Bryan Kalbrosky
@bryankalbrosky.bsky.social
Senior NBA writer at USA TODAY Sports' For The Win. University of Oregon alum. 🦆 Go Mets.
I looked at every Top NBA Players rankings to find a consensus of how the media views the players in the league heading into the upcoming season.
The data is sortable, downloadable, and color-coded. Enjoy!
FULL LIST: bit.ly/49ePEqf
The data is sortable, downloadable, and color-coded. Enjoy!
FULL LIST: bit.ly/49ePEqf
October 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I looked at every Top NBA Players rankings to find a consensus of how the media views the players in the league heading into the upcoming season.
The data is sortable, downloadable, and color-coded. Enjoy!
FULL LIST: bit.ly/49ePEqf
The data is sortable, downloadable, and color-coded. Enjoy!
FULL LIST: bit.ly/49ePEqf
It looks like LeBron James was working out at the Clippers practice facility.
But I can confirm that when the Clippers moved to their new arena, they no longer needed the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. It is now used by Klutch Sports Group.
But I can confirm that when the Clippers moved to their new arena, they no longer needed the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. It is now used by Klutch Sports Group.
The real reason it looks like LeBron is working out with the Clippers
LeBron James posted a photo on his Instagram on Thursday afternoon that could cause a bit of commotion, but it is not exactly what it looks like.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It looks like LeBron James was working out at the Clippers practice facility.
But I can confirm that when the Clippers moved to their new arena, they no longer needed the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. It is now used by Klutch Sports Group.
But I can confirm that when the Clippers moved to their new arena, they no longer needed the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. It is now used by Klutch Sports Group.
It is the middle of the NBA season so I ranked every mascot in the league. Some of these are genuinely amazing and some terrify me.
Ranking all current NBA mascots, from perfectly zany to fully heinous
While not every NBA team has a mascot, some teams have multiple, which means that there are plenty of mascots roaming around the basketball world.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It is the middle of the NBA season so I ranked every mascot in the league. Some of these are genuinely amazing and some terrify me.
Luka Dončić never recorded a 42-inch vertical at the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.
In fact, Luka Dončić did not even attend the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.
He had just one dunk last season, per NBA.com, and his vertical on that dunk was 23.4 inches.
In fact, Luka Dončić did not even attend the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.
He had just one dunk last season, per NBA.com, and his vertical on that dunk was 23.4 inches.
Luka Dončić never recorded a 42-inch vertical at NBA Draft Combine
An article claimed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić recorded a 42-inch vertical at the 2018 NBA Draft Combine. He was never even there.
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July 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Luka Dončić never recorded a 42-inch vertical at the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.
In fact, Luka Dončić did not even attend the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.
He had just one dunk last season, per NBA.com, and his vertical on that dunk was 23.4 inches.
In fact, Luka Dončić did not even attend the 2018 NBA Draft Combine.
He had just one dunk last season, per NBA.com, and his vertical on that dunk was 23.4 inches.
Baltimore legend Dan Deacon performed the best rendition of the national anthem.
The controversial Orioles' national anthem performance actually rocked
The Baltimore Orioles caught some fans by surprise during a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by experimental musician Dan Deacon.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Baltimore legend Dan Deacon performed the best rendition of the national anthem.
Some of my own intel: Brice Williams (Nebraska) is headed to the Detroit Pistons, Matthew Cleveland (Miami) is signing with the Dallas Mavericks, and Coleman Hawkins (Kansas State) will start his pro career with the Dallas Mavericks.
Full tracker for 2025 NBA undrafted free agency:
Full tracker for 2025 NBA undrafted free agency:
Tracking where top undrafted free agents in 2025 NBA Draft signed after Round 2
The 2025 NBA Draft has officially concluded, which means that the start of undrafted free agency has begun. The chaos could yield fascinating results.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Some of my own intel: Brice Williams (Nebraska) is headed to the Detroit Pistons, Matthew Cleveland (Miami) is signing with the Dallas Mavericks, and Coleman Hawkins (Kansas State) will start his pro career with the Dallas Mavericks.
Full tracker for 2025 NBA undrafted free agency:
Full tracker for 2025 NBA undrafted free agency:
Cedric Coward is easily one of the most interesting prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
For my last interview in the Prospect Park series with @usatodaysports.usatoday.com in this cycle, Coward told me his inspirational story of how he went from D-III to the pros.
