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LaMelo Ball may have just soft-launched a trade request, so @hickoryhigh.bsky.social put him in the craziest five-team deal he could cook up. #Nbasky
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
LaMelo Ball may have just soft-launched a trade request, so @hickoryhigh.bsky.social put him in the craziest five-team deal he could cook up. #Nbasky
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Speaking of which... at @fansidednba.bsky.social today, I wrote about two ways in which J-Dub's wrist injury is actually *helping* the Thunder.
Just what the rest of the league needed.
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Just what the rest of the league needed.
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How Jalen Williams' absence is actually helping the Thunder early on
The Thunder need J-Dub back to repeat as champions, but his early-season absence might only help them in the long run.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Speaking of which... at @fansidednba.bsky.social today, I wrote about two ways in which J-Dub's wrist injury is actually *helping* the Thunder.
Just what the rest of the league needed.
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Just what the rest of the league needed.
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So many unhappy stars with trade rumors swirling. What if we could fix it all with one giant mega-trade?
This galaxy-brain 5-team trade could save AD, Trae Young, Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball
More and more stars keep cropping up in trade rumors, and one wild deal could solve all their problems.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
So many unhappy stars with trade rumors swirling. What if we could fix it all with one giant mega-trade?
Latest NBA Mock Draft from @christopherkline.bsky.social is up, and fans of the Pacers and Hawks have to be feeling pretty darn good right now.
2026 NBA Mock Draft: Hawks replace Trae Young at No. 1, Pacers reload
We're roughly two weeks into the college basketball campaign, and it seems we are in for a historically dominant freshman class and an extremely fun season over
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November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Latest NBA Mock Draft from @christopherkline.bsky.social is up, and fans of the Pacers and Hawks have to be feeling pretty darn good right now.
If you're worried about the Thunder ruining the NBA, @montaworldpeace.bsky.social says to start by blaming your local GM.
Everyone worried about the Thunder ruining the NBA can blame the other 29 teams
The Thunder could dominate the NBA for a decade, and the rest of the league has no one to blame but themselves.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
If you're worried about the Thunder ruining the NBA, @montaworldpeace.bsky.social says to start by blaming your local GM.
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For @FanSided the latest trade rumors, including what I've heard around the league. Thoughts on AD, the Kings and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
For @FanSided the latest trade rumors, including what I've heard around the league. Thoughts on AD, the Kings and more.
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Kawhi's got vomit on his jersey, mom's spaghetti.
NBA Panic Meter: 6 teams whose palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on their jerseys already, mom's spaghetti.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Kawhi's got vomit on his jersey, mom's spaghetti.
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The Mavericks have been a running punchline for most of the year, for obvious reasons.
But after firing Nico Harrison, they aren't as screwed as they might otherwise currently seem.
My latest at @fansidednba.bsky.social:
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But after firing Nico Harrison, they aren't as screwed as they might otherwise currently seem.
My latest at @fansidednba.bsky.social:
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The Dallas Mavericks aren't as screwed as they might seem
Firing Nico Harrison will give the Mavericks the fresh start they desperately needed after the Luka trade.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Mavericks have been a running punchline for most of the year, for obvious reasons.
But after firing Nico Harrison, they aren't as screwed as they might otherwise currently seem.
My latest at @fansidednba.bsky.social:
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But after firing Nico Harrison, they aren't as screwed as they might otherwise currently seem.
My latest at @fansidednba.bsky.social:
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It's snowing but the NBA Ice Cold Report is still here, with top-tier cold-plunging analysis on the shooting struggles of Ja Morant and Ace Bailey.
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It's snowing but the NBA Ice Cold Report is still here, with top-tier cold-plunging analysis on the shooting struggles of Ja Morant and Ace Bailey.
It's still early, but the 2026 NBA Draft class looks special — in large part due to these unexpected breakouts. @christopherkline.bsky.social breaks it all down in this week's Upside and Motor.
These early 2026 NBA Draft risers demand your attention
As the college basketball season gets underway, these prospects are soaring up 2026 NBA Draft behind unexpectedly strong play.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It's still early, but the 2026 NBA Draft class looks special — in large part due to these unexpected breakouts. @christopherkline.bsky.social breaks it all down in this week's Upside and Motor.
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CHARTS! Data through Sunday morning.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
CHARTS! Data through Sunday morning.
In today's NBA roundtable at The Whiteboard: @btoporek.bsky.social, @hickoryhigh.bsky.social, @ecassels.bsky.social and more share MVP picks, favorite Ja Morant trades scenarios and consider apologizing to Nikola Vucevic.
NBA expert takes: MVP picks, Ja Morant trades scenarios, contenders that need a reset
Plus, we consider apologizing to Nikola Vucevic and figure out why the Orland Magic offense still isn't working.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In today's NBA roundtable at The Whiteboard: @btoporek.bsky.social, @hickoryhigh.bsky.social, @ecassels.bsky.social and more share MVP picks, favorite Ja Morant trades scenarios and consider apologizing to Nikola Vucevic.
