Stories By Bryan Toporek
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BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 2 years agoWith LeBron James gone, the Bucks may have next in the East
In LeBron James’ absence, conventional wisdom dictates the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors or Philadelphia 76ers will take his place as rulers...
BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoThe Proving Grounds: Is Markelle Fultz The Sixers’ Third Star?
Perhaps no player enters the 2018-19 season with more to prove than Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz. The 2017 No. 1...
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BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoRanking the matchups on the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule
The NBA’s Christmas Day schedule is always a delicate balancing act, and this year’s slate is no different. On one hand,...
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BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoDefense will propel the OKC Thunder to new heights in 2018-19
The Oklahoma City Thunder never quite found their identity during the 2017-18 season. After adding Paul George and Carmelo Anthony last...
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BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoHow a 2019 cap crunch could imperil the Warriors’ dynasty
The two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors will enter the 2018-19 NBA season as commanding favorites to three-peat next June, according...
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BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoShould Markelle Fultz be off-limits in Kawhi Leonard trade talks?
Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, according to multiple reports, and the Philadelphia 76ers may be willing to oblige him…at...
BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoNets GM Sean Marks stays winning with Kenneth Faried salary dump
Upon taking over the Brooklyn Nets’ general manager job in February 2016, Sean Marks inherited what could charitably be called a...
BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoWhy the Knicks should wait to extend Kristaps Porzingis until 2019
The New York Knicks’ toughest decision in the coming weeks has nothing to do with the free-agent class of 2018. Instead,...
BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years agoIs DeAndre Jordan the answer for the Mavericks at center?
After acquiring Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks have their backcourt of the future set. That makes finding a center their top...
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BBALLBREAKDOWN
/ 3 years ago5 Questions: How can the Bucks take over the East?
The Milwaukee Bucks are headed into a franchise-defining period after losing to the Boston Celtics in the first round. Though star...