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Sion James and the competitive advantage of integrity
James runs charities, guards stars, and *allegedly* can’t talk trash. He’s at the forefront of the Hornets’ complete culture rebuild.
Oct 13
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2026-27 key questions and preview haikus, Western edition
And so it begins
Oct 20
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2026-27 preview haikus and key questions: Eastern edition
Sorry in advance.
Oct 16
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14 unlikely-but-plausible predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season
The 76ers’ superpower, Meleek Thomas, Trae Young, lottery reform, and more!
Oct 9
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NBA League Pass rankings for 2026-27, Part II
You can find the introduction to my League Pass rankings in Part I (which is entirely free to read!).
Oct 6
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NBA League Pass Rankings for 2026-27, Part I
15 of the best watches in the league (just not, you know, THE best)
Oct 2
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9 NBA players with a surprising skill (2026)
No-dip threes, the putback king, and a weird NBA rule change
Sep 29
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Predicting the NBA’s Top 10 Defenses for 2026-27
A few days ago, we projected next season’s Top 10 Offenses. It got a little kooky. This week, we’re using our cubic zirconia ball to survey the other…
Sep 25
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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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