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Jarrod Prosser

Jarrod is a basketball lifer and has the knees to prove it. 

A former player, coach, trainer, scout and administrator, Jarrod has extensive and intimate knowledge of everything that happens on the hardwood. He has covered the NBA since 2018 for publications in the USA and his native Australia. He is a writer, podcaster, video analyst and also a broadcaster for NBL1 in Australia. In addition to basketball, Jarrod is passionate about hockey and football (the round ball one) as well as plenty of sports that you've likely never seen.

What can the Thunder change to take Game 2 of the NBA Finals?

Let’s take a look at what the Thunder might be able to do to avoid dropping both home games and, more than likely, the series to the Indiana Pacers.

Should Knicks stick or twist?

Hard questions are anticipated at the end of any season where expectations have not been met.

Five big questions for the 2025 NBA Finals

The 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder are clear favorites against an Indiana Pacers side that won 18 fewer games and held home-court advantage in only the first round.

Why the Jazz should target a move for the second pick in the upcoming draft

After years of flirting, the Utah Jazz finally made a commitment to tanking. Unfortunately, it only netted them the fifth pick. Here's why they need to make a move up the draft board.

Who won the Karl-Anthony Towns-Julius Randle trade?

The preseason trade between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves was fascinating, even in the moment. 

Julius Randle is rewriting his narrative

Many viewed the Timberwolves' acquisition of Randle as a misstep for the franchise. Instead, the forward has blossomed and played an instrumental role in the team's return to the conference finals.

Can the Celtics help themselves by helping others?

The Celtics suddenly find themselves with difficult decisions to make.

Why the Celtics have more at stake against the Knicks than just advancing 

Failing to reach the conference finals could put the Celtics on an uncomfortable path.

Is Mike Sullivan the right hire for the Rangers?

Is Sullivan really a slam-dunk choice?

Why one Western Conference team makes perfect sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Is a parting of the ways in the best interests of both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks? If so, one Western Conference team seems like a perfect fit to facilitate the move.

Can the Magic drag the Celtics down to their level?

Can the Magic stifle the Celtics offense and make a series of their first-round matchup?

Breaking down the keys to the Rockets-Warriors first-round matchup

As the old saying goes: styles makes fights, and as such we have a fascinating first-round matchup between the Rockets and Warriors.

How Clippers can stunt Nikola Jokic, Nuggets in playoff matchup

The Clippers are uniquely positioned not only to slow Nikola Jokic but also to stall the Nuggets in their playoff matchup.

The NBA's Bob Sura All-Stars

Let’s examine which marginal players have taken advantage of some late-season opportunities. Who are the 2024-25 Bob Sura All-Stars?

Nobody should want to face the Clippers in the playoffs

If. A tiny word carrying so much weight. Where the Los Angeles Clippers are concerned, "if" does so much heavy lifting that even Atlas is impressed.

Revisiting the New York Rangers' in-season trades

The NHL trade deadline can be a crazy time in the hockey world, and the Rangers proved that with a number of major trades.

Sixers need to embrace 'The Process' again

The Sixers sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 20-37 record. Their Big Three of Paul George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have shared the court for just 15 of those games.

Jimmy Butler has been a perfect fit for Warriors

The Golden State Warriors were stuck. Can Butler shake them loose?

Five big NBA names who could be next on trade block

The wildest NBA trade deadline in league history, capped by superstar Luka Doncic going from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, still has heads spinning.

Five (or more) NBA buyout candidates following the trade deadline

After possibly the wildest week of trades in the history of the NBA, the hoops community is still viewing the landscape in slack-jawed shock, like Parisians after a visit from "Team America: World Police."

Exploring potential NBA trades ahead of the deadline

After a wild weekend NBA, let's explore some "normal" potential trades as the deadline approaches.

Grading the trade: New York Rangers acquire J.T. Miller

The never-ending J.T. Miller saga has, in fact, ended.

LaMelo Ball is fun, but is he overrated?

Ball’s brash brand of basketball is fun to watch, but how effective is he?

Stanley Cup back on? Rangers look like themselves again

The following five days will not just be season-defining for the Rangers. They could be era-defining.

Russell Westbrook adding another chapter to dazzling, polarizing career

From leaving us in awe to watching all the focus turn to what he can't do rather than what he can, it's been a polarizing career for Westbrook. Now, he's adding another chapter in Denver.