NBA
May 13, 2026
Embrace it: Thunder Are NBA’s New Supervillain
While SC’s Ross Lancaster won’t be rooting for the Thunder in the West Finals. He’s come to the conclusion that they’re the type of heel the NBA needs. He also discusses how the Thunder might line up alongside the most despised teams in NBA history. Complete Story
May 7, 2026
NBA Playoffs Proving to Be Doubly Unfair
The NFL has “re-seeded” its playoffs since at least 1990, including the 1982 season that was defaced by a strike. And did they have to endure any kvetching because of it? SC’s Anthony Brancato confidently assures that neither will the NBA or the NHL. Complete Story
April 16, 2026
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of 2025-26 NBA Season
SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly of an NBA regular season that wasn’t the league’s finest campaign. Complete Story
April 7, 2026
NBA is Two-Faced on Tanking
If the NBA’s “war on tanking” is genuine, then why aren’t they moving to change the playoff seeding format? A 6-seed (rather than a 5-seed) should not be the ideal spot for a playoff team to land. Complete Story
February 10, 2026
NBA Finals MVPs Before 1969
As a historian, it’s frustrating not to have a record of winners from the NBA’s first two decades. So here, SC’s Brad Oremland covers his best guess for who would have won NBA Finals MVP from 1950-68. These are predictions, not preferences. Complete Story
July 17, 2025
Top Five Under-the-Radar NBA Summer Free Agent Acquisitions
SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at five under-the-radar NBA players who changed teams this offseason, but could still make major impacts on their respective new teams. Complete Story
July 3, 2025
The Dawn of a New Era
As the latest NBA offseason ramps into full gear, a new age appears to be on the horizon (if not already here). SC’s Jonathan Lowe looks into the burgeoning phase, while letting us in on the end of another. Complete Story
June 19, 2025
Why the NBA Should Embrace FIBA-Style Basketball
For SC’s Ross Lancaster, this year’s playoffs and NBA Finals have been pretty good, but still leave a fair amount to be desired. He explores why he thinks the NBA product should look more like the Olympics. Complete Story
June 4, 2025
Pacers’ Unexpected Rise: From Underdogs to Finals
The Indiana Pacers were not expected to advance this far so quickly. After a slow 10-15 start to the season and more than 20 years since their last NBA Finals appearance, expectations for the team remained low. Yet, the Pacers have defied the odds and now are in the NBA Finals. Complete Story
May 22, 2025
Playoff Hoopin’ Through the Decades
There are multiple ways that the last four NBA postseasons have been unique from other years. SC’s Jonathan Lowe shares what both separates these squads and connects them across the league. Complete Story
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| 05.08.25 | Playoff Intensity Makes the NBA’s Long Season Worth It | By Ross Lancaster |
| 05.06.25 | Why the NBA Needs to Bust its Brackets | By Anthony Brancato |
| 04.24.25 | The Cycling Stages of NBA Playoff Life | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 04.10.25 | Five NBA Postseason Futures Worth Watching | By Ross Lancaster |
| 01.29.25 | Stock Up, Stock Down For 2024-25 NBA Season | By Ross Lancaster |
| 10.25.24 | Tiers of Contenders For the 2024-25 NBA Season | By Ross Lancaster |
| 07.05.24 | Are Sixers Title Contenders With George? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 06.20.24 | The Transition of the Seasons | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 06.06.24 | 2024 NBA Finals Preview: Burning Questions Answered | By Ross Lancaster |
| 05.23.24 | NBA Playoffs: Not Swayed By First Impressions | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 05.14.24 | The NBA Lottery is Not Doing its Job | By Anthony Brancato |
| 05.09.24 | Good Luck Keeping the Wolves at Bay | By Ross Lancaster |