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Maurya K

Maurya Kumpatla

Joined: May 15, 2024

Maurya currently attends the University of Tennessee and covers the NBA Draft, as well as the league as a whole. He enjoys analyzing player fit and team building as he evaluates prospects.

Nov 6, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) handles the ball as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' Zach Edey Shines In Back-To-Back Games

The 7-foot-4 big man has seen a stark rise in production over the past two games.

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Oct 14, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) shoots a jump shot over Brooklyn Nets small guard Cam Thomas (24) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Bub Carrington Is Producing Early in Rookie Campaign

The Washington Wizards rookie is averaging 10.5 points and and 3.5 assists on 62.2% true shooting through four games so far.

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Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) moves towards the basket while guarded by Indiana guard Kanaan Carlyle (9) during a college basketball exhibition game on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Knoxville. Tenn.
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Tennessee's Potential Draft Prospects Set To Make Official Debut

The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team is set to make their official season debut.

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Oct 17, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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Phoenix Suns: Rookie Ryan Dunn Continues Hot Shooting Streak

Ryan Dunn has now shot 44.2% on three-point attempts through eight preseason and regular season games.

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Oct 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a NBA Wilson basketball before the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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2025 NBA Draft: Re-Evaluating Nolan Traore As a Prospect

Through seven games, Nolan Traore has taken massive leaps as a shooter that may force reconsideration on who he is as a prospect.

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Early Returns From Rocco Zikarsky In The NBL

Rocco Zikarsky has appeared in 4 NBL games during the 2024-25 season so far and has averaged 11.5 minutes per game. How has he been producing in these minutes?

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Oct 14, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) boxes out Indiana Pacers forward Enrique Freeman (8) in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Zach Edey's Meteoric Rise to Rookie of the Year Candidate

The 7-foot-4 big man is currently considered as the early favorite for Rookie of the Year, but it wasn't always this way.

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Nolan Traore is Rapidly Getting Into Mid-Season Form

Over the past three games, Nolan Traore has been averaging 30.1 points, 9.9 assists, and 1.6 turnovers per 40 minutes while shooting 40% from three.

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Oct 7, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagne (30) drives the basket while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Pair of Thunder Rookies Impress In NBA Debuts

Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell show polish in their preseason NBA debut.

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Ajay Mitchell is pictured during the Thunder media day at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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Ajay Mitchell Impresses in Training Camp

The second-round draftee has had much praise come his way from two very notable people during training camp.

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Apr 8, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; General view in the second half between the Connecticut Huskies and the Purdue Boilermakers in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen/Arizona Republic-Imagn Images
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NBA Draft: Ratiopharm Ulm Prospects Continue To Impress

Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue have maintained impressive production in their first handful of games with the 2024-25 Ratiopharm Ulm team.

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Rob Dillingham arrives before the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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What The Karl Anthony-Towns Trade Means For Rob Dillingham

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks on Friday night, a blockbuster deal where they bet on their future young talent including Rob Dillingham.

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