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The stakes in Paris
Who has the most to lose and gain from what shakes out at the Olympics?
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Having NBA players in the Olympics is good
A controversial take on whether the best players in the world should play in the biggest international tournament in the sport.
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Why Team USA's near-loss to South Sudan is so alarming
A comeback, a LeBron takeover and a 1-point win.
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Why fans should embrace a competitively balanced NBA
James Dolan is screeching about the NFLification of the NBA. But it's good for a wide swath of team fans.
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Klay Thompson, Paul George and when business gets personal
Both legends left their teams in free agency due at least in no small part due to disrespect. There's a lesson there.
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Jalen Brunson's singular domino
The Knicks star took an immediate extension at substantial potential personal cost. It doesn't necessarily mean anything for anyone else.
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NBA realignment is coming. Who should go East when the West expands?
Weighing the three obvious candidates for a conference switch and whether more thorough realignment is in the cards.
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Introducing the Consensus Best Player Alive metric
No matter how you measure it, one name is obvious.
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DeMar DeRozan makes for a perfect 3-team trade
PLUS: Giannis is going to Paris.
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The new East pecking order is about the same as the old East pecking order
Boston reigns. Philly, New York and Milwaukee chase. Cleveland and Orlando are right there. Miami is a mystery.
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Luka Doncic might not make the Olympics (again)
PLUS: The Warriors are doing stuff. But how much will it help?
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Nothing gold can stay
The Warriors lose Klay Thompson for almost nothing, and fall deeper into a talent hole.