Year: 2017

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Washington Wizards in the second half during their game at Madison Square Garden on October 13, 2017 in New York City. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: Ron Baker still searching for a consistent role

Houston Rockets: Remaining December schedule provides good test

New York Knicks: Joakim Noah returns to Chicago for inspiration

Los Angeles Lakers: Jordan Clarkson thriving despite limited minutes

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 6: Sean Kilpatrick #6 of the Brooklyn Nets does ball signings as part of the NBA Mexico Games 2017 on December 6, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Mexico City, Mexico. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Should the Brooklyn Nets have let Sean Kilpatrick go?

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 10: Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton taking advantage of analytics revolution

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The form of Goran Dragic a concern for the Miami Heat

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 7: Head coach Mike D'Antoni of the Houston Rockets looks on in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 7, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: 3 must-win games in the month of December

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FanDuel NBA Daily: Fantasy basketball lineup for December 9

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2017-18 NBA Rookie of the Year ladder: Week 8 power rankings

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Orlando Magic: 4 players who need to step up with Evan Fournier out

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Portland Trail Blazers: Has Meyers Leonard actually improved?

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 4: Jayson Tatum (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: A look back at the Markelle Fultz-Jayson Tatum trade

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Brooklyn Nets: Implications of the Jahlil Okafor trade

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 04: Theo Ratliff of the Los Angeles Lakers listens as Derek Fisher, President of the National Basketball Players Association, speaks at a press conference after NBA labor negotiations at The Westin Times Square on October 4, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Former NBA All-Star Theo Ratliff talks Allen Iverson and bullying

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 6: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls on December 6, 2017 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: 5 early positives from 2017-18 NBA season

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 7: Donovan Mitchell

Utah Jazz: Donovan Mitchell having best rookie campaign in Utah since 1985

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Indiana Pacers: The trials and tribulations of Joe Young

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Bismack Biyombo

Orlando Magic: Should Bismack Biyombo get more minutes?

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NBA Trade Grades: 76ers send Jahlil Okafor to Nets

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 6: Denzel Valentine #45 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on December 6, 2017 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: Youth and inexperience continue to be issues

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 2: Luol Deng NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Luol Deng trade rumors: 3 potential deals for the Los Angeles Lakers

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Washington Wizards: Where the team stacks up in terms of depth

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 27: Jahlil Okafor, and General Manager Sam Hinkie attend a press conference after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015 NBA draft on June 27, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers: The 3 biggest ‘what ifs’ of the Sam Hinkie Era

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 9: Ryan Anderson

Houston Rockets: Ryan Anderson forming solid chemistry with Chris Paul

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Los Angeles Lakers’ ball movement lagging behind

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NBA: Underperformers and overachievers for Week 8

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Steven Adams

OKC Thunder: Steven Adams’ play has been trending up