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First Round Mega-Preview

Coverage of every NBA first-round series, including X-Factors and Key Questions.

Apr 17 • Mike Shearer

The 2025-26 NBA season's happiest surprises

Fun broadcasts, LaMelo Ball, philosophy, Daniss Jenkins, and more

Apr 14 • Mike Shearer

The most deserving All-NBA teams for 2025-26

I had an epiphany this week.

Apr 10 • Mike Shearer

2025-26 NBA Awards, Pt II: Most Valuable Player, Executive of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Clutch Player of the Year

Jokic vs. Wembanyama vs. SGA. Plus, EOY, 6MOY, and CPOY

Apr 7 • Mike Shearer

2025-26 NBA Awards, Pt. 1: Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved

An announcement! Plus, a surprising Coach of the Year, the tough ROY debate, and far easier DPOY and MIP selections

Apr 3 • Mike Shearer

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All-Rookie Teams for the 2025-26 NBA season

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, weighing impact versus potential, and more

Mar 31 • Mike Shearer

Three* NBA All-Defensive Teams for 2025-26

Victor Wembanyama, Derrick White, Ausar Thompson, and an ode to Dru Smith

Mar 27 • Mike Shearer

The Lakers' streak is over. Was it real?

On LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, the key to the big three, and luck

Mar 24 • Mike Shearer

Why Cade's lung won't ruin the Pistons

News broke Thursday morning that Cade Cunningham, who left five minutes into his last match with back spasms, was diagnosed with a partially collapsed…

Mar 19 • Mike Shearer

Expansion pros and cons

The draft, the art, the tanking, and more about the NBA's upcoming moves to Seattle and Las Vegas

Mar 17 • Mike Shearer

The 2025-2026 All-Poetry Team

Stephon Castle, Elijah Harkless, Moussa Diabaté, and seven other players I loved watching this year

Mar 13 • Mike Shearer

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