NBA Daily: Already, Zion Williamson Has Importance

The preseason has made clear that Zion Williamson will be an abject positive throughout his rookie campaign. But the extent of his success remains to be seen and Williamson could drastically alter a loaded Western Conference playoff race.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Four Playoff Teams That Won’t Return

Making the playoffs is hard, and staying there is even more challenging. Revisiting last year’s postseason, there are four teams that could find themselves without a chair once the music stops at the end of this season. Chad Smith writes.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Carsen Edwards Prepared To Handle Whatever Comes His Way

Spencer Davies speaks with Boston Celtics rookie guard Carsen Edwards about how beneficial it is to learn from Kemba Walker and his transition to the NBA after three strong seasons at Purdue.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Are The New York Knicks Changing Their Tune?

Many have deemed their summer a failure, but Matt John explains how New York Knicks’ offseason moves might be the turning point toward a better future.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 76ers’ Thybulle Showing Defensive Prowess

So far, rookie Matisse Thybulle has caused absolute havoc in his few preseason opportunities. And although there are some minor concerns about his overall game, Thybulle should be a fixture in Philadelphia’s rotation moving forward, writes Quinn Davis.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jarrett Culver Ready For Point Guard Duties

Many instinctively see Jarrett Culver as a forward, maybe a shooting guard, but the Minnesota Timberwolves hope he can be their point guard for years to come.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Knicks’ Point-Forward-In-Waiting

As the regular season inches closer, Drew Mays makes the case for the New York Knicks to play Julius Randle at point guard.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Mavericks Reacclimating Kristaps Porzingis From The Outside In

Kristaps Porzingis has been away from the game for nearly two years. In his first exhibition games with his new team, the Mavericks are reacclimating him from the outside in. Jack Winter writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sixth Man Watch 2019-20: Preseason Edition

A familiar name headlines the likely contenders to be named the NBA’s best bench player, but Lou Williams may have stiffer challenges than usual in the race to be the Sixth Man of the Year.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021