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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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Mike Shearer
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The two-week “Uh-oh” index
Five players and teams I’m worried about
Nov 3
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Mike Shearer
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5-ish fascinating small-sample stats
The Rockets’ blistering offense, rookies making history, Trae Young’s value, and much more!
Oct 30
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Mike Shearer
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Jalen Williams’ injury and championship gates
I’ve never really liked the idea of a championship “window.”
Oct 26
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Mike Shearer
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One takeaway from every team’s opening 2026-27 game
Ty Jerome for MVP?
Oct 23
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Mike Shearer
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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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Mike Shearer
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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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