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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Jokić is one of one, but he’s not all by himself in Denver

Kailyn Smith April 9, 2025
The Denver Nuggets represent a city sitting 5,280 feet above sea level, so it’s only fitting that they have a few mountains to climb in the weeks to come.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: The excitement coming out of the Eastern Conference is paywalled

Kailyn Smith March 19, 2025
While the Western Conference boasts most of the league’s largest markets and superstars, the talent in the Eastern Conference is often overlooked because of unequal broadcast distribution.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Bobby Portis’ suspension is a wake-up call for National Basketball Players Association

Kailyn Smith February 26, 2025
Last Thursday, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. was suspended 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. Portis tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, which he used to treat an elbow injury.
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: Eastern Conference Play-In picture

Luke Scotchie March 22, 2023
As the NBA regular season inches toward a close, Columnist Luke Scotchie predicts which Eastern Conference teams will sneak into the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament.
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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: 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, on LeBron’s greatness and quirky Lakers

The 2-3 Zone, on LeBron’s greatness and quirky Lakers

Sean Golonka October 13, 2020
The new NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers won with a great duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but they still had some interesting characters on their roster.
The 2-3 Zone, an NBA Finals update

The 2-3 Zone, an NBA Finals update

Sean Golonka October 6, 2020
The “2” I think Jimmy Butler had a triple shot of espresso from his Big Face Coffee business before Sunday night’s Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 2-3 Zone, the Finals matchup and the end of the Celtics’ season

The 2-3 Zone, the Finals matchup and the end of the Celtics’ season

Sean Golonka September 29, 2020
Although the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs by the Miami Heat, they have a bright future moving forward. And the Heat and Lakers look set to produce an entertaining Finals series.
The 2-3 Zone, excitement for two historic franchises

The 2-3 Zone, excitement for two historic franchises

Sean Golonka September 22, 2020
Two historic NBA franchises in the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continue to compete in the playoffs.
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