NBA AM: Lottery Teams Emerging From The Basement

Five teams that have been languishing in the league basement have playoff aspirations. Can they keep the pace?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Controversial MVP Votes

Ty Lawson once received an MVP vote as a member of the Denver Nuggets, but there have been even crazier votes than that.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Looking For A Chance To Play

Adreian Payne hasn’t had a magical journey through the NBA, but in Orlando, the franchise has a plan for him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Magic Struck Gold with Jonathon Simmons

Jonathon Simmons is proving to be a big-time contributor for the Orlando Magic, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Mario Hezonja Trade Talks

Orlando has explored the trade market on former No. 5 overall pick Mario Hezonja, league sources told Basketball Insiders. The Magic must decide whether to exercise his fourth-year $5.2 million team option by 11:59 PM Eastern Time today. The Sacramento Kings and Magic discussed a swap of Malachi Richardson and a second-round pick for Hezonja […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Is Jonathon Simmons The Magic’s X-Factor?

The Orlando Magic are off to a hot start and swingman Jonathon Simmons may be a big reason why.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Is It Smart To Bet On Yourself In This Market?

Many extension-eligible players opted to bet on themselves and a questionable free agent marketplace next summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: 50 NBA Predictions for 2017-2018

As he always does, Joel Brigham makes 50 predictions for the forthcoming NBA season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: All-Time Biggest Contracts

Westbrook’s contract extension is historic, but it’s not just the recent contracts that are the largest of all time.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021