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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: The 2025 All-Star Weekend has potential to be the best of this era

Kailyn Smith February 12, 2025
This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco is sure to make Valentine’s Day even more sweet. The weekend is so much bigger than Sunday night’s big game, and it truly is a showcase of the best of basketball.
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

Who really won the James Harden trade? | The Backdoor Cut

Luke Scotchie November 9, 2023
Whether you were woken up in the middle of the night on Halloween Eve by the notification from Adrian Wojnarowski’s X account, or if you’ve somehow managed to escape the insufferable discourse surrounding it, you’ve probably heard the biggest news of the early season. The Philadelphia 76ers have (finally) traded former NBA all-star James Harden.
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: My 2022 All-Star ballot

Ethan Biddle January 26, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle unveils his picks for the 2022 NBA All-Star game.
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The Fast Break: Who is the best player in the league right now?

Ethan Biddle December 1, 2021
Ethan Biddle breaks down his take on who is the best player in the NBA.
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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.
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The Fast Break: The injury problem in today’s NBA

Ethan Biddle April 20, 2021
Ethan Biddle discusses how the 2020-21 NBA season's schedule has put players at risk for injury.
The 2-3 Zone, on the beautiful chaos of the NBA offseason

The 2-3 Zone, on the beautiful chaos of the NBA offseason

Sean Golonka November 17, 2020
With the NBA offseason fully underway, here are the craziest free agency and trade rumors that have been thrown around.
The 2-3 Zone, on the NBA Draft’s most intriguing prospects

The 2-3 Zone, on the NBA Draft’s most intriguing prospects

Sean Golonka November 3, 2020
The NBA Draft is approaching and many consider this year's class to be weak, but there are some exciting talents.
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.
The 2-3 Zone, featuring Jayson Tatum’s Rise

The 2-3 Zone, featuring Jayson Tatum’s Rise

Sean Golonka March 3, 2020

The “3” Jayson Tatum’s beard finally connected. And he’s been unstoppable ever since.  Photo evidence from a Boston Celtics game against the Phoenix Suns shows the Tatum’s beard finally...

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