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Isn't Wemby's contract salary cap circumvention, too?
And why should we care? Plus, the Bam/Herro brouhaha
19 hrs ago • Mike Shearer
Come for Dybantsa vs. Peterson, stay for McNeeley vs. Penda
Some Day 1 Summer League thoughts
Jul 10 • Mike Shearer
My favorite (and least favorite) moves from a wild week
Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Josh Okogie, and much more
Jul 6 • Mike Shearer
The 13 most and least consistent stars of the 2026 NBA season
Why inconsistency ain't always a bad thing, plus the small guards' revenge!
Jun 29 • Mike Shearer
LaMelo Ball trade grades! Plus, the 2025-26 NBA season's biggest disappointments
Breaking down the surprising Wolves-Hornets swap and a whole lot more
Jun 26 • Mike Shearer
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