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Hum Diddly Dee: NBA Twitter’s Favorite Play-by-Play Announcer
Nothing beats a full slate of NBA games on a weeknight and a remote control in-hand. League Pass gives fans the ability to flip through…
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Teams that Tank Part 1: The Detroit Pistons
We aren’t even to Christmas yet and it appears that 6 NBA teams are already looking forward to placing their hopes on the ping-pong balls…
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Blow it up: Three Pacers Trade Ideas
The Pacers have recently decided they want to blow things up in favor of a rebuild, according to The Athletic. They can’t trade the recently-extended…
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Darius Garland’s Leap has the Cleveland Cavaliers on the Verge
Darius Garland coming out of college, was thought of as a highly-skilled guard with range and an advanced handle. Garland showed his obvious talent and…
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Larry Bird’s Left-Handed Game: NBA History
The Left-handed Game is probably my favorite of Larry’s legends, as it took place at the inarguable peak of his greatness, and it represents to me a perfect balance of nonfiction and myth.
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NBA and TikTok: The Next Wave
29 of 30 NBA teams have a verified TikTok account. Which team’s content is the most popular on the app?
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2022 NBA Prospect Rankings: Holmgren Jumps to the Top
Comps are for play style and role not specifically the same level. The Thompson Twins will for now be removed until more clarity, after some…
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Steve Kerr’s genius on display with 2021 Golden State Warriors
A genius is a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable. Steve Kerr’s modest NBA career involved…
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Mission Impossible: The Ben Simmons Trade Machine Special
Proposing 5 different trade machine scenarios from 4 different teams for Ben Simmons, (plus one Bonus trade at the end).
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Eric’s Gambling Corner: NBA Parlay Pick for 12/2/21
Alright folks, let’s win some money. Lets Parlay this shit and win big. Nothing crazy, just betting money lines tonight. Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.…
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JaVale McGee’s Wild, Winding Path
Few players are more enjoyable on a per-minute basis than JaVale McGee. From spring-heeled college prospect to national laughingstock to 3x champion and gold medalist,…
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The CJ McCollum Conundrum
CJ McCollum has a lot to offer on a basketball court. What can the Blazers do to maximize his fit in their system?
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NBA Fun Rankings: Top 5 Fun Teams to Watch
Thanks to the amount of talent in the NBA right now, there are quite a few good reasons to watch any team, either contending or…
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Hoosiers Winless Against Syracuse Since 1987 Championship Game
Call it a revenge tour that Syracuse Head Coach, Jim Boeheim, has been on since ‘87 but the Indiana Hoosiers can’t seem to beat the…
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NBA Power Rankings: Suns Take Top Honors After Victory Over Warriors
In an epic Western Conference showdown, the Suns reigned supreme to take the top spot in the league. Where do the other 29 teams shake out?
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#JustinsStairway2021: The 20 Greatest NBA Players of All Time
Who are the 20 greatest basketball players of all time? Justin Purakal has some thoughts: it’s time for #JustinsLadder2021
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Mr. June or Wedgie Jackson?
Five games into this season, I texted my best friend that Reggie Jackson was fool’s gold and that the Clippers would miss the playoffs over…
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Obi Toppin: The Matrix Reloaded
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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