Sam Yip - Basketball Analysis

Easy First Step For Pistons To Build Around Andre Drummond

by Sam Yip

Trading Greg Monroe for a traditional small forward, recoups value for a player not expected to be re-signed, moves Josh Smith to power forward, and allows the Pistons to surround franchise player Andre Drummond with the right system. Read more »
Ranking The Best Five Draft Fits For The Lakers

by Sam Yip

The Lakers rarely have high picks and this draft will prove extremely important for Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss to select a potential superstar as a successor to Kobe Bryant. Read more »
Why Kendall Marshall Is Unlikely To Be Lakers' Long-Term Answer At Point Guard

by Sam Yip

Kendall Marshall became a free agent before the start of his second season in the NBA, but injuries created a huge opportunity for him with Mike D'Antoni and the Lakers. Read more »
Why The Suns Have Been One Of NBA's Biggest Surprises

by Sam Yip

Jeff Hornacek has constructed an efficient offensive scheme that has worked so far for them this season. Additionally, Hornachek has given each one of his rotation players a specific role for the team, which is by far the most effective tool that a coach can give to his team to win games and build team chemistry. Read more »