Rory Breasail

Rory Breasail has been a diehard basketball fan since Larry Johnson’s 4-point play in 1999. He’s been writing about basketball for the last decade for outlets including NBA Math and Hashtag Basketball. Rory grew up in Steve Nash’s hometown in Victoria, BC and now resides across the water in Vancouver, where he does a daily prayer to bring back the NBA. He is a graduate of BCIT’s Radio Arts program and is currently working on a Bachelor of Communication Studies at Royal Roads University.

NBA Notebook: Ja Morant's superstar rise

Fri Mar 04 2022Rory Breasail

Kevin Durant made his return to the hardwood, and Ja Morant is ascending to superstardom right before our eyes. We’re covering these topics and more in this week’s edition of our NBA Notebook.
Three ways Harden and Embiid can make their new partnership work

Thu Mar 03 2022Rory Breasail

So far Joel Embiid and James Harden seem like a natural fit on offense, what can they do to ensure they reach their potential?
NBA Notebook: Is LeBron foreshadowing a Lakers exit?

Fri Feb 25 2022Rory Breasail

The end of LeBron’s career is going to get weird after the four-time MVP made some provocative statements during the NBA's All-Star weekend.
Burning questions for the NBA's top contenders

Wed Feb 23 2022Rory Breasail

As many as eight NBA teams have a legitimate shot at this year's championship, but they'll each have to address these key issues before hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Suns' Western Conference odds remain strong despite injury to Chris Paul

Tue Feb 22 2022Rory Breasail

The race for the Western Conference is heating up, with the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors having separated themselves from the pack for the No. 1 overall seed.
NBA Notebook: Embiid leads latest MVP straw poll

Fri Feb 18 2022Rory Breasail

The last NBA Notebook before the All-Star break features details on the Lakers' trade deadline, the latest All-Star replacements, and the tightest race for MVP ever.
Five players every NBA team should be targeting before the waiver deadline

Thu Feb 17 2022Rory Breasail

Over the next two weeks, there will be a round of buyouts as players maneuver themselves to new situations, with both player and team looking for the perfect fit.
Kings vs. Bulls: The best player prop bets for Feb. 16

Wed Feb 16 2022Rory Breasail

We pick our three favorite player props as the scorching DeMar DeRozan leads the Chicago Bulls against the Sacramento Kings tonight.
Celtics vs. 76ers: The best player prop bets for Feb. 15

Tue Feb 15 2022Rory Breasail

We make our picks as Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers try to stop the red-hot Boston Celtics, winners of eight straight.
NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Daryl Morey gets his man

Fri Feb 11 2022Rory Breasail

Yesterday's trade deadline will go down as one of the best in history, with multiple teams taking monster swings.
NBA Notebook: Lakers dysfunction at all-time high heading into trade deadline

Thu Feb 10 2022Rory Breasail

The dysfunction in Laker Land hit a new low this week, as the Milwaukee Bucks came to Crypto.com Arena and thoroughly dismantled LeBron & Co.
Bulls vs. Hornets: The best player prop bets for Feb. 9

Wed Feb 09 2022Rory Breasail

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 24 points over his last five games, and he should easily eclipse that number again tonight.