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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 “face of the league” debate is a negative distraction from exciting rookie class

Kailyn Smith March 5, 2025
We can’t keep exclusively fixating on what we’ll do when active NBA legends retire or who’s the greatest and why — we should be paying more attention to “who got next?”
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: 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.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: AI selects NBA All-Star Game reserves

Luke Scotchie February 1, 2023
As the 2023 NBA All-Star game approaches, an artificial intelligence system predicts the All-Star reserves with near perfection.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

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.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

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 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, including the return of Carmelo Anthony

The 2-3 Zone, including the return of Carmelo Anthony

Sean Golonka November 21, 2019

“The 3” Three to the dome! Carmelo Anthony is back! Emotions were high Tuesday night in New Orleans as the power forward returned to the hardwood for the first time in over a year. Despite a lackluster...

Eastbound and Down: No place in the NBA for Zaza Pachulia

Eastbound and Down: No place in the NBA for Zaza Pachulia

Aaron Halford March 1, 2018
When Golden State center Zaza Pachulia made what looked like a deliberate attempt to injure Russell Westbrook Saturday night on national television, I was not happy.
Between the Lines: Depth trumps superstars

Between the Lines: Depth trumps superstars

Michael Alcaraz March 12, 2017

While NFL teams throw millions of dollars at players in free agency, it is important to remember teams don’t win championships in the offseason. It is easy to get enamored by big contracts and star...

Yankees great Derek Jeter had quite the farewell tour in 2014. PHOTO COURTESY KEITH ALLISON/ FLICKR

Why We Play: How to say goodbye to a hero

Simon Kienitz Kincade October 2, 2016

Sunday marked the last time Red Sox franchise great David Ortiz set foot on an MLB field, playoffs notwithstanding. In a pregame ceremony that lasted over 40 minutes, Ortiz was honored by the team,...

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