NBA PM: The 8-Seed Conundrum

Is it better to earn an 8 seed and gain valuable playoff experience, or miss the playoffs for a shot at a high lottery pick?

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
2017-18 NBA Cap Projections at 2016-17 Trade Deadline

Eric Pincus breaks down each team’s 2017-18 cap projections for Basketball Insiders.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Kemba Walker NBA All-Star 2017

Kemba Walker, the first-time NBA All-Star of the Charlotte Hornets, discusses his relationship with Michael Jordan, his improvement as a player and finally being selected for the big game.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
REPORT: Cavs Send Andersen to Charlotte

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded center Chris Andersen to Charlotte in a move to free up cap space, according to reports. The Hornets will send a 2017 top-55 protected second-round pick in exchange for Anderson, reports said. Cavs have traded Chris Andersen to Charlotte. Move clears a roster spot to add additional players. Cavs sent […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Deadline Watch: Southeast Division

Cody Taylor breaks down the Southeast Division ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Some Eastern Conference Players Thriving on the Road

Numerous notable Eastern Conference players are thriving on the road this season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Plumlee Surprised Trade to Hornets Occurred So Soon

Miles Plumlee had a clue he was headed back to the state where he played high school and college basketball. “I knew that there had been some talks for a week or two, but I had no idea that it was actually going to happen this soon,” Plumlee said Friday of the trade that sent […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Lowers Cap Projection for Next Two Seasons

NBA salary cap guru Eric Pincus reveals the NBA’s decreased cap projections for the next two seasons.

Alan Draper  •  16 Oct 2023
Hornets’ Cho: Plumlee Acquired for More Physicality

Hornets General Manager Rich Cho addressed the trade for Miles Plumlee on a conference call on Feb. 2. The following is the transcript of that call: On bringing in a lesser known Miles Plumlee for two veterans like Roy Hibbert and Spencer Hawes: (Said Cho:) “Well, we felt like we needed more physicality on the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021