Today on The Whiteboard — NBA award picks, grading rookie extensions, the latest on Giannis and more.

The NBA is buzzing with change following the Denver Nuggets' inaugural championship victory. With player trades, new drafts, and a season of thrilling basketball ahead, here are 50 reasons to be excited.

Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a three-year extension with the Bucks, ensuring his future with the team.

Jason Kidd's coaching abilities may not measure up to those of his NBA counterparts — could a stack of four eggs, a large language model, or Red Bull's animation team do a better job?

The latest slate of NBA rumors involves Jordan Poole's trash talk, the Lakers' fifth starter, extension updates, and Klay Thompson's future.

With Steven Adams done for the season, the Memphis Grizzlies should consider these trades to reinforce the center rotation.

Several factors (social media, increasing access to film and stats, League Pass, and more) have contributed to the rise of groupthink in MVP voting.

Some NBA lottery picks don't end up panning out. Here are seven recent high draft picks who didn't make it.

With NBA Opening Night on the horizon, here are injury updates for Mavs guard Luka Doncic, Bucks wing Khris Middleton, and Warriors forward Draymond Green.

The NBA is all about championships, and the best way to win a championship is to have the best five-man lineup in the league. These are the five teams who project to have the best.

With the NBA season right around the corner, the Cavs released their City Edition jersey and their fans are very disappointed.

Some NBA GMs have discovered they can trade the same draft pick twice. Is it time for the NBA to end the practice?