Recent Keith Smith Features

2020 Draft Class Rookie Scale Extension Updates and Predictions A look at 2020 NBA Draft class who will be up for Rookie Scale extensions and predictions of what those extensions could look like. Keith Smith ■ Jun 05, 2023
All-NBA Contract Implications Breaking down the All-NBA contract implications for Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant and Domantas Sabonis. Keith Smith ■ May 11, 2023
2023 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Centers Breaking down and ranking the 2023 NBA free agent centers. Keith Smith ■ Apr 14, 2023
2023 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Shooting Guards Breaking down and ranking the 2023 NBA free agent shooting guards. Keith Smith ■ Apr 11, 2023
2023 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Small Forwards Breaking down and ranking the 2023 NBA free agent small forwards. Keith Smith ■ Apr 08, 2023
UPDATED: NBA and NBPA Reach CBA Agreement The NBA and NBPA have reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. Here’s what we know so far... Keith Smith ■ Apr 03, 2023
2023 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Point Guards Breaking down and ranking the 2023 NBA free agent point guards. Keith Smith ■ Mar 31, 2023
2023 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Power Forwards Breaking down and ranking the 2023 NBA free agent power forwards. Keith Smith ■ Mar 29, 2023
Next Contract Series: Brook Lopez Brook Lopez is in the final year of his contract. However, Lopez is extension-eligible through June 30. Which is the better play financially - veteran extension or opting to hit the free agent market? Keith Smith ■ Mar 21, 2023
Next Contract Series: Austin Reaves Austin Reaves is set to become a Restricted Free Agent this offseason with the Lakers. What could his next contract look like and what is the "Gilbert Arenas" provision and how does it apply to Reaves' contract situation? Keith Smith ■ Mar 15, 2023
The All-NBA Implications for Ja Morant’s Extension Taking a look at the All-NBA implications for Ja Morant's rookie scale extension with Memphis. Keith Smith ■ Mar 14, 2023
Next Contract Series: James Harden With a Player Option decision forthcoming, James Harden can either exercise that option or decline it and go to free agency. What could James Harden's next contract look like if he were to enter free agency? Keith Smith ■ Mar 10, 2023
Next Contract Series: Dillon Brooks Memphis has virtually locked up their entire core with long-term extensions. Where does that leave Dillon Brooks? What could a veteran extension look for him right now? What if he reaches free agency? Keith Smith breaks down all of Brooks' contract options. Keith Smith ■ Mar 03, 2023
Post-Trade Deadline 2023 Cap Space Projections Now that the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, where do teams stand now for the 2023-24 in terms of cap and tax? Keith Smith ■ Feb 14, 2023
NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers Breaking down the winners and losers of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline. Keith Smith ■ Feb 10, 2023
Lakers Timberwolves Jazz Trade Analysis The trade analysis of the Lakers-Timberwolves-Jazz three-team mega trade. Keith Smith ■ Feb 09, 2023
2023 NBA Buyout Market A look at some key players to keep an on eye on for the 2023 NBA buyout market. Keith Smith ■ Feb 08, 2023
Kyrie Irving Traded to Mavericks Brooklyn Nets trade Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 1st-round pick and two 2nd-round picks. Keith Smith breaks down the trade and it's implications for each team and the rest of the NBA. Keith Smith ■ Feb 05, 2023
Western Conference Buyers and Sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Which Western Conference teams might be buyers? Which Western Conference teams might be sellers? Keith Smith ■ Jan 30, 2023
Eastern Conference Buyers and Sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Which Eastern Conference teams might be buyers? Which Eastern Conference teams might be sellers? Keith Smith ■ Jan 27, 2023
2023 NBA Trade Deadline Primer A team-by-team breakdown of the cap/tax outlook, notable TPEs, draft pick situation and player most likely to be traded as the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline approaches. Keith Smith ■ Jan 25, 2023
Lakers Make Low-Risk Gamble On Rui Hachimura The Lakers have acquired Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in exchange for Kendrick Nunn & picks. What does this mean financially for each team? Keith Smith ■ Jan 23, 2023
Next Contract Series: Fred VanVleet Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has started to come up in trade rumors as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. However, VanVleet is also extension eligible and has a Player Option for 2023-24 season. Keith Smith breaks down all of the contract options VanVleet has in front of him. Keith Smith ■ Jan 17, 2023
Next Contract Series: Jordan Clarkson The Utah Jazz love Jordan Clarkson. Jordan Clarkson seems to be happy in Utah. Clarkson is currently extension eligible, but should he wait for the upcoming free agency period to cash in? Keith Smith breaks down all of Clarkson's contract options moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Jan 14, 2023
NBA Non-Taxpayers Who Should Add Salary At The Trade Deadline Keith Smith takes a look at which non-taxpaying NBA teams should add salary as the NBA Trade Deadline quickly approaches. Keith Smith ■ Jan 10, 2023
