Jonathan Tjarks

Bill talks with SI’s Chris Mannix about why Boston’s Game 4 win was the most important of the Tatum-Brown era, some Lakers dysfunction, and Canelo Alvarez’s loss to Dmitry Bivol

Atlanta may have found the Draymond to its Steph. Onyeka Okongwu is absolutely dominating in a reserve role and could turn out to be the perfect complement to Trae Young.

The guys also discuss Kuminga’s rookie season and his upside in the NBA

The no. 1 overall pick is at his best with the ball in his hands, but how much the Pistons put him at the point will have a direct impact on the development of their 2020 lottery pick

The Oklahoma State point guard is the consensus no. 1 pick, but Detroit took a different point guard in the lottery last year. While Cunningham’s talents are electric, he isn’t the only prospect with star potential in this year’s draft.

The 19-year-old Ignite Team star can put up points in bunches, but he’ll need to expand his game at the next level

The Magic have a young center with tantalizing potential who has barely seen the floor in three seasons. The reason? They’re trying to win.

Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook may fit together, but the same can’t be said for the rest of Washington’s roster, including its recent lottery picks

Everything is bigger in Texas, including Luka Doncic’s teammates. Dallas underwent an offseason makeover that emphasized size and defensive versatility, setting the Mavs up for years to come.

With another early postseason exit looming, it’s time for Denver to adjust course with Nikola Jokic. Rather than building an all-world offense around him, it needs a defense. And maybe Ben Simmons.

The NBA’s unlikeliest star is putting up monster numbers for the Pistons and could end up being this summer’s most coveted free agent. So where did he come from?

Indiana is exceeding all expectations after making big changes this summer, but the team’s trajectory could skyrocket even higher once its most familiar face returns to the floor

Tyrese Haliburton doesn’t jump out of the gym nor do his stats jump off the page, but the Iowa State sophomore might be college basketball’s best-kept secret

You may have missed it amid all the trade fireworks, but AD is still getting better. The six-time All-Star’s development in three key areas could dictate the fate of the Lakers’ season, the MVP picture, and the title race.

The 34-year-old center may not be able to move like he used to (or much at all), but he’s still an integral piece for his international team and his NBA team

The reigning MVP is ready to take the throne at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, but first the Greeks need to learn an important lesson from the Bucks

Oklahoma City scored an unprecedented haul of draft picks this summer, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the lone young player it acquired, could easily become the cornerstone for its next title push. Here’s why.

The reigning MVP is attempting an unfathomable amount of 3-pointers just to keep the Rockets in the playoff picture. He may have created the latest positional archetype in the process.

Toronto is already taking on Kawhi Leonard’s identity, and with 3-and-D players stocked at every position, the Raptors never have to sacrifice who they are: the most complete team in the NBA

The once-and-future Arizona big man has the physical superiority to be any kind of modern center he wants to be, but there are two dominant modes to consider. Which one will he choose?