NBA
November 17, 2023
What Should We Make of the NBA’s Opening Months?
The NBA In-Season Tournament is underway, and SC’s Ross Lancaster has found himself more captivated by early-season basketball than usual. However, he writes about why you still shouldn’t make too many conclusions this early on. Complete Story
October 25, 2023
The NBA’s Greatest Dynasties
From George Mikan’s Lakers and Bill Russell’s Celtics to Michael Jordan’s Bulls and Steph Curry’s Warriors, the NBA has seen at least seven great dynasties. Which teams qualify, and who are other teams that just missed? SC’s Brad Oremland returns! Complete Story
August 8, 2023
Culture Wars Now Infest NBA
Florida governor Ron DeSantis kept the pot boiling by accusing NBA players of collaborating with an “enemy” that he referred to as “Communist China.” If his comments weren’t so dishonest and inflammatory, they would be funny. Complete Story
July 21, 2023
Let Me See If I Can Fit You in My Schedule
A new era of the NBA will get underway this fall. But the reaction hasn’t been the warmest. SC’s Jonathan Lowe looks at some of sports’ more noticeable calendar changes and a trend that’s more prevalent. Complete Story
July 6, 2023
NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers
SC’s Ross Lancaster breaks down three NBA teams that made smart moves at the beginning of July and three that had a more questionable start to the offseason. Complete Story
June 22, 2023
NBA Reaching the Heights of Yester-Year
The ways of the NBA appear to be changing … again. SC’s Jonathan Lowe explains why 2023 overall No. 1 pick Victor Wembenyama may add weight to the shift. Complete Story
June 8, 2023
Jokic, the NBA’s One True Unicorn
SC’s Ross Lancaster revisits the “unicorn” term to describe novel talents in basketball, and reviews how Nikola Jokic is both the league’s best player and its most unique. Complete Story
June 6, 2023
Can Nick Nurse Sixers Back to Health?
Sometimes being “America’s Team” isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Just ask Jerry Jones — and Josh Harris, too. SC’s Anthony Brancato graphically illustrates the uncanny similarities between these two teams and their respective situations. Complete Story
May 25, 2023
NBA Coaching Carousel: Only a Head Skosh Away
As we head towards the offseason, the whirling dervish known as the coaching carousel appears to be more top-heavy than usual. SC’s Jonathan Lowe looks into the challenges that await the new hires. Complete Story
May 16, 2023
No “Final Four” For Sixers, Again
The NBA’s counterpart to Seinfeld’s iconic “Soup Nazi” has struck again: the Sixers will not be going to the Eastern Conference finals for the 22nd year in a row. SC’s Anthony Brancato says that it is time for them to move on from Doc Rivers. Complete Story
More NBA Commentary
05.11.23 | The NBA’s New Era of Playoff Parity | By Ross Lancaster |
04.27.23 | Who’s Next in Line in NBA’s West? | By Jonathan Lowe |
04.24.23 | Now Comes Hard Part For Sixers | By Anthony Brancato |
04.18.23 | How Far Can Last-Place Lakers Go? | By Anthony Brancato |
03.16.23 | Lakers Are Legit and It’s Time We Give Them Credit | By Dean Anagnostopoulos |
03.02.23 | Questions to Answer in the Wacky West | By Ross Lancaster |
01.24.23 | Can the Eastern Conference Do it Again? | By Anthony Brancato |
01.04.23 | Mitchell is Most Underrated Player in the NBA | By Dean Anagnostopoulos |
12.06.22 | LeBron Needs to Stay in His Lane | By Anthony Brancato |
11.21.22 | Kyrie’s Return Looms, But What About Retirement? | By Dean Anagnostopoulos |
10.24.22 | Lakers Are Bad and LeBron Knows it | By Dean Anagnostopoulos |
10.10.22 | LeBron James Talks Expansion | By Anthony Brancato |
07.22.22 | Looking at 2023 NBA Title Odds | By Ross Lancaster |