Matt Hrdlicka
@therealhrdlicka.bsky.social
Just. Words. Inspiring words.
I really like Detroit turning Jaden Ivey into a pick swap up 5-10 picks and Kevin Heurter. Really smart move. CHI is collecting guards to play in front of Coby White and Ayo which prob tells you what’s happening there.
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I really like Detroit turning Jaden Ivey into a pick swap up 5-10 picks and Kevin Heurter. Really smart move. CHI is collecting guards to play in front of Coby White and Ayo which prob tells you what’s happening there.
Chris has a much more detailed approach to my scattershot analysis. We landed in roughly the same place, though he did venture a guess on a Ja deal, which I could not do.
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Herrington: Analyzing the JJJ deal — and what's next for the Grizzlies
Chris Herrington wades into the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade, explains what happened Tuesday and what it means and what it suggests.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Chris has a much more detailed approach to my scattershot analysis. We landed in roughly the same place, though he did venture a guess on a Ja deal, which I could not do.
@johnhollinger.bsky.social a long while ago I wrote a scathing take on the Marc Gasol trade bc I didn't recognize the usefullness of the TPE. I am older and wiser now, and have some hopium.
February 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
@johnhollinger.bsky.social a long while ago I wrote a scathing take on the Marc Gasol trade bc I didn't recognize the usefullness of the TPE. I am older and wiser now, and have some hopium.
Folks, Utah is keeping their pick this year. I can’t say they will finish with a worse record than MEM. But they will be slotted 7th in the lottery or better.
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Folks, Utah is keeping their pick this year. I can’t say they will finish with a worse record than MEM. But they will be slotted 7th in the lottery or better.
Just noting that Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid both fit into the MEM TPE that was created in the Jaren trade.
February 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Just noting that Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid both fit into the MEM TPE that was created in the Jaren trade.
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Per Jake Fischer, it’s:
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Per Jake Fischer, it’s:
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
“The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix's 2031 first-round pick.”
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Kyle Anderson was telling afrer the game on Friday how much he enjoyed his time in Memphis. He back!
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Kyle Anderson was telling afrer the game on Friday how much he enjoyed his time in Memphis. He back!
I dont think this is going to be Utah's 2026 pick. It'll be their 2027, and a couple of the more favorables of the picks they have in the future. Something like that.
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I dont think this is going to be Utah's 2026 pick. It'll be their 2027, and a couple of the more favorables of the picks they have in the future. Something like that.
Sadness, ho.
Fuck
February 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Sadness, ho.
Im sad. Instant sadness.
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Im sad. Instant sadness.
Grizzlies look like a completely different team when the ball is in the hands of a ballhandler who has to be guarded at the three point line. How many healthy games should we expect from Jerome next year? 60? Fewer? More?
February 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Grizzlies look like a completely different team when the ball is in the hands of a ballhandler who has to be guarded at the three point line. How many healthy games should we expect from Jerome next year? 60? Fewer? More?
A third team, you say?
Reporting on Kings and Raptors trade talks on Domantas Sabonis, which has included RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji, while a third team and draft compensation would be needed involving Jakob Poeltl. More with hosts @blakemurphy.bsky.social and Matt Bonner on @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social and Sportsnet.
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
A third team, you say?
@codyhoudek.bsky.social the way you describe no country for old men is the experience I had reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, and cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. I could maybe think of more but the opening line of Gilead wrecks me every single time I read it.
February 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
@codyhoudek.bsky.social the way you describe no country for old men is the experience I had reading Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, and cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. I could maybe think of more but the opening line of Gilead wrecks me every single time I read it.
The one (1) game I watched Akliouche play against us, he vaulted to the top of my list. Duran was awesome for Villa and is one of those "wingers who get shots" guys. I don't know anything about Diaby. Most likely nothing happens....
February 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The one (1) game I watched Akliouche play against us, he vaulted to the top of my list. Duran was awesome for Villa and is one of those "wingers who get shots" guys. I don't know anything about Diaby. Most likely nothing happens....
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The fact that Xavi and Wirtz are starting to flourish at the same time in the Prem just goes to show the importance of affording time and patience to young players who need to adjust to the speed and physicality of this league. They’re now both instrumental for their respective teams.
