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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 year 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.

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Russell in Reserve: How the Lakers’ Sixth-Man Experiment Is Helping Fuel Their Turnaround

The former star point guard has adjusted to his new bench role surprisingly well, averaging 15.4 points, 7.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds rebounds in 20 games as a reserve.

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Adjusted Team Ratings: Who Looks Like a Serious Contender a Quarter of the Way Into the Season?

At the start of the season, we examined which types of teams typically make the conference finals. Now it's time to see where this year's clubs stand.

1 year ago Mat Issa

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The Awakening: Don’t Label Pistons Guard Killian Hayes a Bust Just Yet

Hayes is showing everyone he can contribute to what Detroit is building, which is a hell of a feat for a point guard everyone was ready to call a bust. 

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Will the 2022-23 Celtics Go Down as One of the Best Offensive Teams in NBA History?

The 17-4 Celtics own the NBA’s best record and adjusted offensive rating. And their premier offense, while perhaps not destined to lap the field all year, is here to stay. 

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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Decision 2022-23: Should the Hornets Offer P.J. Washington an Extension?

A combination of injuries and staunch competition (the NBA is as talent-laden as ever) has left the Charlotte Hornets near the bottom of the conference at 4-14.  With their playoff…

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Tatum Takeover: Has Boston’s Favorite Son Become a Top-Five Player in the World?

Jayson Tatum has returned with a few new tricks he picked up from his idol. And he’s contributing at a high level on both sides of the ball. 

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Star Fox: Has the Kings’ Point Guard Finally Arrived as an All-Star?

The Kings are 4-6. Five of their losses have been by seven points or fewer. Sacramento appears to be a competitive squad, but is Star Fox here to stay?

1 year ago Jackson Frank

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The Desmond Bane Experiment: Is the Grizzlies’ Third-Year Guard An All-Star in the Making?

Memphis has been tinkering with Bane's offensive load. How are they executing this? Why is it necessary? And what does it mean for the Grizzlies moving forward?

1 year ago Mat Issa