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Vijay Vemu

Vijay Vemu

Joined: Feb 16, 2016

Vijay is a sports writer from Chicago, Illinois. He is a contributor at SB Nation's Blog A Bull and Big East Coast Bias. Along with being a basketball writer, Vijay also writes about soccer. He was a credentialed Chicago Red Stars and Chicago Fire writer at VAVEL USA. Vijay is a former student editor at the Chicago Tribune's teen edition, the Mash. Twitter: @VJVemu

Apr 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) as a timeout is called against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets: What Can We Expect From James Harden?

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Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers: The J.R. Smith Dilemma

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Apr 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Langston Galloway (2) and Charlotte Hornets point guard Jeremy Lin (7) chase a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: Not Signing Jeremy Lin Was A Mistake

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Aug 14, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Serbia point guard Milos Teodosic (4) shoots the ball in front of China center Jianlian Yi (11) during the men's preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Can Milos Teodosic Play In The NBA?

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Apr 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) prior to action against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. The New York Knicks won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia 76ers: Grading The Elton Brand Signing

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Mar 4, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) reacts to a foul call in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Pacers 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Pacers : What Role Will Al Jefferson Have This Season?

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Mar 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Ty Lawson (10) dribbles the ball in the first half of the game against the Houston Rockets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets by the score of 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings : Grading The Signing Of Ty Lawson

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Mar 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: Which Derrick Rose Will Show Up This Season?

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Mar 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Seton Hall Pirates guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) celebrates against the Villanova Wildcats in the second half of the championship game of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. Seton Hall won, 69-67. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Brooklyn Nets: Can Young Backcourt Make An Impact?

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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics: Is Isaiah Thomas An Elite NBA Point Guard?

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Apr 11, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum (11) speaks with Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder during the first quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Utah Jazz: A New Backcourt Could Be An X-Factor This Season

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MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat takes a shot against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Four of the 2014 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2014 in Miami, Florida. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Could The New York Knicks Sign Ray Allen?

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 17: Emeka Okafor #50 of the Washington Wizards rests during a break in the game against the Utah Jazz at the Verizon Center on November 17, 2012 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 G Fiume/Getty Images)

NBA: Is Emeka Okafor Worth A Look?

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Mar 21, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets defended by Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Re-Signing Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Key For Milwaukee Bucks

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Mar 1, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward David Lee (42) reacts to a call during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

San Antonio Spurs: Grading The David Lee Signing

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May 24, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (3) reacts during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat: Grading The Dion Waiters Signing

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