Anyone who’s followed the NBA for any amount of time is used to hearing Hall of Fame player-turned-TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley speak his mind whenever a microphone is shoved in his face. Read more…
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The Miami Heat are going for it again, and whether or not you think it’ll work doesn’t matter
It’s the annual time of year where people get instantly overly fixated on whether or not things will work well before they even happen. For example , the day before NBA free agency began, reports surfaced about Kyle Lowry being signed and traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Miami Heat as soon as if […]
NBA Free Agency doesn’t wait around
We always expect the dawn of NBA free agency to be on the bonkers side, and yet are always surprised with how bonkers it gets. With the offseason once again crunched as the league desperately claws back an 82-game season from players who will barely be able to stand at the end of it, teams […]
Deadspin fixes NBA free agency, Part IV: Power Forwards
Charles Barkley once said, “What do you call a power forward that only averages six rebounds per game?” Someone said, “what?” And the answer was, “A small forward.” That was funny as shit. Read more…
Deadspin fixes NBA free agency Part III: Small Forwards
Again, if you see a dude here that a person label a shooting guard, then whatever. Think of this more as “ Swingmen II . ” If your favorite swingman wasn’t mentioned on either, then perhaps they’ll make the sleepers for Saturday, Saturday Sleepers, whatever the editors call ‘em. If he is a part of […]
Deadspin fixes NBA free agency — Part 1: Point Guards
Free agency, the part many of you care about most, begins the evening of August 2 . Read more…
Spare me the clickbait: CP3’s Finals fate is a reminder that winning a championship is very freaking hard
No, not every great wins a championship. Read more…
You could tell Mikal Bridges was made for this
Oftentimes one worries about young players heading into their first postseason. Read more…
Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo continue hilarious bromance chemistry
Apparently, Dwyane Wade is setting his old teammates up to fail. And the result is comical, if nothing else. Read more…
Is playing in the Olympics wise for NBA stars in 2021?
This season’s been historically injury-plagued, and it might only get worse as the NBA returns to normal this fall. Read more…