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Utah JazzFor Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz to improve, they need a major change in personnel

When Donovan Mitchell was drafted by the Utah Jazz, the obvious void of the primary creator in Utah — one that went missing when Gordon Hayward shipped off to Boston — became filled. While the rookie ran into a wall of early struggles, he exploded through the rest of the season, narrowly losing the rookie […]

Los Angeles LakersHow LeBron James Changed Stars' Decision-Making

On July 8, 2010, ESPN aired The Decision to 13 million salivating viewers, as Lebron James announced he was — you know — taking his talents to South Beach. Backlash ensued, highlighted by owner Dan Gilbert, who penned a letter calling Lebron a “narcissist” and “coward.” Today, the antonyms of such words; altruistic, heroic, better […]

Los Angeles LakersHow Brandon Ingram can fulfill promise

After a breakout month of February and two years of steady improvement, the hype for Brandon Ingram reached its peak in the off-season. When Lebron James decided to bolt to Hollywood and made Ingram off-limits in a potential Kawhi trade, it was assumed the latter would excel as the Robin to his Batman. That narrative […]

Washington WizardsOtto Porter And The Wizards Can Reach A New Level

For years, the Washington Wizards have been driven by John Wall’s warp speed. Too often, however, he’s been the sole driver, stalling the team’s development to a snail’s pace. After years of incremental improvement from Otto Porter, it’s time for Washington to give him more opportunities sitting behind the wheel.   Last season, Otto Porter Jr. […]

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