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Nikola Jokic Has The Pull

Pick your caveat—it’s early; this is a weird season; I simply do not care—but the Nuggets are 12 games into their campaign and Nikola Jokic, the big pile of basketball genius on which Denver’s championship aspirations are built, is averaging 24 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds per game.

Nikola Jokic

We Have To Shut Down New England Basketball Punditry Until We Figure Out What’s Going On

Media Meltdowns

Bill Simmons

James Harden Is A Net, No Matter How Kyrie Irving Fits The Plan

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets leaves the court following the 120 -102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on January 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

The James Harden Situation Is Coming To A Head Very Quickly [UPDATE: It Did]

The Lakers Live In An Alternate Dimension

LeBron James laughs in pregame warmups.

Random Crappy NBA Games Have Lost Their Thrill

Luis Paez-Pumar

Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat shoots the ball against Tyrese Maxey #0 and Dwight Howard #39 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter during their game at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The NBA’s Bold New Plan To Deal With Increasing COVID-19 Cases Is Seating Chart Theater And No Hugging

Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears a face mask on the bench in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on December 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty aImages License Agreement. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

What Is Kyrie Irving Doing?

Kyrie Irving has the look of disappointment on court.

D’Angelo Russell Turned His Presser Into A Thoughtful Roundtable Discussion

Patrick Redford

Russell listening to the discussion.

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The NBA Season Is Well Into The Shit

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Head coach Doc Rivers speaks to players during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center on January 09, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Marv Albert-Chris Webber Situation Has Reached A Dismal Low

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Marv Albert and Chris Webber at halftime during the Jan. 7 Sixers-Nets game on TNT

See If You Can Figure Out What Andre Drummond Was Trying To Accomplish Here

Patrick Redford

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 04, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

K.C. Jones Always Owned The Room

Charles P. Pierce

Rowdy Online Dads Play Critical Role In Dragging Sacramento Kings Into The Mud

Patrick Redford

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

John Wall Is Once Again A Basketball Player

Patrick Redford

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 02: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball during the fourth quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center on January 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Steph Curry Go Boom

Steph Curry celebrates a make with Draymond Green.

Becky Hammon Took The Next Step

Becky Hammon

The Season Of Gross Basketball Is Upon Us

Patrick Redford

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks draws an offensive foul from Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic during a preseason game at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kelly Oubre’s 0-fer Threatens To Consume Us All

No, Sorry, We Cannot Let Grayson Allen Be This Way

Grayson Allen

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