Eric Pincus

1 week ago | substack.com | Eric Pincus

I’m fortunate to work with ESPN’s Bobby Marks as Sports Business Classroom’s lead instructor. He sets the curriculum, and my role as GM is to execute that vision. On Tuesday, we’ll host a free webinar on “How NBA Teams Approach the Offseason” at 4:30 PM Pacific. Fill out the form, get a link, and listen to us talk through some of what’s ahead for teams as they transition from the regular season, play-in, and playoffs into summer.

1 week ago | bleacherreport.com | Eric Pincus

Who Are the Targets? 4 of 4 The Rockets can't act unilaterally, but their trade assets won't be around forever. For those teams eager to cash in, now may be the time. The most desirable target is likely Antetokounmpo, whose Milwaukee Bucks were just knocked out of the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers. With limited financial flexibility and Damian Lillard presumably out for 2025-26 with a torn Achilles, the Bucks seem to be heading towards a dead end.

1 week ago | bleacherreport.com | Eric Pincus

Honorable Mention: Lauri Markkanen, F, Utah Jazz6 of 6 2025-26 salary: $46.4 millionAge at start of season: 28Total remaining contract: $195.6 million over four yearsMarkkanen peaked in 2022-23 when he averaged a career-high 25.6 points per game en route to his first All-Star nod and the NBA's Most Improved Player award. He led the Jazz to a much better season than expected that year, but they have since abandoned competing at the highest level.

2 weeks ago | substack.com | Eric Pincus

Going on the record for playoff picks is an easy way to be wrong in public, but it comes with the territory. So far, selecting the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks looks great or possibly great. The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers selections are not faring well. Forget hitting the correct number of games—that’s typically a crapshoot; what stands out is picking the incorrect winners.

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Eric Pincus

Share Toronto Raptors: Chris Boucher Chris Boucher is the last of the 2019 championship-winning Raptors, but his time with the franchise may be coming to an end. The Raptors were not good this season, but the hope is they'll have a Detroit Pistons-like turnaround with health and the trade-deadline addition of Brandon Ingram.