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Reading Between the Lines - 2025-26 NBA Atlantic Division Preview

Nine days ago, I kicked off the 2025-26 edition of the Reading Between the Lines NBA Preview, with a look ahead to the season for the teams in the…

Oct 20 • 

Emile Avanessian

Reading Between the Lines - 2025-26 NBA Southwest Division Preview

About a week ago, I kicked off the 2025-26 edition of the Reading Between the Lines NBA Preview, with a look ahead to the season for the teams in the…

Oct 17 • 

Emile Avanessian

Reading Between the Lines - 2025-26 NBA Pacific Division Preview

Unlike in years past, the 2025-26 ReadingBetween the Lines NBA previews were meant to be delivered in six installments.

Oct 15 • 

Emile Avanessian

A Tumultuous Decade in the Desert

Ten years after rock bottom, the Phoenix Suns are back — this time capped out, asset-light, and scrambling for direction.

Oct 13 • 

Emile Avanessian

Reading Between the Lines - 2025-26 NBA Northwest Division Preview

Around this time last year, after reviving this space with a mishmash of feelings and takes, I brought back, for a second consecutive year, my favorite…

Oct 11 • 

Emile Avanessian

When the Spotlight Shifts

Mikan, Baylor, West, Wilt, Kareem, Magic, Shaq, Kobe, LeBron, Luka, and the throughlines and oddities in the Lakers’ eternal chase for icons.

Oct 7 • 

Emile Avanessian

September 2025

Idealism and the Ghosts of Aspiration

The NBA’s crackdown on big spenders has created the perfect storm for the Clippers–Kawhi-Aspiration saga and (allegedly) "creative" deals .

Sep 23 • 

Emile Avanessian

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Late-Game with LeBron and the Lakers

Promise, playoff disappointment, passive aggression, and an inflection point summer for LeBron and the Lakers.

Sep 15 • 

Emile Avanessian

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June 2025

The Magic's Moment

Second apron thoughts, and appreciating the Orlando Magic seizing a moment.

Jun 30 • 

Emile Avanessian

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November 2024

Mea Culpas and Victories Laps — Re-Reading Between the Lines, Western Conference

Looking in on the goings-on in the NBA's Eastern Conference, a month (and a bit) into the 2024-25 season.

Nov 30, 2024 • 

Emile Avanessian

Mea Culpas and Victories Laps — Re-Reading Between the Lines, Eastern Conference

Looking in on the goings-on in the NBA's Eastern Conference, a month into the 2024-25 season.

Nov 23, 2024 • 

Emile Avanessian

October 2024

Reading Between the Lines - 2024-25 NBA Western Conference Preview

Happy NBA opening weekend, everyone!

Oct 26, 2024 • 

Emile Avanessian