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12/10/2023
13 : 54
What the NBA Cup showed us
A potential antidote for Tyrese Haliburton, a reminder of the Lakers' extra gear and LeBron's complete record.
12/6/2023
13 : 54
The 4 teams you meet in Vegas
Tyrese Haliburton at The Singularity, a Zion Williamson interregnum, another Giannis triump and LeBron's war on time itself.
11/29/2023
14 : 34
Not all are built for The Cup
Joe Mazzulla, the Kings and others were forged for The Cup, forged by The Cup. Some were not.
11/23/2023
14 : 44
A player spit out turkey and it wasn't the weirdest thing to happen on an NBA court on Wednesday
PLUS: Celtics vs. Bucks was almost exactly what everyone has been saying it'd be, Scott Foster vs. Chris Paul: Infinity War and we look ahead to Day 6 of the NBA Cup.
11/22/2023
14 : 34
You don't get the Cup
Sparks of intrigue in the ramp-up of the NBA season are good, actually.
11/14/2023
14 : 14
Sixers in ascent
A superstar turn for Tyrese Maxey allows patience.
11/8/2023
14 : 34
Bask in the Timberwolves' rare light
Be it a new dawn for Minnesota basketball or a meteor briefly streaking across the sky, present available joy should override future worries.
11/6/2023
13 : 54
As consequential and pernicious of an NBA weekend as you will ever find in November
The NBA Cup tips off with only minor brain and eye injuries for viewers, plus LaMelo wins a game on defense and the Grizzlies finally grab a victory.
11/2/2023
13 : 54
The Memphis Grisly
Your Grizzlies are off to an 0-5 start. PLUS: the Warriors do the Warriors thing to the Kings AGAIN, the Celtics hang 155 on the scoreboard and the Lakers and Clippers play an instant classic.
10/31/2023
13 : 34
Now was that so Hard(en) after all?
James Harden traded to the Clippers for what can be accurately regarded as Stuff.
10/27/2023
13 : 34
Don't forget to set your clocks back for Dame Time
An epic debut for the new Buck.
10/26/2023
13 : 4
What time is it? Players' only meeting time HOO
The Bulls are off to a helluva start. PLUS: Clutch Luka, Clutch Spida, a special Monk Dunk and looooooooots more.
10/25/2023
13 : 14
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are unbothered
And the Suns win a grind-it-out low-scoring battle. Huh!
10/24/2023
12 : 44
Milwaukee shocker
Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a surprise extension before opening night, lowering the temperature somewhat on the Bucks season. PLUS: it's opening night in the NBA!
10/23/2023
12 : 54
11 fearless predictions for the 2023-24 NBA season
From the MVP pool to Jordan Poole to the coaching carousel to the Finals pick.
10/20/2023
13 : 44
What is the standard for NBA disappointment?
Looking at the NBA's 2023-24 tiers through the spectrum of what failure would mean.
10/19/2023
13 : 14
Work beef in the NBA dark ages
A new history of Shaq and Kobe's feud leads to reflection on how the internet changes sports debate. PLUS: Steph Curry breaks my heart, again.
10/10/2023
13 : 34
Victor and Chet, take the wheel
A deeply fulfilling preseason debut for our new 7-foot kings.
10/5/2023
12 : 54
On the asymmetry of player movement in the NBA
Sorry, no emo subject line here.
9/28/2023
12 : 34
3 questions about the Damian Lillard trade
One for each team involved.