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The Dawn of a New Era

Sports PhotoAs 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

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Why the NBA Should Embrace FIBA-Style Basketball

Sports PhotoFor 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

Pacers’ Unexpected Rise: From Underdogs to Finals

Sports PhotoThe 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

Playoff Hoopin’ Through the Decades

Sports PhotoThere 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

Mavs, Spurs, Sixers Win Lottery

Sports PhotoThe annual NBA draft lottery was held Monday, with the Dallas Mavericks securing the top pick. But when will the corresponding extravaganza be held in the NFL? SC’s Anthony Brancato hopes ASAP. Complete Story

Playoff Intensity Makes the NBA’s Long Season Worth It

Sports PhotoSC’s Ross Lancaster thinks the gap between the quality of regular season and playoff basketball is growing every year. As he writes, it’s not be a bad thing when the playoffs deliver like they have so far. Complete Story

Why the NBA Needs to Bust its Brackets

Sports PhotoWhy should the top-seeded Thunder have to play the fourth-seeded Nuggets, while the sixth-seeded Timberwolves get to play the seventh-seeded Warriors in the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals? SC’s Anthony Brancato says that the Thunder should play the Warriors and the Nuggets should play the Timberwolves. Complete Story

The Cycling Stages of NBA Playoff Life

Sports PhotoFrom year to year, the NBA appears to re-use and recycle the themes of their postseason. SC’s Jonathan Lowe guides us through those cycles, including the biological features of a newer one. Complete Story

Five NBA Postseason Futures Worth Watching

Sports PhotoWith the play-in tournament coming next week and two months of NBA playoffs to follow, SC’s Ross Lancaster takes a look at futures bets that could be worth action. Complete Story

Stock Up, Stock Down For 2024-25 NBA Season

Sports PhotoWith the 2024-25 NBA regular season at its de facto midpoint, SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at the biggest risers and fallers. Complete Story

More NBA Commentary

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
04.25.24 We Are the Youth of Hoop Nation By Jonathan Lowe
04.09.24 NBA Seeding Races Go Down to Wire By Anthony Brancato
03.12.24 Rudy Gobert “Shows ‘em the Money” By Anthony Brancato
02.20.24 6 Seed is “Sweet Spot” in NBA Playoffs By Anthony Brancato
02.14.24 Value Bets For NBA Awards at All-Star Break By Ross Lancaster
12.12.23 Will NBA Follow NHL’s Lead? By Anthony Brancato

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