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Ben Ladner

Joined: Sep 20, 2017

Ben Ladner has covered the NBA since 2015. He currently writes for the Step Back and co-hosts the Read & React podcast.

Dec 31, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts a center Steven Adams (4) embraces him after an assist against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Grizzlies need Steven Adams healthy for the NBA Playoffs

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Apr 7, 2023

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Kevin Huerter, the value of movement shooting, and the limitations of heliocentrism

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Dec 23, 2022

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25-under-25: Josh Giddey is already one of the best passers in the game

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Oct 3, 2022

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25-under-25: Herb Jones is already a defensive game-changer

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Oct 3, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 28: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the second half of Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 28, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

The Long Two: How good does Rudy Gobert make the Wolves?

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Jul 22, 2022

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The Long Two: 76ers, Nuggets upgrade on the perimeter

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Jun 30, 2022

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The Long Two: How Jayson Tatum and the Celtics can get better this offseason

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Jun 23, 2022

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The Long Two: The Andrew Wiggins renaissance is upon us

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Jun 15, 2022

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The Celtics took Game 3 of the NBA Finals by force

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Jun 9, 2022

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How the Celtics’ small lineup shut the Warriors down in Game 1

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Jun 3, 2022

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The Long Two: Warriors are back and the Mavs have arrived

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May 26, 2022

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The Long Two: Jimmy Butler takes over as Warriors slow Luka

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May 19, 2022

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The Long Two: Al Horford’s ageless brilliance and defining MVP

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May 12, 2022

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The Long Two: How the Celtics slow Giannis, Suns exploit mismatches

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May 5, 2022

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The Long Two: Tyrese Maxey, and Jordan Poole emerge, Luka Doncic returns

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Apr 28, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors talk between plays against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center on January 27, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images)

The Long Two: A dominant Warriors lineup and Jazz issues on defense

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Apr 21, 2022

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