Matt Hrdlicka
@therealhrdlicka.bsky.social
Just. Words. Inspiring words.
Man, I really like that Coby White deal for CHO. They can sign him to a descending deal in the off-season and just add another guard to their rotation who can dribble/shoot/pass and isn’t terrible on defense.
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Man, I really like that Coby White deal for CHO. They can sign him to a descending deal in the off-season and just add another guard to their rotation who can dribble/shoot/pass and isn’t terrible on defense.
Looks like many teams with cap space to take contracts right now are opting for smaller deals. For instance, the grizzlies could have taken Agbaji for free with their trade exception, but are opting for a bigger deal.
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Looks like many teams with cap space to take contracts right now are opting for smaller deals. For instance, the grizzlies could have taken Agbaji for free with their trade exception, but are opting for a bigger deal.
OKC is in the Deal?
Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
February 4, 2026 at 8:07 PM
OKC is in the Deal?
Quick math suggests that absent other deals, DAL will have about $8mm in cap space. Not enough to use it next summer. WAS also out of space. Obviously there will be more moves, but the teams with huge amounts of cap space are opting not to have it next summer.
February 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Quick math suggests that absent other deals, DAL will have about $8mm in cap space. Not enough to use it next summer. WAS also out of space. Obviously there will be more moves, but the teams with huge amounts of cap space are opting not to have it next summer.
The 76ers remain the dark horse Giannis team. Just added another 1st round pick to what they can throw at the Bucks.
BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers are trading guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The 76ers remain the dark horse Giannis team. Just added another 1st round pick to what they can throw at the Bucks.
Man, the string of texts I just sent a Mavs friend of mine telling him just how bad this AD trade is for them.
February 4, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Man, the string of texts I just sent a Mavs friend of mine telling him just how bad this AD trade is for them.
I would ask for minimum the 26 1st and a 27 swap and something else (Walter?) to take Poeltl whole hog. If I can send back Brandon Clarke maybe it’s less.
Domantas Sabonis trade talks between the Kings and Raptors, which would include RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji to Sacramento, have paused. Toronto is concerned about giving up too much first-round draft pick compensation to move Jakob Poeltl to a third team. Reporting on YES Network.
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I would ask for minimum the 26 1st and a 27 swap and something else (Walter?) to take Poeltl whole hog. If I can send back Brandon Clarke maybe it’s less.
It would be funny to send CLE back both Ty Jerome and Georges Niang for Lonzo Ball and another (larger) contract to surround the Harden Cavs with good vibes.
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
It would be funny to send CLE back both Ty Jerome and Georges Niang for Lonzo Ball and another (larger) contract to surround the Harden Cavs with good vibes.
I really like Detroit turning Jaden Ivey into a pick swap up 5-10 picks and Kevin Heurter. Really smart move. CHI is collecting guards to play in front of Coby White and Ayo which prob tells you what’s happening there.
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I really like Detroit turning Jaden Ivey into a pick swap up 5-10 picks and Kevin Heurter. Really smart move. CHI is collecting guards to play in front of Coby White and Ayo which prob tells you what’s happening there.
Chris has a much more detailed approach to my scattershot analysis. We landed in roughly the same place, though he did venture a guess on a Ja deal, which I could not do.
Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what's next for the Grizzlies dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what's next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Chris has a much more detailed approach to my scattershot analysis. We landed in roughly the same place, though he did venture a guess on a Ja deal, which I could not do.
@johnhollinger.bsky.social a long while ago I wrote a scathing take on the Marc Gasol trade bc I didn't recognize the usefullness of the TPE. I am older and wiser now, and have some hopium.
February 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
@johnhollinger.bsky.social a long while ago I wrote a scathing take on the Marc Gasol trade bc I didn't recognize the usefullness of the TPE. I am older and wiser now, and have some hopium.
Folks, Utah is keeping their pick this year. I can’t say they will finish with a worse record than MEM. But they will be slotted 7th in the lottery or better.
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Folks, Utah is keeping their pick this year. I can’t say they will finish with a worse record than MEM. But they will be slotted 7th in the lottery or better.
Just noting that Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid both fit into the MEM TPE that was created in the Jaren trade.
February 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Just noting that Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid both fit into the MEM TPE that was created in the Jaren trade.
Reposted by Matt Hrdlicka
Per Jake Fischer, it’s:
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Per Jake Fischer, it’s:
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
Reposted by Matt Hrdlicka
Kyle Anderson was telling afrer the game on Friday how much he enjoyed his time in Memphis. He back!
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Kyle Anderson was telling afrer the game on Friday how much he enjoyed his time in Memphis. He back!
I dont think this is going to be Utah's 2026 pick. It'll be their 2027, and a couple of the more favorables of the picks they have in the future. Something like that.
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I dont think this is going to be Utah's 2026 pick. It'll be their 2027, and a couple of the more favorables of the picks they have in the future. Something like that.
Sadness, ho.
Fuck
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Sadness, ho.
Im sad. Instant sadness.
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Im sad. Instant sadness.
Grizzlies look like a completely different team when the ball is in the hands of a ballhandler who has to be guarded at the three point line. How many healthy games should we expect from Jerome next year? 60? Fewer? More?
February 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Grizzlies look like a completely different team when the ball is in the hands of a ballhandler who has to be guarded at the three point line. How many healthy games should we expect from Jerome next year? 60? Fewer? More?
A third team, you say?
Reporting on Kings and Raptors trade talks on Domantas Sabonis, which has included RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji, while a third team and draft compensation would be needed involving Jakob Poeltl. More with hosts @blakemurphy.bsky.social and Matt Bonner on @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social and Sportsnet.
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
A third team, you say?
@codyhoudek.bsky.social the way you describe no country for old men is the experience I had reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, and cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. I could maybe think of more but the opening line of Gilead wrecks me every single time I read it.
February 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
@codyhoudek.bsky.social the way you describe no country for old men is the experience I had reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, and cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. I could maybe think of more but the opening line of Gilead wrecks me every single time I read it.
The one (1) game I watched Akliouche play against us, he vaulted to the top of my list. Duran was awesome for Villa and is one of those "wingers who get shots" guys. I don't know anything about Diaby. Most likely nothing happens....
February 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The one (1) game I watched Akliouche play against us, he vaulted to the top of my list. Duran was awesome for Villa and is one of those "wingers who get shots" guys. I don't know anything about Diaby. Most likely nothing happens....
Reposted by Matt Hrdlicka
The fact that Xavi and Wirtz are starting to flourish at the same time in the Prem just goes to show the importance of affording time and patience to young players who need to adjust to the speed and physicality of this league. They’re now both instrumental for their respective teams.
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The fact that Xavi and Wirtz are starting to flourish at the same time in the Prem just goes to show the importance of affording time and patience to young players who need to adjust to the speed and physicality of this league. They’re now both instrumental for their respective teams.