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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 8h

It's more about him passing up some looks because of lack of rhythm. I think it was mostly about his minutes being sporadic thus far. But he can certainly shoot. I'd like to see him get regular minutes and to just let it fly. We'll see if he gets there!

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 8h

I think he'll make it, but he has to shoot more and show the ability to a little bit of something else (passing, ball movement, driving closeouts, some defense, anything) to stick. Shooters can take a few years to really find their place.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 8h

The final 2025 NBA restricted free agent is off the board: Taran Armstrong, a two-way RFA from the Warriors, has agreed to a deal with Dubai Basketball.

GSW will continue to hold Armstrong's RFA rights in the NBA this year, and for as long they keep issuing qualifying offers.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 8h

Ugh. Missed that!

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 9h

It's felt like for a while now that Johnny Juzang could be a guy that eventually found the right spot and was a multi-year bench shooter for a team. Maybe that's now with the Wolves? Sometimes shooters take a few years to figure it out, then they're on rosters for several years.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 9h

I'm not sure Andrew Nembhard can be the lead playmaker AND pick up and defend full court. That's asking a lot.

And now TJ McConnell is hurt (hopefully not too serious). All that PG depth, but life comes at you fast sometimes. Opening for Delon Wright to make the roster?

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 9h

It was Game 1 of the preseason, so we have miles to go, but Larry Nance Jr looked quick and bouncy. If the Cavs can manage him and keep him healthy, he's nice changeup in their frontcourt mix.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 9h

Starting with the positives:

I really like Matas Buzelis. Love his energy and activity. He's also figuring out his personal pace on offense.

The defense...ugh. It's a lot of running around without purpose or direction. Needs to harness that purpose on offense for defense too.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 10h

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed DJ Carton and Trhae Mitchell to Exhibit 10 contracts.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 18h

I don’t get paid to give baseball takes. You get those for free. And you get what you pay for!

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 19h

Boy do I hope!

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 20h

a man says just when i thought i was out in a kitchen

ALT: a man says just when i thought i was out in a kitchen

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 20h

In a five-game series, that’s all you really need.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 21h

There are sweeps and then there are sweeeeps.

This is the latter. Complete domination by the Blue Jays.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 21h

Vladimir Guerrero Jr is just as terrifying as his dad was. Maybe even more.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 21h

I thought of another one and it was something my family ate all the time: California Chicken Pie.

It was made with tuna (not chicken), a ton of mixed can veggies, some kind of cream soup (probably cream of chicken) and the top crust was crushed and whole Ritz crackers.

Anyone else eat this one?

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 1d

What foods do you love that you fully acknowledge make you a pervert for loving them?

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 22h

Some early fantasy basketball advice: Start your guys against the Bulls.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 22h

Fair, but I think I prefer this vs more real estate on the screen being given to the scorebug.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 22h

On the flip side: I can already tell the Peacock and Amazon games will get second-screen status a lot. It's simply too hard to flip back and forth between games.

KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 22h

Not sure if Peacock and NBC will use the same scorebug, but I like this one on Peacock. Clean. Has all the information you need. I like the team colors matching the uniforms. That's a good pull over from the NBC Premier League coverage.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 22h

Not sure if Peacock and NBC will use the same scorebug, but I like this one on Peacock. Clean. Has all the information you need. I like the team colors matching the uniforms. That's a good pull over from the NBC Premier League coverage.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 22h

The Detroit Pistons have signed forward Feron Hunt to a training camp contract, a league source told @spotrac.com.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 1d

It’s been a while since the replies to a post have brought me so much joy.

For me, to the shock of no one I’m sure, it’s putting mayo on bread to sop up and collect whatever form of gravy or sauce is left on the plate. I don’t do it often anymore, but it’s always a joy when I do!

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 1d

What foods do you love that you fully acknowledge make you a pervert for loving them?

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 1d

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived MarJon Beauchamp, Andrew Carr and Liam Robbins. All three players were signed to non-guaranteed camp deals.

Portland signed Sean Pedulla to a non-guaranteed camp deal.

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 1d

New @frontofficeshow.bsky.social is up! @trevorlanenba.bsky.social and I talked Giannis and NY, Heat's cap space plans, Warriors Kuminga trade plans, some injuries, Daniels and ATL apart on an extension, and more!

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 1d

I'd like to see Jalen Crutcher get Orlando's third two-way spot. He's had a really productive run in the G League. Magic can use an additional ballhandler early in the season for depth, as they work Jalen Suggs back in.

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