing-fiba-u18-eurobasket-2026) _2026-07-28 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ This is thé premier event to focus on the up-and-coming NBA and top college prospects. The level of competition is great every time, and this year won't be any different! ## [Who I Watched (7/4): CJ Rosser, Xavier Young, AJ Williams, Yahya Basaran (FIBA Under-17 World Cup)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/cj-rosser-aj-williams-world-cup) _2026-07-27 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating USA vs. Australia from the 2026 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. ## [Assessing the FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2026](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/assessing-the-fiba-u18-eurobasket) _2026-07-26 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ This is thé premier event to focus on the up-and-coming NBA and top college prospects. The level of competition is great every time, and this year won't be any different! ## [LeBron James spurns Warriors, joins 76ers and returns to the Eastern Conference](https://dubnationhq.com/p/lebron-james-spurns-warriors-joins) _2026-07-24 · Daniel Hardee · Dub Nation HQ_ THE AUDACITY OF THE KING! ## [Friday Donuts: Viva, Las Vegas](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/friday-donuts-viva-las-vegas) _2026-07-24 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ Plus, the truth about NBA depth and a scotch I want to try. ## [Ranking the NBA's Most Watchable Non-Contenders](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/ranking-the-nbas-most-watchable-non) _2026-07-24 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ Plus, what basketball is getting wrong about the depth conversation. ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vkNoNIjlRqTG) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Vegas Reshuffled the 2026 Top 4 Rookies — and My Entire NBA Big Board](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/new-nba-rookie-rankings-how-vegas) _2026-07-22 · Jeremias Engelmann · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ What we learned from Las Vegas Summer League, and how it changes my projections for this NBA draft class ## [Assessing FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2026 Div B](https://edemirnba.substack.com/p/assessing-fiba-u20-eurobasket-2026-3e3) _2026-07-22 · Ersin's NBA Draft Newsletter_ My favorite tournament in the summer cycle. The top names don't really have to show for it anymore while there are still a lot of future money to be earned for these youngins in college offers: ## [NBA Summer League, Part 2: The Hits, the Misses, the Question Marks](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/nba-summer-league-part-2-who-impressed) _2026-07-20 · Jeremias Engelmann · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ Evaluating 11 rookies in Vegas, from lottery picks to late first-round sleepers ## [Summer League Championship vs MEM. Sun 6:00pm PT @ ESPN](https://dubnationhq.com/p/summer-league-championship-vs-mem) _2026-07-19 · Eric Apricot · Dub Nation HQ_ WE GONNA BE (SUMMER) SHAMPIONSHIP ## [Summer League Semifinals vs LAL. Sat 5:30pm PT](https://dubnationhq.com/p/summer-league-semifinals-vs-lal-sat) _2026-07-17 · Eric Apricot · Dub Nation HQ_ We gonna be (Summer) shampionship ## [Summer League Game 4 vs NYK. 4:00pm PT](https://dubnationhq.com/p/summer-league-game-4-vs-nyk-400pm) _2026-07-16 · Eric Apricot · Dub Nation HQ_ Taking on the defending champion (jerseys) ## [Summer League Game 3 wrap: Yaxel vs Boozer; no injuries, mission successful](https://dubnationhq.com/p/summer-league-game-3-wrap-no-injuries) _2026-07-15 · Eric Apricot · Dub Nation HQ_ Grizz rain 3s, break GSW win streak ## [NBA Summer League: My First-Hand Impressions of the Top Draft Picks](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/up-close-in-vegas-my-first-hand-impressions) _2026-07-15 · Jeremias Engelmann · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ Breaking down 12 of the top prospects, with stats and video ## [Summer League Game 3 vs MEM. 4:00pm PT](https://dubnationhq.com/p/summer-league-game-3-vs-mem-400pm) _2026-07-14 · Dub Nation HQ_ Yaxel vs #3 pick Cameron Boozer ## [Who I Watched (7/3): Omer Kutluay, Nathan Soliman (FIBA Under-17 World Cup)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/omer-kutluay-nathan-soliman-world-cup) _2026-07-14 · Harry Zhang · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating Türkiye vs. France from the 2026 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. ## [Summer League Game 2 vs OKC. 3:00pm PT](https://dubnationhq.com/p/summer-league-game-2-vs-okc-300pm) _2026-07-12 · Eric Apricot · Dub Nation HQ_ Yaxel vs Michigan teammate Mara ## [Summer League open thread](https://dubnationhq.com/p/summer-league-open-thread) _2026-07-11 · Eric Apricot · Dub Nation HQ_ plus whatever other basketball buzz you want to discuss ## [That’s Gonna Cost You — Featuring Trae, Jaylen Brown, the Lakers, Plus 4 More](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/nbas-7-worst-deals-ranked-trae-jaylen) _2026-07-11 · Jeremias Engelmann · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ Seven NBA deals that didn't make a lot of sense to me ## [Friday Donuts: The Badger](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/friday-donuts-the-badger) _2026-07-10 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ And my favorite cooking hack of 2026 (so far). ## [Jeremias Engelmann's Jaylen Brown essay was the most-read story on the Boston Globe](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/jeremias-engelmanns-jaylen-brown-ecd) _2026-07-09 · Royce Webb · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ Check out the Globe piece — and the 5x5 original ## [Who I Watched (7/1): Darius Carutasu (FIBA Under-17 World Cup)](https://floorandceiling.substack.com/p/darius-carutasu-turkiye-venezuela) _2026-07-09 · Wilko Martínez-Cachero · FLOOR and CEILING_ Evaluating the Türkiye prospect vs. Venezuela while watching the 2026 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. ## [NBA Steals of the Summer — 13 Deals the Numbers Say Are Bargains](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/nba-steals-of-the-summer-13-deals) _2026-07-07 · Jeremias Engelmann · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ Here are the deals that impressed me this summer ## [The Numbers Say the Lakers Are Very Ordinary — Unless Walker Kessler Breaks Out](https://www.roycewebb.com/p/another-luka-season-without-a-title) _2026-07-03 · Jeremias Engelmann · 🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb_ Big acquisitions offset by painful departures ## [Why Can’t Walnut Creek Build 3 Bedroom Apartments with a Playground?](https://kevin.burke.dev/kevin/walnut-creek-single-stair/) _2026-06-17 · kevin · Kevin Burke_ Walnut Creek's Design Review Commission is reviewing a new apartment building on Botelho Drive across from the Habit this evening. Like every project proposed in Walnut Creek recently, it cannot be built under the city's normal zoning code, so it is using state density bonus law to waive laws around heights and setbacks that make \[ \] ## [Friday Donuts: The Playpen Experiment](https://wesgoldberg.substack.com/p/friday-donuts-the-playpen-experiment) _2026-06-12 · Wes Goldberg · The Wes Side_ And the official guide to pizza toppings.