DeMarcus Cousins put on his best Boogie shoes, and the Heat continue to sputter.
Protections: 1-3 in 2016 and 2017, unprotected in 2018
Pick Status: The Lakers turned in a clean sweep (of losses) since last week's check in, falling to Utah, Houston, Sacramento and the Spurs in a span of six days. If you're a gambling man, staying firmly entrenched near the bottom is great, but the worriers among us can't be too excited with the Lakers current No. 2 lottery position. Easier times are ahead, tonight's date with Portland specifically, but forward progress is not imminent.