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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.

Is Alexis Lafreniere a building block for the Rangers?

With the Rangers facing another retool, is Lafreniere a part of the long term plan or could he be among the players moved?

NBA midseason grades: Southeast Division

With more than half the NBA having reached the halfway point of their seasons, it’s high time we assess how teams are traveling in relation to their internal expectations.

NBA midseason grades: Southwest Division

We’ve covered the Atlantic, Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions. Now we finish out west with the Southwest.

NBA midseason grades: Central Division

We’ve covered the Northwest, Atlantic and Pacific divisions. We now head to the Central.

NBA midseason grades: Pacific Division

The Northwest and Atlantic divisions were overwhelmingly positive. Will the Pacific maintain the good vibrations?

NBA midseason grades: Atlantic Division

With more than half of NBA teams having reached the halfway point of their seasons, it’s high time we assess how teams are traveling in relation to their internal expectations.

NBA midseason grades: Northwest Division

We’re going to begin our journey with the almost hilariously strong Northwest Division, before heading over the Atlantic.

It's time for the Rangers to embrace a rebuild

The Rangers need to face reality.

Could under-the-radar Nets star Michael Porter Jr. be on the move?

Porter’s obvious strength is his ability to score in bunches as both a featured or complementary player.

Rob Pelinka’s Lakers cannot be what JJ Redick wants them to be

Redick has expressed frustrations at his team's shortcomings this season, but it's Pelinka who should be taking the heat.

Five under-the-radar teams that should be sellers ahead of the NBA trade deadline

It’s Christmas time in the NBA and that means trade season is upon us.

Why Bucks can't count on a massive haul for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Sorry, Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t bring back the motherlode.

These five NBA players have officially arrived as stars

Let’s take a look at our NBA All-Breakout team at the quarter point of the 2025-26 season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to be dominant despite lagging attention

As the old saying goes: familiarity breeds apathy. We need look no further than Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for evidence to support that claim.

Third line remains in flux for Rangers as former promising prospect falls out of favor

While much of the Rangers roster looks set, there remain questions regarding the third line which have only been amplified by the failure of one former first-round pick to take hold of his opportunity.

Is D’Angelo Russell primed for a bounce-back campaign?

Is Russell set to have a strong campaign as he enters a pivotal season in his career?

Four second-year players to watch for in 2025-26 NBA season

Second-year development is always fascinating to watch and with some players entering very different scenarios from year one to year two, let’s take a look at the sophomores that we should be watching.

Who will win the Nets-Cam Thomas staring contest?

A standoff here could become a key storyline during the NBA offseason.

Could a reunion be in the cards for Rangers HC and this defenseman?

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has enjoyed an excellent offseason thus far, ticking items off his ‘to do’ list with encouraging regularity.

Could this young forward answer multiple questions for the Rangers?

Anaheim and New York already have strong front office ties, with a pair of trades in the past eight months. The cross-continental line should be open.

Examining the worst NBA free agency deals of the summer

Let’s look at a handful of the worst free agency deals signed this offseason.

Who has showed out so far at NBA Summer League?

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and the other top picks of the 2025 draft were always going to show out at the NBA Summer League. But what about some of the lesser heralded draftees?

Have the Rangers already achieved their offseason goals?

From a Presidents Trophy to missing the playoffs, the 2024-25 season proved to be a disaster for the Rangers. With plenty to address this offseason in an attempt to get back on track, has the team already achieved its objectives for the summer?

Five fascinating NBA Western Conference extension candidates

After examining the Eastern Conference, let’s turn our attention to the West and look at five intriguing extension-eligible players.

Five fascinating NBA Eastern Conference extension candidates

Let’s look at five of the more intriguing extension candidates in the Eastern Conference.