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Tom Brew

Tom Brew

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Tom Brew is publisher of Fastbreak on FanNation. He has had an award-winning media career for four decades at some of America's finest newspapers and digital platforms. He's worked at the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, Indianapolis Star and South Florida Sun-Sentinel as a reporter and editor. He is also publisher of HoosiersNow.com, AllTitans.com and Fastball on the Sports Illustrated/FanNation network for the past five years.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts during Game 7 vs. the New York Knicks.
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My Two Cents: Despite Knicks Injuries, Pacers' Playoff Run Deserves Praise

Rick Carlisle was right. And the Indiana Pacers' head coach has been around the NBA long enough to know he was speaking the truth. "When you win a Game 7 in Ma

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) looks for a call in their Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Point Spread: Clean Sweep For Home Teams in Game 1 of NBA Playoff Series

Ah, home sweet home. It really does mean something, especially in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. We had eight Game 1s over the weekend, and the home team won all eight

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Over/Under Win Totals For All 30 NBA Teams in 2023-24
Betting

Over/Under Win Totals For All 30 NBA Teams in 2023-24

The 2023-24 NBA regular season is here and it's time to take a stab at which teams we think can go over their projected wins total, and who might go under. Fastbreak on FanNation publisher Tom Brew and senior writer Ben Stinar make their picks.

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Former NBA Player Gary Forbes Spotlights Health Challenges in New Book Series
Lifestyle

Former NBA Player Gary Forbes Spotlights Health Challenges in New Book Series

Former NBA player Gary Forbes, known for his groundbreaking stint as one of only three players to play in the NBA while managing diabetes, is stepping onto a new court – the world of literature.

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NBA Las Vegas Summer League Schedule, With Gametimes, TV, Results
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NBA Las Vegas Summer League Schedule, With Gametimes, TV, Results

The NBA's Las Vegas Summer League is wrapping up this weekend, and it's been a good 11-day run. The NBA has updated its schedules for Saturday and Sunday, including the two semifinal games, with a champion to be determined on Monday night. Here's the complete schedule, with game times and TV information, plus a daily update on the scores.

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Trayce Jackson-Davis' Contract Numbers With Warriors Revealed
Draft

Trayce Jackson-Davis' Contract Numbers With Warriors Revealed

The contract terms for former Indiana star Trayce Jackson-Davis has been revealed, and he can make as much as $7.6 million over the four-year deal if all goes well with the Golden State Warriors. Jackson-Davis, a first-team All-American, was the No. 57 overall pick.

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Summer League, Day 4: Five Players Who Stood Out in Monday's Action
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Summer League, Day 4: Five Players Who Stood Out in Monday's Action

Day 4 of the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League is in the books, and it's the Cleveland Cavaliers who continue to put on a show. They became the first team to three wins on Monday, and guard Sam Merrill was a big reason why. Here are five players who stood out on Monday.

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Summer League, Day 2: Five Players Who Stood Out in Saturday's Action
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Summer League, Day 2: Five Players Who Stood Out in Saturday's Action

There was a lot of high-level basketball played on Saturday in the second day of the Las Vegas Summer League. There were eight games, and here are five players who really stood out to me during games at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.

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My Two Cents: Victor Wembanyama Has Quiet Debut, But Potential Looks Frightening
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My Two Cents: Victor Wembanyama Has Quiet Debut, But Potential Looks Frightening

The hype around No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama is off the charts, and the world finally got to see him suit up in a game for the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. He didn't have much of a stat line playing with teammates he had just met the day before, but his crazy skill set for 7-foot-4 was on full display. This is going to be fun to watch.

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Summer League, Day 1: Five Players Who Turned Heads in Vegas — Non-Wemby Division
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Summer League, Day 1: Five Players Who Turned Heads in Vegas — Non-Wemby Division

Houston power forward Jabari Smith Jr. had a huge night Friday, scoring 33 points and hitting a three-pointer at the buzzer as the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night in the Las Vegas Summer League. Here are three players who caught my eye on the first day.

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My Two Cents: Welcome to Las Vegas, Where Summer League Craziness Already Has Begun
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My Two Cents: Welcome to Las Vegas, Where Summer League Craziness Already Has Begun

The Las Vegas Summer League is about to start, and we knew No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama would be a huge part of the storyline, but we didn't expect it to be with former pop star Britney Spears and a he-said, she-said tangle with his security guards.

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Summer Basketball Starts Monday Night With 5 Games in Sacramento, Salt Lake City
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Summer Basketball Starts Monday Night With 5 Games in Sacramento, Salt Lake City

Several NBA first-round draft picks start to get their first taste of NBA basketball this week, with summer leagues starting in Sacramento and Salt Lake City on Monday night. There are also games on Wednesday and Thursday before the huge 76-game Las Vegas summer league takes center stage from July 7-17.

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