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Draymond Green, #23, Golden State Warriors,(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) There is an idea out there that Draymond Green was exposed this season, struggling without his superstar teammates. It’s absurd. Draymond Green is not a charming protagonist. His shooting numbers have been tenuous for a while now, but without the best of circumstances working in

James Wiseman’s collegiate career was cut short by the NCAA, but the big man has the skills to become a quality big in the NBA for years to come. Centers may not be the most coveted players in the NBA any longer, but that won’t stop James Wiseman from being a top NBA Draft pick.

The 2019-20 NBA season is set to resume with 22 teams, but only 16 will make the playoffs. Which current non-playoff teams have the best shot of sneaking in? The NBA has been on hiatus since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the 2019-20 season is now set to restart on July 31 with

Andre Drummond, Cleveland Cavaliers, #3, (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Andre Drummond tips a Florida waitress $1,000 after a meal with his family. Andre Drummond pulled a Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson move at a restaurant and his waitress is grateful. Two-time NBA All-Star and current Cleveland Cavaliers center Drummond took his family to a restaurant on

Killian Hayes is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft class. These five NBA teams should spend a lot of time scouting the point guard.  It’s really challenging to build a winner in the modern NBA without terrific play from the point guard position. Teams in need of a new floor general

Michael Jordan (C) of the Chicago Bulls is guarded by Rik Smits (L) and Reggie Miller (R) of the Indiana Pacers 31 May during the first half of game seven of their NBA Eastern Conference finals game at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The winner of this series will take on the Utah Jazz

Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET/AFP via Getty Images) The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Like many of you, I spent 10 hours over the last five weeks watching the story of

Credit: Focus on Sport/Getty Images Basketball Hall of Famer Wes Unseld passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 74. According to a statement from his family, Basketball Hall of Famer Wes Unseld passed away on Tuesday morning. He was 74 years old. “It is with profound sadness that we share that our adored

HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Russell Westbrook #0 react on the bench before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on March 10, 2020 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Kobe Bryant was part of a symbolic NBA protest after Eric Garner’s death more than five years ago. Vanessa Bryant pointed out that the message is as relevant as ever. More than five years ago, Eric Garner was killed by a chokehold administered by an

NBA, Adam Silver, (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for TIME 100 Health Summit ) After a hiatus of more than two months, the NBA has reportedly set July 31 as a target date for resuming their season. On March 11, when Rudy Gobert’s positive coronavirus test was announced and the NBA season was formally suspended,

4 UFC fights to look forward to in June and July by Ben Coate Chicago Cubs announcer Len Kasper unsure there will be baseball by Mark Carman Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images Real talk from Damian Lillard: if the NBA regular season has fewer than 82 games and doesn’t expand the playoffs, some players are going

LeBron James, #23, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) LeBron James took to Twitter to salute rapper Killer Mike for his speech about the Atlanta anti-racism protests on Friday night. Anti-racism protests are sweeping the nation following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer earlier this week in

Stephen Jackson, #5, (Photo by Ron Jenkins/BIG3/Getty Images) Retired NBA veteran Stephen Jackson was a close friend of George Floyd. He’s working to make sure all the officers involved are held accountable. Being an NBA player doesn’t protect anyone from police violence, racial profiling and racial abuse, a fact that has been, unfortunately, made clear

Thabo Sefolosha, #25, Atlanta Hawks, (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The news this morning is consumed with reports about chaotic protests in Minneapolis and around the country,

CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 20: Basketball star Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls talks to the press 20 March after practice at the Berto Center in Deerfield, Illinois. Jordan reiterated that he has returned to basketball because of his love for the game. (COLOR KEY: Microphone (L) is red) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read

MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 20: Former Marquette Golden Eagle Dwyane Wade addresses the media prior to game between the Marquette Golden Eagles and the Providence Friars at the Fiserv Forum on January 20, 2019 in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Dwyane Wade’s new hairdo shocks followers and gets love from

Who would win a March Madness-style tournament if all active NBA players were grouped based solely on the first letter of their first names? People love hypothetical scenarios based on arbitrary parameters. It’s why horoscopes are so popular. The same holds true for sports – especially during a pandemic with no actual sports happening. So many

Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images The newly released Quibi documentary, “Blackballed,” sheds more light on the LA Clippers and the Donald Sterling incident in an unconventional format. In terms of quality, the newly released Blackballed is nearly on par with ESPN’s 30 for 30 series. Shedding light on the infamous Donald Sterling incident back in

Cult-favorite Labyrinth is getting a sequel directed by Scott Derrickson by Mia Johnson NHL scheduled to move into Phase 2 of return to play plan in early June by Mary Clarke Tim Duncan, #21, San Antonio Spurs (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) Tim Duncan sounded old beyond his years when he provided a

Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images VICE TV has a new documentary “One Man and his Shoes” looking at Air Jordan sneakers and their rise to fame.  Michael Jordan wanted to wear Adidas when he entered the NBA in 1984. Adidas had no money for Jordan, only willing to give the young man out of North

Orlando Magic, Patrick Ewing, (TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images) The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. We’re heading into what would normally be the season for outdoor music and art festivals, everyone’s favorite venue to

Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards, Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Bradley Beal has long been on the list of sensible trade targets that somehow remain off limits to the

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – MARCH 23: A general view of the ESPN Wide World of Sports entrance outside of Champion stadium before a spring training game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets on March 23, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) The NBA confirms they are

What’s coming to Netflix in June 2020 (and what’s leaving too) by Shea Corrigan Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan argues with the officials during a game against the Sacramento Kings, 26 February 2002, at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. AFP PHOTO/John G. MABANGLO (Photo by JOHN G. MABANGLO / AFP) (Photo by JOHN

LaMelo Ball doesn’t have the shooting skills that some NBA teams desperately need, but his passing ability would be a huge boost for these five teams. There are quite a few teams that would love to add a high ceiling prospect like LaMelo Ball in the 2020 NBA Draft. He isn’t a perfect fit for

BB_80919_TR_00109.RAF Matt Barnes was brought to tears thinking about Kobe Bryant as he watched The Last Dance seeing similarities between Michael Jordan and Kobe. Matt Barnes never got to play with or against Michael Jordan. His 14-year career in the NBA started just after Jordan retired for the final, final time from the Washington Wizards.

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 24: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (right) defends Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (left) during the third quarter of a NBA game on October 24, 2018 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Two years into their NBA careers, it’s time to re-visit

Teams picking at the top of the NBA Draft are always interested in big-time scorers. That makes Anthony Edwards a hot commodity. Anthony Edwards heads into the 2020 NBA Draft as the top collegiate prospect. That doesn’t mean he’s a lock to achieve greatness at the next level. The former Georgia standout needs to be

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to a referees call (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Nobody wants to admit it, but Stephen A. Smith isn’t always wrong. Can you win a title if so-and-so is your best player? Can you win one if he’s your second-best player, assuming your best isn’t LeBron