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Mat Rutkowski

Mat Rutkowski

Mat is a contributor for FanSided's website "FanSided." They are transgender and just used a third person singular pronoun to describe themself. However, they don't really care too much about pronouns in any facet so, like, go nuts, I guess. She has written about basketball since 2014, but started writing in grade school. Favorite book reports included "The Bible" and "The Berenstain Bears Discover the Dark Web." Mat has been featured on FanSided as well as FanSided. When he is not writing about basketball, he sleeps vertically in a 3x5 closet. It's very important to keep diverse interests. Mat can be found on the internet at montaworldpeace.bsky.social.

Apr 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) gestures as he dribbles the ball up court in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Of course Russell Westbrook shares the blame for Nuggets firing Mike Malone

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Feb 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Dario Saric (9) on the bench in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nuggets surprised Dario Šarić with a new coach and general manager for his birthday

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Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) has a technical call against him during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Luka Dončić ejection 'seemed a little personal' to Lakers teammate

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May 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Shaquille O'Neal looks on during halftime between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks during game two of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Hey, Shaq? Why do you say mean things about people?

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Apr 2, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Knicks can't beat elite teams, but how scared should New York fans be?

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Oct 28, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns legend Steve Nash greets fans during a Ring of Honor half time ceremony of the game against the Utah Jazz at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

7 NBA teams who will definitely fall into Steve Nash trap after podcast with LeBron

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Mar 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) look on against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Suns are still great with Durant and Booker, but it might not matter in the playoffs

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Mar 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) takes a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler speaks out about Heat tenure, made some friends along the way

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Aug 1, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; France shooting guard Marine Johannes (23) passes against Nigeria centre Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah (3) in the first half in a women’s group stage game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Marine Johannès is returning to the Liberty, and that's cause for celebration

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Mar 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; View of neon signage in the hallway at Toyota Center commemorating the Houston Rockets championship seasons before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Reports of Houston's shortcomings were premature as Rockets look like a contender again

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Mar 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Michael Malone refuses to give JJ Redick and Lakers any bulletin board material

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Mar 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) looks on during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Anthony Davis seems hell-bent on foiling the Mavericks' attempted tank job

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Mar 14, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with guard Derrick White (9) against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Sale of Celtics finalized to wicked awesome lifelong C's fan

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Mar 14, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots between Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) and guard Terance Mann (14) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard gives some tough love to improved teammate, but he's correct

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Mar 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr gets candid about the one thing Steph Curry needs most right now

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Feb 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Marcus Morris Sr. warms up before action against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Daryl Morey's seat has never felt hotter after Marcus Morris' brutally honest comments about 76ers GM

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