Jared Dubin
Andre Iguodala Makes His Case for the Hall of Fame
When Iguodala decided to take his talents to the Bay Area four years ago, he changed Golden State's fortunes, and the trajectory of his own career.
The NBA Finals Could Come Down to Andre Iguodala, Again
For the Golden State Warriors to be at their Finals best, they need Iguodala to be at his. That's a big question mark.
Why the 2017 NBA Finals Might Not Save These Playoffs
The Warriors-Cavaliers rubber match might be the most anticipated series in recent memory, but Cleveland's inconsistent defense and resemblance to the 2014 Miami Heat could make for a less-than-epic Finals.
The Lakers Avoided Disaster in the Draft Lottery
The lottery gods shined on Los Angeles once again. By keeping their pick for the 2017 draft, the Lakers suddenly have a whole lot of paths toward a very bright future.
Kawhi Leonard Can't Guard James Harden If the Spurs Want to Win
If the San Antonio Spurs want to keep up with the Houston Rockets on offense, Kawhi Leonard is their only hope—which means the two-time Defensive Player of the Year can't be on Harden all the time.
The Raptors Are the East's Last Best Chance to Upset the Cavs
In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Toronto Raptors showed why they’re the best bet to actually knock off the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s all about flexibility.
The Clippers-Jazz Battle Will Be Won or Lost on the Perimeter
After Rudy Gobert went down with an injury in Game 1, the playoff series between the Jazz and the Clippers turned into a battle over the perimeter.
Four Key Coaching Moves of the NBA Playoffs So Far
Through the early part of the 2017 postseason, we've seen several examples of coaching adjustments that worked, some that didn't, and some that never happened at all.
Never Mind the Triangle Offense, It's the Knicks Defense that Needs Fixing
The triangle offense is a red herring. Phil Jackson, Jeff Hornacek, and the New York Knicks can run whatever offense they want—it won't matter a lick unless they fix their abomination of a defense.
Washington's Offense Wouldn't Hum Without Marcin Gortat
John Wall, Bradley Beal, and Otto Porter have gotten the lion's share of the praise for powering the Washington Wizard's offense this season, but starting center Marcin Gortat plays a key, if overlooked, role.
The Boston Celtics' Al Horford Conundrum
Starting center Al Horford is integral to the Boston Celtics' success this season, but he also exacerbates what is likely the team’s biggest issue heading into the 2017 NBA playoffs.
For a Shot at the East, the Celtics Defense Needs to Step Up
The Celtics' offense alone isn't strong enough to power them to a late postseason run in the East. They’re going to have to step up the defense in the playoffs, and that will fall to a Boston's quartet of perimeter players.