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Tyrese Haliburton Just Made the NBA In-Season Tournament a Thing
Talk about a statement win. Not only did the Indiana Pacers’ young star catapult his team to a dramatic win with his first triple-double and a late four-point play, but he also may have validated the NBA’s experiment in the process.
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The NBA Top 100: Joel Embiid Is Coming for the Joker
The first 20 or so games of the NBA season have been full of surprises, from Alperen Sengun’s and Chet Holmgren’s ascendance to Andrew Wiggins’s total plummet
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The NBA In-Season Tournament’s Real Test Begins Now
By all measures, the NBA’s midseason experiment has been a hit so far, but a slew of questions about its long-term relevancy remain. Can it gain enough traction to become a thing? Or will the novelty wear off?
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Can the Kings Level Up or Are They Hitting Their Ceiling?
Sacramento’s playoff drought is finally over. Now it’s looking to take the next step and make noise in the postseason. Will internal improvement be enough? Or will the front office be pressured into making a deal?
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The Warriors As We Know Them Look Cooked. What’s Next?
Golden State is no longer a contender as currently constructed. In order to remain relevant, the Warriors need to reinvent themselves around Steph Curry. Is a trade coming?
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Alperen Sengun Has Liftoff
The third-year Rockets center known affectionately as "Discount Jokic" is making a name for himself this season—and fueling the most pleasant early surprise in the NBA
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The First Month NBA Power Rankings
Which teams have surprised or disappointed out of the gate? From the woeful Wizards to the surging Suns, we re-rank all 30 teams’ chances of claiming the championship.
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Kram Session: Previewing the Quarterfinals of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament
This week’s Kram Session begins with a first look at the in-season tournament’s knockout round matchups, before bouncing around to other big story lines around the NBA
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Has Devin Booker Become the NBA’s Best Point Guard?
The Phoenix Suns star was already one of the best scorers in the game. Now he’s become one of its greatest passers, too, unlocking new levels to his game.
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Have the Milwaukee Bucks Really Turned a Corner?
In this week’s Kram Session, the Bucks seem to be back to their winning ways, but the defensive issues that plagued them at the start of the season haven’t abated. Plus, the Magic’s specific superpower, a late-game quirk of in-season tournament play, and more.
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How the Celtics’ New Starting Five Is Picking Teams Apart
Boston’s starters are still getting to know one another, but collectively, they already look like a pick-your-poison destroyer. Even scarier? The lineup is nowhere close to realizing its full potential.
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Cade Cunningham Just Might Not Be a No. 1 Option
Various advanced stats place the third-year Pistons guard in discouraging company. What does that mean for Cunningham’s future—and what about his team’s?
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Zach LaVine’s Value and Five Trades That Make Sense
With the Chicago Bulls flailing, LaVine could be on the move soon. Who could use his services? Here are five teams that should consider trading for the All-Star guard.
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Rookie Rankings: Top 15 of 2023-24
This year’s rookie class has a chance to be special. For the debut of The Ringer’s Rookie Rankings, J. Kyle Mann breaks down the early returns from Wemby, Chet, and all of the other intriguing first-year players to hit the NBA hardwood this season.
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NBA In-Season Tournament, NFL Week 13 Reactions, and Track to the Future With Cousin Sal and Tyler Parker
Cousin Sal and Tate Frazier look back at NFL Week 13 and ahead to Week 14
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In-Season Tournament Check-In
Logan, Raja, and Beck discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s early-season success with the Pacers, the vibes of the Knicks so far, the Giannis and Dame duo thus far, and much more
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Recapping the Awesome NBA Knockout Round: Pacers Upset Celtics, Pelicans Stop the Beam
Verno and KOC discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s amazing performance as the Pacers defeat the Celtics to advance to the semifinals of the in-season tournament
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Best NBA In-Season Tournament Bets for 12/5
Raheem and Doug Kezirian give out their best bets for Tuesday’s Suns-Lakers and Knicks-Bucks games
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Jokic Has MVP in the Bag, and Adidas Goes Off on KD
Austin and Pausha also discuss the on-court incident between LeBron and Ime Udoka
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The End of the Celtics’ In-Season Tournament Run Looks a Lot Like Their Recent Playoff Losses
Brian also explains why Bill O’Brien has been such a bad fit for the Pats
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Who’s Primed to Be the No. 1 Seed in the AFC? Plus, ‘MNF’ Preview, In-Season Tournament Bets, and Early CFP Lines.
The East Coast Bias boys break down the 49ers’ dominant win over the Eagles and share who they think will end up with the AFC’s no. 1 seed
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Eagles Blowout Loss, Knicks In-Season Tourney Odds, Patriots’ Goose Egg, and Bulls Development
JJ also dives into why the Yankees need to get Juan Soto
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A Goose Egg at Gillette With James White. Plus, Caitlin Cooper Previews Celtics-Pacers IST.
Brian also previews the College Football Playoff
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Western Conference Confidence Scale
Justin, Rob, and Wos get together to break down the Kings’ success and explore the Mavericks’ roster limitations
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49ers-Eagles Preview, Tepper’s Temper, and Can the T-Wolves and Magic Sustain Their Early Success?
Plus, Tate and Wosny Lambre debate whether it’s time for the Warriors to make a trade
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Celtics Check-in With Michael Pina, and Questions That Need to Be Answered
Brian chats with Michael Pina about the Celtics’ 14-4 start to the season, then Brian and Jamie talk Pats-Chargers and give out some bets for Week 13
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The NBA’s Biggest Surprises and Disappointments So Far, Plus an In-Season Tournament Preview
The guys also discuss KOC’s article detailing the need for the Warriors to reinvent themselves around Steph Curry
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Henry Kissinger’s Life, Death, and War Crimes. Plus, Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Van and Rachel also react to Dez Bryant’s critique of Malika Andrews’s reporting on Josh Giddey
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Kyle Kuzma Is on the Wrong Team. Plus, Would You Rather Have Alperen Sengun or Chet Holmgren?
Austin and Pausha also entertain the idea of a Mark Cuban presidential run after news dropped that he has sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks
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The Beginning of the End for the Warriors and Unpacking the In-Season Tournament Group Winners
Logan and Raja discuss each of the eight teams that made it out of the group stage, break down the matchups, and share their thoughts on how the in-season tournament has elevated play across the board
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Best Postseason Futures Bets. Plus, Niners-Eagles Preview, In-Season Tournament Thoughts.
The guys also give their best bets for the week
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A Wild Finish to In-Season Tournament Group Play
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the final day of group play before discussing some other NBA news
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Warriors Meltdown and Two Players to Worry About, Plus a ’90s Music Nostalgia Session With Rob Harvilla
Plus, is one guy getting scammed into a trip to Hawaii on Life Advice?
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“Nobody Gets Points for Doing Their Gig”
Jason laments state of the Chicago Bulls on the heels of their blowout 124-97 loss to Boston and discuss the Bears’ lackluster 12-10 victory over the Vikings
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NBA Tournament Chaos and Top 10 Player Arguments With Justin Termine, Plus Michael Rubin on Changing the Collectibles Industry
Bill is joined by Justin Termine of SiriusXM NBA Radio to break down the wild final night of the in-season tournament group stage, including the Sacramento Kings’ comeback win over the Golden State Warriors
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Celtics Move On, and the In-Season Tournament Is Fun!! Plus, Eric Edholm on the Pats and the NFL Draft.
Brian also chats about the Bruins’ recent losing streak
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C.J. Uzomah Talks Playing on Black Friday, and Knicks Advance in the In-Season Tournament
Plus, talking about the Yankees’ interest in Yoshinobu Yamamoto