The Whiteboard

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?

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

The Whiteboard: The Houston Rockets are about to get tested

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

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

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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?

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

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 16: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game on October 16, 2018 at 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: LeBron James #23 and Lance Stephenson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after James made a shot against the Golden State Warriors and was fouled during their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 28: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards during the game on November 28, 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’s more likely to implode, the Wolves or the Wizards?

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