Jared Wade

Joined: Mar 19, 2014

Jared Wade is columnist at FanSided and editor of 8 Points, 9 Seconds. Follow him on Twitter @Jared_Wade.

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Kevin Durant

The Golden State Warriors are not a super team

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving is what he is – and in Game 3 that was exactly what Cleveland needed

Feb 27, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) prepares to return the game after having his ankle examined during action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: The NBA needs to widen the court not move back the 3-point line

Jan 30, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis (11) brings the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: In Indiana, Monta Ellis really does have it all

Dec 16, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson looks on during a stop in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: Many NBA teams would be best off trading for a plan

Jan 20, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) looks to pass during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: Chris Bosh’s greatness doesn’t require approval

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Myles Turner (Texas) receives a hug from family and friends after being selected as the number eleven overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: Myles Turner is another breakout star in an incredible rookie class

Dec 18, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Sacramento Kings 99-95. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: DeMarcus Cousins has become an unstoppable force of domination

Jan 20, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots a free throw agains the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Pistons won 123 to 114. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: The NBA needs to take a full measure and kill Hack-A-Shaq

Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: LeBron again enters a war he cannot win against the Spurs

Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: The Carmelo, Porzingis odd couple is a dream for Knicks fans

Dec 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and guard Chris Paul (3) react in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Bucks 103-90. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

5 NBA teams that need a New Year’s Resolution

Jun 9, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball over Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter in game three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: Ranking the Christmas NBA games for your wish list

Dec 13, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) pauses before a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: Grizzlies Grit N’ Grind is outdated in a Warriors world

Dec 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) steals the ball from Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: Bulls and Clippers both mired in mediocrity with recurring fatal flaws

Dec 1, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) and center Jahlil Okafor (8) celebrate a score against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Weekside: Rockets, Sixers strategies not adding up