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The fact that Xavi and Wirtz are starting to flourish at the same time in the Prem just goes to show the importance of affording time and patience to young players who need to adjust to the speed and physicality of this league. They’re now both instrumental for their respective teams.
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I wrote on the Giannis Saga, the feelings on all sides, why Doc needs more of the blame, and the bad bad bad options.
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The Long Slow Giannis Milwaukee Breakup, The Blame, And The Best Of Bad Options
The Warriors' offer sucks.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:47 AM
I wrote on the Giannis Saga, the feelings on all sides, why Doc needs more of the blame, and the bad bad bad options.
hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/the-long-s...
hardwoodparoxysm.substack.com/p/the-long-s...
I like that ATL is not being precious with their team. Selling parts before they get expensive. Another guard in Portland who gives them something else, but another point guard makes me think maybe Scoot is on his way out?
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Krejci has averaged 9 points and 2.2 3-pointers made per game on 42.3% shooting, which ranks top 20 in the NBA.
February 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I like that ATL is not being precious with their team. Selling parts before they get expensive. Another guard in Portland who gives them something else, but another point guard makes me think maybe Scoot is on his way out?
Not pictured, but MEM gets to swap either of their two 2030 1sts with CLE. The POR 1st is the cost of taking Pat Williams instead of Heurter. I think only CHI would say no to this, but it's not bad for them either (assuming they want to take a shot on Ja, which prob not).
February 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Not pictured, but MEM gets to swap either of their two 2030 1sts with CLE. The POR 1st is the cost of taking Pat Williams instead of Heurter. I think only CHI would say no to this, but it's not bad for them either (assuming they want to take a shot on Ja, which prob not).
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Here's my 2026 NBA draft board for now. Add your top-5s/top-10s/whatever to the comments of my comments and I'll respond to all of them ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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February 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Here's my 2026 NBA draft board for now. Add your top-5s/top-10s/whatever to the comments of my comments and I'll respond to all of them ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.sbnation.com/nba/1101899/...
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I will take a tiny L because I was upset the Grizzlies did t trade for Deandre Hunter last trade deadline. Not that I thought he was good, but he was (is) still better than Marcus Smart.
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 AM
I will take a tiny L because I was upset the Grizzlies did t trade for Deandre Hunter last trade deadline. Not that I thought he was good, but he was (is) still better than Marcus Smart.
OMG the Kings sent OUT a pick in a Keon Ellis trade.
February 1, 2026 at 4:53 AM
OMG the Kings sent OUT a pick in a Keon Ellis trade.
If SAC is using Ellis to get off the Schroeder deal, at the cost of taking back Hunter, man, that's pretty bad. Even if they get back a couple 2nds, that's rough. If they need forwards that bad, they can do better than letting Hunter play low stakes basketball again.
Sources: The Cavaliers and Kings have discussed a framework that would send De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento for Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder, and Dario Saric.
More on those trade talks, Lakers, Cam Thomas, Bucks, Mavs, Suns and Spurs on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
More on those trade talks, Lakers, Cam Thomas, Bucks, Mavs, Suns and Spurs on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
NBA Intel: Cavs, Kings, Lakers Cam Thomas, Bucks, Mavs, Suns, Spurs
Trade talks for the Cavaliers, Kings, and Lakers. Updates on Cam Thomas, Bucks targets, Jeremy Sochan, and Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams chats.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
If SAC is using Ellis to get off the Schroeder deal, at the cost of taking back Hunter, man, that's pretty bad. Even if they get back a couple 2nds, that's rough. If they need forwards that bad, they can do better than letting Hunter play low stakes basketball again.
Death, taxes, Cedric Coward sitting in crucial stretches of games so the Grizzlies will lose sorry everyone I’m in a bad mood but also this is better in the long run the Bucks are coming for our lotto balls!
January 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Death, taxes, Cedric Coward sitting in crucial stretches of games so the Grizzlies will lose sorry everyone I’m in a bad mood but also this is better in the long run the Bucks are coming for our lotto balls!