Richard Lu

NBA Author, former basketball analytics consultant for Phoenix and Chicago, from St. Louis, MO

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[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner! If you want comprehensive analysis on all the top prospects and insights about all 30 NBA teams, then pick up a copy of the 2026 Edition of The NBA Draft Almanac. It’s out now on Amazon.

https://t.co/Cefrbf3EBm

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

Just moving this up to the top to avoid confusion. If you're interested in projections for the new season, click on the link in this reply.

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

I forgot to add the link to the original post. I deleted the previous Substack post and uploaded a new one with the link. Here it is:
https://t.co/RMskxXYcby

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

I forgot to add the link to the original post. I deleted the previous Substack post and uploaded a new one with the link. Here it is:
https://t.co/RMskxXYcby

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

Quick Announcement: I am making my projections and data available to all my Substack subscribers. If you're not already subscribed, click the link below to add yourself to the mailing list.

https://t.co/dPCRuC8hFB

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

I'm just scaling back to writing one book per year. The draft almanac will continue on its annual release schedule.

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

I regret to inform all my readers that I'm not writing a new preview almanac for this season due to changing life commitments. I hope this is just a short hiatus and thanks to everyone for your support.

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

@2REDJUrl Congratulations!

[Corban Ford @corbannba]

I was joined by scout/author @rvlhoops to discuss his latest book, the draft class as a whole, propsects he is both high/low on, and so much more!
Check out his books HERE: https://t.co/3vcupBC0iE

Subscribe to his Substack HERE: https://t.co/BOL7NlgRnW

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[Rob Perez @WorldWideWob]

ok now you have to bring back the sonics. a soul for a soul.

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

Happy draft month! The 2025 NBA Draft is coming soon. If you're looking for in-depth analysis on all the top prospects and insights into every NBA team, then pick up a copy of the 2025 Edition of The NBA Draft Almanac. It's available now on Amazon.

https://t.co/UwG3LfP6Fq

[NBA Communications @NBAPR]

NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement.

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

@PhilThompson_OT I think they'll be better. They probably will win more games, but I wouldn't expect them to make the playoffs.

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

The new NBA season is right around the corner! If you want to be ready for all the action, then pick up a copy of The 2024-25 NBA Preview Almanac. It features in-depth projections of every player and all 30 teams. It's available right now on Amazon.

https://t.co/WCkck4HAzx

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

@3blindref Working on it. It should be released sometime in either late August or early September.

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

It's draft month! The 2024 NBA Draft is just weeks away. If you're looking for detailed analysis on all the top prospects and insights into every NBA team, then pick up a copy of the 2024 Edition of The NBA Draft Almanac. It's available now on Amazon.

https://t.co/Q8cMaDp65A

[Marc Stein @TheSteinLine]

The Clippers just announced that the one and only Jerry West, legendary player and executive whose silhouette inspired the logo for the league, has died at age 86.

Tremendously sad day in the NBA.

[Kalshi Hoops @KalshiHoops]

Rest in peace to the late great Bill Walton 🙏

— Hall of Fame
— 2x NBA Champ
— 1x MVP
— 1x Finals MVP
— 2x All-Star
— 2x All-NBA
— 2x All-Defense
— 1x 6MOTY
— NBA 75th Anniversary Team

One of the greatest centers in the history of the NBA. RIP Legend. 🙏🙏

[Richard Lu @rvlhoops]

@corbannba Congratulations, Corban!

[Corban Ford @corbannba]

So I have done a HORRIBLE job this month sharing the recent Roundball Ramble podcast episodes I have done, but hey, the month is young, and I only get better from here, sooo..

1st up in my Division Preview series is the Pacific Division breakdown with the great @rvlhoops!

[Corban Ford @corbannba]

What's good y'all! I was back with author/basketball analyst @rvlhoops to look back on Team USA's underwhelming finish and then discuss his newest book, The 2023-2024 NBA Preview Almanac! As always, a fun episode and a great listen, check it out!

https://t.co/PhyY0ypeGs