Jack Simone is a Site Expert and Editor at Hardwood Houdini. He covers the Boston Celtics and specializes in themes related to competitive and professional sports, drawing on his extensive background in sports communication. Jack's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Heavy Sports, SB Nation, USA TODAY, and Sports Illustrated.
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Jack Simone's coverage primarily focuses on sports, with a specific emphasis on basketball and the NBA. He tends to cover local teams and players in Massachusetts and Boston, but also covers broader league-wide topics.
Considering his extensive coverage of trade rumors and player analyses, Jack may be receptive to pitches that offer unique insights or exclusive interviews with players, coaches, or analysts related to these topics. Given the focus on investment analysis within his articles, pitching stories surrounding the business side of sports or financial impacts of trades could also resonate well.
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The Chicago Bulls need to avoid overthinking and just select Cameron Carr at No. 15 in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers need Ivica Zubac to get used to playing a fast-paced style.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be an elite shot-maker if they want to win Game 7.
The Indiana Pacers should inquire about a trade for Aaron Gordon this summer. By Jack Simone |
By: Jack Simone
It's that time of year. The 2026 NBA Draft is less than one month away, and as things currently stand, the Boston Celtics have the No. 27 and No. 40 picks.
With Jalen Williams out for Game 7, the Oklahoma City Thunder need Chet Holmgren to step up on offense.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder need Jared McCain to step up on offense in Game 7.
The Detroit Pistons need to trade for Cade Cunningham help before the Minnesota Timberwolves steal the top targets for Anthony Edwards.
Victor Wembanyama's playoff emergence should make the Indiana Pacers grateful to have a playoff performer like Tyrese Haliburton -- because he gives them a chance.
Evan Mobley is a defense-first star. Those players are valuable. But when they are supposed to also be a top offensive option, that's when things get tricky. Victor Wembanyama
