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All-NBA, all of the time, articles written by Patrick L. Brown
Nov. 26, 2025

A Texas-Sized Problem in Dallas

On May 24 2024, Luka had Jaden Mcdaniels on him- Derek Lively set a screen on McDaniels forcing the switch with Gobert, the matchup Doncic wanted. Between the legs dribble two dribbles to the right, step back shot over Gobert, Dagger three…

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Nov. 21, 2025

"Dallas Mavericks: Dreams & Nightmares"

What happens when a franchise player is traded away in the middle of the night? How about when you stay up waiting for reliable sources to confirm? If you thought this was a dream, possibly true. Then... sold on "win now mode" for the…

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Nov. 4, 2025

"Ja Morant: The Thrill Is Gone, NBA Youngboy Edition"

One of the more electric NBA superstars has reached new lowswith Memphis; as the Grizzlies took great liberty in suspending JaMorant. After a bizarre stat line from Friday's NBA Cup, Morantfinished with eight points. In losing fashion, Memphis lost …

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Oct. 31, 2025

"NBA on NBC: Back Home Where It Belongs"

If you grew up in the 1990s, basketball was your escape from reality. Basketball courts were full with kids wanting to emulate Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller, Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson. A lot of great players who gave youth dreams …

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Oct. 29, 2025

"Inside The NBA: A New Era Begins"

NBA opening week isn't complete without one of THE GREATEST sports shows to reach television audiences. It was a staple in every household, rather you liked basketball or not. Name me one person who hasn't watched it. Well ladies and …

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Oct. 21, 2025

"2026 NBA Preview: The Chase Of A Lifetime"

Welcome to another exciting NBA season; as tip-off is roughly a few hours away! In this preview, a very wide open Eastern conference which can be won in a number of ways. Not the flashiest by any means; more like splashiest in part of…

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Oct. 20, 2025

"2026 NBA Season Preview: Thunder Up, Who's Next?"

Welcome to the 2026 NBA season preview! We're a few hours away from tip-off in what'll be eighty-two games of tense basketball. Who can dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder as they begin their repeat run? The western conference is stack…

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Sept. 17, 2025

"The Price of NBA Streaming Services"

As the NBA prepares for another season, ushering in a new digital era highlights what fans are concerned about: prices. Everything is streamed across multiple platforms and with the second biggest sport in North America, fans are divi…

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Sept. 16, 2025

"Los Angeles Clippers: A Damning Investigation"

What happens when you attempt to apply shady business deals with kickstart companies and superstar players? Nobody has to know right? Sign endorsement deals and take the money without being seen? This is the latest NBA offseason news …

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June 25, 2025

"2003 NBA Draft: The Next Generation Arrives."

To conclude our special series of "NBA Drafts," this next class had a lotof generational talent which would help usher in the post Michael Jordanera after his final farewell season. It was filled with excitement, plenty ofprospects and a very strang…

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June 25, 2025

"1996 NBA Draft: The Remix Era"

To quote the great Ahmad: "Back in the day when I was young, I'm not akid anymore; but somedays I sit and wish I was a kid again." Yes, thatvery same line spoke volumes to kids growing up in the 1990s. A greatdecade of sports, music, movies, and cul…

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June 25, 2025

"1984 NBA Draft: The Greatest of All-Time"

Welcome to a special series where I revisit some of the most iconic NBA drafts in league history. There's been debates over the years which draft would be considered the greatest. Look no further as we start with 1984, which featured …

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June 24, 2025

"Oklahoma City Thunder: 2025 NBA Champions"

The NBA Finals have concluded after what appeared to be "boring" turned into one of the better Finals in recent memory. Oklahoma City Thunder capped off an 68 win season with confetti and hoisting their first Larry O' Brien Trophy. A …

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June 24, 2025

"NBA Ring Culture: The Gift & Curse"

It's been an ongoing discussion in the NBA for decades about a sacred piece of jewelry. A lot of great players can say they've won a ring or multiple; depending on who you ask. For many players, we've seen good, great, generational, a…

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June 12, 2025

"If It's Broken, Why Fix It Now?"

In one of the most unusual moments in sports memories, what's happening in the NBA All-Star Game? Players shooting forty-foot three pointers? No defense, just unwatchable basketball for three hours. It's been a case study in trying to…

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June 5, 2025

"NBA Finals Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers"

We've reached one more hurdle to go in your 2025 NBA postseason; as the final two teams left standing will pace and race each other to win their first NBA Championship in franchise history. It's not the most appealing matchup we've ha…

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June 4, 2025

"New York Knicks: A Core of Unknown"

As their postseason run concluded on Saturday night, the New York Knicks were left with plenty of questions. An offseason of unknown to if this current core can win a championship. Players in humble, subtle responses after losing to I…

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June 3, 2025

"Pacing To The Finals"

What happens when a fifty win team doesn't get credit for being good enough to compete with anybody in their conference? A lot of pundits didn't utter them being four games from winning their first NBA Finals title. The Indiana Pacers…

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May 31, 2025

"Can You Feel The Thunder Rumbling?"

Once upon a time in the city of Oklahoma, there's a team who fans have grown to love. Midwestern vibes and culture of everyone being a tight knit community. A city that's embraced basketball in a football state. From the ashes and rem…

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May 30, 2025

"Back To The Forests of Minnesota"

Another postseason has concluded for the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they made one last howl Wednesday night. A 124-94 blowout loss in the Western Conference Finals to Oklahoma City. For all the howling and mauling, Minnesota has nothi…

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May 21, 2025

"Eastern Conference Finals Preview: New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers"

What a time to be alive! If you're old enough to remember those classic playoff battles between New York and Indiana, we've got a chippy Eastern Conference Finals ahead of us. The rivalry has been renewed for 2025 and what a treat thi…

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May 20, 2025

"Western Conference Finals Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves"

What a crazy NBA postseason this has been and highly entertaining! We're down to the final four teams who'll face off to claim their spot in the NBA Finals. Before we go there, one more round waits and which of these two western confe…

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May 8, 2025

"Milwaukee Bucks: No Fear of The Deer"

Remember the catchphrase: "Fear the Deer?" Well, that time has passed in a matter of four seasons. For the Milwaukee Bucks, a team sprung from purgatory and became overnight success has hit its ceiling. Another first round playoff exi…

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May 7, 2025

"Purple Reign: Time To Channel Championship Pedigree"

It was an exciting start to the 2025 NBA season for Los Angeles; as the Lakers ushered in a new era. New head coach, culture, championship admirations. A blockbuster trade nobody thought would happen in February and a playoff push. Al…

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