Matt Hrdlicka
therealhrdlicka.bsky.social
Matt Hrdlicka
@therealhrdlicka.bsky.social
Just. Words. Inspiring words.
I was so happy for him.
February 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM
That is not what it means, but I don’t disagree with you
February 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Like, I think you're right, but betting against 4 out of 29 teams gives you a real shot at variance cutting your way.
February 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I think 13-19 is about what I'd expect out of both picks. Maybe 12-22. Limited upside, BUT they are effectively betting on 4 teams between those two picks, and three are in the West and one of those could get crowded out of playoffs pretty quickly.
February 3, 2026 at 7:59 PM
I think it is, yes.
February 3, 2026 at 7:56 PM
the LAL pick is more likely lottery, if I had to guess.
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
that is very likely correct.
February 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
yes
February 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Others: Kuzma, Myles Turner, Andrew Wiggins, Simons, Giddey, Jarrett Allen, Cam Johnson, Draymond, Kuminga, Van Vleet, Trey Murphy, Mikal Bridges, Derozan, RJ Barrett, Poeltl,
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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.”
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
(I had messed around with 3 team trades that sent Ja to SAC, Sabonis to TOR, and Quickley to MEM. Tougher if the matching salary is Poeltl, and the cleaner trade is to just route Poeltl and a 1st to the Nets or whoever).
February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
the Eredivisie inflates all shot/goal numbers, esp for Ajax players, so the soccer nerds say.
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM