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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 6: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets look on during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Turns out the Durant injury plot twist was merely a red herring

Does Mike Conley care where the Grizzlies land in the draft lottery?

Is it time to accept playoff James Harden is just a 30 percent 3 point shooter?

The Wizards and Grizzlies finally fired their GMs, now what should they do?

MEMPHIS, TN - MAY 2: J.B. Bickerstaff, Head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and General Manger Chris Wallace of the Memphis Grizzlies address the media during a Press Conference on May 2, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

A calm and measured response to the Grizzlies firing their coach and demoting their GM

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: Mario Hezonja #8 of the New York Knicks in action against the Brooklyn Nets during a preseason game at Barclays Center on October 3, 2018 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Presenting your All-NBA team for just the month of April

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks talk (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

How close is this year’s All-Rookie team to being the best ever?

DENVER, COLORADO - 1978: David Thompson #33 of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait circa 1978 at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 1978 NBAE (Photo by NBA Photos/NBAE via Getty Images)

Over & Back: 50-point games in the post-merger era

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center on January 29, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Reaves/Getty Images)

We now have an exciting playoff race, if you consider 38-win teams exciting

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Jim Boylen of the Chicago Bulls encourages his team against the Boston Celtics at United Center on December 08, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Boylen’s rising favorability, Elfrid Payton’s triple-doubles, and other surprising late season developments

WASHINGTON - 1975: Rick Barry #24 of Golden State Warriors shoots a jump shot against the Washington Bullets during a 1975 NBA game at the Capital Centre in Washington, D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges 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 1975 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Over & Back: 50-point games in the ABA era

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 21: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Forget most improved, here are the least improved players in the NBA this season

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 13: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Jordan Clarkson #8 after scoring during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Quicken Loans Arena on November 13, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Hornets 113-89. 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)

The new lottery odds have made tanking irrelevant but nobody told the Knicks

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Phoenix Suns Center DeAndre Ayton (22) grimaces on the bench during a NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 13, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The blame game begins in Los Angeles, meanwhile the Suns continue to flame out

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 28: Atlanta Hawks Guard Trae Young (11) celebrates a basket during a NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Clippers on January 28, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Re-opening the Rookie of the Year race, and who were the most valuable players in February?

23 April 2013: Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett (5) during game two of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY The Knicks defeated the Celtics 87-71 to lead the series 2-0. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon SMI/Corbis via Getty Images)

The best NBA players who never scored 50 points in a game

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

If Fortnite is ruining the Knicks, what can we blame for the Lakers?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: LeBron James #23 and Lance Stephenson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after James made a shot against the Golden State Warriors and was fouled during their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Handicapping the Los Angeles Lakers stretch run

(Original Caption) Elgin Baylor, (right), of the Los Angeles Lakers, tries to maneuver the ball around Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics during second half quarter action. Los Angeles won the fifth game of the NBA Championship 126-119.

Who were the NBA’s 50-point scorers before Wilt Chamberlain?

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 19: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors tries to calm down teammate Draymond Green #23 after a foul in the second half of a NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Kevin Durant’s future, the Porzingis Trade, and the Jazz All-Star committee

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 5: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during a pre-season game on October 5, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 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)

The Knicks gambling their entire future on free agency makes me feel alive

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 7: Mike Conley

A Memphis Grizzlies trade deadline primer, or “Whoops We Forgot to do a Trade Again”

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 7: Mike Conley #11 and Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies high five during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 7, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Grizzlies don’t HAVE to trade Conley and Gasol, this isn’t the Tyreke Evans situation

CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 30: Mo Williams #2 and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers share a moment as their teammate Jamario Moon #15 extends their lead with a free throw in the final seconds of the game against the Atlanta Hawks on December 30, 2009 at The Quicken Loans Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Over and Back: Count the regular-season rings (part two)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 22: Denver Nuggets Forward Nikola Jokic (15) looks on before a NBA game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers on December 22, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Is there any way for teams to stop Nikola Jokic?

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 26: the Memphis Grizzlies huddle up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 26, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Why won’t the Grizzlies close games with their best players?

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers reacts during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 10, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who is most deserving of more playing time in the New Year?

BOSTON - 1984: Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics shoots the jumper against Julius " Dr. J" Erving #6 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game played in 1984 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 1984 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Over & Back Holiday Special: 1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7