The 2025 NBA Draft feels like it was just yesterday. Even still, the 2026 NBA Draft is less than a year away. With that in mind, you can bet your bottom dollar that there are multiple teams who have already started to do their homework on the next crop of potential rookies. Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1) In this mock draft, Last Word on Hoops will predict which … [Read more...] about Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1)
Former NBA Champion To Join New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans offseason hasn’t been looked upon fondly by most NBA fans, writers, prognosticators, etc. Kevin Pelton of ESPN gave them an F in his offseason grades, the only team that received that failing grade. Joe Dumars has been the butt of many jokes since recently taking over as the head of basketball operations for New Orleans. On Friday, they added Jaden … [Read more...] about Former NBA Champion To Join New Orleans Pelicans
3 Burning Questions For Pelicans Heading Into 2025-26 Season
There are only 10 teams that never won an NBA championship. The New Orleans Pelicans, who were retroactively rebranded as a new franchise after the Charlotte Hornets relocated to Louisiana in 2002, find themselves among that unlucky number. In fact, they have only nine postseason appearances in their 23-year history. Realistically, the Pelicans could end their title drought as … [Read more...] about 3 Burning Questions For Pelicans Heading Into 2025-26 Season
Top 3 Winners and Losers of the 2025 NBA Summer League
The 2025 NBA Summer League has come to an end, with the Charlotte Hornets earning their first Summer League title. From these games and performances, clear winners and losers have been revealed. The level of play and skill demonstrated by the prospects at Summer League can have further implications beyond their current successes in Las Vegas. Let’s dive into the top three … [Read more...] about Top 3 Winners and Losers of the 2025 NBA Summer League
G-Leaguer Who Starred During 2025 Summer League Play Reportedly Has At Least One Suitor
Former Utah Jazz two-way holder David Jones-Garcia could be heading overseas after having an outstanding NBA Summer League campaign. According to Greek reporter Tolis Kotzis, via Sportando, Olympiacos is discussing a deal with Jones-Garcia. Jones-Garcia, who concluded the 2024-25 season with the G-League Mexico City Capitaines, starred for the San Antonio Spurs this summer. … [Read more...] about G-Leaguer Who Starred During 2025 Summer League Play Reportedly Has At Least One Suitor