The Unintended Consequences of the 2011 CBA

The owners fought for and won major system changes in the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, but not all of these have operated as intended.

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Aug 2022
NBA Sunday: A Third MVP Candidate Rising?

As impressive as Kevin Durant and LeBron James have been this season, James Harden also deserves to be in the MVP discussion … Are Indiana and Miami vulnerable?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
Out Of Bounds: Phil Jackson’s Stamp Of Approval

We’ve got a few laughs about the up-to-the-second Phil Jackson news frenzy, triple doubles and Gerald Henderson meeting the “Iron Unkind” in tonight’s Out of Bounds.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
NBA AM: Will Kyrie Irving Extend In Cleveland?

Cavs guard Kyrie Irving may be sidelined for the balance of the season making his future the prime question surrounding the Cavaliers… The Milwaukee Bucks may have a buyer… Andrew Bynum underwent an MRI yesterday.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Gearing Up For Playoff Stretch – East

The Eastern Conference may not be as talented as the Western Conference, from top to bottom, but the playoff race will be fun to watch unfold.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Are The Pacers In Trouble?

The Indiana Pacers have lost four straight. Are the in danger of losing home court?… Kansas big man Joel Embiid seeing back specialist… Knicks could get an answer from Phil Jackson today.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
Defensive Player of the Year Award Watch

Check out Basketball Insiders’ Defensive Player of the Year discussion as some of the league’s big men finally get some of the love they deserve.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Paul George Wants to be Mentored by LeBron James

Paul George became a top NBA player on his own, but he would love to have LeBron James as a mentor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Turner Getting Acclimated With Pacers

Evan Turner is getting acclimated with the Indiana Pacers. Could he be the piece that puts Indiana over the edge this season? … Mike Woodson defends himself and says he’s still the man for the New York Knicks head coaching job

Antonio Kozlow  •  15 Oct 2021