Nathan Grubel
@DraftDeeper
@noceilingsnba | Founder, Draft Deeper | Basketball Analyst and Consultant| Business inquiries: [email protected]
🚨🚨NEW AT @NoCeilingsNBA 🚨🚨 I dug into ALL of Bilal Coulibaly’s tape over the last two seasons to prove what he’s showing now isn’t just a “flash in the postseason pan”!! Read what happens when “Growth Meets Opportunity” below!! #NBADraft noceilingsnba.com/p/bilal-coulib…
Releasing plenty of words wrapping up some NBA Summer League evaluations next week, then I’m taking a much needed week long vacation. Putting everything down. Once I’m back and refreshed, we hit the ground running for another year!
I continue to love what the Suns have done since the season ended and the swings the organization is taking. Goodwin and Butler in a competition for a roster spot is some nice work.
The Suns are signing Jared Butler to a one-year contract. Per @GeraldBourguet, it's a non-guaranteed deal
Probably isn’t a better compliment a coach could give a kid to make me buy into him more as a prospect
Coach Self was asked to compare freshman Kohl Rosario to someone. His response? NCAA/NBA champion Christian Braun
Well deserved, already scheduled to get words from me this week!
David Jones-Garcia – All-Summer League first team breakout guard – has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the San Antonio Spurs, agents Deirunas Visockas and Guillermo Bermejo of Gersh Sports tell ESPN. Jones-Garcia starred for the Spurs this month (22 PPG, 6 RPG, 53% on 3s).
This was a great read by Tobias Bass on the league’s perspective regarding Summer League. There’s always something to learn from live basketball, and the game is about more than numbers. Always has been, always will. nytimes.com/athletic/65068…
New from me at @NoCeilingsNBA! One of TWO Summer League posts this week, first focusing on some top rising sophomore performers that caught my eye! Who made strides that should carry over into the next NBA season? Read to find out! open.substack.com/pub/noceilings…
🚨NEW COLUMN @NoCeilingsNBA🚨 No Stone Unturned 2025 is here! I covered five under-the-radar big men you should keep an eye on going forward! Full scouting reports, player comps, stats, highlights, interviews, and more! noceilingsnba.com/p/no-stone-unt…
Best thing we at @NoCeilingsNBA put out over the Summer is the No Stone Unturned series courtesy of @BaumBoards. A staple in the scouting community, glad Maxwell is here to make it happen!
🚨IT HAS BEGUN🚨 No Stone Unturned is BACK Our own @BaumBoards examines five under-the-radar big men with NBA potential. PLUS: Insights from Rafael Castro and Dayton Associate Head Coach Ricardo Greer! noceilingsnba.com/p/no-stone-unt…
Great work. Entirely honest, nothing here really “surprises” me based off expectations and/or what I saw in person. Kon, Tre, CMB most impressive T10 picks on tape/in person outside of what Flagg and Harper did in their showdown. Nique and Jase were the two other 1st rounders…
Final stats for all drafted rookie at Summer League. Sorted by draft order to make it easier to find someone
This is the worst that Kon Knueppel and Nique Clifford are going to be. Both have had great Summer League runs, plenty to take away from tonight. Both struggled from the field, but they’ll improve. Bright futures for those guys!
Friendly reminder to those who have enjoyed watching NBA Summer League: a lot of these guys are going to pop up in the G League next season. Do yourself a favor and watch some games in the G! Growing product, there’s some good hoops to be found!
I've been very impressed with Jaylen Sims here in Summer League. Has spent the last three seasons in the G League, and has steadily improved each season as an outside shooter and defender. Wasn't on my radar coming in, but has my attention and could be playing himself onto a deal
You know what kind of players I like? The dudes who just want to compete. Kon Knueppel and Nique Clifford are out there wanting to win, still playing up through the championship game at Summer League. Give me those guys!
It's a tough business. Goodwin was good for the Lakers, but it's difficult to not sign someone like Marcus Smart if given the opportunity. It won't take long for Goodwin to find a home.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.
This is going to be one hell of a game
The stage is set ✔️ @hornets 🆚 @SacramentoKings Who takes the #NBA2KSummerLeague championship? 🏆🏀
I know who the Sacramento Kings have in the starting lineup. But you have to seriously consider starting Nique Clifford next season.
🚨New Film School🚨 The Portland Trail Blazers shocked everyone when they took Yang Hansen on draft night. I broke down his Summer League so far to see how real his game is and how they may use him going forward. 📼 youtu.be/3cqVVc6xdqw?si…
Words coming about a lot of these guys for @NoCeilingsNBA next week
Top 21 NBA Players at the 2025 Summer League, per @hoopshype Global Ratings