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How the Lakers Built the NBA’s Best Defense
How the Lakers Built the NBA’s Best Defense
“Showtime” might be back in Los Angeles with two all-world superstars, but the heart of their team is their defense
Spencer Young
Apr 16, 2021
The Secrets Behind the Rockets’ Small-Ball Defense
The Secrets Behind the Rockets’ Small-Ball Defense
Why Houston believes their “small-ball” approach is more than a gimmick
Spencer Young
Aug 30, 2020
The Science of Hack-A-Shaq: A Free Throw Conundrum
The Science of Hack-A-Shaq: A Free Throw Conundrum
The struggles of many poor free-throw shooters revived Hack-A-Shaq, but is fouling the opposing team’s worst shooter worth it?
Spencer Young
Jun 19, 2021
The Eight Best NBA Performances of 2019–2020, According to Statistics
The Eight Best NBA Performances of 2019–2020, According to Statistics
This NBA season saw a lot of great performances — so how can we choose the best one?
Spencer Young
Jun 5, 2020
Which NBA Stars Could Be on the Move This Offseason?
Which NBA Stars Could Be on the Move This Offseason?
Exploring potential offseason moves in the NBA
Spencer Young
Jun 8, 2020
The Future of the L.A. Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma
The Future of the L.A. Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma
Does L.A.’s fan-favorite forward have a place on the roster — both in the present and the future?
Spencer Young
Jun 2, 2020
This Summer Has Changed NBA Free Agency Forever
This Summer Has Changed NBA Free Agency Forever
There have been many new trends during this year’s free agency that may change how NBA teams approach free agency forever
Spencer Young
Jul 16, 2019
What Does the Future Hold For Giannis Antetokounmpo?
What Does the Future Hold For Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Like LeBron James and Kevin Durant before him, Milwaukee’s long-limbed, home-grown, MVP is set to hit unrestricted free agency with tons…
Spencer Young
Oct 12, 2019
How Zion Williamson Can Avoid Becoming the NBA’s Next “What If?”
How Zion Williamson Can Avoid Becoming the NBA’s Next “What If?”
The Pelicans superstar in the making has played brilliantly in his short NBA career — but only when he’s been able to get on the court
Spencer Young
Nov 6, 2019
Three Valuable Unsigned Veteran NBA Free Agents
Three Valuable Unsigned Veteran NBA Free Agents
While most free agents were signed just one day into free agency, these unsigned veteran players can help contenders in the regular season…
Spencer Young
Aug 2, 2019
The NBA Role-Player All-Stars
The NBA Role-Player All-Stars
All-Star weekend has put a spotlight on the league’s flashiest names — now, lets do so for the under-appreciated
Spencer Young
Feb 18, 2020
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