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Lakers Lineups Deep Dive: A Testing Ground for the Summer Rebuild
Why the Dončić–James lineups are the Lakers’ biggest second-half question
Feb 18
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Stats With Context: 50-Game Check
The Lakers are trending the right way, but is the defensive improvement for real?
Feb 9
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Lakers Trade Deadline Series: All About Nothing, or Everything
Lakers stand pat, then get a comeback win, plus a Luke Kennard profile and a Luka injury scare
Feb 6
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The Day After: Processing The Luka Dončić Trade
Feb 3, 2025
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Mark Williams Deep-Dive: Luka Dončić’s New Pick-and-Roll Target
Feb 6, 2025
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Deandre Ayton and the Lakers: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Solution?
Jul 4, 2025
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Lakers Game Observations: A Statement Win Against the Nuggets
Feb 23, 2025
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Seven Games In: What We’ve Learned About Luka and the Lakers
Mar 1, 2025
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Mavericks’ New Era with Anthony Davis at Power Forward
Feb 7, 2025
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A System Reset?
Lakers Game Observations: Game 29 vs Rockets
Dec 26, 2025
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Building a defense around Luka Dončić: What's Possible, What's Required
Seven seasons, endless combinations of teammates and lineups. What they teach us about building a defense around Luka.
Jun 11, 2025
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NBA Trends, Part III: The Rise of Skilled Size
Playoff lessons, counters to pressure, and the evolution of offense
Jun 3, 2025
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NBA Trends, Part I: The New Era of Speed, Athleticism, and Aggressiveness
Evolving court geometry, rules, ball pressure, and the new paradigm
May 9, 2025
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Draft Data Deep Dive, Part II: Athletic Wings and Second-Round Gems for the Lakers
Let’s talk data, models, and other insights on athletic wings, bigs, and low-risk gambles
May 27, 2025
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Draft Data Deep Dive, Part I: The Cooper Flagg Comparisons You Haven’t Heard Yet
Let’s talk data, models, and other insights on the prodigy prospect
May 23, 2025
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Don't Stop Believin'
Luka Dončić returns to a place he used to call home
Apr 9, 2025
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Can the Mavericks Contend with Kyrie Irving as Their Only Proven Ball-handler?
And can Anthony Davis help shoulder the playmaking load?
Mar 3, 2025
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Seven Games In: What We’ve Learned About Luka and the Lakers
How do the Lakers keep winning despite Luka Dončić still trying to find his rhythm?
Mar 1, 2025
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