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September 2026

9 NBA players with a surprising skill (2026)
No-dip threes, the putback king, and a weird NBA rule change
 • Mike Shearer
Predicting the NBA’s Top 10 Defenses for 2026-27
A few days ago, we projected next season’s Top 10 Offenses. It got a little kooky. This week, we’re using our cubic zirconia ball to survey the other…
 • Mike Shearer
Something positive about every NBA team, Pt. III
Vibes, super sophomores, and the deepest guard room in the league
 • Mike Shearer
Picking the NBA’s top-10 offenses for 2026-27
The Spurs, the Nuggets... the Jazz?! The Raptors?!?!
 • Mike Shearer
Ballmer accepts, Toronto prays for lightning
After some initial bluster, Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided to accept the NBA’s punishment, allowing us to all move on with the…
 • Mike Shearer
5 weird lineups I can’t wait to see
A 2K lineup, a max-security prison, half-court salvation, and more
 • Mike Shearer
Something positive about every NBA team, Pt. II
Pelle Larsson, inner peace, a few notable injury returns, and far more
 • Mike Shearer
Silver brings down the hammer (and the axe, and the knife, and...)
Kawhi Leonard as Ahsoka, the Clippers, and the Grateful Dead
 • Mike Shearer
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