The Whiteboard

Feb 15, 2022; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey speaks with the media at Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Whiteboard: The Process 2.0 for the 76ers, D’Angelo Russell’s defense

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Whiteboard: NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers, and rethinking the 2019 NBA Draft

The Whiteboard: LeBron James has never looked more human

The Whiteboard: Warriors lineup changes, Nick Nurse and Mike Budenholzer swap places

May 3, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) heads to the bench during a timeout against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Joel Embiid stifled, Anthony Davis on historic trajectory

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks with injured LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Chase Center on April 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA rumors: Draymond to Lakers buzz, Nuggets 3-point defense, Dillon Brooks gone

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Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts following the game against the Phoenix Suns during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Someone spills the tea on the Clippers, Devin Booker makes a statement

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Apr 22, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots the basketball over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the first quarter during game three of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Jimmy Butler is making every tough shot

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Apr 21, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Donovan Mitchell bombs, Rui Hachimura shines, Damian Lillard trade rumors

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Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the first half during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Mid-range legends, award predictions, suspension record for Draymond

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Apr 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) during the third quarter in game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Doubling Joel Embiid, Draymond’s stomp, Grizzlies without Ja

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Apr 15, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Celtics stifle Trae Young, Jalen Brunson and Jamal Murray go off

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Feb 13, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Andrew Wiggins update, end of Zion, Thunder roll

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Apr 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) with forward Anthony Davis (3) during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Lakers and Hawks survive, ChatGPT picks NBA Finals and more

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 10: Kyle Anderson #5 celebrates a dunk by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter of the game at Target Center on March 10, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Nets defeated the Timberwolves 124-123 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

NBA news: Coaches fired, Gobert throws punch, Play-In Tournament predictions

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Apr 6, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NBA news: Nuggets against Kevin Durant, Lakers offensive changes

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Apr 5, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Russell Westbrook gets revenge, Warriors get bad news

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Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Embiid’s MVP case, Kings style, Playoffs clinching scenarios

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Dec 12, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Rookies Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) before the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: What if the Luka Doncic, Trae Young trade was a lose-lose?

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Mar 19, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) reacts in the second half against the Creighton Bluejays at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports

3 players whose NBA Draft stock may have imploded during March Madness

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Feb 23, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) and center Joel Embiid (21) high five after a score against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Joel Embiid, James Harden are embracing each other’s strengths

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Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA;Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and forward Anthony Davis (3) on the court during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. The Warriors won 121-114. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The Whiteboard: Which team has the best record with all their stars healthy?

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Feb 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) boxes out Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) for a rebound in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Power Rankings: Who are the best defenders in the NBA this season?

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The Whiteboard: 3 role players who need to step up for NBA contenders

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 03: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on March 03, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Nets may have found a star to build around with Mikal Bridges

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 28: Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets in action against LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on December 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: 3 players who would like a do-over on the 2022-23 NBA season

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 26: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talks to Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on December 26, 2021 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

De’Aaron Fox vs. Ja Morant: Who is the best young point guard in the West?

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The Whiteboard: Damian Lillard has never been better

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