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.

Why the Grizzlies need Steven Adams healthy for the NBA Playoffs

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Long Two: The Andrew Wiggins renaissance is upon us

The Celtics took Game 3 of the NBA Finals by force

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

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

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

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

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

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

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