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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: If the NBA Cup is to be permanent, the stakes need to be felt

Kailyn Smith November 14, 2024
On Tuesday night, the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 tipped off and the league appears to be learning from mistakes evident in the inaugural season.
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: Best landing spots for Dillon Brooks

Luke Scotchie May 3, 2023
After a first-round elimination, the Memphis Grizzlies told Dillon Brooks he will not be returning to the team next season. Here are some potential landing spots.
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.
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The Fast Break: Revisiting my NBA award picks

Ethan Biddle March 31, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle revisits and re-evaluates his All-Star Break picks for NBA postseason awards.
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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, including the Feel-Good Raptors and Dominant Bucks

The 2-3 Zone, including the Feel-Good Raptors and Dominant Bucks

Sean Golonka February 12, 2020

The “3” I am loving the Toronto Raptors right now. I know this is probably an unheard of statement coming from a Boston Celtics fan. But as someone who loves good basketball and good stories, it’s...

The 2-3 Zone, including Fun Floor Generals and a Magic Baby

The 2-3 Zone, including Fun Floor Generals and a Magic Baby

Sean Golonka January 22, 2020

The “3” In the last edition of “The 2-3 Zone,” I criticized the Philadelphia 76ers for their disappointing play this season. Even though they still sit at fifth place in the Eastern Conference,...

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Coast to Coast: What Is Going On with Russell Westbrook?

Dylan Woods January 24, 2019

This season has been a little bit of a struggle for Russell Westbrook. Although he is still averaging a triple-double (21.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 10.6 assists) for the third straight season, the Oklahoma...

PALLENIK: NBA riddled with parity we can’t see

PALLENIK: NBA riddled with parity we can’t see

Justin Pallenik April 12, 2016

72-9. How sweet it sounds. The Golden State Warriors will have the chance to break the NBA record for wins in a season Wednesday when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the vaunted Oracle Arena...

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