Dylan Hunter Carter is a freelance sports journalist contributing to The Basketball Writers. He also currently covers the Spurs for Air Alamo and is a digital reporter for Cronkite News: Phoenix Sports covering the Phoenix Suns, ASU athletics and other local topics.
Just over a year ago, the Philadelphia 76ers gave up on former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz by trading him to the Orlando Magic for pennies on the dollar. Direly in need of a floor general who fit its timeline, Orlando bought in on a player that most people had written off despite being only…
It felt as if the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship team fell apart as quickly as it formed, what with LeBron James’ return lasting just four seasons. As injuries piled on, off-court troubles came to fruition and tremendous cap sheets exhausted Dan Gilbert’s spending limits. Star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade, and it all went…
Now seven years into his NBA career, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington is stuck in a peculiar situation. After providing a glimmer of hope for the Philadelphia 76ers during the height of their rebuild, Covington was cast away in what was seen as the completion of ‘The Process.’ He was shipped off to the Timberwolves—another…
Calm and collected as ever, Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker has traveled a long and strenuous path in the professional ranks. Shaking off countless injuries and various role changes across three franchises, Parker has finally landed in a comfortable spot where he can pursue the level of success that was projected for him when he…
Working to solidify his place in the professional basketball landscape, Delaware Blue Coats forward Haywood Highsmith maintains a humble and diligent mindset everywhere he goes, and for now, that is to the G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. Highsmith was expected to sign what is known as an Exhibit 10 contract with the Phoenix…
After entering the summer of 2019 with high hopes for their offseason, the New York Knicks remain stuck with the muddied persona they’ve built for themselves. Despite offseason hype and rampant rumors of franchise-altering free agency additions, the NBA’s most lucrative team is back at the bottom of the standings with two wins through 10…
During former UVA guard Malcolm Brogdon’s three seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, he ascended from an unassuming second-round pick to a legitimate top option for a contending team. He entered the league with a handful of accolades to boast from his four seasons under accomplished coach Tony Bennett, but the four-year college prospect nonetheless slipped…
