Basquiatball
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I have no personality and am offended you would ask
Biggest deal this trade deadline is going to be Crypto dot com having to sell their naming rights to Staples Center to, like, some guy named Theo for $50
February 6, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Biggest deal this trade deadline is going to be Crypto dot com having to sell their naming rights to Staples Center to, like, some guy named Theo for $50
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This trade deadline is going to confuse me for years. Every time I watch a team for the rest of the season I will have at least one "How TF did he end up here?" moment. Always fun
February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
This trade deadline is going to confuse me for years. Every time I watch a team for the rest of the season I will have at least one "How TF did he end up here?" moment. Always fun
Magic Johnson, legendary contributor to both Los Angeles franchises
What the Clippers front office did (and are betting on), basically:
February 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Magic Johnson, legendary contributor to both Los Angeles franchises
Reading about the Strategy, the stock that only buys Bitcoin and by far the funniest part about it to me, is that they named themselves "Strategy" when they are nothing but a stock buys Bitcoin
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Reading about the Strategy, the stock that only buys Bitcoin and by far the funniest part about it to me, is that they named themselves "Strategy" when they are nothing but a stock buys Bitcoin
Finally, the defensive stopper they so desperately need
The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard, sources tell ESPN.
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Finally, the defensive stopper they so desperately need
First draft Mitch Albom book: The 4 People You Smoke A Blunt With In Hell
very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
February 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
First draft Mitch Albom book: The 4 People You Smoke A Blunt With In Hell
I am disturbingly curious about the demographic distribution of Epstein Island guest. By occupation, race, etc. I'm surprised there aren't a bunch of bands being called in to perform. Is it all just academics and billionaires?
February 5, 2026 at 6:32 AM
I am disturbingly curious about the demographic distribution of Epstein Island guest. By occupation, race, etc. I'm surprised there aren't a bunch of bands being called in to perform. Is it all just academics and billionaires?
Strong Joseph Beuys impression by William Gibson's cat. Makes you think
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Strong Joseph Beuys impression by William Gibson's cat. Makes you think
Respect the Danny Ainge level "we ALMOST made a huge deal" energy here
Shams:
"The Warriors pursuit of Giannis after a week is over. They have moved on. The Warriors made a pick heavy offer last week continued to have conversations going into this week with the Bucks...If there was a trade (Draymond) was gonna be a part of it, it was gonna be the Giannis trade"
"The Warriors pursuit of Giannis after a week is over. They have moved on. The Warriors made a pick heavy offer last week continued to have conversations going into this week with the Bucks...If there was a trade (Draymond) was gonna be a part of it, it was gonna be the Giannis trade"
February 5, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Respect the Danny Ainge level "we ALMOST made a huge deal" energy here
Well that seals up the championship
The New York Knicks are trading Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls for Dalen Terry, sources tell ESPN.
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Well that seals up the championship
If money doesn’t buy happiness what currency DO drug dealers trade in now
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 AM
If money doesn’t buy happiness what currency DO drug dealers trade in now
My hope for the Lakers is they get Phoenix on the phone and make a trade for Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin
February 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
My hope for the Lakers is they get Phoenix on the phone and make a trade for Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin
I think Anthony Davis and Trae Young will be fantastic in the 10 games per year they play together
February 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM
I think Anthony Davis and Trae Young will be fantastic in the 10 games per year they play together
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Cool, how many games was he suspended for punching his girlfriend?
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game for pushing a Wizards mascot.
February 4, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Cool, how many games was he suspended for punching his girlfriend?
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I am sorry to sound lethally earnest. He also looks like the third child of Destro and a fingerling potato. There you go
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I am sorry to sound lethally earnest. He also looks like the third child of Destro and a fingerling potato. There you go
I ate a pickled jalapeno. It was spicy
February 3, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I ate a pickled jalapeno. It was spicy
I'd rather pound hard Jameson than count on James Harden
February 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I'd rather pound hard Jameson than count on James Harden
Workshopping a pun I'm pretty happy with. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
February 3, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Workshopping a pun I'm pretty happy with. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
"Republicans Love Supreme" worst concert of all time
Pretty wild to me how many pundits and academics treated Republican opposition to the notion of Supreme Court expansion during the Biden administration as a serious, principled stance, as opposed to a position Republicans would obviously abandon the moment it became convenient
Republicans Love Supreme Court Expansion When It Gets Them What They Want
When it comes to state supreme courts, Republican politicians have been happy to add (or subtract) justices as they see fit.
ballsandstrikes.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:24 PM
"Republicans Love Supreme" worst concert of all time
The worst tuna melt I ever had was still pretty damn good. It and tomato bisque are some of the highest floor foods you can get.
February 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The worst tuna melt I ever had was still pretty damn good. It and tomato bisque are some of the highest floor foods you can get.
Ultimate NY sandwiches RANKED:
Propreantepenultimate: Pulled pork
Preantepenultimate: Hot Dog
Antepenultimate: Muffuletta
Penultimate: Philly Cheesesteak
Ultimate: Chicago Style deep dish pizza
Propreantepenultimate: Pulled pork
Preantepenultimate: Hot Dog
Antepenultimate: Muffuletta
Penultimate: Philly Cheesesteak
Ultimate: Chicago Style deep dish pizza
February 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Ultimate NY sandwiches RANKED:
Propreantepenultimate: Pulled pork
Preantepenultimate: Hot Dog
Antepenultimate: Muffuletta
Penultimate: Philly Cheesesteak
Ultimate: Chicago Style deep dish pizza
Propreantepenultimate: Pulled pork
Preantepenultimate: Hot Dog
Antepenultimate: Muffuletta
Penultimate: Philly Cheesesteak
Ultimate: Chicago Style deep dish pizza
Who are your top 5 failed James Harden teammate relationships?
February 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Who are your top 5 failed James Harden teammate relationships?
James Harden is following a secret series of clues from NBA city to NBA city until he finally finds the lost treasure at the end of the trail: Unhappiness and Lost Dreams
February 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
James Harden is following a secret series of clues from NBA city to NBA city until he finally finds the lost treasure at the end of the trail: Unhappiness and Lost Dreams
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We lost Michael "5000" Watts last week and I wrote about him, his major label collabs, Sly Dunbar (also RIP) and the concept of canons.
Bobby Portis Tiny Desk (Swishahouse Remix)
Remembering Michael "5000" Watts (and Sly Dunbar)
bobbyportistinydesk.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
We lost Michael "5000" Watts last week and I wrote about him, his major label collabs, Sly Dunbar (also RIP) and the concept of canons.