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The 7 worst and/or most perplexing offseason moves
Earlier this week, we celebrated my favorite under-the-radar offseason moves. It’s only fair, then, that we discuss the transactions that bothered or…
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The six best under-the-radar offseason moves
Talking Milwaukee, Boston, Detroit, Atlanta, and more
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Grading my 2024 unlikely-but-plausible predictions
A look back at the 2024 season through crazy predictions.
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Summer League Diaries 2024
Fan favorites, a crochet master, juvenile jerseys, and so much more
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What's wrong with the Sacramento Kings trading for DeMar DeRozan?
Note: I’ll be in Las Vegas for Summer League today through Monday, so if you see me (a generic-looking white guy almost certainly rocking a Basketball…
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Thoughts on Paul George, Klay Thompson, the Pelicans, the Lakers, and more
Hello, everyone!
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Isaiah Hartenstein is the big news; Paul George and Klay Thompson can wait
Paul George made us tap our feet until 3:30 a.m. EST to sign a contract, and Klay Thompson dragged it out until 2:30 this afternoon. So, in turn, I will…
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A tentative Free Agency Day 1
Damn you, Paul George!
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June 2024

Deni Avdija trade grades and some draft thoughts
The draft is over, ending months of speculation. Compared to years past, it was a rather tame affair — few major surprises and only a handful of…
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Mikal Bridges/Almost Everything The Knicks Have/Houston Rockets Stuff Too trade grades
Adjudicating two intertwined, fascinating deals
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The best moments of the 2023-24 NBA Season
My favorite memories from this year
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Alex Caruso/Josh Giddey Trade Grades
Foolishly adjudicating a trade without patience or context is always a good time
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