For my last interview in the Prospect Park series with @usatodaysports.usatoday.com in this cycle, Coward told me his inspirational story of how he went from D-III to the pros.
Q&A: How Cedric Coward went from D-III to the most captivating NBA draft prospect
Washington State wing Cedric Coward has had one of the most fascinating paths to the pros you will ever hear, and he is able to tell it all very well.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Cedric Coward is easily one of the most interesting prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
For my last interview in the Prospect Park series with @usatodaysports.usatoday.com in this cycle, Coward told me his inspirational story of how he went from D-III to the pros.
For my last interview in the Prospect Park series with @usatodaysports.usatoday.com in this cycle, Coward told me his inspirational story of how he went from D-III to the pros.
Jeremiah Fears is one of the most fun players in the 2025 NBA Draft.
After foregoing his senior year of high school, the speedy freshman guard had more than 17 ppg at Oklahoma.
Read or watch my full interview with him:
After foregoing his senior year of high school, the speedy freshman guard had more than 17 ppg at Oklahoma.
Read or watch my full interview with him:
Meet Jeremiah Fears, the NBA Draft prospect who wants to 'destroy' opponents
Oklahoma Sooner guard Jeremiah Fears is already one of the top guards in the 2025 NBA Draft, and it's obvious that he is only going to keep improving.
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June 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Jeremiah Fears is one of the most fun players in the 2025 NBA Draft.
After foregoing his senior year of high school, the speedy freshman guard had more than 17 ppg at Oklahoma.
Read or watch my full interview with him:
After foregoing his senior year of high school, the speedy freshman guard had more than 17 ppg at Oklahoma.
Read or watch my full interview with him:
With the 2025 NBA Finals officially done, everyone is focusing on the draft. One hot name right now is Georgia forward Asa Newell.
Check out episode two of Prospect Park, brought to you by @usatodaysports.usatoday.com and @forthewin.bsky.social.
Check out episode two of Prospect Park, brought to you by @usatodaysports.usatoday.com and @forthewin.bsky.social.
Q&A: Asa Newell pitches his 'contagious' energy as NBA draft prospect
Georgia Bulldogs freshman forward Asa Newell had a strong one-and-done campaign while in college. Now, he's ready to show what he can do as a pro.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
With the 2025 NBA Finals officially done, everyone is focusing on the draft. One hot name right now is Georgia forward Asa Newell.
Check out episode two of Prospect Park, brought to you by @usatodaysports.usatoday.com and @forthewin.bsky.social.
Check out episode two of Prospect Park, brought to you by @usatodaysports.usatoday.com and @forthewin.bsky.social.
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Catch up on yesterday's live Third Apron podcast with @BryanKalbrosky.bsky.social on the 2025 NBA Draft!
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Catch up on yesterday's live Third Apron podcast with @BryanKalbrosky.bsky.social on the 2025 NBA Draft!
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2025 Third Apron NBA Mock Draft | Third Apron Podcast
Bryan Kalbrosky, draft analyst for For The Win, joins me to discuss next week's draft and how the lottery could shake out.I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at ...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Catch up on yesterday's live Third Apron podcast with @BryanKalbrosky.bsky.social on the 2025 NBA Draft!
YouTube: youtube.com/live/ZI1r5cX...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/47zQ...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
Catch up on yesterday's live Third Apron podcast with @BryanKalbrosky.bsky.social on the 2025 NBA Draft!
YouTube: youtube.com/live/ZI1r5cX...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/47zQ...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
My latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft is now live.
It is gathered with intel from around the league and includes quotes given to me by top prospects (including Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Cedric Coward, and more) about the pre-draft process.
This includes Ace Bailey dropping quite a bit:
It is gathered with intel from around the league and includes quotes given to me by top prospects (including Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Cedric Coward, and more) about the pre-draft process.
This includes Ace Bailey dropping quite a bit:
2025 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Predicting all 59 picks, with Ace Bailey sliding
The 2025 NBA Draft is less than one week away, which means we will soon know exactly where each of the top prospects will begin their NBA careers.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft is now live.
