Joseph Casciaro
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Sun Rise: The oral history of Steve Nash joining Phoenix and becoming MVP
Imagine, for a moment, the following story unfolding in the modern NBA, at the height of the social media era, when every highlight could become a viral sensation and every personnel decision is litig...
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Sharing this old feature so I can pin my magnum opus on bluesky!
2004: Mavs let Steve Nash walk as a UFA
2005: MVP Nash eliminates Mavs by AVERAGING 40/10/9 over final 3 games of playoff series.
The 3part oral history of that saga, featuring Nash, Dirk, QRich, & more
thescore.com/nba/news/197...
2004: Mavs let Steve Nash walk as a UFA
2005: MVP Nash eliminates Mavs by AVERAGING 40/10/9 over final 3 games of playoff series.
The 3part oral history of that saga, featuring Nash, Dirk, QRich, & more
thescore.com/nba/news/197...
It's great seeing Jamal Murray look this fresh and bouncy again. Huge for Denver
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 AM
It's great seeing Jamal Murray look this fresh and bouncy again. Huge for Denver
SGA and the Thunder are just toying with the Lakers right now. They're toying with the league. Gonna be 12-1 despite 0 J-Dub games, Dort missing 6 of 13 games, Chet & Caruso missing 4 each ... insane team
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 AM
SGA and the Thunder are just toying with the Lakers right now. They're toying with the league. Gonna be 12-1 despite 0 J-Dub games, Dort missing 6 of 13 games, Chet & Caruso missing 4 each ... insane team
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The Thunder have been up by 20 or more points for 14.7% of the possessions they've played in the regular season since the start of the 2024-25 seasons, according to PBP Stats. And that was before waxing the Lakers tonight. A juggernaut.
November 13, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The Thunder have been up by 20 or more points for 14.7% of the possessions they've played in the regular season since the start of the 2024-25 seasons, according to PBP Stats. And that was before waxing the Lakers tonight. A juggernaut.
Even for his all-time standards, that was an unbelievable Jokic quarter. I swear he's somehow getting better
November 13, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Even for his all-time standards, that was an unbelievable Jokic quarter. I swear he's somehow getting better
Raps weren't sharp to start, but they went nearly 20 minutes without a made 3 and still cruised to a double-digit win in the end. Yes, the Nets stink, but Raps got the job done. Winning road record and overall
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Raps weren't sharp to start, but they went nearly 20 minutes without a made 3 and still cruised to a double-digit win in the end. Yes, the Nets stink, but Raps got the job done. Winning road record and overall
I like that All-Star selection is positionless & that the first 24 won't be constrained by 16+8 (with additions later to ensure at least 16 Americans/8 intl players). Other than still being 12 from each conference, this is the best way to ensure most deserving still make it while going USA vs World
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I like that All-Star selection is positionless & that the first 24 won't be constrained by 16+8 (with additions later to ensure at least 16 Americans/8 intl players). Other than still being 12 from each conference, this is the best way to ensure most deserving still make it while going USA vs World
What a dime by Barnes. Also, Poeltl has had a couple blocks tonight that really show how much more bounce he has compared to a couple weeks ago
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
What a dime by Barnes. Also, Poeltl has had a couple blocks tonight that really show how much more bounce he has compared to a couple weeks ago
It took Collin Murray-Boyles nine NBA games to match his two-year college output for made 3's.
9/18 in 8.5 NBA games so far vs. 9/39 over 60 college games. Great early sign
9/18 in 8.5 NBA games so far vs. 9/39 over 60 college games. Great early sign
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It took Collin Murray-Boyles nine NBA games to match his two-year college output for made 3's.
9/18 in 8.5 NBA games so far vs. 9/39 over 60 college games. Great early sign
9/18 in 8.5 NBA games so far vs. 9/39 over 60 college games. Great early sign
The thing I keep coming back to is that Nico and the Mavs came away from trading a 25-year-old perennial MVP candidate under long-term control with the franchise still owing more future picks than it is owed. Just an unbelievably incompetent GM likely empowered by foolish bosses
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The thing I keep coming back to is that Nico and the Mavs came away from trading a 25-year-old perennial MVP candidate under long-term control with the franchise still owing more future picks than it is owed. Just an unbelievably incompetent GM likely empowered by foolish bosses
3-7. Kawhi sidelined again. Scandal hanging over them like a dark cloud. 2026 pick headed to the champs. Every 1st-rounder this decade headed somewhere else. 72 games to go ... All-Star Weekend, though!
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
3-7. Kawhi sidelined again. Scandal hanging over them like a dark cloud. 2026 pick headed to the champs. Every 1st-rounder this decade headed somewhere else. 72 games to go ... All-Star Weekend, though!
