Duncan Smith

Duncan Smith

Joined: Jul 14, 2015

Duncan is the site expert for Hoops Habit and finally has reason for optimism with the Detroit Pistons.

Oct 28, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) battle for position during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons: How much does their slow start really matter for their outlook?

Oct 20, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) drives to the basket as Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) defends during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons: 4 crazy stats after their set of games with the Bulls

Jun 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons warms up before game seven of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2 teams for the Sixers and Ben Simmons to keep an eye on in trades

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 28: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers speaks with Ben Simmons #25 during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Wells Fargo Center on April 28, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Sixers: Believe it or not, there’s STILL no rush to trade Ben Simmons

Jun 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shakes hands with center Clint Capela (15) in the final minute of a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in game seven of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Hawks: Predicting statistical leaders in major categories

Jan 27, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (R) fist bumps head coach Doc Rivers (L) before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Would the Sixers choose Ben Simmons over Doc Rivers?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets supports his teammates from the bench in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets to Kyrie Irving: No part-time work is available

Oct 7, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers fan wears a t-shirt referencing guard Ben Simmons who has not reported to training camp during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Sixers: Ben Simmons’ return to camp is the chaos we need

Jun 17, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) guards Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) in the fourth quarter during game six in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Brooklyn Nets: Maybe James Harden can win MVP after all

Jun 19, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) during game seven in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 reasons the door is open for a title repeat

Jun 18, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder gives instructions to guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and guard Joe Ingles (2) during the third quarter of six in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Utah Jazz: Predicting final record and postseason outcome

Sep 27, 2021; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) during media day at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons: Predicting stats for every member of the starting 5

Apr 29, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson (20) gets defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons: 3 players most likely to be moved by the NBA trade deadline

Brooklyn Nets. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Brooklyn Nets: Kyrie Irving’s vax status is a worst-case scenario for BKN

Jun 2, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) shoots a free throw against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter in game five of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Sixers: Why there shouldn’t be any urgency to move Ben Simmons (yet)

Apr 19, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Damion Lee (1) compete for a loose ball during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: 5 teams in desperate need of a hot start to the 2021-22 season