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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…

4 days 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.…

5 days 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?

2 weeks ago Mat Issa

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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.

3 weeks ago Mat Issa

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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…

3 weeks ago Mat Issa

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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…

3 weeks ago Jackson Frank

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In the Zone: The Most Points in a Game by an NBA Player

There are few joys in the sports landscape like watching a great player score in bunches in the NBA. Great offense can beat great defense, and when the best players…

4 weeks ago Donald Kolakowski

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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 month ago Mat Issa

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The Beard’s New Look: How Harden Has Remade His Game – and Remained a Star

This is the new James Harden, a malleable collage of a star who continues to be among the league’s most virtuoso initiators. Here's a look inside his transformation.

1 month ago Jackson Frank

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Why Ayton and Bridges Could Be the Suns’ Most Important Players This Season

Phoenix's ability to remain potent through adversity has a great deal to do with the tantalizing young duo of Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges. We explain.

2 months ago Mat Issa