The Whiteboard

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 2: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on the court during the first half against the Miami Heat at Quicken Loans Arena on January 2, 2019 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Cleveland Cavaliers had a historically bad rebounding game

The Whiteboard: James Harden is one of the best offensive players ever

The Whiteboard: Jon Horst is doing good work for the Milwaukee Bucks

The Whiteboard: Monte Morris is wildly underpaid

MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 19: Eric Bledsoe #6 and Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks exchange handshakes during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 19, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t reached their final form yet

CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: From left, Jayson Tatum #0, Jaylen Brown #7, Kyrie Irving #11 and Gordon Hayward #20 talk together during a photoshoot on Boston Celtics Media Day on September 24, 2018 in Canton, 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Boston Celtics’ pick stash is losing its value

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Utah Jazz on November 16, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: A playoff team should trade for Markelle Fultz

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 5: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the fans celebrate after Hood hit a buzzer beater at the end of the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on December 5, 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Cleveland Cavaliers have some fun trade chips

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 8, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: LeBron James is winning without another star in Los Angeles

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers wait for a rebound during the first half of a game at the Bradley Center on March 4, 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 NBA’s Eastern Conference is what we thought it was

From left, Los Angeles Lakers President Magic Johnson and Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka talking before the start of the game against the Miami Heat on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald/TNS via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Be ready, NBA trades are coming this weekend

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Jim Boylen of the Chicago Bulls encourages his team against the Boston Celtics at United Center on December 08, 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Bulls have gone from bad to worse

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 2, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Charlotte Hornets should trade Kemba Walker

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: Not getting Jimmy Butler really hurt the Miami Heat

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Chicago Bulls signals to his team during a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the United Center on November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Spurs defeated the Bulls 108-107. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: TABFTC – The reason Fred Hoiberg got fired by the Bulls

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 1: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers reacts in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Clippers 122-113. 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: Tobias Harris deserves all of the success he’s finding

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 1: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics speaks with the media and celebrates a win with his teammates after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 1, 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Boston Celtics are ready to go on a run

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 31, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Luka Doncic should’ve been the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft

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

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives against Chicago Bulls forward Justin Holiday (7) during the first half at the United Center on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

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

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celticsl on December 28, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 20: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets has his annual Thanksgiving dinner for Houston families at Christa McAuliffe Middle School on November 20, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: Figuring out NBA players’ favorite Thanksgiving dishes

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