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1/20/2023
14 : 4
Picking 2022-23 Eastern Conference NBA All-Stars
My heart breaks for those who fall short!
1/20/2023
3 : 44
On the vexing timing of the Rudy Gobert trade
Why did Tim Connelly make such a hasty, era-defining trade as his first order of business running the Wolves?
1/9/2023
14 : 34
I regret to inform you that the Lakers are back from the dead
LeBron has amped up the offense, Thomas Bryant is making a real impact and things are going well right now.
1/6/2023
14 : 24
Fantasy vs. reality in All-Star starter voting
Looking at who will get in and whether they are the right choice.
12/28/2022
14 : 4
Luka, heir of Harden and maybe the sport
If you believe that pressure unlocks greatness, the Mavericks relying on Doncic so heavily might just be getting us there sooner.
12/26/2022
14 : 44
3 years of GMIB on Substack
It's our third anniversary. Let's celebrate with ... the Dunk of the Year, which helped win a game after midnight Eastern on Christmas? Sure!
12/24/2022
13 : 54
2022 NBA Christmas Day games, ranked
Your viewing guide to the NBA on Christmas.
12/22/2022
14 : 4
In which the Raptors and Bulls might have saved their seasons
Lots of highlights and reactions from Wednesday's action to get to.
12/20/2022
14 : 24
Every game matters, but do you care?
Competitive balance is in full force in the NBA. Now we find out if that's what sports fans actually want.
12/16/2022
9 : 25
The NBA's new 'Clutch Player of the Year' award is a little genius and a lot madness
It has the imprimatur of a major award despite essentially measuring hocus pocus.
12/13/2022
13 : 44
The Wizards, frozen in place
Washington is headed toward another mediocre season. What now?
12/8/2022
13 : 44
Things that are wrong with the Miami Heat
And how likely they are to fix themselves.
12/5/2022
14 : 4
The not-so-sleeping giant in New Orleans
The Pelicans' success isn't exactly a surprise, but it's worth special notice.
12/1/2022
13 : 44
No smoke and mirrors on the Suns
The evidence is piling up that this core is just simply fantastic, no matter what we saw in the playoffs last season.
11/30/2022
13 : 54
Will the Mavericks waste Luka's excellence being stubborn?
Jason Kidd, governing a .500 team with one of the best players in the world, won't budge on certain rotational decisions. Maybe he's right. What if he's not?
11/23/2022
15 : 14
On the Jazz and accepting the joy available right now
Utah's situation is fascinating and complicated. Here's how I'm thinking about it.
11/21/2022
14 : 4
Is Giannis a villain now?
No.
11/17/2022
14 : 44
No, OKC's tank job did not stifle Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's development
We have our answer to the most important question about the Thunder's decision to rebuild at the turn of the decade.
11/15/2022
14 : 14
On James Wiseman's new timeline
The prospect will head to the G League to get reps while the Warriors try to back toward the top of the standings.
11/7/2022
14 : 14
At least the basketball is good
Off-court stuff in the NBA is rough right now. The product on the court is very strong.