The Whiteboard

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: Kevin Durant #35 of Team LeBron talks to the media during a press conference with the All Star Game MVP Trophy after the 2019 NBA All Star Game on February 17, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 5: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 5 , 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: NBA All-Star fan voting is still terrible

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Washington Wizards on December 26, 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Blake Griffin needs some shooters around him

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 27: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors pumps up the crowd during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at ORACLE Arena on December 27, 2018 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Kevin Durant is the Golden State Warriors’ anchor

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 30: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball as Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls defends during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on December 30, 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: Pascal Siakam does it all for the Toronto Raptors

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 4: Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the Miami Heat saves the ball from going out-of-bounds during the game against Chasson Randle #9 of the Washington Wizards on January 4, 2019 at American Airlines Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Derrick Jones Jr. has potential as big as his wingspan

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 3: Head Coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves watches on during the game against the Houston Rockets on December 3, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Minnesota Timberwolves finally fired Tom Thibodeau

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 03: Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls drives against PJ Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets at United Center on November 03, 2018 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. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Chicago Bulls got a good return for Justin Holiday