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The Creator Imperative: Why Darryn Peterson Should Go #1

May 13, 2026

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The Creator Imperative: Why Darryn Peterson Should Go #1

OKC's playoff run proves you can't win a title without elite creation. The 2026 Draft has one player who fits that bill

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
 39 Points and a Statement: San Antonio's Game 3 Playbook

May 10, 2026

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39 Points and a Statement: San Antonio's Game 3 Playbook

Against the Timberwolves, Victor Wembanyama Became the Closer

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Knicks' Sideline Playbook Is Already Picking Philadelphia Apart

May 6, 2026

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The Knicks' Sideline Playbook Is Already Picking Philadelphia Apart

Mike Brown's SLOB series gave New York a menu of actions - and the Sixers had no answers for any of them

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
 How Mitch Johnson Solved The Blazers Defensive Scheme

Apr 30, 2026

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How Mitch Johnson Solved The Blazers Defensive Scheme

How flipping the handoff initiator unlocked San Antonio's offense against Portland's drop coverage

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
We Ran the Spurs Through the Machine

Apr 24, 2026

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We Ran the Spurs Through the Machine

AI-powered playoff breakdown inside - plus a Wembanyama-less playbook as he's set to miss Game 3 due to concussion protocol

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Pistons vs. Magic: The 1-1 Reset

Apr 23, 2026

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Pistons vs. Magic: The 1-1 Reset

For the first time, we are providing a breakdown of every Playoff matchup, powered by cutting-edge AI. Explore our new reporting structure, featuring advanced team ratings, player box score analysis, historical regular-season data, and upcoming schedule projections.

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
OKC Moves to 2-0 Following Commanding Home Wins

Apr 23, 2026

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OKC Moves to 2-0 Following Commanding Home Wins

For the first time, we are providing a full breakdown of the series, powered by cutting-edge AI. Explore our new reporting categories, including playoff-specific advanced ratings, game-by-game snapshots, injury updates, and projected paths through the conference bracket

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Deni Avdija's Playoff Debut Was a Statement

Apr 21, 2026

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Deni Avdija's Playoff Debut Was a Statement

30 points, 10 rebounds, and a duel with Wembanyama. The Blazers star won every individual battle, but one. Plus - Watch Tiago Splitter’s playbook for his Avdija in game 1

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
77 Years of Basketball IQ: The Chain Reaction That Won Golden State the Play-In

Apr 16, 2026

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77 Years of Basketball IQ: The Chain Reaction That Won Golden State the Play-In

One possession. Two aging veterans. Three foundational concepts that matter more than any play drawn up on a whiteboard.

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
As Simple As It Gets: The Portland Trail Blazers Full Playbook

Apr 14, 2026

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As Simple As It Gets: The Portland Trail Blazers Full Playbook

From Pace to Pick-and-Roll: How Splitter's Offense Works - and Why a short playbook Might Just Be Enough

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
NBA Daily Report: San Antonio Spurs

Apr 11, 2026

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NBA Daily Report: San Antonio Spurs

One game left. 62 wins. Second seed in the West. We're breaking down the Spurs as the regular season closes - ratings, playoff outlook, injury report, stat leaders, and more. Built with AI. Can Wembanyama and Castle repeat what Duncan and Parker did? Playoffs start soon

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
NBA Daily Reports: New York Knicks

Apr 10, 2026

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NBA Daily Reports: New York Knicks

We're continue our AI-powered daily team reports with the Knicks - fresh off their win over the Celtics, two games left in the regular season. Full breakdown: ratings, playoff outlook, injury report, stat leaders, and more

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
NBA Daily Team Reports Are Here - AI-Powered!

Apr 9, 2026

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NBA Daily Team Reports Are Here - AI-Powered!

Every NBA team. Full breakdowns - stats, ratings, playoff outlook, injury report, and more. Built with a cutting-edge AI technology. Starting off with the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs following tonight's game. Our tactical analysis continues alongside - and goes deeper as the playoffs near. Newslatter subscribers - click on the "Read Online" button for a better experience

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch

One missed switch, easy two points. Aaron Gordon’s dunk (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver's Simple SLOB That Fooled Wemby

Apr 5, 2026

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Denver's Simple SLOB That Fooled Wemby

A basic sideline play exposed a critical Spurs defensive breakdown - and sent the game to overtime

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Kattash Code

Mar 31, 2026

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The Kattash Code

How Maccabi Tel Aviv's head coach builds his unique offense around the point guard and big men's coordination

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Quin Snyder's Positionless Masterpiece

Mar 20, 2026

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Quin Snyder's Positionless Masterpiece

With a stretch 5, a point-forward, and a point guard who can't shoot, the Atlanta Hawks' coach had to reinvent his offense. So far, It's Clicking

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Forgotten Read: How NBA Cuts Actually Work

Mar 16, 2026

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The Forgotten Read: How NBA Cuts Actually Work

Spacing killed off-ball movement? Not Necessarily. Here's why cutting to the basket is now a read, not a play - and the Clippers show exactly how it's done

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch

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Jayson Tatum Returns To a Team That Learned to Live Without Him

Mar 8, 2026

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Jayson Tatum Returns To a Team That Learned to Live Without Him

The Celtics survived without their star. The question is whether adding him back makes them a contender - and how will Jaylen Brown react

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Most Improved Player Candidate Nobody Is Talking About

Mar 6, 2026

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The Most Improved Player Candidate Nobody Is Talking About

Moussa Diabaté defensive effort helps turning Charlotte into a playoff contender - and the advanced metrics back it up

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Thunder Are More Beautiful Without Shai - And That's Actually a Compliment

Mar 3, 2026

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The Thunder Are More Beautiful Without Shai - And That's Actually a Compliment

SGA's offensive dominance comes at a stylistic cost. When he sits, the ball moves. When he plays, it doesn't need to. Watch his complete playbook

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
How the Spurs Are Building a Playoff-Ready Offense

Feb 25, 2026

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How the Spurs Are Building a Playoff-Ready Offense

Victor Wembanyama's versatility, a deep backcourt, and sharp half-court execution are making San Antonio a legitimate postseason threat

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Victor Wembenyama And The Strange Case OF The Spurs' Offense

Feb 19, 2026

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Victor Wembenyama And The Strange Case OF The Spurs' Offense

How San Antonio's 5 out, drive-oriented system reveals both the brilliance and the current limits of the Spurs' franchise player

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
James Harden In Cleveland: First Impressions

Feb 10, 2026

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James Harden In Cleveland: First Impressions

The iso-oriented star is blending in surprisingly well with one of basketball's fastest, most unselfish teams

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Hornets' Brilliant Use of Ghost Screens

Feb 3, 2026

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The Hornets' Brilliant Use of Ghost Screens

With Kon Knueppel's and Brandon Miller's Gravity and Lamelo Ball's passing, a decoy ball screen becomes a lethal weapon

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Three Plays that Embody the Charlotte Hornets' Offensive Surge

Jan 28, 2026

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Three Plays that Embody the Charlotte Hornets' Offensive Surge

A recurring sequence executed by the Hornets three times in the opening quarter of their victory over the Philadelphia 76ers highlighted two things: the sheer panic caused by Kon Knueppel’s shooting gravity, and the elite level of Charles Lee’s offensive coaching

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
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