Bryan Toporek
@btoporek.bsky.social
Senior multiplatform editor at Bleacher Report, contributor at Liberty Ballers, Forbes Sports, FanSided and Silver Screen & Roll, and a Process truster until the bitter end.
I know we're all watching Steelers-Ravens, but the Bucks have nearly blown a 26-point second-half lead against the Sacramento Kings 👀
January 5, 2026 at 4:07 AM
I know we're all watching Steelers-Ravens, but the Bucks have nearly blown a 26-point second-half lead against the Sacramento Kings 👀
.@danfavale.bsky.social, what has happened to our beloved Thunder
Final: PHX 108, OKC 105
Goodwin: 26 Pts, 9-16 FG, 8-13 3P
Booker: 24 Pts, 9 Ast, 6 Reb, 5-11 FG, 13-15 FT
Brooks: 22 Pts, 8-17 FG
Gilgeous-Alexander: 25 Pts, 6 Ast, 8-22 FG
Suns close 4Q on a 14-5 run, and closed the final 3-4 minutes of each quarter on a combined 48-9 run
Goodwin: 26 Pts, 9-16 FG, 8-13 3P
Booker: 24 Pts, 9 Ast, 6 Reb, 5-11 FG, 13-15 FT
Brooks: 22 Pts, 8-17 FG
Gilgeous-Alexander: 25 Pts, 6 Ast, 8-22 FG
Suns close 4Q on a 14-5 run, and closed the final 3-4 minutes of each quarter on a combined 48-9 run
January 5, 2026 at 3:40 AM
.@danfavale.bsky.social, what has happened to our beloved Thunder
If the Steelers win tonight, their expected team total against the Texans might be 7.5.
January 5, 2026 at 3:36 AM
If the Steelers win tonight, their expected team total against the Texans might be 7.5.
I see nothing but bangers on this list
The Billboard Modern Rock tracks from 30 years ago
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January 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM
I see nothing but bangers on this list
The Bears tried to gift the 2 seed to the Eagles and the Eagles went
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January 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The Bears tried to gift the 2 seed to the Eagles and the Eagles went
Time for a Tanner McKee legacy drive
January 5, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Time for a Tanner McKee legacy drive
When the Commanders and Bears score almost simultaneously to tie their respective games
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January 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
When the Commanders and Bears score almost simultaneously to tie their respective games
Can the Eagles put in their starters for just one quarter…?
January 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Can the Eagles put in their starters for just one quarter…?
January 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Joel Embiid is PROBABLE to play tomorrow vs Denver with left knee injury management and right ankle soreness.
Oubre and Watford remain OUT.
Questionable: Broome, Edwards (G-League)
Doubtful: Beauchamp
Oubre and Watford remain OUT.
Questionable: Broome, Edwards (G-League)
Doubtful: Beauchamp
January 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Joel Embiid is PROBABLE to play tomorrow vs Denver with left knee injury management and right ankle soreness.
Oubre and Watford remain OUT.
Questionable: Broome, Edwards (G-League)
Doubtful: Beauchamp
Oubre and Watford remain OUT.
Questionable: Broome, Edwards (G-League)
Doubtful: Beauchamp
What if both the Sixers and Blue Coats are #TooGood?
Key Blue Coats in today’s blowout win:
MarJon Beauchamp: 22 pts, 8 ast, 5 reb, 2 stl | 9/15 FG, 4/9 3PT | +30
Justin Edwards: 21 pts, 5 ast, 6 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk | 8/17 FG, 3/10 3PT | +24
Johni Broome: 19 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl | 7/15 FG, 1/6 3PT | +19
MarJon Beauchamp: 22 pts, 8 ast, 5 reb, 2 stl | 9/15 FG, 4/9 3PT | +30
Justin Edwards: 21 pts, 5 ast, 6 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk | 8/17 FG, 3/10 3PT | +24
Johni Broome: 19 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl | 7/15 FG, 1/6 3PT | +19
January 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
What if both the Sixers and Blue Coats are #TooGood?
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The Eagles are clearly trying to get Devonta Smith the ball so he can get over 1,000 yards and is there any way they could just do this as their regular offense
January 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The Eagles are clearly trying to get Devonta Smith the ball so he can get over 1,000 yards and is there any way they could just do this as their regular offense
It does admittedly rule to see Deebo Samuel playing out the string on a lost season against the Eagles' backups as they prepare for the playoffs and he prepares for a nice long vacation
January 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
It does admittedly rule to see Deebo Samuel playing out the string on a lost season against the Eagles' backups as they prepare for the playoffs and he prepares for a nice long vacation
Today, we are all Lions and Rams fans.
January 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Today, we are all Lions and Rams fans.
“It’s always good to be here and talk back to the fans,” Embiid said. “They were quiet today, but I guess that’s what happens when you’re losing the whole game.
TROELL EMBIID IS BACK
TROELL EMBIID IS BACK
New story with plenty from last night in New York:
Sixers ‘see how good we can be,’ look like they might have fun road ahead ⬇️
Sixers ‘see how good we can be,’ look like they might have fun road ahead ⬇️
Sixers ‘see how good we can be,' look like they might have fun road ahead
No one minded thinking about the Sixers’ road ahead after the team’s third straight win Saturday night against the Knicks.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
“It’s always good to be here and talk back to the fans,” Embiid said. “They were quiet today, but I guess that’s what happens when you’re losing the whole game.
