Keith P Smith - Basketball Analysis

2019 Eastern Conference Offseason Chatter From Summer League

by Keith P Smith

With so much turnover this offseason, and another exciting draft class, teams had lots and lots to say. Read more »
Toronto Raptors: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

The Raptors' summer isn't really all that complex. If Kawhi Leonard returns, they will contend for another title. If Leonard leaves, they'll start to pivot towards youth and building for the future. Read more »
Golden State Warriors: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

While adding depth is important, Kevin Durant's situation is what will drive the Warriors approach to the roster for years to come, and ultimately their ability to get back to being a Finals contender. Read more »
Milwaukee Bucks: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

The best way to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Bucks is to repeat last year's success. And the best way to do that is to keep the band together as much as possible. Read more »
Portland Trail Blazers: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

The Blazers have the second-most returning players on guaranteed contracts of any team in the NBA with 10. That group includes four of five starters, but only one of the team's main reserves. Read more »
Philadelphia 76ers: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

Given the price they paid to acquire Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris, and how it pushed the 76ers away from "The Process" years and into contention, it's a good bet they'll do whatever they can to re-sign both players. Read more »
The Maximum Available 2019 Cap Space For All 30 NBA Teams (Eve Of Offseason Edition)

by Keith P Smith

This summer features the perfect combination of superstar talent and available cap space to reset the NBA in a major way. It's going to be a fast and furious summer. Read more »
Denver Nuggets: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

It should be a quiet summer for Denver outside the Paul Millsap decision. Read more »
Houston Rockets: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

Daryl Morey promised changes this summer, but it's a little hard to see where those changes are going to come from. Read more »
Boston Celtics: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

As much as last offseason saw limited change for the Celtics roster, this summer promises to be the exact opposite. Read more »
San Antonio Spurs: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

This will likely be a transitional offseason for the Spurs in which they improve around the margins and assemble a roster that reaches the playoffs for a 23rd consecutive season. Read more »
Utah Jazz: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

Utah has a starting five that is good enough to contend in the Western Conference, but they need to depth to support that. Read more »
Los Angeles Clippers: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

The Clippers' offseason will start with chasing stars, but there is optionality available to them. Read more »
Oklahoma City Thunder: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

The Thunder will likely be very limited in what they can accomplish this offseason. Their best bets for 2020 are better health and a suddenly wide-open West. Read more »
Brooklyn Nets: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

Brooklyn has done better than anyone could have expected in rebounding. How this summer goes will determine the next several years for the Nets. Read more »
Orlando Magic: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

This offseason is about being smart about balancing the present versus the future for the Magic with key decisions on Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross. Read more »
Detroit Pistons: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

The Pistons primary needs are adding scoring and shooting on the perimeter and depth behind Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. Read more »
Indiana Pacers: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

This offseason is about adding the pieces around Victor Oladipo and Myles Turner to enable the team to take the next step. The ability to do so is there this summer given their cap situation. Read more »
Charlotte Hornets: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

Both Kemba Walker and the Hornets have a complicated $221 million question to deal with this summer that will determine just about everything for both parties. Read more »
Miami Heat: 2019 NBA Offseason Preview

by Keith P Smith

With few free agents and only Ryan Anderson as a real roster decision, it could be a quiet start to the offseason for the Heat. Read more »