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Arya Chawla

Arya Chawla

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Arya is an NBA & NBA Draft analyst from Boston, Massachusetts. He has produced content on specific players and teams as well as general basketball philosophy.

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) after scoring a basket against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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Warriors Rookie Quinten Post Making Significant Playoff Impact

Golden State's rookie big man has been a difference-maker in the Warriors' first-round series against the Houston Rockets.

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Two Contrasting NBA Player Comparisons For Cooper Flagg

These two NBA comparisons demonstrate how Flagg can dominate in different ways at the next level.

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Apr 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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NBA Rookie Report Cards: The Top Three

Grading the 2024-25 rookies’ debut seasons in the NBA.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) goes up for a basket Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a first round game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the USC Trojans and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The USC Trojans defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 97-89.
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New Orleans Pelicans: NBA Draft Needs and Prospect Watchlist

Highlighting the draft needs of the Spurs, as well as plausible selections in their projected range, and how they would fit in.

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Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) attempts a basket against Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) in the second half during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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San Antonio Spurs: NBA Draft Needs and Prospect Watchlist

Highlighting the draft needs of the Spurs, as well as plausible selections in their projected range, and how they would fit in.

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Apr 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Three Rookies Poised To Make An Impact In The 2025 NBA Postseason

These three rookies will help dictate the outcome of vital playoff games.

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Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Memphis Grizzlies: The Case for Jaylen Wells as Rookie of the Year

While he's now unlikely to win the award, there's an argument to be made that Wells is the rightful Rookie Of The Year winner.

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) reacts after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Walter Clayton Jr.'s Draft Stock Rising Amid March Madness Dominance

Florida’s potent guard is propelling himself into lottery prospect talks behind huge scoring performances in the Elite 8 and Final 4.

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Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard AJ Johnson (5) reacts to his three pointer in front of Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared Butler (12) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Wizards Bolster Impressive Rookie Class with AJ Johnson

Washington already had a great rookie class, and it's gotten even better since their trade for AJ Johnson.

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Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) dunks the ball against Dallas Mavericks forward Kai Jones (23) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Gauging The Significance Of Matas Buzelis' March Success

The Bulls rookie has enjoyed some big performances this month, but is it a sign of things to come or simply product of late-season basketball?

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Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) drives to the basket against Colorado State Rams forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (8) in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Can Derik Queen Translate Collegiate Dominance to the NBA?

The freshman big man sent Maryland to the Sweet 16 with his game-winner against Colorado State, but how does this success project to the next level?

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Mar 18, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts after making a three point shot during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Reigning Champion Celtics Getting Huge Boost from Rookie Baylor Scheierman

The sharpshooting rookie has made the most of his on-court time in Boston.

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