TROELL EMBIID IS BACK
TROELL EMBIID IS BACK
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“VJ Edgecombe's immediate emergence as a legitimate difference-maker changes everything for the Sixers. They not only have a Big Three with Maxey, Embiid and Paul George; they now have a Big Four.” - @btoporek.bsky.social on the Sixers being the biggest dark horse in East
www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
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The Sixers Are the Biggest Dark Horse in the East Thanks to VJ Edgecombe
When the Sixers signed Paul George to a four-year max contract during the 2024 offseason, they thought he was the final piece to their championship puzzle. Litt
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January 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
“VJ Edgecombe's immediate emergence as a legitimate difference-maker changes everything for the Sixers. They not only have a Big Three with Maxey, Embiid and Paul George; they now have a Big Four.” - @btoporek.bsky.social on the Sixers being the biggest dark horse in East
www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
FanDuel has early playoff lines out… Eagles would be 3-point home favorites over the Packers (lol) and 1.5-point home underdogs against the Rams.
January 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
FanDuel has early playoff lines out… Eagles would be 3-point home favorites over the Packers (lol) and 1.5-point home underdogs against the Rams.
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Embiid last seven games:
33 MPG
28.7 PPG
8.3 RPG
4.0 APG
2.9 TOV
1.1 BPG
49.3% FG
10.6 FTA
3PT (26.9%) still garbage but otherwise back to near-peak form.
"Sixers are worse with Embiid" is over. "Sixers can't win with their Big Three" is over. All that's left is "How long can they stay healthy?"
33 MPG
28.7 PPG
8.3 RPG
4.0 APG
2.9 TOV
1.1 BPG
49.3% FG
10.6 FTA
3PT (26.9%) still garbage but otherwise back to near-peak form.
"Sixers are worse with Embiid" is over. "Sixers can't win with their Big Three" is over. All that's left is "How long can they stay healthy?"
January 4, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Embiid last seven games:
33 MPG
28.7 PPG
8.3 RPG
4.0 APG
2.9 TOV
1.1 BPG
49.3% FG
10.6 FTA
3PT (26.9%) still garbage but otherwise back to near-peak form.
"Sixers are worse with Embiid" is over. "Sixers can't win with their Big Three" is over. All that's left is "How long can they stay healthy?"
33 MPG
28.7 PPG
8.3 RPG
4.0 APG
2.9 TOV
1.1 BPG
49.3% FG
10.6 FTA
3PT (26.9%) still garbage but otherwise back to near-peak form.
"Sixers are worse with Embiid" is over. "Sixers can't win with their Big Three" is over. All that's left is "How long can they stay healthy?"
It’s a real shame that the Celtics already won a title, because games (and an entire season!) like this from Jaylen Brown could otherwise go a long way toward fomenting the “do they have to pick between him and Tatum?” discourse. Alas.
January 4, 2026 at 5:39 AM
It’s a real shame that the Celtics already won a title, because games (and an entire season!) like this from Jaylen Brown could otherwise go a long way toward fomenting the “do they have to pick between him and Tatum?” discourse. Alas.
Is that good? That seems good.
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Is that good? That seems good.
The Clippers and Celtics right now
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January 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
The Clippers and Celtics right now
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Maxey won in Brunson's house again. Edgecombe dropped jaws again. Embiid sent Mitchell Robinson to the bench. The Sixers won their 3rd in a row.
They will have a chance to go 6 games above .500 for the first time this season at home vs Denver on Monday:
www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
They will have a chance to go 6 games above .500 for the first time this season at home vs Denver on Monday:
www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
Six Thoughts: Maxey dethrones Brunson as Sixers Finish Impressive Trip with Win
Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, outdueling Jalen Brunson again. Joel Embiid bullied Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns all night. VJ Edgecombe dropped jaws
www.si.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Maxey won in Brunson's house again. Edgecombe dropped jaws again. Embiid sent Mitchell Robinson to the bench. The Sixers won their 3rd in a row.
They will have a chance to go 6 games above .500 for the first time this season at home vs Denver on Monday:
www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
They will have a chance to go 6 games above .500 for the first time this season at home vs Denver on Monday:
www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
Eagles-Rams NFC Championship Game at the Linc? 🤔
The Seahawks secure the #1 seed.
If Eagles win and Bears lose, Philly gets the 2 seed and will host the Packers.
Eagles opponents as the 3 seed:
If the Rams win, the 49ers will go to Philly.
If the Rams lose, LA will go to Philly.
If Eagles win and Bears lose, Philly gets the 2 seed and will host the Packers.
Eagles opponents as the 3 seed:
If the Rams win, the 49ers will go to Philly.
If the Rams lose, LA will go to Philly.
January 4, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Eagles-Rams NFC Championship Game at the Linc? 🤔
The Rams can move up to the 5 seed with a win tomorrow if the Niners lose tonight, right?
Which means we could be headed for Eagles-Niners on Wild Card Weekend?
Which means we could be headed for Eagles-Niners on Wild Card Weekend?
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January 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM
The Rams can move up to the 5 seed with a win tomorrow if the Niners lose tonight, right?
Which means we could be headed for Eagles-Niners on Wild Card Weekend?
Which means we could be headed for Eagles-Niners on Wild Card Weekend?