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Dylan Williams

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Dylan is a contributor to Basketball Insiders. He earned a bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In his free time, Dylan enjoys watching sports and collecting sneakers.

Articles by Dylan Williams (27)

Russell Westbrook Expected to Be Utilized In Bench Role

The Russell Westbrook bench experiment will likely start on Friday at Minnesota. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday that the Los Angeles Lakers are expecting to bring Westbrook off the bench. The idea behind the move is that the veteran point guard will lead the Lakers’ second unit with LeBron James off the floor. Wojnarowski […]

Dylan Williams  •  28 Oct 2022
Kenny Atkinson Content With Turning Down Charlotte’s Head Coaching Job

The Charlotte Hornets were in the market for a new coach this off-season. Their previous coach, James Borrego, was let go after losing the play-in tournament two straight years. They set their sights on Kenny Atkinson, former coach of the Brooklyn Nets and then-assistant for Golden State. Atkinson and the Hornets originally agreed to a […]

Dylan Williams  •  28 Oct 2022
Damian Lillard Will Miss Time With Calf Strain

The Portland Trail Blazers’ hot start to the season has come to a halt. In Wednesday night’s loss to Miami, star point guard Damian Lillard suffered a calf strain that will keep him out for one-two weeks. In the 4th quarter, Lillard was seen noticeably grimacing after shooting a three-pointer. Lillard came out of the […]

Dylan Williams  •  27 Oct 2022
Lauri Markkanen Is Breaking Out In Utah

Just three seasons ago, forward Lauri Markkanen was a breakout candidate for the Chicago Bulls. He averaged nearly 19 points and nine rebounds a game in 2019, and fans were excited to see him take that next step. However, he did not take that next step, for both Chicago or Cleveland. But now, he is […]

Dylan Williams  •  27 Oct 2022
Eric Bledsoe Arrested Hours After Signing With New Team

Former NBA player Eric Bledsoe was arrested on Wednesday and charged with domestic violence. This arrest comes just hours after he agreed to play overseas in China. According to TMZ, police in Lost Hills, California, were called late Tuesday night regarding a domestic dispute. The dispute was allegedly between a woman and her boyfriend, with […]

Dylan Williams  •  27 Oct 2022
The Miami Heat Have Not Started The Season Hot

The Miami Heat were the Eastern Conference’s 1st seed just a season ago, and a finals contender. However, at the moment, they have started the season with a 1-3 record. It is not the start that Miami envisioned, but what is going on with them so far? Miami’s Offensive Struggles While the defense is Miami’s […]

Dylan Williams  •  25 Oct 2022
Jabari Smith Jr. Has Been A Mixed Bag, And That’s Ok

It’s safe to say that Jabari Smith Jr. is having a rougher transition to the NBA than other guys. Smith, the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is currently averaging 15.3 points and 7 rebounds per game. That sounds solid enough. However, he is averaging them on 35.7/35.5/100% shooting splits. While the numbers […]

Dylan Williams  •  25 Oct 2022
Washington Wizards Could Be a Dark Horse, says Former Wizard Star

The Washington Wizards have been treading water in the Eastern Conference for years now. But one former Wizard and current executive think they have a potential breakthrough this season. During an interview with Bleacher Report, Antwan Jamison, who serves as Director of Pro Personnel, shared his thoughts on his ballclub. “The Washington Wizards. That’s my […]

Dylan Williams  •  21 Oct 2022
James Wiseman Is Standing Out In Golden State’s Young Core

James Wiseman has not played much basketball in the last three years. He only played three games in college at Memphis. He played 39 out of 72 games in the shortened 2021 season. And he missed all of his would-be sophomore season with a knee injury. He comes in with the least amount of NBA […]

Dylan Williams  •  21 Oct 2022
Can Mike Brown Be The Answer For The Sacramento Kings?

Mike Brown is looking to accomplish something that has not been done in 16 years: lead the Sacramento Kings to the postseason. The Kings have long-needed stability in the head coaching position. And Brown is catching the eye of one of Sacramento’s biggest rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. “I expect this franchise to make a […]

Dylan Williams  •  19 Oct 2022