Five Players Relishing Their New Role

Not every player is ready to answer the call when opportunity knocks. With so many stars sidelined early in the season, several role players have stepped up in their absence. These five individuals stand out the most, providing their teams with solid production on a nightly basis.

Chad Smith  •  12 Nov 2021
Grizzlies, Nuggets Still Waiting on 2018 Lottery Picks

Memphis and Denver both had high expectations for their 2018 lottery picks. After a rough start to the season, the two must find a way to turn things around in order for their teams to reach the postseason.

Chad Smith  •  09 Nov 2021
Going Big: Cavaliers Rebuilding with Seven Footers

The Cavaliers have been one of the early-season surprises, but are they for real? Chad Smith takes a deeper look into the rebuild in Cleveland, and how they are going against the grain with their unique lineup.

Chad Smith  •  07 Nov 2021
Top Ten Highest Paid Players in the NBA

A full rundown of the top ten highest-paid players in the league this year, and how they have been performing so far this season.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
Tyler Herro Fueling Hot Start for Heat

Miami is off to a sizzling start to the season, thanks in large part to the play of Tyler Herro. His bounce-back season is fueling the Heat’s offense and has him as the frontrunner to win the Sixth Man of the Year Award.

Chad Smith  •  02 Nov 2021
No Fluke: Jazz Still Top Team in West

Utah continues to be the team to beat in the Western Conference. Despite their first loss of the season last night in Chicago, the Jazz continue to thrive in all areas ahead of their Sunday showdown with the defending champions, in what could be a potential Finals preview.

Chad Smith  •  31 Oct 2021
Real or Not? Surprising Trends Through Opening Week

The first full week of the regular season has played out, and there have been several surprises across the league. Chad Smith takes a look at some of the trends and breaks down which ones are sustainable, and which ones won’t last as the season progresses.

Chad Smith  •  27 Oct 2021
Carmelo Anthony Climbs NBA Scoring List During Big Performance

While leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony moved up one spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. He finished the game with 28 points.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Winning Wizard: Spencer Dinwiddie Returns to Brooklyn

New Wizards point guard Spencer Dinwiddie returns to Brooklyn on Monday night to face his former team, who are enduring another headache with point guard Kyrie Irving.

Chad Smith  •  24 Oct 2021