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The Dallas Mavericks Rookie No One is Talking About
Mavericks rookie Jalen Brunson has a chance to be the next Kyle Lowry. Hopefully Rick Carlisle gives him that chance.
Here's Something Terrifying: LeBron is Adapting
LeBron is still evolving after 16 years in the league and still toying with the opposition.
The Outlet Pass: All Hail LeBron's Step-Back Three
Also: A Look at the NBA's five worst contracts, Jaylen Brown as a superhero sixth man, the other awesome rookie in Dallas, Julius Randle's consistently putrid defense, and more!
Cavs Rookie is Really Great at This Really Bad Thing
If Collin Sexton can flesh out the other areas of his game, however, he can become a real problem for opposing defenses.
The Spurs Need to Tank the Season
This is not the San Antonio team we have grown used to under Gregg Popovich, but they're not far off from getting back there.
Lonzo Ball is a Force in Transition
When Lonzo starts running coast-to-coast, throw the analytics out the window and trust your eyes.
The Outlet Pass: The Spurs as We Knew Them No Longer Exist
Also: Collin Sexton is Lord of the Long Two, Nick Nurse is a mad scientist, Lonzo Ball's eye test vs. analytics debate, Karl-Anthony Towns is turning into a guard, a backup point guard who equals mid-90's nostalgia, and more!
The Clippers Don't Care About Threes, They "Just Hoop, Bro"
Los Angeles has the sixth best offense in the NBA and they are doing it without the three-point shot.
Eric Gordon Will Have the Rockets Firing on All Cylinders
The Rockets have been struggling, but the perennially under-appreciated Gordon will get them back on course.
The Outlet Pass: Don't Worry About the Rockets, They Have...Eric Gordon
Also: Noah Vonleh is good, how the Clippers are scoring without the three ball, a glimpse of Orlando's scary (in a good way) future, checking up on a juicy Sixth Man race, and more!