The Whiteboard

Mar 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: The Lakers are already good enough

The Whiteboard: 5 big questions for the MVP race, championship favorites and more

The Whiteboard: Mitchell Robinson's return has been worth the wait for the Knicks

The Whiteboard: Can the Detroit Pistons really win a playoff series?

Zach Edey, Stephon Castle

The Whiteboard: Re-drafting the 2024 NBA Draft as rookie seasons near end

Nov 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: MVP showdowns shouldn't decide the MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder v Atlanta Hawks

The Whiteboard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA’s best 1-on-1 scorer

Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers

The Whiteboard: LeBron James is still the King of the NBA

Mar 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) watch as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: What in the world happened to the Suns?

Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

The Whiteboard: Luka Doncic and the Lakers are going places

Feb 26, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: How the surging Pistons stack up against potential playoff foes

Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Whiteboard: Jamal Murray is the NBA's biggest X-factor

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

The Whiteboard: Minnesota refuses to make sense

Feb 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) attempts to dunk the ball over Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: The Knicks' no-good, very-bad weekend

Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers

The Whiteboard: 5 underrated storylines to watch in the post-All Star NBA season

Reed Sheppard, Jalen Brunson

The Whiteboard: Reed Sheppard got his moment in the sun at All-Star Weekend

Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons

The Whiteboard: Ausar Thompson's twin breakout is coming

Golden State Warriors v Milwaukee Bucks

The Whiteboard: Jimmy Butler was the missing piece in Golden State

Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics

The Whiteboard: Who will join Kevin Durant in the 30k club next?

Denver Nuggets v Phoenix Suns

The Whiteboard: Denver is going its own way — again

Feb 8, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Why didn't these teams make a deal at the NBA Trade Deadline?

Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards

The Whiteboard: 5 big questions left hanging after the NBA Trade Deadline

Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns

The Whiteboard: Kevin Durant's murky future and the best offseason landing spots

Dallas Mavericks v New Orleans Pelicans

The Whiteboard: How the Mavericks can rebuild for an NBA title run

Sacramento Kings v Brooklyn Nets

The Whiteboard: 5 big questions about All-Star snubs and the NBA Trade Deadline

Trae Young, Victor Wembanyama

The Whiteboard: Trae Young or De'Aaron Fox? The Spurs' choice is clear

Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Clippers

The Whiteboard: Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers are just getting started

Washington Wizards v Sacramento Kings

The Whiteboard: 5 De’Aaron Fox trade ideas that are just crazy enough to work