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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.

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.

Should the trade spotlight be shining on Pelicans' Zion Williamson?

Currently sitting with the West’s worst record (8-32), do the Pelicans still believe in Williamson?

Breaking down Jimmy Butler's trade value

Where the six-time All-Star could land depends on multiple factors.

Analyzing the top five contenders for NBA MVP

It's going to be a close race for NBA MVP this year.

Four under-the-radar NBA Eastern Conference performers

We're giving the quiet achievers of this conference their flowers.

Four under-the-radar NBA Western Conference performers

We’re all familiar with the NBA players who dominate the media spotlight. But what about those who excel in their roles while staying under the radar?

Heat is on Jonathan Kuminga? Four NBA Western Conference trade candidates

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. ET. Could New Orleans' Brandon Ingram be among those dealt?

Zach LaVine (finally) on the move? Four NBA Eastern Conference trade candidates

With more players becoming trade-eligible and teams getting a better feel for their strengths and weaknesses, the NBA trade market will start to heat up. Here's a look at some Eastern Conference candidates to be moved.

Are the New York Rangers still looking to make moves?

Is Chris Drury still in an axe-swingin’ mood?