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4/19/2023
5 : 24
Kings put their foot down
PLUS: Local podcaster ejected, Eastern contender looking rather complete, Dumb Tax charged against tankers.
4/8/2023
14 : 4
Goodbye, Mavericks. That was weird
Dallas waves the white flag. PLUS: The East bracket is set.
4/6/2023
12 : 54
Yes, low-seed West teams should aim for No. 6
This isn't rocket science. The Kings are largely untested; the Suns have Kevin Durant. Plus, if you think you have a better shot against the Grizzlies than the Suns, the 7th seed might not be so
3/30/2023
13 : 4
It's not *just* the drought
Summing up the Sacramento Kings' last 16 years as simply a playoff drought ignores a lot more pain.
3/27/2023
13 : 44
Is it time to bury the Mavericks?
A meditation on a horrific weekend for Dallas. PLUS: the duality of Jordan Poole, continued confusion around the Heat and "the LeBron James of feet" according to LeBron James.
3/21/2023
13 : 14
Wasting Dame('s) Time
Damian Lillard rejects Ringz Culture. But isn't there a middle ground between that and ensuring you experience modest team success at the peak of your career?
3/16/2023
15 : 0
Are the Nuggets okay?
Jamal Murray looks unwell and also played 40 minutes. The defense has regressed. The seed is safe but the future isn't.
3/16/2023
14 : 54
How many Steph Curry points does it take to get the Warriors a road win? We may never know
And other NBA riddles.
3/8/2023
14 : 24
The Kings are levitating
Plus: the Knicks finally lose, Jordan Poole makes another teammate ragequit and Daniel Gafford wins a game.
3/7/2023
13 : 54
The NBA play-in is working shockingly well
Teams that could and maybe should be tanking aren't. Teams that could and maybe should be coasting to a low playoff seed aren't. Games matter and it shows.
3/2/2023
14 : 4
To a more joyful MVP debate
The game is in a wonderful place. Why can't the discourse be like that?
2/27/2023
13 : 44
176 reasons to believe in the Beam
Maybe you'll beat the Kings. But you're going to have to BEAT them.
2/21/2023
14 : 4
Re-tiering the NBA
With about two dozen games remaining and the trade deadline gone, how many contenders are there?
2/17/2023
14 : 34
Your Honest NBA All-Star Weekend Viewing Guide
Starring Ben Affleck, a Peloton guy, multiple Antetokounmpii and a multiversal Mac McClung.
2/9/2023
13 : 44
Good morning! Yep, the Suns traded a bunch for Kevin Durant
The re-armament of the Western Conference continues apace.
2/6/2023
13 : 34
... but it might work for the Mavericks
The Mavericks take the plunge into Kyrieland. Hope they packed oxygen.
2/1/2023
14 : 44
OK fine, let's talk about the Wizards
Washington is 12-5 over the last five weeks, and might be no worse than perfectly average when healthy. That's a success!
1/30/2023
14 : 4
The Jaren Jackson Jr. fake conspiracy, explained
Plus CandACE Parker, an electric Embiid performance and a thoroughly entertaining LeBron meltdown.
1/25/2023
13 : 44
LeBron is beating Father Time. Unfortunately, wins over Father Time don't count in the standings
The Other Lakers are struggling to support historic production from King James.
1/24/2023
14 : 25
Picking 2022-23 NBA Western Conference All-Stars
Congratulations to all chosen on this meaningless ballot.