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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Kawhi Leonard is back and not to blame

Kailyn Smith January 22, 2025
The Los Angeles Clippers have been struggling in their recent efforts to contend for titles, and last year was a dream turned nightmare. A season that should have seen the Clippers as a surefire giant in the West with a starting lineup of dynamic hometown heroes instead became one riddled with injuries and underperformance. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Ranking every City Edition jersey based on how comfortable I would be to wear them in public

Luke Scotchie October 27, 2023
During certain games, players will wear special City Edition uniforms. These uniforms are designed by Nike as a way to draw attention to the city’s roots, the team’s history or facts that most people outside of that team’s fan base wouldn’t know, and they usually change every year. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: AI Predicts the 2023 All-NBA Teams

Luke Scotchie April 26, 2023
In this week's edition of The Backdoor Cut, columnist Luke Scotchie turns to artificial intelligence to predict the 2023 All-NBA teams.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: A letter to the Dallas Mavericks

Luke Scotchie April 19, 2023
The Dallas Mavericks went from contenders to missing the playoffs. Columnist Luke Scotchie shares his message to the Mavericks.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Breaking down the top teams during the NBA’s final month

Luke Scotchie March 16, 2023
Columnist Luke Scotchie breaks down the top teams in the NBA as the regular season approaches its end.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Recapping the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline Part 1

Luke Scotchie February 13, 2023
The 2023 NBA trade deadline was one of the most chaotic deadlines in recent history with multiple stars such as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook being moved.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: The Kyrie Irving trade

Luke Scotchie February 6, 2023
After a tumultuous tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, superstar guard Kyrie Irving has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
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The Fast Break: Eastern Conference preview

Ethan Biddle October 20, 2021
Ethan Biddle previews the Eastern Conference as the NBA officially begins its 2021-22 season.
The 2-3 Zone, my NBA offseason watchlist

The 2-3 Zone, my NBA offseason watchlist

Sean Golonka November 10, 2020
As the NBA has kicked off its offseason, here are five situations to keep a close eye on.
The 2-3 Zone, on my boundless excitement for next season

The 2-3 Zone, on my boundless excitement for next season

Sean Golonka October 20, 2020
The NBA offseason has officially begun, but the 2021 season will offer huge parity for the league with a high number of talented teams.
Numbers Roundup: Goodbye for now

Numbers Roundup: Goodbye for now

Hannah Yoshinaga February 24, 2020

Saying goodbye to beloved athletes is hard, whether it be via trade, free agency, or season-ending injury. Even if the athlete wasn’t a fan favorite, it can still feel odd to imagine them in another...

Between the Lines: Extreme Makeover — Cavs Edition

Between the Lines: Extreme Makeover — Cavs Edition

Michael Alcaraz February 13, 2018

Spring cleaning came early this year in Cleveland as the Cavaliers flipped their roster at the NBA trade deadline. The team, who just last week blew a 21 point lead to the lowly Orlando Magic, and ultimately...

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