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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 1d

Turns out LeBron’s “Second Decision” was an ad campaign for booze

Effective marketing, but billionaires who flog these cheap grifts are an utter embarrassment

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 2d

LeBubu

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 2d

This better not have anything to do with Taco Tuesday I swear

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 2d

LeBron previews “The Second Decision” on instagram, coming tomorrow at 12pm est

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 2d

We all knew it was coming but Steph Curry has finally achieved sainthood

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 10d

Warriors starters will feature 4 of the 16 oldest regular starters in the NBA from last season

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 15d

Suns: “We offer a fair, equitable, and welcoming work environment, and anyone who disagrees is fired”

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 16d

Post-Warriors KD has been cursed with some of the worst luck imaginable

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · 16d

FROM SHAMS:

Just in: Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL, sources tell ESPN. A devastating, potentially season-ending loss for the Rockets with their starting point guard and leader. https://t.co/Qhf0V58DwR

FROM SHAMS: Just in: Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL, sources tell ESPN. A devastating, potentially season-ending loss for the Rockets with their starting point guard and leader. https://t.co/Qhf0V58DwR

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 19d

In an interview with Forbes about his winery, CJ McCollum discussed the value of immigrants.

ICE has since been deployed to the Washington Wizards practice facility and has detained Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, mascot G-Wiz, and tear gassed anyone drinking wine nearby

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 25d

Steve Ballmer’s next excuse will be that he thought he was investing in AI, for which Kawhi Leonard would more plausibly be a token spokesbot

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 28d

On March 17th the Charlotte Hornets will host Sports Betting Night, where you can bring your children to get addicted to gambling!

Help build the next generation of suckers to feed the Bet365 machine!

*Halftime entertainment to include prop bets on baby races and “Yay for Parlays” musical show

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · 29d

“As one source put it, when told about all the corporate sponsors in Toronto who would be happy to have Leonard as a pitchman, his camp said, ‘We don’t want to do anything.’”

Kawhi not really helping counter the narrative that nobody wants to work anymore

Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 29d

In 2019 Kawhi Leonard’s uncle asked the Raptors for a piece of the Leafs and a Paul George trade, but also for two notable extras: no-show sponsorships, and ownership shares in outside companies. Which he seems to have gotten with Aspiration, and the Clippers. www.thestar.com/sports/rapto...

Inside Kawhi Leonard’s bizarre list of secret demands from Raptors and how they line up with the alleged Clippers deal

During 2019 contract talks, Leonard’s camp wanted a trade for Paul George, Leafs shares and at least $10 million a year in no-show sponsorship income.

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Sep 6

More offseason hijinks from Luka

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Not even wearing a backpack can stop Luka magic

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Sep 3

Don’t just read the headlines about how the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard…

Pablo Torre lays out the case like Sherlock Holmes, it’s riveting stuff

youtu.be/1OwzYk6OCFM

Kawhi Leonard Signed a Secret $28M Deal. Steve Ballmer Funded a Fraud. We Followed the Money. | PTFO

YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Aug 24

And then the gods gave the people a sign, and it was a goat in the sky

-Book of Hoopers, 23:45

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Aug 21

Luka vs Joker tipping off in Eurobasket 2025

Watchable here:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=dWix...

Serbia vs Slovenia | Jokic vs Doncic, Eurobasket 2025 LIVE

YouTube video by The Scoreboard 2

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Aug 12

NBC’s coverage of the NBA is off to an outstanding start with this NBA Jam promo

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Aug 8

8 out of 10 Christmas Day games will feature teams from the West

The Eastern Conference is going to be a hot mess next season

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · Aug 8

FROM SHAMS:

🚨🎄 NBA Christmas Day 2025 on ABC and ESPN, per sources:

- Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks

- San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder

- Houston Rockets at LA Lakers

- Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors

- Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Aug 4

Good stuff but friendly suggestion to turn off the music after your intro so you can be heard more easily

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Aug 4

De’Aaron Fox was always going to get the max but there’s still a bit of sticker shock once the ink dries

Fortunately most of the Spurs talent are on rookie deals so salary cap entanglements are a problem for Future Spurs

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

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Jul 30

Gilbert Arenas is the type of guy who would make t-shirts that read “ARENAS INTERNATIONAL GUN SMUGGLING CLUB”

Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · Jul 30

Arenas made a poker table with “ARENAS POKER CLUB” printed on top of it, alongside a a silhouette of a man wearing a No. 0 jersey with “ARENAS” on the name plate, according to federal prosecutors, and sent it to the man the feds say he had rent out his home and set up the events.

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Jul 18

The pod where Zach Lowe and Nekias Duncan talked about Cam Thomas was full of nuance, but Thomas fell for the bait

He did make positive strides last year—14th in offensive EPM and 5th in iso efficiency before getting hurt—but it’s hard to shake that chucker/ball hog tag once you’ve earned it

Cam Thomas
@24_camthomas
The consenus? F*** you and the consensus @ZachLowe_NBA. This is most likely the same consensus teams who can't guard me and send double teams from jump ball. Why are we double teaming a guy who's "not that good" make it make sense please.
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Zach Lowe on Cam Thomas:
"The consensus on Cam Thomas — if there is one, and he's got some fans, and he's got some mega-detractors - but the consensus is kind of like Empty Calories Ball Hog."

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Jul 17

Maybe the real championship was the fans we made along the way

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · Jul 17

FROM SHAMS:

BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.

FROM SHAMS: BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.

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Tim Dunkman @timdunkman.bsky.social · Jul 10

Sam Presti wasn’t making the Harden mistake a second time

Thunder have locked up their big 3 long enough to go dynasty hunting

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · Jul 10

FROM SHAMS:

Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, agents Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes of WME Basketball told ESPN. https://t.co/3lwASY42iT

FROM SHAMS: Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, agents Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes of WME Basketball told ESPN. https://t.co/3lwASY42iT

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