The Ringer NBA Show Young Core Rankings, Part 2. Plus, the NBA’s Best Blue-Chip Prospects. | Group Chat
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Dec 18, 2025 In this engaging discussion, the hosts rank the NBA's top young cores, breaking down teams like the Pelicans and Sixers. They debate Evan Mobley's potential as a blue-chip player and analyze promising talents across various franchises, including the Hornets and Timberwolves. The conversation highlights the Rockets' intriguing nucleus and the Spurs' top ranking, with Victor Wembanyama stealing the spotlight. Finally, they wrap up with a lively debate on the league's best blue-chip prospects for the future.
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Pelicans' High-Upside But Uncertain Core
- The Pelicans' young core centers on Derek Queen and Jeremiah Favors, giving clear foundation but limited blue-chip certainty.
- Queen shows All-Star upside while Favors (Fierce) displays star flashes but both carry sizeable questions.
Quantity Without A Clear Anchor In Utah
- The Jazz have many recent first-rounders but lack a clear top-tier prospect to anchor them.
- Depth creates promise but also uncertainty because several high picks haven't proven NBA readiness.
Vijay Edgecombe's High Floor, Unclear Ceiling
- Vijay Edgecombe is a high-floor spark plug who adapts seamlessly to different lineups.
- His ceiling as a facilitator is the main question for blue-chip status.