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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 17: Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball as Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of the NBA season opener 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: The post-LeBron Cavaliers need to pick an identity

The Whiteboard: Non-shooters will stand out in the NBA this season

The Whiteboard: BUCKLE UP FOLKS, THE NBA IS FINALLY BACK

The Whiteboard: Who’s more likely to implode, the Wolves or the Wizards?

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Stephen Curry #30 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors react after a play in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: 2018-19 NBA Season Predictions — West playoff teams

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Dennis Smith Jr. #1, and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks is seen against the the Beijing Ducks during a pre-season game on September 29, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: 2018-19 NBA Season Predictions — West Lottery Teams

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics exchange a high five against the Charlotte Hornets during a pre-season game on September 28, 2018 at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: 2018-19 NBA Season Predictions — East playoff teams

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 3: Courtney Lee

The Whiteboard: 2018-19 NBA Season Predictions — East lottery teams

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 24: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat during the game on November 24, 2017 at the 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. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Who has the leverage in Jimmy Butler trade talks?

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 03: Donte DiVincenzo #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Antonio Blakeney #9 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a preseason game at the Fiserv Forum on October 3, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Chicago Bulls might be the worst team in the NBA

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: A generic shot of the NBA clipboard during the Philadelphia 76ers game against the LA Clippers on November 13, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Sacramento Kings should stick to reading The Whiteboard, not writing on one

BIRMINGHAM, AL - OCTOBER 2: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Houston Rockets gets introduced before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 2, 2018 at Legacy Arena at The BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. 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: Carmelo Anthony might fit in with the Houston Rockets

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kyle Kuzma #0, Brandon Ingram #14 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers sit on the bench during a pre-season game against the Denver Nuggets on September 30, 2018 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, 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: You really think LeBron is missing the playoffs?

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 27: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings on March 27, 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: The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks are linked

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 10: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks stands on the court in the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 10, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Great NBA players make bad NBA coaches

NBA All-Star and Milwaukee Bucks Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo (2L) reacts after crossing the finish line of a 5km charity race along with other runners in Athens, on July 7, 2018. (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Giannis Antetokounmpo added 20 pounds of muscle, folks

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves throws a pass over Cory Joseph #6 and Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 31, 2017 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 Reaves/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Jimmy Butler on the Indiana Pacers would be awesome

TORONTO, ON- SEPTEMBER 24 - Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Masai Ujiri as the Toronto Raptors host their media day before going to Vancouver for their training camp. Media Day was held at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. September 24, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Don’t believe anything on NBA media day

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Raptors in the first half during Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 22, 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: NBA’s Southeast Division is going to be awful

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 5: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics on January 5, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: How good would a Jimmy Butler and Kyrie Irving duo be?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves heads to the bench as head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Timberwolves have to focus on Karl-Anthony Towns now

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 19: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 19, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 110-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Kuzma

The Whiteboard: Wait, is Kyle Kuzma overrated or underrated?

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 25: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts in the first half during Game Five of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 25, 2018 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Timberwolves need Jimmy Butler more than he needs them

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Steph Curry’s legacy is fascinating to discuss

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 30: Los Angeles Clippers Forward Blake Griffin (32) drives around Golden State Warriors Forward Draymond Green (23) during an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 30, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Context is everything when it comes to NBA rankings

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan sticks out his tongue as he goes past Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz 04 June during game two of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. The Bulls lead the best-of-seven series 1-0. AFP PHOTO/Vincent LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: No scorer in the 3-point era can be compared to Michael Jordan

SHENZHEN, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Tom Thibodeau(L) and Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during practice at Shenzhen Gymnasium as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China on October 4, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Minnesota Timberwolves are actually the Timberbulls

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 9: Tyrone Wallace #12 of the LA Clippers goes to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 9, 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: The New Orleans Pelicans need to find value players