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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 8

This is my favorite column every year, where I go deep on my evaluatory framework. It was a fun cycle.

SSwish Theory@SwishTheory · Jul 8

NBA draft projection is far from a perfect science, with endless ways to evaluate a prospect. @DraftPow reflects on his process with his annual column: Lessons from a Draft Cycle. Check it out below! ⤵️

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 18

Bumping Ahmed’s piece, who blends film and statistical analysis like no one else in the grassroots scene

SSwish Theory@SwishTheory · Jul 17

Who are the most underrated players in the grassroots scene? @slipthescreen breaks down the games of six under-recruited players whose game has popped recently. Read it below! ⤵️

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Charlie Cummings@klaytheist11 · Jul 18

NBA Summer League is wrapping up, which means it's time for my initial 2025/26 farm system rankings. All players from the past three drafts were considered based on scouting priors and NBA tape Open to any debate in good faith

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · 9 h

Had a blast talking with Samson about the Raps, really fun hoops conversation. Tap in!!!!!

SSamson Folk (the coach)@samfolkk · 9 h

Up w/ timestamps! Myself & @abdel_taco had a wide ranging convo about the Raptors best duos + - CMB/Scottie differences - the art of cutting - Gradey’s big year - medium efficiency scoring coming back + more enjoy! youtube.com/live/B0FzPYb8W…

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · 14 h

A few Ron Holland clips for a new piece. Improving in the NBA takes a lot of ingredients, with two essential traits being high motor and a willingness to initiate physicality. Ron has both in spades.

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Emiliano@EmilianoNaiar8 · Jul 25

I re-published the second (and last before my relocation at Swish Theory) episode of the Spurs Retro Series on my substack I enjoyed greatly delving into Larry Kenon and the Doug Moe's Spurs at the time This article comes with a cool new thumbnail as well Link below

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 25

NBA Rookie self-creation rates compared to pre-draft seasons. - Collier, Castle and Bub self-created the highest percentage of makes - Dunn, Knecht and Risacher self-created the least - Edey and Clingan the only two with increases in self-creation rates (> putback freq)

DraftPow's tweet image. NBA Rookie self-creation rates compared to pre-draft seasons.

- Collier, Castle and Bub self-created the highest percentage of makes
- Dunn, Knecht and Risacher self-created the least
- Edey and Clingan the only two with increases in self-creation rates (&gt; putback freq)

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 24

Time spent on ball and potential assists per minute on ball for 2024-25's NBA rookies.

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Abdel | Taco Takes@abdel_taco · Jul 24

Hopefully Duke plays up tempo this year, because I had no idea Cam Boozer was THIS effective of an outlet passer. He legit looks like Kevin Love on some these transition passes wow. Extremely impressive Next Taco Takes video is gonna be on him so stay tuned 👀👀

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avi@100guaranteed · Jul 23

this is what keeps me up about ryan kalkbrenner (🧵) the fundamental star/bust signals for centers are passing, finishing, & foul rate to verify, see all drafted centers since 1978 with: AST/40 > 1 2P > 60% BLK/FL > 1.5 kalk easily qualified as a sophomore. 3 times overall.

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Emiliano@EmilianoNaiar8 · Jul 22

I reposted on my substack a retrospective on Michael Finley's career originally published on the dearly departed Roll Call Sports Network. I think it deserved to be still available somewhere (with a cool brand new thunbnail) You find the link below

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 21

Excellent read from Avi - check it out

SSwish Theory@SwishTheory · Jul 21

Egor Dëmin was a controversial pick, panned by eye test and analytics communities alike. @100guaranteed believes the tide has shifted too far. This is his case for the Brooklyn Nets' contentious lottery pick. Link below:⤵️

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 21

i'm a former egor demin skeptic. this article documents my transition to believer.

SSwish Theory@SwishTheory · Jul 21

Egor Dëmin was a controversial pick, panned by eye test and analytics communities alike. @100guaranteed believes the tide has shifted too far. This is his case for the Brooklyn Nets' contentious lottery pick. Link below:⤵️

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 21

Dëmin was one of my toughest evaluations this cycle, and this piece is convincing enough to give the Nets’ pick more consideration. Unique angle from Avinash here, breaking through consensus stats analysis.

SSwish Theory@SwishTheory · Jul 21

Egor Dëmin was a controversial pick, panned by eye test and analytics communities alike. @100guaranteed believes the tide has shifted too far. This is his case for the Brooklyn Nets' contentious lottery pick. Link below:⤵️

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 21

Cam Thomas is very good at basketball. "Jordan, LeBron, Shai, Giannis, Shaq, Wade, Kobe, Hakeem, Steph, KD, Kawhi, Tatum. That’s the full list of players to post a 30% usage rate and win a championship in the same season since 1982, per Stathead. You take that inescapable…

LLucas Kaplan@LucasKaplan_ · Jul 21

Wrote about the one and only Cam Thomas at the end of his rookie contract, now stuck in RFA purgatory. So come read it and be mad, one way or another: netsdaily.com/2025/7/21/2447…

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Matt Powers@DraftPow · Jul 21

Avinash laid out the ultimate Egor case, using incredible statistical analysis to prove how rare and unprecedented his integration of traits are. Very compelling stuff, make sure to check it out!

SSwish Theory@SwishTheory · Jul 21

Egor Dëmin was a controversial pick, panned by eye test and analytics communities alike. @100guaranteed believes the tide has shifted too far. This is his case for the Brooklyn Nets' contentious lottery pick. Link below:⤵️

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Swish Theory@SwishTheory · Jul 21

Egor Dëmin was a controversial pick, panned by eye test and analytics communities alike. @100guaranteed believes the tide has shifted too far. This is his case for the Brooklyn Nets' contentious lottery pick. Link below:⤵️

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Michael Neff@mneff3710 · Jul 19

I’m gonna be releasing more short-form writing like this throughout the year on Substack. Here, I shared some initial thoughts on Cam Boozer open.substack.com/pub/neffnba/p/…

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Esfandiar Baraheni@JustEsBaraheni · Jul 18

The Mavs experimentation with Cooper Flagg began at Summer League. A new video for @TheAthletic on why it’s just the start for “Point Cooper” nytimes.com/athletic/65023…

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Dean Oliver@DeanO_Lytics · Jul 18

I've been asked since 2004 what I thought Summer League stats implied about the regular season. My answer has been, "Not much. Stylistically it says something, but still not much." @owenlhjphillips does a better job going into some of the details of it. open.substack.com/pub/thef5/p/su…

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Michael Neff@mneff3710 · Jul 17

Hey everyone, I'm back after a long hiatus. Gonna be posting and writing about basketball again. Super excited to reconnect with this community! Linked below is the first post of my new Substack page where some of my writing will be moving forward. neffnba.substack.com/p/introducing-…

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