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“We don’t need a 65-game qualifier to determine who the MVP is, or who’s All-NBA. Let us decide what 55 games at Level X means against 71 at Level Y. We can do that. It’s not hard.”
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January 1, 2026 at 9:31 PM
“We don’t need a 65-game qualifier to determine who the MVP is, or who’s All-NBA. Let us decide what 55 games at Level X means against 71 at Level Y. We can do that. It’s not hard.”
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if i were an nba general manager
January 1, 2026 at 3:06 AM
if i were an nba general manager
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by the way: Justin Champagnie, Julian's brother, is on a highway robbery of a deal as well
January 1, 2026 at 3:04 AM
by the way: Justin Champagnie, Julian's brother, is on a highway robbery of a deal as well
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julian champagnie's contract by % of the salary cap:
'23-24: 2.21%
'24-25: 2.13%
'25-26: 1.94%
'26-27: 1.81%
just a monster heist by the spurs.
'23-24: 2.21%
'24-25: 2.13%
'25-26: 1.94%
'26-27: 1.81%
just a monster heist by the spurs.
This is the third year in a row Julian Champagnie has been one of the best contract values in the league. Next year will be the fourth.
January 1, 2026 at 2:55 AM
julian champagnie's contract by % of the salary cap:
'23-24: 2.21%
'24-25: 2.13%
'25-26: 1.94%
'26-27: 1.81%
just a monster heist by the spurs.
'23-24: 2.21%
'24-25: 2.13%
'25-26: 1.94%
'26-27: 1.81%
just a monster heist by the spurs.
Guess the NBA team’s all-time leader in 50-point games!
December 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Guess the NBA team’s all-time leader in 50-point games!
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keyonte george this season
December 31, 2025 at 3:03 AM
keyonte george this season
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related: jamal murray-plus-all-bench-player lineups have been outscored by 104 points in 242 minutes this season (minus-15.7 net rtg)
December 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
related: jamal murray-plus-all-bench-player lineups have been outscored by 104 points in 242 minutes this season (minus-15.7 net rtg)
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rob pelinka coasting off the lebron signing and luka doncic trade
December 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
rob pelinka coasting off the lebron signing and luka doncic trade
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Good heavens, I’m about to waste a lot of time on this
Can you build a top 5 NBA defense using ONLY players 6’5” and under?
December 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Good heavens, I’m about to waste a lot of time on this
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Hali, JDub, Caruso, Derrick White, and Josh Hart
Can you build a top 5 NBA defense using ONLY players 6’5” and under?
December 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Hali, JDub, Caruso, Derrick White, and Josh Hart
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If the only goal is defense, Daeqwon Plowden!
December 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
If the only goal is defense, Daeqwon Plowden!
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i just want to point out that josh hart was mentioned because of the rebounding specifically and not because i threatened @granthughes.bsky.social off-cam
Can you build a top 5 NBA defense using ONLY players 6’5” and under?
December 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
i just want to point out that josh hart was mentioned because of the rebounding specifically and not because i threatened @granthughes.bsky.social off-cam
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I swiftly had to look up Jordan Walsh’s listed height
December 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I swiftly had to look up Jordan Walsh’s listed height
Can you build a top 5 NBA defense using ONLY players 6’5” and under?
December 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Can you build a top 5 NBA defense using ONLY players 6’5” and under?
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enjoying improvement from noah clowney on that end, including near basket. nic claxton remains an every-level monster. danny wolf's been better there than i thought. ditto for demin/powell/saraf. day'ron sharpe just kinda comes in and effs stuff up for 15-20 minutes per game. i am intrigued.
December 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
enjoying improvement from noah clowney on that end, including near basket. nic claxton remains an every-level monster. danny wolf's been better there than i thought. ditto for demin/powell/saraf. day'ron sharpe just kinda comes in and effs stuff up for 15-20 minutes per game. i am intrigued.
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the best defense in the nba since december 1 belongs to...the brooklyn nets.
December 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
the best defense in the nba since december 1 belongs to...the brooklyn nets.
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"explain the 2025-26 chicago bulls"
December 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
"explain the 2025-26 chicago bulls"
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niklola jokic played 19 minutes without rudy gobert in the game on christmas.
the nuggets scored 74 points. SEVENTY-FOUR. in NINETEEN minutes. that is insane.
denver in this stretch:
14/23 on 2s (60.9%)
9/16 on 3s (56.3%)
19/22 on FTAs
157.4 ORTG
+22
the nuggets scored 74 points. SEVENTY-FOUR. in NINETEEN minutes. that is insane.
denver in this stretch:
14/23 on 2s (60.9%)
9/16 on 3s (56.3%)
19/22 on FTAs
157.4 ORTG
+22
December 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
niklola jokic played 19 minutes without rudy gobert in the game on christmas.
the nuggets scored 74 points. SEVENTY-FOUR. in NINETEEN minutes. that is insane.
denver in this stretch:
14/23 on 2s (60.9%)
9/16 on 3s (56.3%)
19/22 on FTAs
157.4 ORTG
+22
the nuggets scored 74 points. SEVENTY-FOUR. in NINETEEN minutes. that is insane.
denver in this stretch:
14/23 on 2s (60.9%)
9/16 on 3s (56.3%)
19/22 on FTAs
157.4 ORTG
+22
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jimmy butler’s kink being confrontation/dysfunction is shocking(ly on-brand)
December 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
jimmy butler’s kink being confrontation/dysfunction is shocking(ly on-brand)
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"the knicks' search for a backup point guard is over. tyler kolek has ended it."
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Tyler Kolek is sending the Knicks a message they can't ignore
Tyler Kolek has proven once and for all that the Knicks have found their primary backup point guard—and must handle the trade deadline accordingly.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"the knicks' search for a backup point guard is over. tyler kolek has ended it."
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my bravest, most correct take yet
December 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
my bravest, most correct take yet