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Sunday Shootaround

Paul Flannery’s musings on the NBA.

This is the power of Kawhi Leonard
The Warriors are getting challenged and having fun
Giannis is taking over the NBA, one playoff game at a time
Khris Middleton is the teammate every superstar needs
Giannis and the Bucks are growing up
It’s reckoning time for the Bucks and Celtics
Jaylen Brown and the Celtics break through
It’s time for the Celtics to be whatever they are
The Pacers lost their star and found a ‘unified spirit’
The Denver Nuggets are the NBA’s anachronistic contender
De’Aaron Fox is moving fast, and in the right direction
The case for James Harden as NBA MVP
Damian Lillard talks fatherhood, Blazers, and perspective
The NBA’s realest drama remains on the court
The improved but not new Blake Griffin
LeBron James knows how to play all the NBA’s games
No one is laying down for Golden StateNo one is laying down for Golden State
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By Paul Flannery
Time will tell for the Sixers and CelticsTime will tell for the Sixers and Celtics
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This is why the Warriors need Kevin DurantThis is why the Warriors need Kevin Durant
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Are the Warriors too good?Are the Warriors too good?
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LeBron is better than everLeBron is better than ever
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Does the NBA Draft Combine still matter?Does the NBA Draft Combine still matter?
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By Paul Flannery
LeBron is still inevitableLeBron is still inevitable
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By Paul Flannery
For the Celtics and Wizards, the podium awaitsFor the Celtics and Wizards, the podium awaits
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By Paul Flannery
The series where nothing makes senseThe series where nothing makes sense
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By Paul Flannery
The Celtics are on the clockThe Celtics are on the clock
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By Paul Flannery
The Giannis dream becomes realityThe Giannis dream becomes reality
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By Paul Flannery
Behind Towns, the Wolves are right on scheduleBehind Towns, the Wolves are right on schedule
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By Paul Flannery
How NBA partisans can enjoy March MadnessHow NBA partisans can enjoy March Madness
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By Paul Flannery
What it’s like to play with LeBronWhat it’s like to play with LeBron
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By Paul Flannery
The NBA trade deadline was defined by unintended consequencesThe NBA trade deadline was defined by unintended consequences
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By Paul Flannery
The NBA isn’t just a diversion anymoreThe NBA isn’t just a diversion anymore
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By Paul Flannery
The Rockets are more than just James Harden
Even the Blazers can’t figure out the Blazers
The only rivalry that matters
Rudy Gobert breaks through his ceiling
Why not?
By Paul Flannery
The Hornets are right where they should be
Welcome to the Raptors’ golden age
What do you do with Boogie Cousins?

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