The Kings are nearing two decades without a playoff appearance. Can their encouraging young core lead them there in a loaded Western Conference?
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Road to Redemption: Kidd and Billups have a Blueprint
Two of the NBA’s newest coaching hire have come under intense scrutiny about their past. We’ve seen shunned athletes redeem themselves before; will history repeat itself?
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Alperen Şengün Must be Taken Seriously.
Alperen Şengün has undeniable upside, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Which NBA team will take a chance on the talented, Turkish big man?
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NBA Lottery Tournament: Change Tanking For Good
The play-In tournament seems to have helped in minimizing tanking. How can we take that to the next level?
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We’ve Seen the Trae/Luka Saga Before (but in the NFL)
History has a funny way of repeating itself. See how the Trae/Luka saga compares to a similar scenario from the NFL.
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Fortnite x NBA Crossover: Great Move for the Association
The NBA has turned heads this year with their willingness to try new things. Is the Fortnite crossover a good way to engage with the next generation?
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Has the Play-In Increased Interest in the NBA This Season?
Love it or hate it, one thing is true about the play-in: people are talking about it. What are the numbers saying about the play-in and it’s impact on fan interest?
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The First Round NBA Playoff Matchups We Deserve
What are the best possible first round playoff matchups and why? Our Trey Hill dives into what makes each of them so compelling.
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Where Do We Go From Here: Eastern Conference Edition
For these six Eastern Conferencteams, the 2020-21 season won’t involve a postseason run. Where do we go from here?
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Anthony Edwards: NOT Who We Thought He Was
This year’s #1 pick is starting to show signs of elite offensive ability. Can he put it all together in Minnesota?
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When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong: Kevin Love Edition
Has Kevin Love’s patience with the rebuild situation in Cleveland run dry?
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NBA Twitter: Emoji Hashtags for Every Team in 2021-22
This guide breaks down the emoji Twitter hashtags (hashflags) for the NBA’s 75th season and each of the 30 teams for the 2021-22 season.
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The Curious Case of Darius Garland
There was an expectation that Darius Garland would be special from a very young age. Will he live up to that hype in the NBA?
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Wade Diversifies Both His Portfolio and the Utah Jazz
With the news of Dwyane Wade purchasing a stake in the Utah Jazz, our Trey Hill dives into how his presence may be able to shift deeply-embedded perceptions of the franchise around the league.
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Hurry Up and Wait: The Future Is Here For The Pelicans
The Pelicans have the talent they need to build a championship contender around Zion Williamson. How should David Griffin and the New Orleans front office operate this off season?
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Deandre Ayton: The Eye Test Matches the Nerd Test
With 2018 draft class peers propelling themselves into superstardom, Deandre Ayton has his work cut out for him to live up to being the #1 overall pick. Here’s how his on-court production is starting to quiet the doubters.
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It Don’t Mean a Thing Without the Ring
Hoops culture values rings over anything, especially when discussing one’s legacy post-playing career. Here’s why Russell Westbrook isn’t defined by how many championships he’s won.
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Will RJ Barrett Ever Escape Zion’s Shadow?
The giant stars of the game cast the biggest shadows on their peers. I suppose that has to be the case as we inevitably attempt…
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How Did we Arrive at a Competent Bulls Front Office?
The Chicago Bulls finally tipped their hand. After months of speculation both in the fan base and the media about what direction Arturas Karnisovas and…
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Trade Deadline 2021 Recap and Twitter’s MVP
Catch up on all of the transactions from Thursday’s wild NBA trade deadline and NBA Twitter’s undisputed MVP of the day.
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