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As a replacement for Larry Drew II, Tim Frazier possesses a similar style and skill set that Philadelphia is looking for. He’s a true floor general that looks to set up his teammates and isn’t afraid to rebound. Read more »

Everything about what Stan Van Gundy wants offensively -- the spacing, the high volume of pick-and-rolls and the presence of a capable low post scorer to share some of the offensive burden-- lends to it being an ideal spot for most NBA guards with an attacking mindset and an accurate jumpshot. Read more »

Milos Teodosic, Andrew Goudelock, Nando De Colo, Devin Smith and Sonny Weems are the leading candidates for Euroleague MVP. Read more »

You still have to give Bill Self his props for what he has done, but the basketball coach at Kansas is expected to beat a bunch of football schools just about every season. There are no other blue-blood programs in the Big 12. No Duke to his UNC. Read more »

Rudy Gobert has already arrived at the age of 22, yet he retains a ton of potential for improvement. He continues to emerge as one of the game’s top rim protectors, and one of the most unique and talented defenders at his position. Read more »

On what we’ve learned in the first three months of the NCAA season, focusing on the best teams going forward, not on current resumes. Read more »

With the NFL season coming to a close, the NBA gets the chance to take center stage and not so coincidentally has a great slate of games headlined by a major trio for the hottest team going in any professional sport: the Hawks. Read more »

Archie Goodwin is such a phenomenal athlete that he will eventually get a chance in the NBA, even if it isn’t with the Suns. The question is whether the two years he is spending on the bench were really the ideal place for him to grow as a player. Read more »

While not overly explosive, Jorge Gutierrez is a quality passer and defender. He’s a tough defensive asset that can run an offense. Read more »

As a savvy and productive player without elite athleticism, Reggie Williams seems like a perfect fit for the Spurs as a short-term replacement. Read more »

Brandon Knight is what you get when you combine intelligence, NBA-level athleticism and unrelenting desire. Read more »

End of game situations become easier for superstar shotmakers who play 'Hero Ball' when the offense cuts help defenders out of a driving gap. Read more »

Playing in Erik Spoelstra’s system has turned Hassan Whiteside from a fringe NBA player to one of the most valuable players in the league. That’s the beauty of playing 4-out basketball and allowing guys to operate in maximum space. Read more »

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Lorenzo Brown was due for a Call-Up after his impressive play at the D-League Showcase, where he earned First-Team honors. He might have the highest ceiling among D-League point guards, but will need to prove he can shoot it from three better this time around. Read more »

Chris Johnson is a classic glue guy. His upside is as a “3-and-D” corner specialist, but can still improve offensively. While he’s still raw, Johnson is averaging an impressive 20.1 points per game in the D-League to compliment his stellar defensive play. Read more »

New coaches can’t necessarily overhaul the whole roster in year one, but they can at least get their players to compete on the defensive end. Read more »

Even without the stakes we will see later in the season, this stands out as a truly fascinating week of NBA basketball. Top teams in both conferences face off and Saturday includes quality matchups and two fascinating return games. Read more »

In a business where rain makers can choose where they want to work, it’s never a bad idea to cultivate a reputation as a place that takes care of its employees. The Lakers are still a family business and their perspective is more nuanced than most. Read more »