Jarrod Prosser

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jarrod Prosser

Prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals, this writer listed five pressure points that could decide the championship. Some came to light even in the series opener with one. The Oklahoma City Thunder shelved their two-big lineup 30 minutes prior to tip off!Before this evening’s second contest, let’s take a look at what the Thunder might be able to do to avoid dropping both home games and, more than likely, the series to the Indiana Pacers.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jarrod Prosser

New York Knicks key decision-maker Leon Rose didn’t believe in Tom Thibodeau. By extension, does that mean he doesn’t believe in his roster? That is the question that will hang over these Knicks, likely until the 2026 trade deadline.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jarrod Prosser

We’re here! It’s NBA Finals time!The 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder are clear favorites against an Indiana Pacers side that won 18 fewer games and held home-court advantage in only the first round. Yet, there are several factors that could turn this series on its head. If the Thunder win them, they’re likely the next NBA champions. If the Pacers can take control, they have a fighting chance. Who wins the pace battle?

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Jarrod Prosser

After years of flirting, the Utah Jazz finally made a commitment to tanking. Their reward? The fifth pick in a draft with four likely superstars. With a young roster that is talented but lacking a true potential tentpole leader (or, with apologies to Lauri Markkanen, one on their timeline) the Jazz simply must look to trade up into the top four this year. In Lauri, they have the perfect bait. Let’s rule out the first pick.

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Jarrod Prosser

The preseason trade between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves was fascinating, even in the moment. New York, after trading a haul of picks for Mikal Bridges, turned depth and ill-fitting "star" Julius Randle into perhaps the ideal second option in Karl-Anthony Towns; the Wolves turned their much-maligned star into depth and potential cap relief. One team going all in for a Finals berth, the other a conference finalist, perhaps taking a step back with the longer game in view.