NBA Daily: The Western Playoff Bubble Needs No Play-In

The NBA has suggested a play-in tournament, but one already essentially exists in the West, Douglas Farmer argues.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Aron Baynes’ Three-Point Revolution

Aron Baynes took just six three-pointers over the first five years of his career. But he’s an elite floor-stretcher now, though, a development that’s changed everything for both him and the Phoenix Suns.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Biggest Disappointments — Pacific Division

Surprises can be disappointing, but can disappointments be surprising? Basketball Insiders looks at three unexpectedly slow starts within the Pacific Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Conclusions From the Suns’ Hot Start

Following their best start in years, Phoneix has shown that they are no longer the NBA’s stomping grounds. Matt John examines what has gone into building the team and, arguably, made them the league’s most pleasant surprise.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Biggest Surprises – Pacific Division

Ben Nadeau continues Basketball Insiders’ series on surprises by evaluating three teams in the Pacific Division, their statuses in your social circles and whether or not to abandon all hope already.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Are The Phoenix Suns For Real?

After three games, the Phoenix Suns have blitzed the league with an improved offense and defense — Quinn Davis takes a look as to whether this hot start is a sign of things to come or some random fluke.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The NBA Ten Years Ago

With the season finally here, Matt John takes a look at what the NBA was like ten years before, and the implications it had on today’s league.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
50 Predictions for the 2019-20 NBA Season

Drew Maresca and the Basketball Insiders team offer their annual 50 predictions for the NBA season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Five Breakout Players To Watch — Pacific Division

Shane Rhodes takes a look at players in the Pacific Division that have a great chance to take a significant leap in the upcoming season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021