David MacKay
@davidmackaynba.bsky.social
Sports journalist. Student of graphic design. Artist. Indie author. Former NBA beats: Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets. Let's talk basketball!
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A lot of people have helped Trump cover up his involvement with Epstein. They need to think very carefully about their choices going forward. It's one thing to cheer on his ballroom or root for DOGE. Running interference for pedophiles is something the history books won’t forget.
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: Newly released emails show Jeffrey Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Donald Trump “spent hours at my house,” “knew about the girls,” and “that dog that hasn’t barked is trump.”
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A lot of people have helped Trump cover up his involvement with Epstein. They need to think very carefully about their choices going forward. It's one thing to cheer on his ballroom or root for DOGE. Running interference for pedophiles is something the history books won’t forget.
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Column: The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison because their irate fans absolutely refused to forgive, forget or move on @washingtonpost.com @postsports.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Analysis | Nine months after the worst trade in NBA history, ‘Fire Nico’ becomes a reality
The Dallas Mavericks dismissed general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, thanks largely to a vocal fan base that couldn’t forgive him for dealing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Column: The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison because their irate fans absolutely refused to forgive, forget or move on @washingtonpost.com @postsports.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Once again into the breach friends - join us for regular game day bluesky + @thethirdbench.bsky.social meetups. From 615 to just before tipoff we'll be at Schonely's on the 100 level, (entry A2) and during halftime we'll be at the Pines on the 300 level (C32)
Come meet some new friends!
Come meet some new friends!
October 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Once again into the breach friends - join us for regular game day bluesky + @thethirdbench.bsky.social meetups. From 615 to just before tipoff we'll be at Schonely's on the 100 level, (entry A2) and during halftime we'll be at the Pines on the 300 level (C32)
Come meet some new friends!
Come meet some new friends!
@danharmon.bsky.social any chance you can confirm that I'm onto something here? Or, you know, I'm completely full of it? I'll post a screenshot because it's too long to type.
P.S. -- I enjoyed meeting you at a Harmontown event many years ago. Hope you're doing okay.
P.S. -- I enjoyed meeting you at a Harmontown event many years ago. Hope you're doing okay.
October 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@danharmon.bsky.social any chance you can confirm that I'm onto something here? Or, you know, I'm completely full of it? I'll post a screenshot because it's too long to type.
P.S. -- I enjoyed meeting you at a Harmontown event many years ago. Hope you're doing okay.
P.S. -- I enjoyed meeting you at a Harmontown event many years ago. Hope you're doing okay.
Baduizm vs. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. What's your pick?
July 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Baduizm vs. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. What's your pick?
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NBA Draft Lottery Watch Party Locations:
Pit Stop Sports Bar & BBQ Grill – 10245 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR
Rogue East Side Pub – 928 SE 9th Ave., Portland, OR
Penalties Sports Pub – 115 E 7th St., Vancouver, WA
#RipCity
Pit Stop Sports Bar & BBQ Grill – 10245 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR
Rogue East Side Pub – 928 SE 9th Ave., Portland, OR
Penalties Sports Pub – 115 E 7th St., Vancouver, WA
#RipCity
May 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NBA Draft Lottery Watch Party Locations:
Pit Stop Sports Bar & BBQ Grill – 10245 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR
Rogue East Side Pub – 928 SE 9th Ave., Portland, OR
Penalties Sports Pub – 115 E 7th St., Vancouver, WA
#RipCity
Pit Stop Sports Bar & BBQ Grill – 10245 SW Canyon Road, Beaverton, OR
Rogue East Side Pub – 928 SE 9th Ave., Portland, OR
Penalties Sports Pub – 115 E 7th St., Vancouver, WA
#RipCity
Anyone ever had a property management company demand a $2K security deposit BEFORE they would show you the lease? Just happened to a friend of mine, and I was super sketched out. What would you do?
May 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Anyone ever had a property management company demand a $2K security deposit BEFORE they would show you the lease? Just happened to a friend of mine, and I was super sketched out. What would you do?
