Regrettably, this piece came out a little bit later than usual. Usually, Basketball Insiders tries to get this out around the time the season begins, but it’s only been two weeks, give or take, so it still feels appropriate. Better late than never, right? Well… the jury’s still out in this case. Naturally, this begins
Cleveland Cavaliers
This article was an annual tradition hosted by Basketball Insiders penned by veteran Joel Brigham. Then our own Drew Maresca took the reins. This year, there’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Matt John. Fasten your seatbelts. Now before I begin, I have two things to get off my chest. First, props
What’s the best-case scenario for the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ young trio of guards? How do Kevin Love and Andre Drummond work together? We answer these questions and more in our Cavaliers 2020-21 season preview. 1. Who is the Cavaliers’ best youngster in 2020-21? It’s Collin Sexton. This is absolutely not the Collin Sexton that you saw
ALERT. ALERT. ALERT. The NBA’s 2020-21 season is scheduled to begin in less than a month. If it feels like we just crowned the 2020 NBA Champions, that’s because we did. The Los Angeles Lakers secured their 17th championship on October 11, just over a month ago. Still, the new season kicks off in less
Kevin Love doesn’t seem thrilled with Kyrie Irving’s comments about the media. Irving went as far as to call the media ‘pawns’, which is a sure sign of disrespect, per Love. Kyrie’s intentions are pure, as he doesn’t want his words misconstrued. However, by continuing to defend himself, he’s actually feeding into the media monster
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – JULY 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Mets make first offseason splash by signing reliever Trevor May by Steven Kubitza Are the Rockets going to trade Russell Westbrook to the Cavaliers? After the Houston Rockets shopped him around the league following his apparent
JaVale McGee, Los Angeles Lakers, Marc Gasol, Toronto Raptors. (Mandatory Credit: Ashley Landis/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports) UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo says he brings excitement back to flyweight by Thomas Albano Twitter reacts to Cowboys ending losing streak and staying in playoff contention by Steven Kubitza The Los Angeles Lakers are trading JaVale McGee
The Cavaliers need it keep it simple in the 2020 NBA Draft. They should take the best player available no matter what position they play. Some Cavaliers fans might be under the impression that the presence of Darius Garland and Collin Sexton should stop the team from drafting a guard with the No. 5 pick.
With LeBron James on his third team and in his 10th NBA Finals, here’s a look back at some individual matchups he dominated along the way. There’s no question that LeBron James will finish as a top three all-time player. But as the old adage goes, “In order to be the best, you have to
Tyronn Lue is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers needed to shake things up this offseason, and they started that process by parting ways with head coach Brett Brown after an embarrassing playoff exit. Wasting little time to name his replacement, Philly is all set to bring former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn
BOSTON, MA – MARCH 18: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat defends against Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics on March 18, 2013 at theTD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Heat kept winning streak going to 24 games in a row, which is the second
CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 29: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gets to the basket nest to Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 29, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
Nick Foles needs to start for the Bears to dethrone the Packers by Scott Rogust OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 19: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) It was over a half-decade ago that LeBron James announced he was returning to The Land. LeBron
For all of his life, Raymond Felton’s never been a tattoo guy. Jermichael Wright, his best friend, makes a living in the world of ink design as an artist with his own shop. Together at Latta High School in South Carolina, the two won back-to-back state championships in 2001 and 2002. With career averages of
With professional basketball on the horizon, all eyes have turned toward Orlando – but here, we’re trying to peer into the future too. Frankly, the news of pending basketball seems small in comparison to some country-wide. The planet-wide pandemic and sweeping protests have turned everybody’s day-to-day routines on their head – but, obviously, for one
There is hope on the horizon: as more and more teams continue to re-open their facilities, the NBA would seem that much closer to a return. That said, there is still a very long road ahead. And, in the meantime, Basketball Insiders has done our best to help mitigate the monotony of quarantine. Recently, we’ve
Last week, Basketball Insiders dove into NBA nostalgia by looking back at previous NBA drafts of recent memory, starting from 2014 all the way to 2017. Over the next two weeks, we’re going to be changing the formula up a tad. Instead of looking at entire drafts, we’re looking at the individual picks – starting
Last week, Basketball Insiders ranked who was the best of the best of each position in the NBA, including executives. This week, Basketball Insiders is taking a look at who are among the most underrated executives in the NBA. What makes an executive underrated? It’s actually a pretty loaded question. Their work may have led
To grasp how one can be underrated, the definition for rated must be first observed, obviously. Taking a page out of the apathetic/lazy/Jeff Winger best man speech how-to guide and textbook, Webster’s Dictionary states that rate (and its many tenses) is to “assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.” In
This week, Basketball Insiders is taking a look at various positions among players in the NBA and ranking who is the best of the best. Our writers have previously used very specific guidelines to rank the best players by position in the NBA. Today, we’re taking a look at the point guards. The floor generals.
Where does LeBron James rank among the greats? How much does he make? What’s up with his bald spot? This LeBron James FAQ has all your answers. You probably know the story of LeBron James in broad strokes. Anointed in high school. Delivered by the NBA draft lottery to his (sort of) hometown team. Delivered
LeBron James dominated the Eastern Conference for almost a decade, making eight straight NBA Finals. Here are the five best teams who could never topple The King. When LeBron James joined the Miami Heat a decade ago, he and his new teammates, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh promised five or more NBA titles. They never quite
So, this is what the wasteland is like, huh? During 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, the titular character – aimlessly stuck in the barren desert sands and forever shooing his inner-demons – makes the best of a terrible situation. In short, Max helps others in need, survives a horrific storm and then releases the floodgates,
The regular season is over two-thirds finished, and the playoffs start in 53 days. Unsurprisingly, the front of the Defensive Player of the Year race has remained largely stagnant as 2019-20 enters its final stretch. But there’s ample time for movement among the obvious top-four candidates, with factors like injuries, lineup changes and even overall
The Stretch Run. With 20-odd games remaining on the schedule, it’s officially make-or-break time for the majority of the league — unless your franchise rhymes with Los Shamjealous or Hillmockie, of course. With tantalizing lottery picks for those that bottom out or home-court postseason revenue for teams that push forward, the post-All-Star break jockeying is
The Stretch Run. With 20-odd games remaining on the schedule, it’s officially make-or-break time for the majority of the league — unless your franchise rhymes with Los Shamjealous or Hillmockie, of course. With tantalizing lottery picks for those that bottom out or home-court postseason revenue for teams that push forward, the post-All-Star break jockeying is
Well, well, well . . . we’re now entering the home stretch here, people. With the All-Star break nearing its end, the regular season stakes will intensify exponentially. The losses count for far more now than they did a month ago. The playoff seedings are starting to settle a bit and we’re starting to see
The Philadelphia 76ers are the NBA’s greatest enigma. At home, the Sixers are a powerhouse. Their 25-2 record speaks for itself, but that number still fails to encapsulate their impressiveness in their own arena. The 20-point drubbings of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, the teams with the best record in each conference, add
After the final whistle sounded on the NFL season Sunday night, a new sound arose: The sound of trade buzz throughout the NBA universe. With just mere days until the trade deadline, the rumors are swirling at gale force as teams try to get an edge on their competition. Certain teams will be making calls
Year 2 in the NBA can be just as much of a challenge as a rookie season. On one hand, your expectations rise — individually and team-wise. On the other, 29 teams key-in on tendencies through film study. They’ll make adjustments to ensure you don’t get to your usual spots, forcing you to find a
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