It is gathered with intel from around the league and includes quotes given to me by top prospects (including Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Cedric Coward, and more) about the pre-draft process.
This includes Ace Bailey dropping quite a bit:
It is gathered with intel from around the league and includes quotes given to me by top prospects (including Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Cedric Coward, and more) about the pre-draft process.
This includes Ace Bailey dropping quite a bit:
My video series about the NBA draft, Prospect Park, is back at @forthewin.bsky.social and @usatodaysports.usatoday.com
Our first episode is with Kon Knueppel, the other exciting Duke star you’re not talking enough about.
Read or watch in full:
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Our first episode is with Kon Knueppel, the other exciting Duke star you’re not talking enough about.
Read or watch in full:
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Meet NBA draft prospect Kon Knueppel, the other Duke star you're not talking enough about
Duke Blue Devils freshman Kon Knueppel is one of the most impressive prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft, and he's more than ready to explain exactly why.
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June 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My video series about the NBA draft, Prospect Park, is back at @forthewin.bsky.social and @usatodaysports.usatoday.com
Our first episode is with Kon Knueppel, the other exciting Duke star you’re not talking enough about.
Read or watch in full:
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Our first episode is with Kon Knueppel, the other exciting Duke star you’re not talking enough about.
Read or watch in full:
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My newest 2025 NBA Mock Draft is live and we have a much clearer picture after the NCAA's early entry withdrawal deadline.
This includes original quotes from Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, and Asa Newell.
Our latest first-round projections:
This includes original quotes from Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, and Asa Newell.
Our latest first-round projections:
2025 NBA Mock Draft 6.0: First-round predictions after early entry withdrawal
The 2025 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and now we know exactly which players will return to the NCAA and which will focus on turning pro.
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May 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My newest 2025 NBA Mock Draft is live and we have a much clearer picture after the NCAA's early entry withdrawal deadline.
This includes original quotes from Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, and Asa Newell.
Our latest first-round projections:
This includes original quotes from Dylan Harper, Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, and Asa Newell.
Our latest first-round projections:
I can’t wait to go around town tomorrow and ask everyone if they caught the fight last night.
Probably would need to clarify that I am (of course) discussing John Mulaney getting absolutely wrecked by three teenagers before Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performed.
Probably would need to clarify that I am (of course) discussing John Mulaney getting absolutely wrecked by three teenagers before Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performed.
May 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I can’t wait to go around town tomorrow and ask everyone if they caught the fight last night.
Probably would need to clarify that I am (of course) discussing John Mulaney getting absolutely wrecked by three teenagers before Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performed.
Probably would need to clarify that I am (of course) discussing John Mulaney getting absolutely wrecked by three teenagers before Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performed.
Blake Griffin about #NBAonPrime 👀
"The TNT guys are great. It’s one of the best sports shows on TV. Part of the humor of that show is that they don’t know who some of these guys are.
That show is untouchable but for us, we’re making sure we’re informed."
Read our full conversation:
"The TNT guys are great. It’s one of the best sports shows on TV. Part of the humor of that show is that they don’t know who some of these guys are.
That show is untouchable but for us, we’re making sure we’re informed."
Read our full conversation:
Q&A: Blake Griffin feels like a 'rookie' again in his new career
Six-time NBA All-Star forward Blake Griffin caught up with USA TODAY's For The Win at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in New York City.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Blake Griffin about #NBAonPrime 👀
"The TNT guys are great. It’s one of the best sports shows on TV. Part of the humor of that show is that they don’t know who some of these guys are.
That show is untouchable but for us, we’re making sure we’re informed."
Read our full conversation:
"The TNT guys are great. It’s one of the best sports shows on TV. Part of the humor of that show is that they don’t know who some of these guys are.
That show is untouchable but for us, we’re making sure we’re informed."
Read our full conversation:
I spoke to Jeremy Sochan about drinking wine with Gregg Popovich, eating Filipino cuisine like dried mango, and playing basketball with Victor Wembanyama.
It was, predictably, a lovely conversation.
It was, predictably, a lovely conversation.
Q&A: Spurs' Jeremy Sochan has 'something to prove' next season
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan could play a significant role in the development of his franchise as they look to make a stride next season.
