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N.B. Lindberg

N.B. Lindberg

Joined: Jun 8, 2020

N.B. has been a freelance writer since 2019 and was the site expert at Space City Scoop from 2020 to 2023. Before venturing into sports writing, he taught English in China, coached youth baseball, and did data analysis for an MLB agent. He's also a podcast producer, creator, and talent on "Above the Break," a weekly NBA podcast. Played college baseball at Loyola University New Orleans and majored in History, focusing on the development of European hegemony in the 18th and 19th centuries.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 12: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards looks toward the fans before a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 12, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Russell Westbrook is an enigma

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Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

How the Washington Wizards are fueling Russell Westbrook’s charge

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 27: Robin Lopez #15 of the Washington Wizards looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Capital One Arena on February 27, 2021 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 Will Newton/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Pass or pursue on 3 rumored trade targets

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PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 20: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts in the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 20, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: How Russell Westbrook can save the Wizards’ season

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Feb 24, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after making a basket in overtime against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards starting lineups: Locks, fringe, potential break-ins

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Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking three worst contracts

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Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking their three best contracts

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Washington Wizards: 5 trade destinations for John Wall

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VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - MAY 17: Deni Avdija, #44 of U18 Maccabi Teddy Tel Aviv in action during the EB Adidas Next Generation Tournament game between U18 Zalgiris Kaunas v U18 Maccabi Teddy Tel Aviv at Polideportivo Mendizorrotza on May 17, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards get “steal of the draft” in Deni Avdija with the No. 9 pick

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Washington Wizards: How trading Bradley Beal to the Sixers would work

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Jun 20, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; A general view of the draft board following the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards: 3 options with the No. 9 pick in the NBA draft

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Washington Wizards: How much is Davis Bertans worth in NBA free agency

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Washington Wizards: What a Bradley Beal trade would like

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San Antonio Spurs players Sean Elliott (L), Mario Elie (C) and Tim Duncan watch from the bench as the Spurs lose to the New York Knicks during game three of the NBA Finals 21 June, 1999 at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won the game 89-81. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/ROBERT SULLIVAN (Photo by ROBERT SULLIVAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBERT SULLIVAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Rockets, Bulls, Spurs: Championship caliber contracts: 1995-1999

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Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, The Last Dance (Photo credit should read BRIAN BAHR/AFP via Getty Images)

Pistons, Bulls and Rockets: NBA Championship-Caliber Contracts 1990-94

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LOS ANGELES, CA - May 1988: Kareem-Abdul Jabbar #33, head Coach Pat Riley, James Worthy #42, owner Jerry Buss and Mychal Thompson #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Finals, at The Forum, Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Lakers, Pistons and Celtics: The Championship-Caliber Contracts of 1985-1989

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