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Joe Cronin: Portland's quiet leveragist
Cronin's strategic ambiguity enabled the Lillard trade win but created communication gaps that constrained his effectiveness. His patient asset accumulation faces the ultimate test.
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What Chicago actually needs in a GM — and how to tell if they're hiring the right one
The Bulls just fired their entire leadership regime. They're in Phase 1 and 2 of a rebuild. That demands a specific type of GM — and a specific scouting infrastructure. Here's the framework for evaluating whoever they hire before the results come in.
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AK wasn't playing Presti's cards. He was playing his own
The Caruso/Giddey trade looks roughly even on paper. It wasn't. A case study in what NBA trade analysis gets wrong — and the poker concept that exposes it.
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The 2026 offseason is already reshaping the league's decision-maker map
Chicago wiped out a full leadership regime. Detroit installed a proper architect with real authority. New Orleans added two ex-GMs to an already crowded balcony. Here's how the scorecard shifts — and who's playing for their legacy next.
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Sam Presti: nineteen years, three eras, one through-line
The full move log — every notable draft pick, trade, and asset sequence — graded against the four-factor rubric. How OKC's GM built the league's best front office operation.
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