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Trouble in purple and gold paradise.Image: Getty ImagesI’m not here to defend LeBron James. As recently as two weeks ago, I gave him shit for chasing the scoring title because it’s the only thing he can win this year. James also has enough…

Illustration: Getty ImagesIt feels like such a long time ago that the Washington Wizards were in first place in the Eastern Conference, winning 13 of their first 20 games. Since Nov. 29, however, Washington has gone 8-13, dropping it all…

Zion Williamson might not pan out and it’s a shame.Photo: Getty ImagesZion Williamson’s setback in his recovery from foot surgery, which means the former No. 1 overall pick will see “the volume of his training … reduced for an extended…