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May 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I spoke to Jeremy Sochan about drinking wine with Gregg Popovich, eating Filipino cuisine like dried mango, and playing basketball with Victor Wembanyama.
It was, predictably, a lovely conversation.
It was, predictably, a lovely conversation.
I spoke to Dylan Harper, the best prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft who did not make the March Madness tournament.
His answer about how he got so good at creating for himself near the rim based on advice from his mom was especially insightful.
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His answer about how he got so good at creating for himself near the rim based on advice from his mom was especially insightful.
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Q&A: Meet Dylan Harper, the best NBA Draft prospect who did not make March Madness tourney
While there are plenty of future NBA players in March Madness, the best prospect who did not make the tournament is Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I spoke to Dylan Harper, the best prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft who did not make the March Madness tournament.
His answer about how he got so good at creating for himself near the rim based on advice from his mom was especially insightful.
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His answer about how he got so good at creating for himself near the rim based on advice from his mom was especially insightful.
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I caught up with Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson, who had plenty to say, including:
🏀 He would "definitely" do the dunk contest
🏀 He almost pretended to be his twin brother Amen during the Rising Stars Challenge
🏀 He says he is the NBA's best perimeter defender (and he may be!)
🏀 He would "definitely" do the dunk contest
🏀 He almost pretended to be his twin brother Amen during the Rising Stars Challenge
🏀 He says he is the NBA's best perimeter defender (and he may be!)
Q&A: Detroit's Ausar Thompson explains why he's the NBA's best perimeter defender
Ausar Thompson also said he would definitely do the NBA Dunk Contest.
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February 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I caught up with Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson, who had plenty to say, including:
🏀 He would "definitely" do the dunk contest
🏀 He almost pretended to be his twin brother Amen during the Rising Stars Challenge
🏀 He says he is the NBA's best perimeter defender (and he may be!)
🏀 He would "definitely" do the dunk contest
🏀 He almost pretended to be his twin brother Amen during the Rising Stars Challenge
🏀 He says he is the NBA's best perimeter defender (and he may be!)
I simply must brag about the amazing Valentine’s Day presents that I just received because I am very happy. #LGM 💙🧡
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February 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I simply must brag about the amazing Valentine’s Day presents that I just received because I am very happy. #LGM 💙🧡
@emmasculating.bsky.social
@emmasculating.bsky.social
I spoke to the legendary Vince Carter.
We spoke about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, his number retirement by the Nets, and (of course) his role in the “Like Mike” film.
We spoke about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, his number retirement by the Nets, and (of course) his role in the “Like Mike” film.
Q&A: Vince Carter is surprisingly encouraged by the NBA dunk contest
For The Win caught up with the legendary Vince Carter.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I spoke to the legendary Vince Carter.
We spoke about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, his number retirement by the Nets, and (of course) his role in the “Like Mike” film.
We spoke about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, his number retirement by the Nets, and (of course) his role in the “Like Mike” film.
Severence just had its own uniquely twisted version of the “Pine Barrens” episode from The Sopranos and it’s all I can think about right now.
Masterful.
Masterful.
February 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Severence just had its own uniquely twisted version of the “Pine Barrens” episode from The Sopranos and it’s all I can think about right now.
Masterful.
Masterful.
Myles Turner was once again not traded by the Pacers at the NBA trade deadline.
He posted this reaction on social media, which is the sort of pop culture crossover that I (and other Survivor fans) can celebrate.
He posted this reaction on social media, which is the sort of pop culture crossover that I (and other Survivor fans) can celebrate.
February 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Myles Turner was once again not traded by the Pacers at the NBA trade deadline.
He posted this reaction on social media, which is the sort of pop culture crossover that I (and other Survivor fans) can celebrate.
He posted this reaction on social media, which is the sort of pop culture crossover that I (and other Survivor fans) can celebrate.
If you are a fan of the Kings, here is everything you need to know about Jake LaRavia after he was traded by the Grizzlies:
How Jake LaRavia unexpectedly became the Grizzlies' most fascinating NBA trade deadline decision
Jake LaRavia does all of the little things that impact winning. Even if they don’t show up in the box score.
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February 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you are a fan of the Kings, here is everything you need to know about Jake LaRavia after he was traded by the Grizzlies:
The Lakers are contenders.
February 6, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The Lakers are contenders.