Michael Neff
@mneff3710
@UVA ‘24. NBA Draft nerd. Chicago Bulls. @SwishTheory. Formerly @RollCallSN
Happy Draft Day, everyone! My 2023 big board is here! It’s 14,000+ words, but there’s some unique takes to dive into. Thank you to everyone who has supported my work this cycle!
Haven't gotten enough Big Board? Check out Swish's board-philosopher-in-chief @mneff3710's rankings of the 2023 draft class. One last chance to get caught up on who's underrated or overrated with a unique board from Michael. theswishtheory.com/nba-draft/2023…
Short piece on AJ Dybantsa out now. substack.com/@michaelneff49…
Gotta say, 2026 seems like the year to tank. The big three of Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and AJ Dybantsa are living up to the hype so far. All three are potential tier 1 prospects (the most I've had in a draft class is 2). Really exciting. Also, words on Dybantsa tomorrow!
There are still UVA fans that believe in this guy for some reason. I don’t get it
Wow.
Plugging again for the evening crowd
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/…
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/…
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-…
This but clockwork orange style
forcing l*ke g*tsy to watch the qb school breakdown with his arms tied behind a chair and duct tape over his mouth
I have a hard time believing that Ryan Poles doesn’t see how Luke Getsy is tanking the Bears offense. Fields has looked bad, but he also hasn’t been allowed to do anything that he’s good at. Poles intervened last year, and he needs to do so again.
Love this fit for Usman
Free agent center Usman Garuba has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Golden State Warriors, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater. The former Rockets first-round pick is coming off averaging 8.2 points and 4 rebounds for Spain in the FIBA World Cup.
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No one does a 180 like that. If I were a non-heat front office I’d call Dame’s bluff immediately
I know *this* isn’t the guy refusing to play unless he joins the team that was just in the NBA finals… 😂🙄
Poles has almost nothing to do with that loss yesterday
GM Ryan Poles needs to take accountability. His philosophy to build the trenches isn’t looking so good after TWO off-seasons. Especially his free agent signings on the lines are looking quite poor. #DaBears
Rich Paul might be the GOAT fr
C/F Tristan Thompson is finalizing a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul told @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thompson is set to return to Cleveland where he was part of 2016 NBA title, four Finals runs, now gives Cavs leadership and some frontcourt depth.
Love Ryan Poles, the Claypool trade was absolutely horrendous
There is a player on the Bears, and he’s just sleep walking out there. We all see it. He plays offense. I’m not even gonna name him. If you’re watching, you know.
I understand that the head coach is always the first shoe to drop for people after a loss like the Bears suffered yesterday. But, Flus wasn’t the problem. It was both coordinators. I don’t know which one was worse tbh. Flus needs to challenge them to change their scheme quickly
To the people blaming Justin Fields for today’s loss, please just say that you didn’t watch the game and move on.
If I ever have fleeting hope for a Chicago sports team again please point a rocket launcher at me
Being a Bears fan is the worst thing you can possibly be