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Desmond Bane trade grades: The Magic unveil a new act

Desmond Bane will be a snug fit, but he didn't come cheap

Jun 15 •

4 stats explaining the Finals

Why the Pacers and Thunder are knotted at 2-2

Jun 14 •

"This is amazing… except, what the f*** are we celebrating?"

Indiana's Myles Turner is stepping up when it matters -- but the job's not done yet

Jun 12 •

A few belated thoughts on Tom Thibodeau's exit from the Knicks

The need for a Noisy Cricket, throwing bones, and more

Jun 10 •

Game 1 was a (literal) fever dream

Scattered thoughts from another incredible game

Jun 6 •

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Poetry IN YOUR FACE (and/or ears!)

I jump on RealGM Radio to preview the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers

Jun 4 •

The 2025 NBA Finals Mega-Preview

Questions and X-Factors for the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder

Jun 3 •

The Wolves are so close, but still so far

Looking back and ahead

May 30 •

Four stats explaining the conference finals

Pull-up twos, corner threes, and New York's surprising defensive goat (not GOAT)

May 27 •

The Book of Nesmith

A play-by-play game diary of the Pacers' history-making fourth quarter

May 22 •

A 2025 NBA conference finals preview

A key question and an X-Factor for every team

May 20 •

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