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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 • Mike Shearer
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 • Mike Shearer
9 NBA players with a surprising skill (2026)
No-dip threes, the putback king, and a weird NBA rule change
Sep 29 • Mike Shearer
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 • Mike Shearer
Something positive about every NBA team, Pt. III
Vibes, super sophomores, and the deepest guard room in the league
Sep 22 • Mike Shearer
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Picking the NBA’s top-10 offenses for 2026-27
The Spurs, the Nuggets... the Jazz?! The Raptors?!?!
Sep 18 • Mike Shearer
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 • Mike Shearer
5 weird lineups I can’t wait to see
A 2K lineup, a max-security prison, half-court salvation, and more
Sep 11 • Mike Shearer
Something positive about every NBA team, Pt. II
Pelle Larsson, inner peace, a few notable injury returns, and far more
Sep 9 • Mike Shearer
Silver brings down the hammer (and the axe, and the knife, and...)
Kawhi Leonard as Ahsoka, the Clippers, and the Grateful Dead
Sep 3 • Mike Shearer
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 • Mike Shearer
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