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After the Trading Frenzy: The Winners and Losers by the Data

With the smoke just cleared after all the chaos, we're digging into the data to identify which teams fared the best and the worst at a frantic trade deadline.

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Why the Kyrie Trade Should Benefit Both the Nets and the Mavericks

Contrary to popular belief, many deals prove to help both teams (see the Sabonis-Haliburton deal). And this one is no different. Don’t believe us? Let us tell you why.

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Why the Bulls’ Trade for Nikola Vučević Was Not Nearly as Bad as You Might Think

While it is difficult to fathom the draft capital sacrificed, a deeper examination of Vučević's performance this year proves the deal is not nearly as lopsided as the critics claim.

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Did the Timberwolves Win the Other Bet They Made This Offseason?

A common misconception made about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason deal to acquire former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert was that it was strictly a bet on the…

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Beverley Over LaVine? Frequently Asked DRIP Questions Answered

Quick. You’re the general manager of a new NBA expansion team. You have the choice between two players and their contracts are exactly the same one-year deal in this hypothetical.…

1 year ago Donald Kolakowski

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Thunderstruck: Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Verge of Superstardom?

Is there more to SGA than meets the eye? Does he have the makeup to be a No. 1 option on offense? How important is he to OKC's defense?

1 year ago Mat Issa

NBA

How Double Helioball Has Turned Luka Into an MVP Frontrunner

The magical Luka Dončić has somehow managed to outdo himself again this season. We examine how he's put together a historic heater.

1 year ago Mat Issa

NBA

Robin to the Joker’s Batman: Is Aaron Gordon Denver’s Second All-Star?

When you think about it, Aaron Gordon and Andrew Wiggins have a lot in common. Both are athletic with impressive leaping abilities. Both were top-five picks in the 2014 NBA…

1 year ago Mat Issa

NBA

The Gold Standard: Inside the Underrated Defensive Greatness of Kevin Durant

About nine months ago, I broke down Kevin Durant’s malleability as a superstar through the lens of his increased playmaking load to invigorate the Brooklyn Nets’ offense.  That malleability is…

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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The Other Slim Reaper: Is Nets Big Man Nic Claxton a Two-Way Star in the Making?

So just how good is the Brooklyn big man? Is he the Defensive Player of the Year candidate he claims to be? We look at the shot blocker's all-around game.

1 year ago Mat Issa