The Whiteboard

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes his home debut against the Houston Rockets as he talks with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 at Staples Center on October 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: The Los Angeles Lakers need more from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

The Whiteboard: The San Antonio Spurs aren’t great, but DeMar DeRozan is

The Whiteboard: Should the Boston Celtics or Houston Rockets be more worried?

The Whiteboard: Figuring out NBA players’ favorite Thanksgiving dishes

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 18: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Capital One Arena on November 18, 2018 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. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Somebody should probably trade for Kelly Oubre Jr.

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 2, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: It’s easier to see Steph Curry’s impact when he’s not playing

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 13: Chris Paul #3 and PJ Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets high-five during a game against the Denver Nuggets on November 13, 2018 at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Houston Rockets are returning to form

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers watch a freethrow during a 143-142 Spurs win at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Western Conference is stuffed with solid teams

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 10: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 10, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Maybe Tim Hardaway Jr. isn’t overpaid after all

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a made basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Victor Oladipo is proving his stardom is real

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 26: Mitchell Robinson #26 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors on October 26, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Chicago Bulls need to stop tossing away second-round picks

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Minnesota Timberwolves Guard Jimmy Butler (23) looks on before a NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 5, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Jimmy Butler finally got traded. What now?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 08: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over E'Twaun Moore during the second half of a NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on December 8, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. the Sacramento Kings won the game in overtime 116 -109. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The New Orleans Pelicans should’ve kept Buddy Hield

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 05: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets watches the action against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 5, 2018 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Houston Rockets are about to get tested

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November5, 2018 in 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Zach LaVine is earning his big-time money this season

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 30: Jordan Clarkson #8 congratulates acting head coach Larry Drew of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 136-114. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Cleveland Cavaliers are a complete catastrophe

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 24: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 24, 2018 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: De’Aaron Fox is leading the Sacramento Kings to relevance

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 4: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34, Matthew Dellavedova #8, and Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks high five against the Brooklyn Nets on February 4, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Having a new NBA City uniform every year is too much

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 10: Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons looks on against the Washington Wizards during a pre-season game on October 10, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Detroit Pistons still cannot rely on Stanley Johnson

TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 24 - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) as theToronto Raptors start their season 5-0 with a 112-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. October 24, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Halloween could spark a Jimmy Butler trade

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 29: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a three pointer during the game against the Chicago Bulls on October 29, 2018 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Klay Thompson broke a record while busting his slump

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on in the second half of the NBA season opener against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on October 17, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Firing Ty Lue now doesn’t make sense

Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images

The Whiteboard: Rolling the dice is nothing new for the Houston Rockets

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets defends Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center on October 21, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The defense is the difference for the Denver Nuggets

BOSTON - OCTOBER 22: Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward, center, walks off the court after missing a three-point shot against the Magic during the final seconds of the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Oct. 22, 2018. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Buying or selling five early NBA trends

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 19: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on prior to the game against the Boston Celtics on October 19, 2018 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Toronto Raptors look like a legit title contender

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Sacramento Kings on October 21, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Oklahoma City Thunder are short-staffed

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a game on October 17, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photos by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Is it even possible for the San Antonio Spurs to be bad?