Max Carlin

Max Carlin

Joined: Oct 2, 2017

Max is a student at Washington University in St. Louis. He loves all sports, but is intensely passionate about basketball. Everything from watching film to CBA minutiae. As long as it's basketball, he'll geek out. Max covers the NBA for The Step Back.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on during an NBA preseason game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 9, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Denver Nuggets: Michael Malone extension is questionable

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Sacramento Kings: 3 big questions heading into 2018-19 NBA season

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 9: Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on April 9, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: Spencer Dinwiddie could be an extension candidate

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Brook Lopez #11 and Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers box out Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns on November 13, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks: Brook Lopez will help defensive rebounding

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 26, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The issue with Andrew Wiggins is he’s good at basketball

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

How the Washington Wizards became an afterthought

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 11: Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Who is the Brooklyn Nets’ most promising young ball-handler?

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Milwaukee Bucks: Brook Lopez’s offensive impact

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Denver Nuggets: Complete 2018 offseason grades

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Hernangomez #41 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 20, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Can Juan Hernangomez re-emerge in year 3?

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Denver Nuggets roster appears set with Monte Morris signing

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Milwaukee Bucks cut losses, let Jabari Parker walk

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Denver Nuggets make non-basketball trade, dump money

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2018 NBA free agency grades: Nuggets signing Isaiah Thomas

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Denver Nuggets commit to 41st overall pick, Jarred Vanderbilt

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 14: Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors on March 14, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 NBA free agency grades: Bucks adding Brook Lopez