NBA Draft
Arya Chawla

Arya Chawla

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Arya is an NBA & NBA Draft analyst from Boston, Massachusetts. He has produced content on specific players and teams as well as general basketball philosophy.

Nov 27, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans guard Antonio Reeves (12) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Raptors Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter Is Quietly Making A Big Impact In Starting Lineup

The No. 19 overall pick is making noise on a young Toronto squad.

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Nov 27, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) dunks in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Lakers Wing Dalton Knecht Is Making A Strong Rookie Of The Year Push

The seventeenth overall pick is gaining momentum in the ROTY race.

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Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) defend against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Timberwolves: Rob Dillingham Battles Through Rough Start For Best Game Yet

Dillingham recorded a career-high 14 points in a tight matchup with the Boston Celtics.

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Nov 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Antonio Reeves (12) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Pelicans Rookie Antonio Reeves Explodes For 34 Points On His Birthday

Antonio Reeves made the most of his 24th birthday with a break-out performance. 

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Nov 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Dalton Knecht Making An Impact On The Lakers' Starting Lineup

The No. 17 overall pick is already a key contributor for the Lakers.

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Nov 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Stephon Castle Is Establishing Himself In the Spurs Core

The Spurs’ fourth overall pick is already impacting the game in many different ways.

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Nov 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) reacts after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Rookie Jared McCain Leads Depleted 76ers To Huge Overtime Win

McCain led Philadelphia in scoring in their crucial overtime victory. 

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Nov 8, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Wizards' Kyshawn George Quietly Finding Stride

The Wizards' 24th overall pick is making noise around the league with both his energy and two-way impact.

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[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Nov 2, 2024; Mexico City, MEXICO; Washington Wizards player Alexandre Sarr in action against Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo during a NBA basketball game at Arena CDMX. Mandatory Credit: Henry Romero/Reuters via Imagn Images
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No. 2 Pick Makes Noise in Two-Way Performance for Wizards

The second overall pick had his best game to date, showcasing his monstrous two-way potential.

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Oct 30, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) shoots for three during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
NBA Rookies

NBA Rookie Watch: Second-Round Picks Jump Out To Lead Statistical Leaderboards

In an unlikely turn of events, these underrated second-round picks have led all rookies in points and assists so far this season.

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Oct 27, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reach for a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Zaccharie Risacher Shows Promise In First Career Start

The first overall pick made his first career start in Atlanta’s third game of the season, making a good impression on Hawks hopefuls.

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Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) celebrates a dunk against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) in the first half of the home opener at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Three Rookie Standouts From Week 1 of the NBA Season

These three rookies have made their mark in their first week of NBA play.

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