Jack Simone

Jack Simone

Joined: Jun 7, 2021

Jack Simone is the Site Expert at 8 points, 9 Seconds. He has been working in the field of NBA journalism for over three years and currently covers a variety of teams. Located just south of Boston, Jack covers the Celtics for CelticsBlog and hosts the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast. He also is the editor of Bulls Wire and Spurs Wire, two USA Today sites.

Kevin Durant of Brooklyn Nets and Jaylen Brown of Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Why Boston Celtics fans don’t have to worry about Jaylen Brown

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 25: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz fakes out LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center on March 25, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: Why the Charlotte Hornets should trade for Donovan Mitchell

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 22: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round at State Farm Arena on April 22, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 Duncan Robinson trades for the Miami Heat

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 28: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Louis King #23 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half at FedExForum on November 28, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land Dillon Brooks on Sacramento Kings

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 Rui Hachimura trades for the Washington Wizards

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 28: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets brings the ball up court while guarded by Torrey Craig #12 of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on March 28, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land Terry Rozier on Phoenix Suns

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on smiling against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2022 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 Harrison Barnes trades for the Sacramento Kings

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Bam Adebayo #13 and Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat look on against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at FTX Arena on March 15, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: Why are the Miami Heat trying to swing for the fences?

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Buddy Hield #24 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on while there's a break in the action against the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on November 8, 2016 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land Buddy Hield on New Orleans Pelicans

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Report: Kyrie Irving to play for Brooklyn Nets ‘with or without Kevin Durant’

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action in the first half during a game against the Miami Heat (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 Donovan Mitchell trades for the Utah Jazz

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Why the Brooklyn Nets need to trade Kevin Durant ASAP

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 2: Quentin Grimes of New York Knicks warms up before the NBA match between Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, United States on April 2, 2022. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

The New York Knicks need to play their young guys next year

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 01: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 01, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3 Collin Sexton sign-and-trades for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Grading the Damian Lillard contract extension with Portland Trail Blazers

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 19: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks drives to the basket against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at FTX Arena on April 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land John Collins on Miami Heat