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Come Fan with UsFriday, August 14, 2026

Of course Jesus could ball

Good morning. We have that and more in Wednesday’s NBA newsletter.

Good morning. Let’s basketball.

COULD JESUS BALL? Complex is asking the questions you didn’t know you had. Worth it for many reasons, not the least of which is Kenny Anderson’s insistence that Jesus would ball in Jumpmans. You don’t think Jesus could finagle some Jordan 1s, man?

WIGGIN’ OUT: FIBA Americas began on Tuesday. Andrew Wiggins celebrated by dunking on everyone. He got Andres Nocioni, who is still alive and playing basketball apparently!

GOT TO GO: An argument that the Suns need to trade Markieff Morris whether he’s bluffing about his anger level or not.

THE FORGOTTEN POWER: An (incredibly) detailed look at the two forgotten Boston Celtics title teams from the 70s.

HEAT CHECK: Zach Lowe on how to assess the Miami Heat given that they are still the Miami f’n Heat.

THEY THINK THIS IS A JOKE? Lakers kids are still doing Kobe impersonations. Don’t they know he’s watching?!

VERY COOL: I encourage you to read Baron Davis on the challenges of, and rationale to attempt a comeback at age 36.

WELP: The Kings have now added Peja Stojakovic to the front office. We’re a Bibby, Webber and Christie away from Yahtzee.

BOBBY’S QUEST: I will read anything Rafe Bartholomew writes about Filipino basketball. Here he is on Bobby Ray Parks Jr.‘s determination to make the NBA.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: It’s time to change anything you need to on your League Pass subscription before it automatically renews on October 1.

SOUNDS RIGHT: DeAndre Jordan has left Dan Fegan following that little disaster of a summer.

COOL: Carmelo Anthony is hosting a show about global sports culture for Vice. Melo is way more interesting than most people think.

IT’S ON US: Our newest PSA for the campaign.

Happy Wednesday. See you next time.

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