Mat Rutkowski

Mat Rutkowski

Mat is a contributor for FanSided's The Step Back. They are transgender and just used a third person singular pronoun to describe themself, but they doesn't really care too much about pronouns in any facet so, like, go nuts, I guess. She has written, mostly about basketball, since 2014, and has been featured on FanSided as well as FanSided. When he is not writing about basketball, he is deep in his own head trying to make himself make the most of his free time. It's very important to have diverse interests. Mat can be found on the internet at montaworldpeace.bsky.social. If you find yourself there, you're probably lost.

Feb 12, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) is introduced before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards' take on Luka's fitness is exactly the same as ours

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Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chuck’s Global Stars guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts in the game against Kenny’s Young Stars during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes huge gamble with supermax extension looming

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Sacramento Kings v Dallas Mavericks

5ish Nico Harrison replacements the Mavericks could hire to avoid another Luka Doncic disaster

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Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Mark Cuban watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

We all have the wrong idea about improving the NBA All-Star Game

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Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chuckís Global Stars forward Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs shoots the ball against Shaqís OGsduring the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama clearly cared more about the All-Star Game than literally anyone

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Real Madrid Vs Dallas Mavericks - Exhibition Match

3 coach replacements for the Dallas Mavericks if (when) they fire Jason Kidd

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Apr 27, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks to the media prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

The 20 different emotions of Gregg Popovich

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Jul 17, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The Portland Trail Blazers pose for photos after winning the NBA Summer League Championship game by defeating the New York Knicks 85-77 at Thomas & Mack Center. Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

25 ways to spend these summer months without NBA basketball

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors, his wife Ayesha, and daughter Riley celebrate with his NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award during the Victory Parade on June 20, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 4-2 to win the 2022 NBA Finals. 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 Michael Urakami/Getty Images)

Power ranking responses to NBA Power Rankings

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Kevin Garnett isn’t done being petty to Ray Allen

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Kyle Kuzma’s solution to Lakers’ struggles … is more Marc Gasol?

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Andre Drummond explains why everything is different with the Lakers

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Dwyane Wade has bought an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz

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Joel Embiid says he sees himself ‘just being like Kevin Durant’

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates with teammates Joe Harris #12,Nicolas Claxton #33 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets after Durant drew the foul in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center on April 07, 2021 in New York City.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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant says shooter Joe Harris is ‘right up there’ with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson

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Richard Jefferson trolls LeBron over his CGI hairline in Space Jam

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