Mark Vandeusen

Mark Vandeusen

Mark is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report and senior editor at CelticsLife.com, one of the largest independent NBA sites on the web. He's been a Boston Celtics season ticket holder since 2007, and is the owner/creator of LucidSportsFan.com.

Oct 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles the basketball up the court in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeat the Kings 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Rajon Rondo’s Joke About Tension With George Karl Not Well Received

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September 28, 2015; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant speaks to press during media day at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Is Kobe Bryant NBA’s 93rd-Best Player?

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May 24, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; A general view of the NBA playoffs logo on the court before game three of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Does The NBA’s Eastern Conference Have A Second Best Team?

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Sep 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) speaks during media day at The Advocate Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Rose’s Comments About Money Hard To Hear

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September 28, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Ben Gordon (7) poses for a photo during media day at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Can The Golden State Warriors Find 2009 Ben Gordon?

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May 12, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Is Derrick Rose The Chicago Bulls’ 4th-Best Player?

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Feb 11, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Bennett (24) drives to the basket past Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) in the second half at Target Center. The Warriors won 94-91. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Bennett: Worst No. 1 Pick Of The NBA Draft Lottery Era?

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Mar 27, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, The Toronto Raptors are introduced at the beginning of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 94-83. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors: Want To Play For An NBA D-League Team?

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Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Could The NBA Draft Expand Beyond 2 Rounds?

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Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Silver: NBA Draft Lottery Won’t Change Anytime Soon

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Apr 5, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots the ball over Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Milestones On The Horizon For Tim Duncan in 2015-16

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Feb 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts to a 3-point basket in the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center. Lakers won 118-111 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Could Nick Young Play For Team Australia In 2016 Olympics?

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Dec 25, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat owner Micky Arison (right) talks with ESPN commentator Jeff Van Gundy (left) before a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

‘Miami Vice’ Heat Uniforms? Yes, Please!

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June 4, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during overtime in game one of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-100 in overtime for a 1-0 series lead. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Kyrie Irving Could Be Out Until January, Does It Matter?

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Apr 19, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Cory Joseph (5) during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Paul’s Place On NBA All-Time Assist List

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Feb 25, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) smiles and waves to fans in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 97-77. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

2015-16 Will Be A Season Of Milestones For Kevin Garnett

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