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Rory Masterson

Rory Masterson is originally from South Carolina and graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx. He is the co-founder and editor of Tuesdays With Horry, and his writing has appeared at The Classical, among other places. He tweets sporadically and retweets frequently and is not here for your Russell Westbrook slander.

James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets seen prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Circle’s Getting Smaller All The Time: James Harden, Phish and their parallel fandoms

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25-under-25: Nikola Jokic is a legitimate MVP candidate

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 06: Thomas Robinson #41 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Barclays Center on November 6, 2015 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. Lakers defeated the Nets 104-98. 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 Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

NBA Draft Bust Week: What did we miss about Thomas Robinson?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 21: Stephen Curry #30 hi-fives Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors on January 21, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kevin Durant’s absence may be an opportunity for the Warriors

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 19: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks stands on the court in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Fiserv Forum on March 19, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Stating the case for every Coach of the Year candidate

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 08: Dennis Smith Jr. #5 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 08, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)

How is Dennis Smith Jr. changing in New York?

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- JANUARY 12: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder stares on before the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 12, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Two games to understand Russell Westbrook

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Art by Andrew Maahs -- @BasemintDesign

25-under-25: Clint Capela is a force of nature

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17: Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against the LA Clippers on January 17, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

An ode to Kenneth Faried, a once-good NBA player

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BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 2: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 2, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

What’s next for Brandon Ingram?

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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 16: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets goes up against Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

How do the Warriors adjust for Game 3?

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INGLEWOOD, CA- JUNE 7: Magic Johnson

Rankings the best NBA nicknames of all time

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 11: Klay Thompson

League Pass Favorites: Klay Thompson makes the inevitability of the Warriors bearable

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: NBA All-Star Andre Drummond at Mtn Dew Kickstart Courtside Studios at NBA All-Star 2018 in Los Angeles, Sunday, February 18, 2018. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Mtn Dew NBA All-Star Weekend)

Q&A with Andre Drummond: Talking rebounding, NBA2K and East Coast hip-hop

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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 10: Lou Williams

Why Lou Williams should have made the 2018 NBA All-Star team

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CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 15: LeBron James

NBA Trade Deadline Portfolio 2018: Cleveland Cavaliers

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