NBA Contract Guarantees To Watch Breaking down NBA contract guarantees: Who is likely to have their salary guaranteed? Who could potentially be waived before their salary guarantees? Keith Smith ■ Jan 06, 2023
10 Day Contract Season In The NBA 10 Day contract season is upon us in the NBA. What is a 10 day contract? And which players are primed to sign a 10 Day contract this season? Keith Smith ■ Jan 05, 2023
Next Contract Series: Christian Wood The Dallas Mavericks traded for Christian Wood. He is now eligible to sign an extension with Dallas, but will he? Or will he opt to hold off until free agency to cash in? Keith Smith provides all of Christian Wood's options moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Dec 30, 2022
NBA Trade Deadline Candidates The NBA trade deadline is roughly a month-and-a-half away. In some ways, that’s a long way off. In other ways, it’s coming up very rapidly. Keith Smith lists his top trade candidates leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline. Keith Smith ■ Dec 22, 2022
Next Contract Series: Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma recently confirmed that he intends to opt out of his contract this coming offseason. Keith Smith breaks down all of Kuzma's contract options, including what the unlikely veteran extension would look like plus what a free agent contract could look like. Keith Smith ■ Dec 20, 2022
NBA Trade Rules To Know As Trade Season Opens It matters if a team is a taxpayer or a non-taxpayer when it comes to an NBA trade. Keith Smith explains the rules as the NBA trade season opens. Keith Smith ■ Dec 14, 2022
2023 NBA Cap Space Projections: December Edition Keith Smith takes a look at the current 2023 NBA cap space projections based on the current rosters heading into December. Keith Smith ■ Dec 06, 2022
Next Contract Series: Jerami Grant Jerami Grant has started to come up in talks about what his next contract could look like. Keith Smith breaks down all of Grant's options. Keith Smith ■ Dec 02, 2022
NBA Early Trade Season Opens Soon December 15 is a big day on the NBA calendar. On that date, the vast majority of the players who signed over the summer become trade-eligible. Keith Smith breaks down potential trade candidates for the NBA Early Trade Season. Keith Smith ■ Nov 23, 2022
Next Contract Series: Myles Turner Myles Turner has been the talk of the NBA from being an extension candidate all the way to be the staple player within different trade scenarios. Keith Smith breaks down all of the contract options for Turner. Keith Smith ■ Nov 16, 2022
What is the NBA Disabled Player Exception? What is the Disabled Player Exception? When can it be used? How can it be used? A full Q&A of how the NBA's Disabled Player Exception works. Keith Smith ■ Nov 15, 2022
Next Contract Series: Jakob Poeltl What can Poeltl earn if he extended with San Antonio? What if Poeltl did an extend-and-trade? What could Poeltl's potentially get if he were to get to 2023 free agency? Keith Smith breaks down all of Jakob Poeltl's contract options. Keith Smith ■ Nov 04, 2022
Next Contract Series: Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid Keith Smith looks at the veteran extension possibilities of the Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid. Keith Smith ■ Oct 28, 2022
NBA Early Veteran Extension Deadline Keith Smith breaks down NBA players who are extension eligible through Monday Oct 17, 2022. Keith Smith ■ Oct 14, 2022
Next Contract Series: Pascal Siakam Keith Smith projects and breaks down Pascal Siakam's contract options. Keith Smith ■ Oct 07, 2022
Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents Keith Smith breaks down an early look at the Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents. Keith Smith ■ Sep 09, 2022
Danny Ainge Is Repeating A Tried-And-True Process Danny Ainge is now repeating what he did in Boston with the Utah Jazz. Keith Smith takes a look at Ainge's process and what it means moving forward for the Jazz. Keith Smith ■ Sep 02, 2022
NBA Northwest Division Offseason Review Capsules A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Northwest Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Sep 01, 2022
NBA Atlantic Division Offseason Review Capsules A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Atlantic Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Aug 30, 2022
NBA Pacific Division Offseason Review Capsules A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Pacific Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Aug 29, 2022
NBA Southeast Division Offseason Review Capsules A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Southeast Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Aug 25, 2022
NBA Southwest Division Offseason Review Capsule A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Southwest Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Aug 24, 2022
NBA Central Division Offseason Review Capsules A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Central Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward. Keith Smith ■ Aug 22, 2022
Next Contract Series: Jaylen Brown It's not time for Jaylen Brown to extend yet, but Keith Smith breaks down all of Brown's current extension and free agent contract options. Keith Smith ■ Aug 10, 2022
Initial 2023 Cap Space Projections Breaking down the initial 2023 cap space projections now that the 2022 offseason dust has settled. Keith Smith ■ Aug 01, 2022
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