Highlight of that Collins block was somehow Ballmer's reaction
November 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Highlight of that Collins block was somehow Ballmer's reaction
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Miami used 9 pick-and-rolls against Cleveland on their way to a 123.0 Offensive Rating. In an overtime game.
Nine.
Nine.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Miami used 9 pick-and-rolls against Cleveland on their way to a 123.0 Offensive Rating. In an overtime game.
Nine.
Nine.
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Cooper Flagg with a gnarly spin move to dust Gary Trent Jr., straight-line drive and finish straight through Giannis to put Dallas up 1 with 28.7 seconds left. Just an unreal night of hoops.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Cooper Flagg with a gnarly spin move to dust Gary Trent Jr., straight-line drive and finish straight through Giannis to put Dallas up 1 with 28.7 seconds left. Just an unreal night of hoops.
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WHAT A SET FROM SPO WHAT A FINISH FROM WIGGINS WHAT A NIGHT OF BASKETBALL
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
WHAT A SET FROM SPO WHAT A FINISH FROM WIGGINS WHAT A NIGHT OF BASKETBALL
A truly insane night in the Association. Bob Cole "Everything is happening!" type stuff
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A truly insane night in the Association. Bob Cole "Everything is happening!" type stuff
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It's a #LeaguePassAlert for every single game type of night.
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It's a #LeaguePassAlert for every single game type of night.
Cade took/missed an insane number of shots, but also dragged a very depleted/tired team to the finish line. Turnovers are down recently, too. Pistons are ROLLING
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Cade took/missed an insane number of shots, but also dragged a very depleted/tired team to the finish line. Turnovers are down recently, too. Pistons are ROLLING
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Folks, the Pistons believe.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Folks, the Pistons believe.
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Cade Cunningham has the SECOND 40-point triple-double in Pistons franchise history
The first since Isiah Thomas in 1983!
The first since Isiah Thomas in 1983!
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Cade Cunningham has the SECOND 40-point triple-double in Pistons franchise history
The first since Isiah Thomas in 1983!
The first since Isiah Thomas in 1983!
Maybe that's the shot that gets Bane and the Magic going. Orlando survives after nearly letting one slip away at home vs. Blazers. Now 5-6, but they've been favored in all 11 games
And Desmond Bane hits a buzzer-beating, game-winning 3. What an insane ending to Magic-Blazers.
Three missed free throws in the final 12 seconds for Banchero. Yipes.
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Maybe that's the shot that gets Bane and the Magic going. Orlando survives after nearly letting one slip away at home vs. Blazers. Now 5-6, but they've been favored in all 11 games
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To Darko's credit, that's a really nice close-out for the starters, with everyone playing a part. I thought Scottie was excellent in the second half, no matter what shooting numbers say.
And your Toronto Raptors control their own NBA EMIRATES CUP destiny, baby.
And your Toronto Raptors control their own NBA EMIRATES CUP destiny, baby.
November 8, 2025 at 2:58 AM
To Darko's credit, that's a really nice close-out for the starters, with everyone playing a part. I thought Scottie was excellent in the second half, no matter what shooting numbers say.
And your Toronto Raptors control their own NBA EMIRATES CUP destiny, baby.
And your Toronto Raptors control their own NBA EMIRATES CUP destiny, baby.
This (9 games) is the latest in a season the Raptors have had a winning record since
Apr. 2023 (41-40)
Apr. 2023 (41-40)
November 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
This (9 games) is the latest in a season the Raptors have had a winning record since
Apr. 2023 (41-40)
Apr. 2023 (41-40)
The offense didn't flow like usual against a good Trae-less Hawks D, but Raps D showed up again (Hawks' Trae-less O helped 😬) and they come away with yet another impressive road win in Atlanta. In the driver's seat in this Cup group now with wins banked over CLE/ATL
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The offense didn't flow like usual against a good Trae-less Hawks D, but Raps D showed up again (Hawks' Trae-less O helped 😬) and they come away with yet another impressive road win in Atlanta. In the driver's seat in this Cup group now with wins banked over CLE/ATL
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The Raptors grew up a little bit tonight. That's an impressive win to not panic, not force the game and take care of business down the stretch.
As a wise man might say, "TOURNAMENT TOUGH"
As a wise man might say, "TOURNAMENT TOUGH"
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The Raptors grew up a little bit tonight. That's an impressive win to not panic, not force the game and take care of business down the stretch.
As a wise man might say, "TOURNAMENT TOUGH"
As a wise man might say, "TOURNAMENT TOUGH"
A big welcome back to Immanuel Quickley's jumper. Also, how in the hell was that not continuation? Likely cost the Raptors 2 pts in a close game
November 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A big welcome back to Immanuel Quickley's jumper. Also, how in the hell was that not continuation? Likely cost the Raptors 2 pts in a close game