Chau writes about the NBA and gustatory pleasures, among other things. He is based in Toronto.
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Zion Is Looking More Like Zion. And the Pelicans Are Looking More Like Contenders.
New Orleans has quietly been one of the NBA’s best teams in 2024, riding its defense, depth, and indomitable star up the Western Conference standings. But is that formula sustainable, and can it survive in the playoffs?
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Oh God. Is This the Boston Celtics’ Year?
The evidence is starting to overwhelm. It’s getting harder and harder to deny. The Celtics look like a title team—prepare yourself accordingly.
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The Defiant Charm of Anthony Edwards
On a bank-shot revival, Michael Jordan comparisons, and an ascending superstar with much to prove
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The Six Biggest Questions of the NBA’s Stretch Run
All-Star Weekend is (thankfully) over, but the regular season still has two months left. From an unsettled MVP race to a logjam out West, here’s what to watch as the playoffs near.
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The Way of Shai
The Oklahoma City Thunder star has transformed into one of the NBA’s best players, but it isn’t always clear how or why he’s so effective. How did an elusive guard best known for his brakes take over the league? "He manipulates people," says Steve Nash. "He is able to put you in a position to take the bait, and then he exploits you."
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You’re Missing One of the Wildest Shooting Seasons in NBA History
Sam Merrill just might be the greatest 3-point shooter you’ve never heard of. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been nearly unbeatable since they’ve given him a green light.
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Pascal Siakam Made Himself a Star. Can He Make the Pacers a Contender?
Don’t let a few hazy seasons in Toronto fool you. Indiana just landed the perfect star to pair with Tyrese Haliburton and accelerate its timeline.
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Can the Atlanta Hawks Salvage the Trae Young Era?
Three years ago, the Hawks looked way ahead of schedule. Now they’re getting lapped around the league. Big changes could be on the horizon.
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How Did Detroit Basketball Get Reduced to This?
The Pistons have somehow lost a staggering 27 straight games, setting a new NBA record for futility. What’s even more chilling about their demise? Nobody could have seen this coming.
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After Years of Emboldening Draymond Green, the NBA Just Suspended Him Indefinitely
Green has spent nearly a decade teetering between brilliance and recklessness, with several awards and suspensions to show for it. But a series of incidents this season—culminating with Green striking Jusuf Nurkic in the face on Tuesday—has pushed the league to take a harder line.