Turns out Jake LaRavia is actually the player the Lakers were hoping Dalton Knecht would be. #nba #lakers #nbasky
Jake LaRavia is giving the Lakers exactly what they wanted from Dalton Knecht
Dalton Knecht's stock has tumbled, while Jake LaRavia has been a revelation, turning out to be a game-changing signing for the Lakers.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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At @fansidednba.bsky.social, I wrote about the NBA's biggest early-season disappointments, including the Pelicans, Mavericks and whatever the hell is going on with Ja Morant in Memphis:
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The Pelicans, Mavericks and the NBA's five biggest early-season disappointments
Plenty of NBA teams and players are already crashing out, wiping away sky-high preseason expectations. And it could get worse before it gets better.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
At @fansidednba.bsky.social, I wrote about the NBA's biggest early-season disappointments, including the Pelicans, Mavericks and whatever the hell is going on with Ja Morant in Memphis:
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The only thing colder than a November plunge in a Vermont river ... is the Celtics' backcourt.
#celtics #nba #paytonpritchard #derrickwhite
Follow @hickoryhigh.bsky.social for more frosty cold NBA takes.
#celtics #nba #paytonpritchard #derrickwhite
Follow @hickoryhigh.bsky.social for more frosty cold NBA takes.
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The only thing colder than a November plunge in a Vermont river ... is the Celtics' backcourt.
#celtics #nba #paytonpritchard #derrickwhite
Follow @hickoryhigh.bsky.social for more frosty cold NBA takes.
#celtics #nba #paytonpritchard #derrickwhite
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I like to boost this near the start of every season. Here's how long before you can start trusting a team's stats, per @knarsu3.bsky.social. Some noteworthy ones:
Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
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Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
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Nylon Calculus: When can we trust a team’s stats?
How many games does a team have to play before we can start to trust their stats as representative of skill and not random noise?
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November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I like to boost this near the start of every season. Here's how long before you can start trusting a team's stats, per @knarsu3.bsky.social. Some noteworthy ones:
Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
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Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
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Today on The Whiteboard, @hickoryhigh.bsky.social runs us through the biggest risers in this week's #NBA Power Rankings.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today on The Whiteboard, @hickoryhigh.bsky.social runs us through the biggest risers in this week's #NBA Power Rankings.
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Just as we all expected, the Bulls and Sixers are the only undefeated teams left in the East.
At @fansidednba.bsky.social, I wrote about them and the other biggest early-season surprises in the NBA. (Hello, Kyshawn George!)
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At @fansidednba.bsky.social, I wrote about them and the other biggest early-season surprises in the NBA. (Hello, Kyshawn George!)
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Austin Reaves, the Chicago Bulls and more NBA early-season shockers
A pair of lottery teams going undefeated and two unexpected star turns highlight the NBA's biggest early-season surprises.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Just as we all expected, the Bulls and Sixers are the only undefeated teams left in the East.
At @fansidednba.bsky.social, I wrote about them and the other biggest early-season surprises in the NBA. (Hello, Kyshawn George!)
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At @fansidednba.bsky.social, I wrote about them and the other biggest early-season surprises in the NBA. (Hello, Kyshawn George!)
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Tyrese Maxey is leading the league in scoring and hotter than a roaring woodstove right now
Follow @hickoryhigh.bsky.social for more toasty #NBA takes
Follow @hickoryhigh.bsky.social for more toasty #NBA takes
October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Tyrese Maxey is leading the league in scoring and hotter than a roaring woodstove right now
Follow @hickoryhigh.bsky.social for more toasty #NBA takes
Follow @hickoryhigh.bsky.social for more toasty #NBA takes
Today, on The Whiteboard, our @fansided.bsky.social NBA team shared their picks for the next unlikely player to score 50 this season.
Read on for picks from @hpbasketball.bsky.social, @christopherkline.bsky.social and more
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Read on for picks from @hpbasketball.bsky.social, @christopherkline.bsky.social and more
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October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today, on The Whiteboard, our @fansided.bsky.social NBA team shared their picks for the next unlikely player to score 50 this season.
Read on for picks from @hpbasketball.bsky.social, @christopherkline.bsky.social and more
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Read on for picks from @hpbasketball.bsky.social, @christopherkline.bsky.social and more
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If you haven't figured out your Halloween costume yet, @montaworldpeace.bsky.social has you covered.
Sexy Alex Caruso and other NBA-themed Halloween costumes for the extremely online
We've been hard at work trawling the non-evil parts of the internet looking for the best and most good NBA Halloween costumes. Here's what we found.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If you haven't figured out your Halloween costume yet, @montaworldpeace.bsky.social has you covered.
The only thing colder than a Vermont river in October ... is Trae Young's shooting!
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The only thing colder than a Vermont river in October ... is Trae Young's shooting!
College basketball is almost here and @christopherkline.bsky.social is updating his NBA Draft Big Board, helping identify all the prospects you need to follow.
2026 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0: Updated rankings with CBB around the corner
A look at the top 60 prospects in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class with college hoops on the horizon.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
College basketball is almost here and @christopherkline.bsky.social is updating his NBA Draft Big Board, helping identify all the prospects you need to follow.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
October 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness