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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Rashard Lewis

Over and Back: BIG3 for every NBA franchise

Which prospects were impacted the most by the NBA Summer League hype train?

Who’s been good and who’s been very bad at NBA Summer League?

The Ringer’s Chris Vernon on Zach Randolph and Grizzlies roster questions

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: Gordon Hayward

A moment to remember and mourn our losses in NBA free agency

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 23: Emmanuel Mundiay

How do the Nuggets with Paul Millsap stack up against the rest of the West?

Apr 12, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and guard Chris Paul (3) react during a NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 115-95. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Remembering Lob City, Phil Jackson, and our other fallen enemies

Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

After acquiring Dwight Howard, how else can the Hornets improve?

Mar 1, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) moves the ball between Brooklyn Nets guard Wayne Ellington (left) and Brooklyn Nets guard Donald Sloan (right) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA silly season is upon us and it is wondrous

Jun 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green warms up before game two of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Over and Back: The best non-first round NBA Draft picks

Mar 27, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Kings defeated the Grizzlies 91-90. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Which players are the Grizzlies going to bring back?

Mar 22, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) is congratulated by Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) after he made a basket in the act of getting fouled against the Charlotte Hornets at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Orlando Magic have a blank slate, but can they do anything with it?

Jan 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell (1) celebrates with center Joel Embiid (21) after his game winning shot against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA Finals are over, so now what?

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: The Amazing Sladek performs during Game Three of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

An interview with The Amazing Sladek, NBA halftime daredevil

Jun 7, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

There is absolutely no way the Cavaliers can rally from a 3-0 deficit so let’s talk about something else

Jun 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half in game two of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Over and Back: The Warriors’ chase for perfection and other nearly perfect playoff runs

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Two Warriors wins from perfection (and also the sweet release of summer)

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There’s a lot going on besides the NBA Finals (and other alternative facts)

May 6, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) sits on the bench during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Warriors be concerned that everyone’s picking them to win?

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA Finals matchup we wanted is here, now let’s take a week off to reflect

May 8, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) pats Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) on the back during the final minutes against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

After making big strides in 2016-17, what’s the next step for the Utah Jazz?

Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer with guard Nik Stauskas (11) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

After the lottery, what is next for The Process in Philadelphia?

May 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) talks with media after game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

James Harden should shave in shame and other NBA playoff thoughts

The Replay: The best NBA bromances

May 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) in the second half in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. San Antonio won 103-92. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Does John Wick hold the key to unlocking Kawhi Leonard’s emotions?

Mar 30, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Clippers defeated the Suns 124-118. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Replay: Preparing for a post-Truth NBA

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It’s time to focus on the second round of the the NBA pla- wait, what’s that over there?

Mar 16, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 129-114. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Over and Back: Clippers and the history of great, but not great enough