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Kuminga and Ball, basketball epinephrine
How Jonathan Kuminga and LaMelo Ball bring welcome questions to Minnesota
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Examining wins and salaries by player age bands
Russell Westbrook’s retirement brought about a whole slew of eulogies and tributes (here’s mine!), but somewhat lost in the shuffle was an interesting…
Aug 25
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Peyton Watson/Max Strus Trade Grades
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, and LA Clippers, adjudicated
Aug 20
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Another Russell Westbrook tribute
On Jujutsu Kaisen, the "Russel Westbrook Fan Club" [sic], and more
Aug 18
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The 7 riskiest moves of the offseason
Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young, guaranteed money for slot-machine centers, and much more
Aug 11
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Four Breakout Players
Collin Murray-Boyles, Donovan Clingan, and more
Aug 7
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Grading my 2025-26 unlikely-but-plausible predictions
Accountability matters
Aug 4
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July 2026
An ode to restricted free agency
Not the wage-suppression part... but like, maybe everything else?
Jul 31
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The 2026 NBA offseason's most interesting remaining storylines
LeBron, Kawhi, holey teams, RFAs, and more
Jul 28
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How LeBron James fits on the 76ers
How will James fit in the City of Brotherly Love?
Jul 24
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Sensible and sad: Lu Dort trade grades
Adjudicating the Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, and Oklahoma City Thunder
Jul 21
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Summer League Diaries, 2026 edition
Caleb Wilson, Egor Demin, Hansen Yang, heads on sticks, craps, and CeraVe
Jul 17
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