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2025-26 First Quarter NBA Awards
Choosing between the sky and the sea
Dec 2 • 
Mike Shearer
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
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4 early-season trends worth monitoring
Jalen Duren's defense, the Magic's starting unit, and more
Nov 12 • 
Mike Shearer
The Miami Heat's new offense is weird. Does it work?
Breaking down what they're doing, how it's working, and where it's vulnerable
Nov 7 • 
Mike Shearer
5 breakout role players
A pair of Cavaliers, a quiet Lakers explosion, and more
Nov 4 • 
Mike Shearer
Kyshawn George is the towel
George's well-rounded skill set will allow him to thrive in any Washington future
Oct 31 • 
Mike Shearer
What's real? Examining 8 unexpected starts
The San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and more
Oct 28 • 
Mike Shearer
One takeaway from every team's first game
And a note about arrests
Oct 24 • 
Mike Shearer
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