Raptors, Pacers, Timberwolves, Kings, and Cavaliers among teams showing interest in Ben Simmons

According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, five teams have shown interest in pursuing Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Fischer reported, “Cleveland, Indiana, Minnesota, Sacramento, and Toronto all showed interest in acquiring the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.” Furthermore, the teams are wanting Simmons to change position from point guard to forward. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors, Magic aim to obtain No. 3 pick from Cavaliers in 2021 NBA Draft

The 2021 NBA Draft is the 75th edition of the draft, and it is scheduled to take place next Thursday, July 29. According to numerous 2021 NBA mock drafts, the Cleveland Cavaliers are projected to draft Evan Mobley, the seven-foot tall forward/center and Pac-12 Player of the Year (2021) for the USC Trojans, with the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Draft: Four Teams That Must Get It Right

The NBA Finals may have just wrapped up, but the focus on next season has already begun. With the NBA Draft one week away, Chad Smith looks at four lottery teams who will be under the most pressure to “get it right” on Thursday.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM – Now What? – Cleveland Cavaliers

Matt John continues Basketball Insiders’ What Now series by taking a look at the young Cavaliers, who have laid a quietly promising foundation.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Darius Garland Emerging For Cleveland

With the Cleveland Cavaliers likely preparing for the NBA lottery, Tristan Tucker analyzes one of the team’s most underrated pieces: a potential future All-Star in Darius Garland.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Play-In Game — East

With the play-in tournament just around the corner, Matt John previews who in the Eastern Conference might qualify for it.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Deadline Watch — Central Division

Basketball Insiders begins our Deadline Watch series, where we examine the trade buzz circulating around each division. Up first is the Central Division where a mixture of interesting teams will play pivotal roles leading up to the Mar. 25 deadline.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: LaMarcus Aldridge’s Bleak Trade Market

The LaMarcus Aldridge era is coming to an end in San Antonio. Matt John dives into what could be a not-so-great market for the veteran big.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – March 5

Two rookies have pulled away from the rest of the pack in the hunt for the Rookie of the Year award. Tristan Tucker breaks down how the rookie pyramid is shaping up halfway through the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021