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Is it ever too late for redemption?

20 hrs ago • Mike Shearer

1 stat explaining each second-round series

KAT's outrageous passing numbers, Duren's disappearing act, and more

May 12 • Mike Shearer

The 2026 lottery will be can't-miss television

Ecstasy! Despair! The potential destruction of the league! It's all on the table.

May 8 • Mike Shearer

A playbook against Wemby, 50/50 balls, and more takeaways from each Game 1

A quartet of Game 1s is in the books.

May 6 • Mike Shearer

The NBA lottery reform is good, actually

On test drives, rewarding the wrong things, sacrificial lambs, and fairness

May 1 • Mike Shearer

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Towns' defense, Duren's disappearing act, Tatum's passing, and much more

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I hand-tracked the Lakers' and Rockets' double-teams in Game 2. Here's what I found.

Apr 24 • Mike Shearer

Each Game 1 explained with 1 play

Max Strus, Victor Wembanyama, balky Timberwolves, confused Rockets, and more

Apr 20 • Mike Shearer

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

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