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It's Time for Bubble Teams to Tank Because the Playoff Race Is All but Over
Don't let the media fool you—history shows that teams that aren't in playoff position this late in the season stand next to no chance to make it in.
The Hardest Part of the Leafs' Rebuild Is Officially Underway
The Leafs have been wise to dump salaries and older players for loads of picks. But drafting well and building a cohesive lineup is the real challenge.
The Charlotte Hornets Improved by Deciding Not to Suck So Much
Michael Jordan's Charlotte Hornets are on pace for their best-ever season, and the reason may astound you.
How Jerry Colangelo Can Save the Sixers from Themselves
When the Philadelphia 76ers hired Jerry Colangelo, they signaled that Sam Hinkie's "process" might be coming to an end. That might spell relief for the franchise's long-suffering fans.
Under the Bucket: The Oilers and Leafs Need to Figure Their Shit Out
Deaner tells a pizza delivery story, and rips the Oilers and Leafs for constantly screwing up.
Tanking Was Totally worth It for the Sabres
Buffalo was unwatchable last year, but with Jack Eichel, plus Evander Kane and Ryan O'Reilly, the revamped Sabres are worth the price of admission.
The Buffalo Sabres Are Terrible, But Are They Tanking?
Rooting for a team that may or may not be tanking is a miserable experience, but Sabres fans are holding out hope while the team struggles to get by.
The 76ers are the Ideal Rebuilding Team
It sucks when your team is in rebuilding mode, but what about when they're doing it in an interesting way?
The 76ers Play the Waiting Game
The Sixers are throwing away any pretense of competing as they wait for their future to arrive.