The Whiteboard

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 30: John Collins #20 and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks high-five during a game against the Sacramento Kings on January 30, 2019 at Golden 1 Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Atlanta Hawks have quietly assembled a draft pick stash

The Whiteboard: Abolish the center spot from All-NBA team consideration

The Whiteboard: Atlanta Hawks GM Travis Schlenk’s honesty is surprising and refreshing

The Whiteboard: Just how much is Jayson Tatum actually worth, anyway?

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Michael Sprague, COO of Kia Motors America presents LeBron James #23 the MVP after the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Forget the NBA All-Star Game, let’s do a midseason tournament

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: Jerry West and Steve Balmer enjoy the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers on March 27, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Building an NBA championship team entirely through free agency is rare

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 09: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 9, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Reports of the Indiana Pacers demise have been greatly exaggerated

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (C) poses with NBA Draft Prospects Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III, Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Luka Doncic isn’t the only great NBA rookie in his class

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 08: JJ Redick #17, Tobias Harris #33, and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Denver Nuggets at the Wells Fargo Center on February 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nuggets 117-110. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: J.J. Redick must be sick of hearing about the 76ers Big Four

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on November 12, 2018 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: There’s a chance the Orlando Magic won the NBA trade deadline

WASHINGTON, USA - DECEMBER 19: Markieff Morris (R) of Washington Wizard in action against Anthony Davis (L) of New Orleans Pelican during the NBA match between Washington Wizard and New Orleans Pelican at the Capital One Arena in Washington, USA on December 19, 2017. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Washington Wizards salary dumped Markieff Morris

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 5: The Los Angeles Lakers huddle up prior to the game against the Indiana Pacers on February 5, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Everything’s (not) fine for the Los Angeles Lakers

SOUTH BEND, IN - JANUARY 28: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the bal in game action during a college basketball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Duke Blue Devils on January 28, 2019 at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The New Orleans Pelicans should wait to trade Anthony Davis

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Los Angeles Lakers Forward LeBron James (23) reacts to a call during a NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 31, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Los Angeles Lakers need to start winning now

New York Knicks' Frank Ntilikina (C) dribbles during the NBA London Game 2019 basketball game between Washington Wizards and New York Knicks at the O2 Arena in London on January 17, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Kristaps Porzingis trade isn’t great for Frank Ntilikina

LOS ANGELES, CA - JAN 27: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Phoenix Suns on January 27, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Ivica Zubac is a legit part of the Los Angeles Lakers young core

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media after the Board of Governors meetings on July 10, 2018 at The Encore Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Thank goodness divisions don’t impact NBA Playoff seeding anymore

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 24: New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Dell Demps introduce the team's 2016 Draft selections Buddy Hield and Cheick Diallo on June 24, 2016 at the New Orleans Practice Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images

The Whiteboard: The New Orleans Pelicans need to rebuild now

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 117-115. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Like it or not, Jimmy Butler deserves an NBA All-Star nod

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Christian Wood #35 of the Wisconsin Herd goes to the basket against the Capital City Go-Go during the NBA G League on January 19, 2019 at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: J. Cole hung out with Christian Wood and the Milwaukee Bucks

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 19: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers stretches before the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 19, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: What do the Pacers do without Victor Oladipo?

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 7: Mike Conley #11 and Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies high five during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 7, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Building the perfect Mike Conley / Marc Gasol trade

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes the ball around Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Cleveland Cavaliers will need Collin Sexton to start passing

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 18: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by Kevin Durant #35 and Draymond Green #23 after scoring a basket against Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on January 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Boogie Cousins is back and the league is doomed

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks scores a three point basket against Avery Bradley #11 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center on December 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: If Luka Doncic is an All-Star, he’ll join an exclusive club

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 10: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on January 10, 2019 in Miami, Florida. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Power ranking the Miami Heat’s terrible contracts

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 7: Mike Conley #11 and Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies high five during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 7, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Memphis Grizzlies need to tear this thing down

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 13: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 99-89. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Dallas Mavericks wanting to trade Dennis Smith Jr. is surprising