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Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 11h

After 26 years of being a Belichick hater

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Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 19h

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Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 1d

YEAH WE BACK

NBABeau @nbabeau.bsky.social · 1d

Y’all, here’s the first NBA Top 10 I’ve called working directly for the league.

We really hope you enjoy it. m.youtube.com/watch?v=fiec...

NBA's Top 10 Plays of the Night | October 6, 2025

YouTube video by NBA

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 1d

Perfect Pacific NW vibes

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 1d

Easily the most fascinating team in the NBA for me this season

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Jared Dubin @jadubin5.bsky.social · 1d

3️⃣ Things NBA Preview: Houston Rockets

⏭️ Reed Sheppard, come on down
🌎 Amen Thompson, all over
👣 Big ball, overwhelming?

Sheppard is suddenly one of the most important players in the NBA this season.

Thompson is my favorite player in the NBA.

Are the Rockets going to play four PF/Cs at once?

Three Things NBA Preview: Houston Rockets

As I detailed a few weeks ago, I’m once again re-appropriating the Three Things I Noticed on League Pass format to preview the upcoming season. Instead of three things I noticed, it’ll be something mo...

www.lastnightinbasketball.com

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 1d

This article makes me want to drink heavily. Not that Howard didn't do a great job with it - of course he did - but bc it points to how much of NBA glory comes down to luck, and navigating the unexpected.

Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 1d

Every dynasty starts with a missed train. For the Ringer's quarter-century project, I explored some of the biggest sliding-doors moments of the 21st century. (h/t Gwyneth Paltrow)

NBA Sliding Doors: The What-Ifs That Changed Everything

Forget Oden vs. Durant or ‘The Decision’—these five forgotten twists altered the course of the league forever

www.theringer.com

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for locating the one good thing about being a Mets fan right now 🙏🏾

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 2d

Really taking your talents to South Beach

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 2d

And he shot 67% in the paint for a 15-year stretch! LeBron's like if Shaq and J Kidd had a baby.

Dan Devine @yourmandevine.bsky.social · 2d

One fun thing from going back over old copy: LeBron has scored 19,708 points *in the paint* in his career. If he'd never made a jumper or a free throw, he'd be 58th on the all-time scoring list.

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 2d

Guarantee he asked either Uncle Jeff or DeAndre this his rookie season 🤣

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 2d

From "teenager with a fake id" to "bouncer booting the teenager with a fake id"

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 3d

😭

IG newberlinlibrary

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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 7d

Even if you don’t believe in the ethic of “love thy neighbor,” it’s important to remember that the core goal of USAID is to use soft power (foreign aid) to complement our nation’s hard power (the U.S. military) in a shared effort to make America safer.

🧵 8/8

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Dan Devine @yourmandevine.bsky.social · 7d

Next up: I wrote about the Hornets, LaMelo-as-weathervane, and a squint-and-you-can-see-it core: yhoo.it/3KA0Za1

And Ben wrote about the Blazers, and whether Scoot Henderson's time has come (or, whether it will once his hamstring heals): yhoo.it/3IBIC47

Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 season preview: Can LaMelo Ball lead his team to a 6-7 seed?

Breaking down the biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and win projection for the Hornets in 2025-26.

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 7d

There isn't a day in my life that I forget about George Mikan

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 7d

Yep. There are really solid cases to be made for all three as the GOAT (depending on what you value most), and basically no one else.

Patrick Fenelon @patrickfenelon.bsky.social · 7d

Someone recently asked me if I thought LeBron or Jordan was the GOAT. I gave that person the correct answer: "there are 3 legitimate answers for greatest of all time—Jordan, LeBron, & Kareem. All 3 won everything they could have during their careers. We can't determine it further than that"

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KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 7d

Addendum to this:

Jonathan Kuminga's deal may come in a bit lower than initially reported. If so, that will add to the space the Warriors are under the second apron. Every little bit helps to re-sign Seth Curry earlier. Per day veteran min amount is just over $13K.

KeithSmithNBA @keithsmithnba.bsky.social · 7d

Sounds like De'Anthony Melton is getting a two-year minimum deal from the Warriors. That means his cap/tax/apron hit goes from $2.3M to $3.1M.

Warriors will be about $1.2M under their second-apron hard cap. That means they can re-sign Seth Curry (he's on Ex. 9) around January 10.

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 8d

This is a very elegant, very well-thought-out declaration of war.

Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 8d

Napheesa Collier: "We have the best players in the world. We have the best fans in the world. But right now we have the worst leadership in the world"

👀👀👀

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 4

I hope we get a true reminder season from De’Aaron Fox. The blend of driving, growing pull-up comfort, playmaking, and POA defense when locked in is tantalizing.

Gotta stay healthy, gotta find a better balance of PUs & drives from when we saw him.

An understandable gamble from SA.

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · Aug 4

FROM SHAMS:

BREAKING: San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. The max deal secures Fox's future in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season. https://t.co/vvCdMExAbt

FROM SHAMS: BREAKING: San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. The max deal secures Fox's future in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season. https://t.co/vvCdMExAbt

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 8d

2002: plenty of green cars, Jets win a playoff game
2025: no green cars, Jets on their way to 2-14

BRING THEM BACK

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 9d

Still too soon

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 9d

Or maybe let us Jets fans have one (1) thing

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 9d

Smart - easier to keep hair than muscle

The Onion @theonion.com · 9d

Victor Wembanyama Reports To Training Camp Having Added 25 Pounds Of Hair https://theonion.com/victor-wembanyama-reports-to-training-camp-having-added-25-pounds-of-hair/

Victor Wembanyama Reports To Training Camp Having Added 25 Pounds Of Hair

Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #NBAMediaDay to those who celebrate! Follow along with Media Day Bingo-