Roberto Araiza

Bihār, Dallas

NBA/NBA Draft Writer at Freelance

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What’s in a Glue Guy: Kam Jones & Lineup Versatility

3 weeks ago | draftstack.substack.com | Roberto Araiza

The “glue guy” label in a team-building context, to me, is often used lazily, or at least without a ton of thought involved.
Live Scouting Notes: Egor Demin

Feb 16, 2025 | draftstack.substack.com | Roberto Araiza

I’ve had the pleasure of attending TCU games in person at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX for the past two seasons now. With Head Coach Jamie Dixon at the helm, in those two seasons, the program has produced several still-impactful college players (see: PJ Haggerty, Micah Peavy, Shahada Wells, JaKobe Coles, Eddie Lampkin Jr.) along with a few who have moved on to the pros (see: Mike Miles, Emmanuel Miller, Jameer Nelson Jr., Damion Baugh).
Upperclassman Fallacies: The Names Not to Overthink in the 2025 NBA Draft

Feb 16, 2025 | draftstack.substack.com | Roberto Araiza

Beginning in the mid ‘90s, but really taking hold by the early 2000s, the NBA decidedly shifted toward selecting more and more young players in the NBA Draft as opposed to multi-year college veterans. Fast forward to the present and one will find that it isn’t uncommon for half, if not well over half of the entire first round of the draft to be composed of players under the age of 21.
The Modern Combo Guard: NBA Pathways & Early 2024-'25 Risers

Nov 17, 2024 | draftstack.substack.com | Roberto Araiza

Depending on which NCAA team(s) you’re tracking, we’re now about three to four games into the regular season, meaning teams have had a bit of time to settle in and shake early nerves. And while the likes of Cooper Flagg, Tre Johnson, Dylan Harper, Egor Demin, and other highly-touted prospects have already begun justifying their preseason hype, some lesser-known, under-the-radar players have also gotten a chance to insert their names into draft conversations.
Big 12 Prospect Preview: 2024-'25

Nov 4, 2024 | draftstack.substack.com | Roberto Araiza

Good news, folks: college basketball is back, and to start the season here at The Draftstack, we’re rounding out our conference-by-conference previews. Our very own Jacob LeRea kicked things off in the preseason with our previews for the BIG10 and ACC, and now we’ll be diving into the Big 12 here (with the SEC coming soon!). So, without further ado, here’s all there is to know about the Big 12 in the 2024-’25 season.
Grading the Spurs bombshell Chris Paul signing: In-depth analysis

Jul 1, 2024 | airalamo.com | Roberto Araiza

Surprise, Spurs fans—on the first evening of 2024 free agency, TNT’s Chris Haynes broke the news that Chris Paul, a 19-year NBA veteran and 12-time All-Star point guard, will be signing with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2024-’25 season. This move came after Paul was waived by the Golden State Warriors earlier in the day, and per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, his new contract has been confirmed to be a one-year, $11-million-plus deal (structure pending).
Spurs 2024 NBA Draft Lottery results: the good and the bad

May 14, 2024 | airalamo.com | Roberto Araiza

After roughly a month of building anticipation following their final regular season game, the NBA Draft Lottery results are in; the San Antonio Spurs will be selecting 4th and 8th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Spurs’ own 1st round pick, which was projected at 5th overall by the end of the regular season, moved one spot higher on the board.
Ron Holland: The San Antonio Spurs' potential next cornerstone

Apr 23, 2024 | airalamo.com | Roberto Araiza

The NBA offseason is finally here for the San Antonio Spurs after what turned out to be an exciting, albeit somewhat demoralizing, season for the players and fans alike. Despite adding a clear superstar-level talent to the roster in Victor Wembanyama this past offseason, the team struggled to the finish line this year, tying last season's record of 22 wins and 60 losses.
Ron Holland: The San Antonio Spurs' potential next cornerstone

Apr 23, 2024 | airalamo.com | Roberto Araiza

The 2024 NBA Draft is just around the corner for the San Antonio Spurs, and the G League Ignite's Ron Holland could prove to be the team's top option. By Roberto Araiza | 8:00 AM CDTHolland's areas for improvementThe 2024 NBA Draft class, to be entirely transparent, does not have a Wembanyama-like, consensus #1 prospect. Each player near the top of draft boards this year comes with some level of risk, and Ron Holland is no exception.
Ron Holland: The San Antonio Spurs' potential next cornerstone

Apr 23, 2024 | airalamo.com | Roberto Araiza

Holland's strengthsFor the time being, much of Ron Holland's appeal lies in what he can be as opposed to what he is at this moment, as is the case with most 18-year-old prospects. But for a team like the Spurs that is in a position to have a high draft pick and may not have those opportunities for much longer, finding the players with the most potential long-term impact will be the name of the game.