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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Jayson Tatum has struggled to distinguish himself in the MVP mosaic
Since entering the league, Jayson Tatum has been the leading active stakeholder in carrying Kobe Bryant’s influence into a new decade. In nature, the Green […]
Steph Curry drills insane full-court shot from tunnel
Steph CurryScreenshot: NBC Sports The Golden State Warriors may not look like their usual, dominant selves, but Steph Curry’s still got it. Is the Warriors […]
Timberwolves are giving off that Utah Jazz sham No. 1 seed vibe
Next to the OKC Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the biggest surprises of the NBA campaign. They’ve been in control of or […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP heist is nearly complete
Joel Embiid’s departure from the MVP race while he undergoes minor surgery to repair a displaced flap in his meniscus has created a vacancy. His […]
Draymond Green nearing end of Warriors’ stint?; Why Joel Embiid’s 70 points isn’ that great; League just can’t quit Doc Rivers
Photo: Getty Images There is no greater conduit for NBA hyperbole than the conversation around “superstars.” To have a rational, substantive debate, there must first […]
Kim Mulkey & LSU’s diversity flap; Who’s on NBA trade block?; Steve Kerr is wrong about Draymond Green
Photo: Getty Images Nobody expected the NBA trade season’s first domino to fall on New Year’s Weekend. When OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn […]
Tyronn Lue benching Kawhi Leonard late vs. Lakers is a problem
This year, the NBA claimed their findings are that load management mumbo jumbo is not supported by scientific data. Yet, the Clippers are still so […]
The NBA was on fire in its return to Thursday night on TNT
My original plan was to write about Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama going head-to-head on Thursday night. These two skyscrapers, who were born on the […]
Kevin Durant unhappy in Phoenix?; Ja Morant in more hot water; Cade Cunningham can’t save Pistons
Ja Morant.Photo: Getty Images Ja Morant hasn’t skipped a beat since his return to the Memphis Grizzlies lineup a week ago. The city of Memphis […]