Jon Shames

Jon Shames

Joined: Jun 6, 2014

Nov 22, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the ball as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) defends in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Playing ‘Contender or Pretender’ With Eastern Conference Playoff Teams

November 17, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking The NBA’s Top Glue Guys

Oct 8, 2015; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jordan Crawford (15) dribbles the ball around Denver Nuggets guard Matt Janning (12) during the second half at Coors Events Center. The Nuggets won 112-94. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: 5 Players To Consider For Final Roster Spot

Mar 17, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) reacts after making a basket during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons: Grading The Donatas Motiejunas Trade

Dec 16, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) led the magic with 17 points including 5 of 7 from three point range against the Charlotte Hornets. The Orlando Magic won 113-98. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Channing Frye Traded To Cleveland Cavaliers

Apr 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) smiles while walking off the court after defeating the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets Wise To Make Offer For Dwight Howard

Feb 25, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8), guard Evan Turner (11), guard Isaiah Thomas (4), forward Jae Crowder (99) and guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrate against the New York Knicks during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Ranking Team’s Most Valuable Trade Assets

Feb 12, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) works against New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Sacramento Kings defeat the New York Knicks 106-101 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Jim O'Connor-USA TODAY Sports

A Guide To The Deadline: Buying Or Selling The Biggest NBA Trade Rumors

Oct 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts to a three-point basket in the third quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 100-86. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

5 Teams That Should Trade For Kyle Korver

Mar 31, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 105-95. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Trade Rumors: 5 Teams That Should Trade For Al Horford

Jan 15, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Hornets 109-107 Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Kemba Walker’s All-Star Snub Tough But Justifiable

Jan 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends against Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Johnson (7) during second half at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Thunder 116-106. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Brooklyn Nets Cannot Afford To Gamble On Themselves

Nov 7, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) goes for a shot against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) in the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Monroe scored 20 points to help the Bucks beat the Nets 94-86. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

5 Teams In Need Of Major Changes Before Deadline

Jan 12, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) tries to get around Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: A Realistic Point Guard Wishlist For 2016 Trade Deadline

Dec 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) dribbles the ball in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Trail Blazers won 106-96. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics Should Trade For Blazers’ C.J. McCollum

Dec 31, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) untucks his shirt as he heads to the locker room after being ejected from the game after receiving his second technical foul during the second half of the Boston Celtics 106-84 win over the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: A Realistic Big-Man Wish List For 2016 Trade Deadline