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Is Jarred Vanderbilt Utah’s Next Ultra Versatile Forward?

A pair of blockbuster deals has left the Jazz without two franchise pillars of the last half-decade. Can Vanderbilt become one of the team's new building blocks?

2 weeks ago Mat Issa

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A Spida in Cleveland: Is Donovan Mitchell a Good Addition to the Cavaliers’ Young Core?

Cleveland swooped in and snatched the three-time All-Star from the Knicks and others. But will it work with two high-usage guards in the backcourt?

1 month ago Mat Issa

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What Can Josh Giddey Learn From a Former Most Improved Player of the Year?

As a non-traditional floor general with size, one cannot help but envision a timeline in which the Oklahoma City guard's production mimics of Hedo Türkoğlu in his prime.

1 month ago Mat Issa

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Did Dwight Howard Deserve to Be on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team?

We want to know if Superman was snubbed. He was the most dominant center of the late 2000s but wasn't on the illustrious list. Let's examine the case for Howard.

2 months ago Mat Issa

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The Seven Seconds or Less Suns: An Offensive Dynasty for the Ages

It’s a simple question. Who is the greatest pick and roll tandem of all time? Many would say it was the tandem of John Stockton and Karl Malone – a…

2 months ago Mat Issa

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Trae Young and Dejounte Murray: A Dream Pairing or Impending Nightmare?

What does Dejounte do for Trae? What can Trae do for Dejounte? Is it possible for two high-usage guards to coexist? Are the Atlanta Hawks now a title contender?

3 months ago Mat Issa

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NBA Finals: Why the Warriors’ Run to a Fourth Title Was More Impressive Than You Think

Though the data was stacked against them this time, the Warriors used a more tactical approach to defy the odds and reclaim the crown in impressive and historic fashion.

4 months ago Mat Issa

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NBA Finals: How Draymond Got His Swagger Back and What It Means for Game 6

Draymond Green's awakening keyed Golden State's Game 5 win. So how can the Boston Celtics respond at home and force a Game 7? We provide some answers.

4 months ago Mat Issa

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NBA Finals: Can the Celtics Maintain Their Advantage in the Paint?

It remains to be seen whether the Warriors can cure what ailed them in Game 3, but what is apparent is that this series will be won in the paint.

4 months ago Mat Issa

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Third-Quarter Bandits: Can the Warriors Continue to Dominate Coming out of the Half?

In case you weren't aware of the Golden State's ongoing success in the third quarter before these NBA Finals, it has used the first two games as a crash-course orientation.

4 months ago Mat Issa