Year: 2017

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Philadelphia 76ers: 3 must-win games in the month of December

The secret to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ incredible defensive stretch

Boston Celtics: 4 possible trade ideas

Fandom 250: The case for Golden State Warriors fans

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Indiana Pacers: The rotation is being managed well

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 29: C.J. Miles #0 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after scoring a three-pointer against the Charlotte Hornets during NBA game action at Air Canada Centre on November 29, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: C.J. Miles could be more consistent

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 27: Trevor Booker #35 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets on November 27, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Trevor Booker making big contributions for the Brooklyn Nets

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 30: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets on November 30, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: Lauri Markkanen continues to exceed expectations

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 29: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets on November 29, 2017 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Fred VanVleet is stepping up

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DraftKings NBA daily fantasy: 3 sleepers for Dec. 1

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 16: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets moves the ball past Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 16, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockets defeated the Suns 142-116. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Eric Gordon’s struggles not holding team back

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Charlotte Hornets: What’s wrong with the crunch-time offense?

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NBA Awards Watch: Frontrunners for MVP, ROY and more through November

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 30: Justise Winslow

Miami Heat: The elephant in the room is Justise Winslow

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Orlando Magic: Would hiring David Fizdale change anything?

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Can the Miami Heat climb back up in the Eastern Conference?

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Washington Wizards: The evolution of Bradley Beal

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Toronto Raptors: 3 must-watch games in December

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors: Is there true competition in the West?

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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 early targets for the 2018 NBA Draft

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New Orleans Pelicans: Should Rajon Rondo still be the starter?

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NBA DraftKings daily fantasy: 3 cheap sleepers for Nov. 30

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Oklahoma City Thunder road woes continue courtesy of Aaron Gordon

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers steals the ball during the first quarter in a 120-115 LA Clipper win at Staples Center on November 27, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: A backcourt option to help defensive woes

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Portland Trail Blazers: How the power forward problem fixed itself

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Nikola Jokic

The up-and-down Denver Nuggets

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Utah Jazz: Why the delay of Joe Johnson’s return will hurt Utah

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 22: Nick Young

Paul George: A master at stealing the ball