“An utterly commanding second act centered on a series of disclosures and epiphanies,” raves Mallory Rubin, Co-host of the Binge Mode podcast and Editor-In-Chief of theringer.com. Out of context, one could assume this analysis might be in response to a piece of Victorian-era classic literature or a Shakespearian tragedy —…

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The Golden State Warriors took care of business at home in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, defeating the Houston Rockets in a 126–85 blowout. Steph Curry broke out of his shooting slump, leading his team with 35 points on 13–23 shooting, including 5–12 from 3-point range. Curry started…

Consider for a moment the concept of a tree. Now, subtract every nature-based feature of that tree (wood, leaves, sap, roots) while maintaining its basic structure. Then replace those natural features with keystones of modern human industrialism; metal, plastic, electricity and software. Essentially, modernize this tree. …

LeBron James’ 2018 free agency is a perplexing thought exercise, largely because there really is no perfect destination. His Cavaliers, whom he is currently being forced to carry through the postseason, have no clear path to improving other than praying that their Brooklyn Nets’ pick (the only asset remaining from…

The NBA’s media and fans were up in arms the day that Pacers General Manager and newly instated President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard traded All-Star forward Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. “This is some rabbit-out-of-a-hat stuff from Presti. Holy…

With the NBA playoffs in full swing and Avengers: Infinity War just days away, it bares noting the similarities between the two forms of superheroes that dominate today’s popular culture. So, without further ado, here are the Marvel Cinematic Universe equivalents to today’s NBA superstars. LeBron James — Captain America …

G: Damian Lillard G: James Harden F: LeBron James F: Giannis Antetokounmpo C: Anthony Davis The name on this list that seems the most unlike the others is obviously Damian Lillard. He is the only player on this list to have never finished higher than 8th in MVP voting in…

[Written on 2/28/18. All stats accurate as of that date] As DeMarcus Cousins was helped off the floor on January 26th, wincing in pain from what would soon be diagnosed as a torn ACL, all seemed lost in New Orleans. The Pelicans, in the midst of a brutal 10 team…