If Obi Toppin had been nineteen rather than twenty-two at the time of the 2020 Draft, where would he have been selected? I think we…
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Alec Burks at Point Guard: Why the Knicks are Starting Him
Yesterday I was scrolling through Twitter, minding my own business, when I saw this: At first, I thought to myself, “interesting”… Then I thought to…
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All-NBA Teams Check-in: Quarter Way Mark
As a fan, the All-NBA teams have always fascinated me. In theory it should give us a great idea of who the top 15 players…
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Who is the Suns’ MVP?
The Suns are blazing bright, winners of their last sixteen contests heading into Tuesday’s marquee matchup against the Golden State Warriors to determine the West’s…
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Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell Expecting Baby Girl
Congratulations are in order: Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and fiancé Alex Bazzell announced this afternoon via People.com that they are expecting their first child,…
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Sixers Twitter: Best Accounts to Follow for 76ers Fans
Fill your Twitter feed with updates and analysis from all of the best beat reporters and Sixers Twitter personalities covering Philadelphia basketball. The following is…
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Jalen Duren and S.E.N.G.U.N. Theory
“Jalen Duren is being underrated by the public at large in the NBA draft discussions. I am here to change your mind about this kid.”
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2022 NBA Prospect Rankings: Thanksgiving Update
Which prospects are worth tanking for? Who is on the bubble of being drafted? Jordan Ennis ranked the top 100 NBA prospects for the 2022 draft.
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Beyond the Triple-double: How Oscar Robertson Changed the Course of Professional Basketball
Oscar Robertson changed basketball. He was an innovator, a savant, and a pioneer. He’s an NBA champion, an eleven-time all-star, and one of only two…
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A Bright Spot for the Struggling Rockets: Alperen Şengün
Alepern Şengün is the most underrated rookie in the NBA so far this year. It’s not hard to understand the lack of coverage given that…
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Isaiah Stewart Bloodied by LeBron James Foul, Altercation Ensues
In the third quarter of a Sunday night game between the Lakers and Pistons, an ugly scene erupted after a hard foul from LeBron James.…
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New 3-5-5 WNBA Playoff Format Approved for 2022 Season
Fans, players, and coaches all asked for it. The WNBA made it happen. A new 3-5-5 playoff format will be instituted starting in the 2022…
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In Season 17, CP3 Leads the NBA in Assists
Few nicknames are as appropriate as “Point God” is for Suns guard Chris Paul. And at 36 years old, Paul is still showing us that…
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NBA Power Rankings: The Nets are Who We Thought They Were
As we ease into the bulk of the season, teams are stating to show their true colors. Check out who’s risen and fallen since our last power rankings update!
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All-In on Jokić Brothers Twitter
Following the incident between Nikola Jokić and Markieff Morris on Monday night, Twitter gained a very special new account. The reigning MVP’s brothers, Strahinja and…
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Jokić Loses his Cool after Hard Foul, Shoves Markieff Morris
The MVP of the association may be sidelined after the ugly scene that played out last night in Denver. Nikola Jokić was dribbling around halfcourt…
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Is the Wilson Basketball to Blame for Offensive Regression?
Over the past few seasons, NBA fans have had to calibrate themselves to higher offensive outputs. With records being broken left and right, we were…
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Dame Delivers Impassioned Thoughts about his Shooting Slump
Damian Lillard has never been one to shy away from the media. Whether he’s lighting teams up from 30 feet and beyond, or struggling mightily…
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NBA Power Rankings: Miami Heat White Hot Early On
The Miami Heat have come out in dominant fashion to open the 2021-22 campaign. Catch up on where all 30 teams stand!
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Spurs Offense Boosted by Murray’s Improved Playmaking
Coming away with just one win from the first five games is not a result any San Antonio fan will be pleased with. When you’re…
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