Ben Golliver

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

Ben Golliver is a staff writer for SI.com and has covered the NBA for various outlets since 2007. The native Oregonian and Johns Hopkins University graduate currently resides in Los Angeles.

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How the Sixers’ Bubble Burst—and What This Year’s Team Can Learn From It

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LeBron's Return to Cleveland Feels Familiar—Until You Look Deeper

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LeBron James Makes History in Best Game of Lakers Tenure

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LeBron James on Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting: 'Not Again'

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LeBron Saves Himself From Scrutiny as Lakers Win Third Straight

Tyson Chandler's worth to the Lakers was on full display once again as his decisive block and LeBron's go-ahead dunk saw the Lakers win their third straight game and move into the West’s No. 8 seed.

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After Ugly End in Minnesota, Jimmy Butler Needs Philly to Win

Can Jimmy Butler hit the pause button on his breakneck journey long enough to realize that his single-minded approach can only take him so far?

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Lakers Survive Luka Doncic-Led Rally, Free-Throw Misadventures to Beat Mavs

The Lakers overcame a late rally led by Luka Doncic and a couple (more) missed free throws to narrowly beat the Mavericks in a game that saw L.A.'s starters get out to a bright start.

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Ten NBA Records the Warriors Should Try to Break Next

Thank goodness: the Warriors got bored of being bored. After Klay Thompson's brush with history Monday, Ben Golliver examines 10 records Golden State should gun for this season.

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'People Are Laughing at Us': The Reeling Wizards Are in Desperate Need of a Shake-Up

The only NBA team with a worse record than the Wizards is the Cavs—and they lost LeBron. So what's Washington's excuse for its dismal start?

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Rondo or No Rondo, Lakers Should Start Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball's gifts, unlike his gaffes, can be subtle. But the last two Lakers wins have proven he's a much better fit alongside LeBron James than Rajon Rondo.

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LeBron James Notches Triple Double, Lonzo Ball Impresses in Lakers' Statement Win Over Nuggets

Lance Stephenson came through in the clutch, Lonzo Ball showed off his defensive skills and LeBron James notched his first triple double as a Laker in L.A.'s big win over the Nuggets.

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Winless Lakers Searching for Answers After Blowing Comeback

LeBron James and the Lakers suffered their third consecutive loss to start the season and are searching for answers on the defensive end.