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Harrison Faigen

@faignews

SB Nation NBA guy and Lakers blogger. @hmfaigen from Twitter.

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Yes, we need to discuss the Jared McCain trade again Jared McCain thriving in Oklahoma City is shining a light on problems in Philadelphia.

"McCain once looked to be part of the bridge to the next era of Sixers basketball, but now, his departure looks like the death knell of the previous one."
www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analys...

06.03.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Sixers’ house of cards is teetering The Sixers’ grip on the sixth seed is becoming tenuous as injuries and self-inflicted wounds abound.

"Let’s be real: These Sixers were always a house of cards, given the tenuous health of Embiid and George. The slightest breeze was likely to topple the whole thing, and they’ve been hit with gale-force winds, some of their own creation."
www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analys...

06.03.2026 23:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Phoenix Suns are caught in the middle of the Jalen Green inconsistency loop It’s hard to ignore the staggering math behind Jalen Green’s struggles.

β€œThe Suns could once again find themselves holding a large contract that does not align with the production on the floor. Phoenix fans have seen that movie before.”
www.brightsideofthesun.com/suns-analysi...

06.03.2026 23:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The heater didn't fail, it's just taking steps towards success

05.03.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Can Lakers Prove They AREN'T Frauds? What Would Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves HAVE To Do?
Can Lakers Prove They AREN'T Frauds? What Would Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves HAVE To Do? YouTube video by Lakers Lounge

About to go live with @faignews.bsky.social to try to figure out if there's anything the Lakers can do between now and the playoffs to not have us feeling like they're frauds. See y'all there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRj-...

04.03.2026 21:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
04.03.2026 03:56 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Lakers play "someone else will do it" defense and it annoys me.

04.03.2026 03:52 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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The NBA award system is broken and they should scrap all structure Let’s light this little candle, huh?

"If the rules apply to some, but not all of them, then it’s time to get rid of the rules."
www.mavsmoneyball.com/mavericks-an...

04.03.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s not over think this: The Kevin Durant trade was good for Rockets This should be obious.

"This trade was a no-brainer. Even upon revisiting it."
www.thedreamshake.com/rockets-anal...

04.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Neemias Queta is just scratching the surface of his potential Queta exploded for 27 points and 17 rebounds in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. But, it was Joe Mazzulla pushing him to be even better that stood out most.

β€œIt’s easy when you have a night like this to settle down,” Queta said. β€œWhen Joe keeps coming at you like that, you're only going to get better."

In addition to being my favorite cartoon character, Joe just seems like a really, really good coach

www.celticsblog.com/articles/133...

04.03.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mavericks make more roster moves for the home stretch Dallas has added two players on two-way deals

"Time will tell if either sticks around long term, but it is nice to see the Mavs taking a few flyers on young talent as opposed to just mailing it in."
www.mavsmoneyball.com/mavericks-ro...

04.03.2026 02:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has strong words for Cavs anonymous player that called his team out β€œIf you mean it, you don’t say it anonymously.”

"There’s a decent chance that the Cavs and Pistons meet in the playoffs. Considering that most of Detroit’s coaching staff was previously with Cleveland a few seasons ago, there’s plenty of familiarity. And familiarity often breeds contempt."
www.fearthesword.com/cavs-news/45...

04.03.2026 01:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ime Udoka is overworking Rockets Amen Thompson Amen Thompson does a lot for the Houston Rockets. It’s starting to look like too much.

"I don’t expect Scoot to resemble one of the greatest team-oriented point guards of this generation, but three seasons into his career, I do expect him to be north of Blake Wesley by a mile. He’s just not."

www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...

04.03.2026 01:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ime Udoka is overworking Rockets Amen Thompson Amen Thompson does a lot for the Houston Rockets. It’s starting to look like too much.

"There seems to be a false dichotomy when we talk about 'on' vs. 'off' ball NBA players. To suggest that Houston should move Thompson to an 'off-ball role' is an oversimplification. It would be more accurate to say that the Rockets should simply reduce his time on-ball."

04.03.2026 01:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is the star class of WNBA playersβ€”but not the middle classβ€”ready to agree to a new CBA? WNBA CBA activity, as well as commentary, has ramped up as March 10 approaches.

"One player highlighted the β€œmisleading” proposed average salary numbers, stating, 'We need to stand together and do what’s right for all players. The last couple of CBAs haven’t been kind to role players.'”
www.swishappeal.com/wnba/73956/c...

04.03.2026 01:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kuminga, Hawks both needed this kind of joy The smile has returned.

"In retrospect, there was really only upside when the Hawks made this move in the dead of night the evening before the trade deadline."
www.peachtreehoops.com/opinion/6920...

04.03.2026 01:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Love this picture of The Chosen One and LeBron

03.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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'clippers lose' Hardcover Artbook by lolwtferic An artist's interpretation of a mascot navigating a very weird season for the LA Clippers basketball team.

This guy's art has been one of my favorite things about this NBA season, I had to go support this
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lol...

03.03.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Somehow Doc Rivers would coach them to at least 28 though

02.03.2026 04:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I cannot possibly imagine telling 10yo Harrison he’d feel bad for Kings fans one day but that’s where we are at

02.03.2026 04:38 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This Kings team is truly one of the worst rosters I’ve ever seen

02.03.2026 04:36 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

In the secret tunnel

02.03.2026 03:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Kings should try to get Luka’s attention during the quarter break and tell him Dennis is in Cleveland now to see if that helps

02.03.2026 03:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the existence of law roach implies the existence of anarchy termite

02.03.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

*glass smashing*

β€œBY GOD HERE COMES DENNIS!!!”

02.03.2026 03:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

When Luka is hitting his pull-ups I think the only option left for the defense is prayer or maybe like starting a fight

02.03.2026 03:03 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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DeAndre Ayton coming into tonight's game

27.02.2026 05:57 πŸ‘ 58 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Deandre Ayton is going to be the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of CBA Stephon Marburys

01.03.2026 02:35 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Well, at least there is no way the Lakers won’t snap this losing streak tonight

01.03.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My sources are telling me this is true I asked my good friend Gork

28.02.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0