NBA Daily: Biggest Surprises – Southwest Division

Jordan Hicks continues the Biggest Surprises series with a look at the Southwest Division, two former MVPs and a rising star in New Orleans.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Justise Winslow Strong and Steady for the HEAT

The Miami HEAT have long been patient as they waited for Justise Winslow to blossom. Now, it would seem as if that patience has started to bear fruit. Chad Smith looks at Winslow and how he has played (and should continue to play) a crucial role in the HEAT’s strong start to 2019.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Biggest Surprises – Northwest Division

Matt John begins Basketball Insiders’ “Biggest Surprises” series by taking a look at the toughest division in the league: The Northwest.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Luka or Trae, the Mavericks-Hawks Swap Was a Win-Win

Swapped for one another on draft night, the careers of Luka Doncic and Trae Young were bound to be compared to one another. David Weissman revisits the trade and examines the two at the start of their sophomore seasons.

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Shabazz Napier Leading the Timberwolves’ Lethal Bench

Shabazz Napier was never worried about who he would play for this summer, so the point guard only worried about what he could control. Douglas Farmer examines what that has meant for both Napier and Minnesota this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Ideal Destinations for Andre Iguodala

While rumors continue to swirl around Andre Iguodala, odds are the Grizzlies will take their time in moving the 35-year-old. Chad Smith examines which teams could prove a potential landing spot for the veteran forward.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 76ers Make Defensive Statement on Opening Night

On opening night, the 76ers showed their potential on the defensive end. Quinn Davis breaks down what went right and where they still might have room to improve.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: For Better And Worse, Westbrook Comes As Advertised

Russell Westbrook wasn’t the reason the Houston Rockets lost on Thursday, but his late-game shooting struggles point to a bigger, problematic picture. Jack Winters writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Nicoló Melli — More than a Zion Fill-In

Nicoló Melli flew under the radar in the Pelicans’ preseason, but he made himself known in his Tuesday debut. Where did the smooth-shooting forward come from? Douglas Farmer is glad you asked.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021