NBA's Surprising and Disappointing Players at the Halfway Mark
The NBA season is halfway over, and coaches, scouts, and executives share their surprising and disappointing players. Plus, updates on the Pistons, Bradley Beal, and more.

The NBA season is halfway over, and it's time to take stock of which players have surprised and disappointed. Coaches, scouts, and executives from across the league shared their picks for the most surprising and most disappointing players of the first half. Here's a rundown of who made the lists and why. The Detroit Pistons have been a surprise this season, but they may be changing their trade deadline plans. Bradley Beal's future with the Phoenix Suns is also up in the air. And in other news, the Cavs-Thunder game was a classic for two reasons. Read on for more in our weekly trip around the NBA.