As the annual NBA Draft shapes the future of every franchise, 12BSports readers regularly see teams waste premium selections despite holding some of the highest picks. Choosing the right prospect can be like finding a needle in a haystack, yet one successful decision may completely transform an organization’s destiny. There is an old saying that in a field filled with blooming flowers, finding one worth holding close is enough. The Charlotte Hornets, for example, have developed an unfortunate reputation for making costly draft mistakes. Even Michael Jordan’s extraordinary instincts as […]

Whether last season’s glory can be repeated remains uncertain, and a 12BSports reporter noted that injuries stopped Manchester City from using their strongest lineup during the first half of the campaign. City now trail Liverpool by two points, although they have a game in hand. Victory over Everton would return them to the top. Those chasing extraordinary success often endure ordinary setbacks, but the route to a second-half revival is clear. Pep Guardiola’s foresight has kept City consistently competitive. After Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus left, Erling Haaland arrived and […]