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Basketball things I'm thankful for
Flyover dribbles, Jordan Ott, the turbocharged Pistons, and more
Nov 25 • 
Mike Shearer
Rewarding "cowards:" How many more heaves are we seeing?
Don't hate the players, hate the game
Nov 21 • 
Mike Shearer
Is this fun for you?
The Thunder are doom. The Thunder are salvation.
Nov 18 • 
Mike Shearer
Finding small joys in New Orleans
On Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Micah Peavy, and why I love regular-season basketball
Nov 14 • 
Mike Shearer
4 early-season trends worth monitoring
Jalen Duren's defense, the Magic's starting unit, and more
Nov 12 • 
Mike Shearer
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