As we approach the halfway mark of the 2023-24 NSL season, which teams are looking likely to climb, and add value to their campaign? Inversely, which teams appear to be losing momentum and sliding down the standings? And then, which teams are just plodding along in their state of roster security bliss, doing what they usually do.

To buy a stock, there has to increased wins to be had in the future. For a sell, the team is perceived to be winning less over the next period of time. Hold, a team is expected to show consistency, so if you got em, or if you want to buy them, it�s a more certain stock.

BUY = get around them
SELL = get off them
HOLD = whatever you thought of them, you still do



BUY � Brooklyn Nets

Why? What a steady climb it has been for the Brooklyn Nets over the past two seasons. Sure, the wins might not have been coming in as forcefully as Breece hoped, but he has been quietly dominating at the trade table ever since he fleeced Portland for All-Star Lauri Markannen for wannabe thug Marcus Morris Sr. Since that fateful day, the Nets have rounded out one of the best young cores in the league; after sending out Kyrie Irving, the Nets boast Jamal Murray, KCP, Brandon Ingram, Lauri and Derrick Lively in their five, with depth to boot. For the first time, there�s genuine excitement for the Nets, and the wins are sure to come. Get on board.


SELL � Portland Trailblazers

Why? The seasons of finishing top of the league are now am impossibility, with the consecutive downgrade trades ushering in a new era in Portland with lesser expectations on wins and titles. LeBron is the Sun the held the solar system together and now he lives in DC. The team is really young and the aside from PG, the best performer are the picks. For all who decide on holding the stock, I hope you sold a few weeks ago if you wanted a profit, and you would have received a lot of cash. However, this is a Blue Chip stock, and if you�ve got the patience, it might not be a bad investment to check back in in a few years and see where the stocks at.


HOLD � Oklahoma City Thunder

Why? If you thought of selling high on the back of the win streak, I would reconsider you to hold. This has the makings of a future Blue Chip stock � young, great players, secure contracts and financial flexibility. It might be risky to buy at this price and it might be risky to sell (although you�d make a great profit); If I have OKC stock, I am holding onto it for as long as Anthony Edwards wears the jersey.


BUY � New York Knicks

Why? New York has been a confusing team as of late, but have invested in the most talented core they have probably possessed in the NSL. Leonard, Lillard and Porzingis can take it up to any other team, all that�s left if to surround them with the right role players and fine tune the chemistry. Because of their bad start, their record isn�t a true reflection of the current team. Add to this that Smokey is one of the greats, this screams value to me and it�s not about whether to buy, it�s about how much.


SELL � Indiana Pacers

Why? The future is bright, we love our rookies and young players, all that warm and wholesome PR stuff. The Pacers are going to be fine, always, and they can thank the lucky lottery roll for that and Victor Wembenyama, who is genuinely going to be a mega star. However, I see them struggling this season. They conceded, traded Harden away cheaply and this was on the back of some big wins. The stock was rising steadily, and I think if you want to make some money, you gotta get off the Pacers now and check back in three years� time.


HOLD � Milwaukee Bucks

Why? Hold up, is the championship parade on hold in Milwaukee? The toast of the league, the Bucks, and everyone�s favourite nice GM Daz, have cakewalked their way through most of the season and barely taken a jab. However, after a jarring loss to the inconsistent Raptors, and fellow contenders making huge upgrades, do the Bucks have reason to be concerned? This is a stock that you never want to sell, and even if the narrative has changed for the Bucks, they�re still an elite franchise, and you never doubt one of those. SGA? Hold.


BUY � Washington Wizards

Why? The King now resides in Washington, and even with the terrible Lavine news, the Wizards look primed to contend for the title. LeBron James lifts up everyone who he plays with and this was instantly demonstrated in his debut for Washington. Portland couldn�t do justice for the King and in a sea of self-pity he agreed to end the Portland reign and concede Lebron to Washington. They were already good, but please, stop what you are doing and get some Washington stock. They have already made the NSL Finals before. Can easily win it all. Buy!


SELL � Denver Nuggets

Why? Has the Denver era ended before it ever really started? Sure, we have all the individual Stephen Curry accolades, and the MVP runs, but have they made it out of the second round? Klay�s days of being that guy appear to be behind him, and Denver resides in the financial hell above the second apron. Die-hard Nuggets fans, do you think you have seen the best of this team? Is it time to shake up and get some other stocks? Low ceiling, low floor might be the best way to describe the team, currently. Depends how badly you need some liquid assets�


HOLD � Utah Jazz