Three Surprise Packets of the NBA Preseason
It may just be the preseason, but the past fortnight has been the palate cleanser that every hoops fan has been craving since the summer started. Competitive basketball is back,…
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Jake Paynting
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NBA writer for Def Pen Sports. Love putting words on a page. Sad Timberwolves fan.
Harry Giles is the Best Rookie Nobody is Talking About
When the Sacramento Kings season officially kicks off, the eyeballs of the NBA community will undoubtedly be fixed on second overall pick Marvin Bagley. However, the Kings have another first-round…
Quinn Cook Found his Place in Golden State
When 25-year-old guard Quinn Cook was waived by the Atlanta Hawks without making an appearance in October last year, his sputtering NBA career looked like it had finally reached its…
Victor Oladipo: From Reject to Rolex
When Victor Oladipo entered the league after three years of honing his game for the Indiana Hoosiers, stardom was being written into his future already. Selected by the Orlando Magic…
30 Teams in 30 Days: New Orleans Pelicans 2018-19 Season Preview
The lead up to October’s NBA kickoff grows ever closer by the day, but while you wait, Def Pen has you covered. The 30 teams in 30 days bonanza has…
30 Teams in 30 Days: Dallas Mavericks 2018-19 Season Preview
As the NBA offseason reaches its tedious summit, Def Pen Hoops brings you a preview of all 30 teams in just 30 days. This time around, it’s the Dallas Mavericks…
Dennis Schroder Will Inject Life Into Oklahoma City’s Lackluster Bench
When the 2016 version of the Atlanta Hawks palmed off franchise point guard Jeff Teague to make way for explosive young Dennis Schroder, the 6-foot-1 point guard would have pictured…
