5 thoughts on the Trae Young trade to the Wizards
The Hawks exit the Trae Young business abruptly. It's an interesting moment in the league and for the two teams involved.
Trae Young can't break what the Wizards have built
... because the Wizards haven't built anything.
Thunder in crisis
OKC is 6-6 since their 24-1 start had us talking about history. Did Chris Finch really sacrifice himself to stop them? Or is it something else?
The Celtics are good enough
Even if Jayson Tatum can't return this season and perform at a high level, Boston is capable of making a deep playoff run. Jaylen Brown and the team's margin game are that good.
Are the Clippers running toward nothing?
Come closer and see, see into the dark. Just follow your eyes. The Clippers are winning games in commanding fashion. Kawhi Leonard looks like a top-5 player. What's real?
To fix tanking, enhance the punishment
Tactical tanking can have huge benefits and minimal real costs. Change the latter part of the equation to deter the activity.
Trading one LeBron All-Star problem for another
LeBron James isn't in line to be an undeserving All-Star starter. But will he now not be an All-Star at all?
This is Hawkward
Atlanta has spiraled of late, despite Trae Young's return. Something's gotta give.
Still the one
To cap off a really great Christmas slate of games, Nikola Jokic reasserts himself on the throne he never vacated.
Masters of the storm
The Spurs become the first team to beat the Thunder handily this season, and the first to beat them twice. What does this mean for San Antonio and Oklahoma City now and beyond?
The Draymond Green question rises again
Leave the drama aside. The Warriors offense isn't functional with Green running it these days. Are we getting closer to the endgame here?
Jalen Brunson can do no wrong
Plus: Nikola Jokic breaks a long-held record stunningly fast and Luka Doncic is on it.