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I bring you a bleak sports media deep-dive: bizarre horny posts, paid-per-click blogging, articles flagged as likely written by AI — all under SI.com's confusing digital divide, while SI's real journalists try to carry on and do good work
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Horny Sports Blogging Makes A Bewildering Return To Sports Illustrated | Defector
It has been more than 60 years since the first Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue hit newsstands, a moment in history that bound the business of sports journalism to the business of making sports fans ...
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April 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I bring you a bleak sports media deep-dive: bizarre horny posts, paid-per-click blogging, articles flagged as likely written by AI — all under SI.com's confusing digital divide, while SI's real journalists try to carry on and do good work
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defector.com/horny-sports...
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Neil Olshey is a war criminal
March 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Neil Olshey is a war criminal
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker has played 10+ minutes in 24 games this season. It's worth noting that he's averaging more than 1.0 steals in those games. He has very active hands and, sneakily, the third-best defensive rating on the team behind Robert Williams and Donovan Clingan.
March 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker has played 10+ minutes in 24 games this season. It's worth noting that he's averaging more than 1.0 steals in those games. He has very active hands and, sneakily, the third-best defensive rating on the team behind Robert Williams and Donovan Clingan.
Watching Toumani Camara guard Nikola Jokic is still really fun, no matter what the score is.
February 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Watching Toumani Camara guard Nikola Jokic is still really fun, no matter what the score is.
I haven't paid the most attention to the dunk contest in recent years. Anything near as good as Gordon/LaVine? That's the last time my heart was actually in it.
February 13, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I haven't paid the most attention to the dunk contest in recent years. Anything near as good as Gordon/LaVine? That's the last time my heart was actually in it.
Oooof. I get what Chauncey Billups is trying to do with defensive intensity and sending a message, but starting Kris Murray over Shaedon Sharpe is not a move I agree with. That's how you shake a young man's faith/confidence.
February 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Oooof. I get what Chauncey Billups is trying to do with defensive intensity and sending a message, but starting Kris Murray over Shaedon Sharpe is not a move I agree with. That's how you shake a young man's faith/confidence.
With Deandre Ayton out at least four weeks, it's time to see what rookie center Donovan Clingan can do with some extended run.
February 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
With Deandre Ayton out at least four weeks, it's time to see what rookie center Donovan Clingan can do with some extended run.
I got sucked back into Twitter because of the Luka trade, but, man, is it toxic.
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 AM
I got sucked back into Twitter because of the Luka trade, but, man, is it toxic.
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Chauncey Billups says Rob Williams is available for tonight’s game. Same starters as last game.
February 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Chauncey Billups says Rob Williams is available for tonight’s game. Same starters as last game.
At the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers' win total over/under was set by Vegas at 22.5. With 35 games to go, Portland stands at 18 wins. No way in hell they go 4-31 or worse to finish out the year.
January 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
At the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers' win total over/under was set by Vegas at 22.5. With 35 games to go, Portland stands at 18 wins. No way in hell they go 4-31 or worse to finish out the year.
Can we get some love for the Rip City Remix on here? Go follow their play-by-play broadcaster @heygkwok.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Can we get some love for the Rip City Remix on here? Go follow their play-by-play broadcaster @heygkwok.bsky.social
Deni Avdija before his breakout game against the Houston Rockets on November 23rd:
10.1 pts, 5.8 trb, 2.8 ast, 36.6 FG%
Since:
17.7 pts, 7.0 trb, 3.8 ast, 51.0 FG%
10.1 pts, 5.8 trb, 2.8 ast, 36.6 FG%
Since:
17.7 pts, 7.0 trb, 3.8 ast, 51.0 FG%
January 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Deni Avdija before his breakout game against the Houston Rockets on November 23rd:
10.1 pts, 5.8 trb, 2.8 ast, 36.6 FG%
Since:
17.7 pts, 7.0 trb, 3.8 ast, 51.0 FG%
10.1 pts, 5.8 trb, 2.8 ast, 36.6 FG%
Since:
17.7 pts, 7.0 trb, 3.8 ast, 51.0 FG%
Despite a very slow start to the season and 18 games off the bench, Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is now averaging more points per game (14.9) than he did with the Washington Wizards last season (14.7).
January 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Despite a very slow start to the season and 18 games off the bench, Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is now averaging more points per game (14.9) than he did with the Washington Wizards last season (14.7).