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Something positive about every NBA team, Pt. III
Vibes, super sophomores, and the deepest guard room in the league
Sep 22
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Picking the NBA’s top-10 offenses for 2026-27
The Spurs, the Nuggets... the Jazz?! The Raptors?!?!
Sep 18
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Ballmer accepts, Toronto prays for lightning
After some initial bluster, Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided to accept the NBA’s punishment, allowing us to all move on with the…
Sep 15
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5 weird lineups I can’t wait to see
A 2K lineup, a max-security prison, half-court salvation, and more
Sep 11
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Mike Shearer
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Something positive about every NBA team, Pt. II
Pelle Larsson, inner peace, a few notable injury returns, and far more
Sep 9
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Mike Shearer
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Silver brings down the hammer (and the axe, and the knife, and...)
Kawhi Leonard as Ahsoka, the Clippers, and the Grateful Dead
Sep 3
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Something positive about every NBA team, Pt. 1
The Eye of Aldhani, Toronto’s disgusting defensive frontcourt, the Spurs fixing a weakness, and much more
Sep 1
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Kuminga and Ball, basketball epinephrine
How Jonathan Kuminga and LaMelo Ball bring welcome questions to Minnesota
Aug 28
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Examining wins and salaries by player age bands
Russell Westbrook’s retirement brought about a whole slew of eulogies and tributes (here’s mine!), but somewhat lost in the shuffle was an interesting…
Aug 25
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Peyton Watson/Max Strus Trade Grades
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, and LA Clippers, adjudicated
Aug 20
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Another Russell Westbrook tribute
On Jujutsu Kaisen, the "Russel Westbrook Fan Club" [sic], and more
Aug 18
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