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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Jimmy Butler doesn’t have to play nice, but he does have to get real

Kailyn Smith February 7, 2025
Jimmy Butler’s campaign to garner the most attention this season has failed, and not just because it was overshadowed by the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drinks from a gold bottle during the Celtics’ championship parade on Friday. The Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship title in Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. PHOTO BY LINDSAY SHACHNOW

Celtics win 18th NBA championship, Bostonians rejoice, reflect

Lauren Albano June 24, 2024
In celebration of the Celtics winning their illustrious 18th NBA Championship title, fans paraded and partied, all while reflecting on a successful season.
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: Lamenting the fallen Western Conference teams

Luke Scotchie April 13, 2023
While some teams are gearing up for the 2023 NBA playoffs, there are others who are already out of contention.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Western Conference Play-In Picture

Luke Scotchie March 30, 2023
As the NBA regular season approaches its end, many Western Conference teams are in a tight battle for the Play-In Tournament and playoff seeding.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Recapping the NBA Trade Deadline Part 2

Luke Scotchie February 14, 2023
While the Lakers and Suns were two of the big winners of the NBA trade deadline, some other teams made smaller teams to bolster their rosters.
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: Western Conference preview

Ethan Biddle October 13, 2021
Ethan Biddle previews the Western Conference ahead of the NBA's 2021-22 season.
The 2-3 Zone, my most anticipated moments of the upcoming NBA season

The 2-3 Zone, my most anticipated moments of the upcoming NBA season

Sean Golonka December 9, 2020
As the 2020-21 NBA season approaches, here are the best games and matchups that fans will get to watch.
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.
Between the Lines: We need women to make our sports better, but men in power keep ruining that

Between the Lines: We need women to make our sports better, but men in power keep ruining that

Michael Alcaraz February 26, 2018
The NBA should stand firm and show they will have a no-tolerance policy for such environments throughout their league. The NBA is the most progressive of the major sports, and those who work for it should demonstrate that.
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