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Is Jalen Duren Poised for a Breakout Second Season With the Promising Pistons?

Among the various members of the Detroit Pistons’ young core, perhaps nobody is more poised to be the beneficiary of their offseason upgrades than second-year center Jalen Duren. Cade Cunningham…

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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MVP Summer: Has Cam Whitmore Already Become the Steal of the 2023 NBA Draft?

Though some projected him to go in the top five, Whitmore slid all the way down to 20th in last month’s NBA Draft. He responded by winning Summer League MVP.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Will the Cavaliers’ Free-Agent Additions Fix What Ailed Them in the Playoffs?

When free agency commenced late last month, Cleveland clearly sought a specific commodity: floor spacing – particularly in the frontcourt.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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NBA Finals: Why the Heat Might Not Need a Herro to Save Them Against the Nuggets

Tyler Herro still hasn't been cleared, but Miami's supporting cast proved in Game 2 that the team doesn't need him to take down the Nuggets.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Celtics vs. Heat Game 5 Preview: Has Boston Found a Formula for Extending the Series?

Entering another do-or-die contest, let’s assess where the Celtics excelled in Game 4, how much is replicable and what the Heat might try to do to wrap up this series.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Lakers vs Nuggets Prediction: Can LeBron Carry LA to a Game 2 Win in Denver?

King James has stepped it up offensively. What kind of impact will his aggressiveness have on Game 2? We break it down and reveal our player projections and win probability.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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The Difference in Denver: How Bruce Brown’s Emergence Has the Nuggets on the Verge of the NBA Finals

Bruce Brown was a value signing for the Nuggets in the offseason. Now, his emergence is a huge part of their playoff success.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Suns Need Better Version of Deandre Ayton to Get Past the Nuggets 

The pinnacle of Deandre Ayton’s 2021 breakout came in the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets when the Phoenix Suns dismantled shorthanded Denver with a 4-0 sweep. With averages…

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Brown, Tatum and… White? How Derrick White Is Playing Like the Third Star in Boston

White finished 12th in the league in defensive DRIP and 31st in overall DRIP during the regular season. He's raised his game to another level in the playoffs.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Learning to Fly: How Trey Murphy III’s Rise Has Helped Save the Pelicans’ Season

Among the entire 2021 rookie class, perhaps nobody has made more significant strides in Year 2 than New Orleans' young, high-flying forward.

2 years ago Jackson Frank