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Five Observations from the 2025 NBA Playoffs
We are rapidly approaching the 2024-25 NBA Finals, one which will see a franchise win its first title or its first in 25+ years. It has officially been seven years since a repeat champion, something which many “competitive balance” pundits would argue makes recent CBA modifications a roaring success. My initial hunch when viewing the…
The Dallas Mavericks Received a Golden Parachute – What They Do Next Will Define Their Decade
It has officially been a week since the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and with it, perhaps the greatest golden parachute in sporting history. The rollercoaster that us Mavs’ fans have been on over the past four months has not brought the joyful thrill that amusement rides are meant to bring. It feels…
Introducing NBA Chameleons: Who Are They and What is Their Impact on Playoff Basketball?
When I started The Chirp in 2020, I envisioned writing articles that were rooted in hypotheses I would have from observing sports. Many of my early articles were created from that genesis, including debating the pros and cons of signing a quarterback past his rookie contract, identifying individual shot creation as the most critical NBA…
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