NBA defenses can’t keep up with the highest-scoring offenses
Complaints about NBA defensive intensity have littered sports debate television, podcasts, and columns all season. As of Tuesday, the top five teams in offensive rating […]
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The case for — and against — Joel Embiid for MVP
Joel Embiid, the world’s best regular-season player, is closing in on his second consecutive MVP if he remains upright. When active, Embiid is a force […]
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown need a two-man game
The best duo in the NBA put on a show against the best team in the East on Friday night. Denver’s 102-100 win over Boston […]
It’s NBA trading season. Here are the guys who should be dealt
Photo: Getty Images Kuzma has been the poster child for the hapless Wizards: Empty stats and porous defense. Since leaving The Bubble championship Lakers, Kuzma […]
Steve Kerr refs complaints come across as sour grapes to some
Photo: Getty Images Not everyone seems to be as “disgusted” with NBA officiating as Golden State head coach Steve Kerr. Top 5 single digit scorers […]
Giannis Antetokuonmpo is doing something no NBAer has ever done
There’s one unquestioned upside to the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. The endless promos and exhausting exposure to promote Adam Silver’s baby — and debate over if […]
76ers might’ve stumbled upon what they needed by failing to get what they want
It won’t be hard to convince Philadelphia 76ers fans that this version of the James Harden trade was the best they were going to get. […]
Giannis is coming for Nikola Jokic’s ’Best Player Alive’ title
The lineal Best Player Alive title has been held by a handful of players for most of the past 40 years. It’s an informal distinction […]
Phoenix Suns’ explosive offense could be worth watching
A great team is only as strong as its weakest link. At least that’s the consensus among every motivational coach I’ve ever heard. But for […]
Contrived drama could do the Denver Nuggets some good this season
Photo: Getty Images The Lakers are no strangers to internal and external distractions are the closest thing to a nuisance. The Nuggets live rent-free in […]