Michael Saenz

5 days ago | sircharlesincharge.com | Michael Saenz

Has Joe Dumars already made a decision on Zion Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans? It usually doesn't take an expert to be able to read between the lines of what NBA teams are thinking. Are there some rare occasions when some teams are "light years" ahead of the rest with innovative ways of building teams and plotting? Sure. But that's rarer than many realize. The last time we saw that was when the Golden State Warriors built a dynasty nearly out of thin air.

6 days ago | sircharlesincharge.com | Michael Saenz

The Golden State Warriors could end up losing Jonathan Kuminga for nothing this offseason. After the two sides failed to reach a contract extension agreement before the season, there was an overwhelming expectation that the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga would eventually find a middle ground at some point during the offseason.

1 week ago | sircharlesincharge.com | Michael Saenz

The lure may be great, but the Houston Rockets should avoid an all-in trade for Kevin Durant. The Houston Rockets have made some great strides as a franchise this season. They managed to make a return to the postseason for the first time in five years and appear to be a team on the rise. Led by a talented young core, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn't admit that Houston's future is bright.

1 week ago | sircharlesincharge.com | Michael Saenz

The Houston Rockets are already being overlooked as a potential NBA Playoff threat. The Houston Rockets may not have the star power that the other top seeds have in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, but they'll have a shot to be as dangerous as any team in the NBA Playoffs. Finishing as the No. 2 seed in the West, the Rockets should be respected heading into the postseason, even in a first-round series against the Golden State Warriors.

1 week ago | sircharlesincharge.com | Michael Saenz

There are a few teams who should be on upset alert heading into the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. While there is a group of the NBA fan base that does believe the regular season did leave a bit to be desired, the 2025 NBA Playoff bracket is set up to more than make up for it. Perhaps more than any other year before, there's a strong chance that we could see a few first-round playoff upsets. At the very least, there are a few series that should offer more intrigue than history would suggest.