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What is Tom Thibodeau if His Defense Stinks?
He became known as a defensive tactician, but as the NBA continues to make life easy for offenses, how does that impact Thibodeau’s stock?
How Philly is Hiding Ben Simmons's Shooting Woes
Regardless of how physically imposing, rare, and breathtaking Simmons can be, building a championship contender with someone who can’t shoot as a focal point is exceptionally difficult.
What if the Warriors Traded Draymond Green?
This isn’t to say Golden State should trade the perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate just to appease Kevin Durant, but it’s worth wondering what they could get, or would even want, in return.
The Outlet Pass: The Draymond Green Trade Machine Edition
Also: Ben Simmons's off-ball evolution, Brook Lopez's surreal range, Tom Thibodeau finding himself in an offense-first league, Jabari Parker's surprising defense, good (?) chemistry in Washington, and more!
The Milwaukee Bucks Have a Top Defense. They Need to Change It.
Mike Budenholzer has gone old school with fantastic results, but his strategy may be a disaster come playoff time.
The NBA Bandwagon You Need to Get On
Sacramento is far and away the most surprising team in the league, and its new starting two guard is a huge reason why.
The Chef's Kiss of Passes
If you aren't watching Trae Young run the Atlanta Hawks offense, what are you even doing with your life?
The Outlet Pass: Trae Young is Master of the Impossible Pass
Also: The Pelicans really miss Buddy Hield, the Hornets finally have a future, Dante Exum's joyful path to figuring it out, Josh Jackson's demise, the Bucks unsustainable defense, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s post-ups, and more!
There's Still Nobody Like LeBron James
When he's not dunking, LeBron is also the game's most perceptive passer. This sequence explains why.
DeAndre Jordan is Still Here (Sort Of)
Jordan is set to be a free agent after this season and while the skills that made him a household name have diminished, he's still evolving elsewhere.
The Outlet Pass: Caris LeVert is Ascending Before Our Very Eyes
Also: a Q&A with Ish Smith, how P.J. Tucker is trying to save Houston's defense, DeAndre Jordan's subtle decline, Pascal Siakam's energy, and more.