Hardwood Paroxysm

The future of the Pacers center position... weird! Will this by committee thing work? If not, what can the Pacers do about it? Exploring ways for them to move forward at the 5 and why finding rookie-scale value is big.

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Pacers offseason review, which made me sad to write and think about.

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The Billions soundtrack is so incredibly good @briankoppelman.bsky.social . I've found so many songs I'd never heard that I love.

I've listened to "Dangerous" by Fred Eaglesmith like 18 times in the last day.

The Detroit and Chicago ideas are palatable, honestly @hpbasketball.bsky.social

Not all of them. Just KD

REDUNDANCY.

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5 Anfernee Simons deals the Celtics can still swing for their present and future The Celtics just acquired Anfernee Simons but are already looking to move him again. What's out there for Boston?

Some interesting ideas from @hpbasketball.bsky.social

Houston Rockets Offseason Review: The Right Chemical Combination Why Durant can be the difference without being the catalyst

On Houston's offseason, why KD can be the difference without being the catalyst, and a comparison of KD to Cap.

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Deputy attorney general to meet with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell Maxwell was convicted of recruiting and grooming multiple teenage girls for over a decade to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein.

The Deputy Attorney General, who until six months ago was the president's personal lawyer, to meet one-on-one with Epstein's accomplice

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Taurean Prince waived his implied no-trade clause in his new deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, a league source told @spotrac.
Prince has an implied no-trade clause because he signed a two-year deal with a player option on the second year and would lose his Early Bird rights if he's traded and opts out.

I know, I know, someone already said so. I replaced it with this:

I asked Lawrence Frank about Jordan Miller and Amir Coffey

Miller was waived before performing summer league. Coffey is an unrestricted free agent after playing 1700+ minutes and making 100+ 3s at 40+ percent

Frank clear about roster crunch while acknowledging both players.

Detroit Pistons Offseason Review: Leopards Among The Tall Grass They won't see Detroit coming again this season

I wrote on the Pistons, and why I think they are predators lying in the grass, but also the pulley problem that might weigh them down.

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again with the antifa teens of the Cato Institute

a man in a tuxedo and bow tie is smiling in front of a crowd ALT: a man in a tuxedo and bow tie is smiling in front of a crowd

A bit of sad professional news to share…

I just called what is likely my final NBA highlight at Turner Sports.

I want to thank all of the NBA fans around the world who have watched for the last 16 years.

A young boy’s dream came true.

Hopefully, the NBA picks up my deal next year, but for now…

“Yao is number one in paradise. Compared to him, I’m cold ash in a pot.”

I think he can guard either. I think you can also switch him a lot easier onto Shai.

Denver Nuggets Offseason Review: Take A Load Off Jokic Finding balance after an uneven season.

On the unbearable weight of Nikola Jokic's massive talent and how the Nuggets tried to rebalance things towards a healthier future this summer.

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medium-old guy saw my tattoos and excitedly said ‘i have one too, on my shoulder! wanna see?’ then proceeded to pull up his sleeve to show me a tattoo of Taz the tasmanian devil holding a glock saying ‘ROMANS 12:19’ in gothic letters in a speech bubble

NOW YOU'RE JUST SOMEBODY ON THE JUMBO-TRON

It hurt me so bad. I was on podcasts saying "I trust Atkinson to have the right view." And then Game 1....

Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Review: The Retrofit Polish, Not Chop

Cavaliers offseason review, on why I'm still nervous about Darius and in defense of Isaac Okoro.

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OSO HYPE TRAIN HAS STARTED. GET YOUR STAKES ON OSO ISLAND NOW.

Charlotte Hornets Offseason Review: Still Larvae Waiting for emergence, and a curious roster build

The Hornets could have had a great offseason, but chose safer shores. As it is, they did fine as they wait for something big to happen to them, for them, with them.

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Will Sean Marks ever get to build a contender? I ponder the future of the Nets and evaluate their offseason at the stack.

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Built Different: Appreciating Michael Porter Jr., Nugget Forever Respecting a champion as he departs for the next chapter.

Reflecting on the Michael Porter Jr. experience in Denver.

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No, Seth will argue with you when you try and go out of your way to agree with him.

Every detail I learn about the lives of mascot performers makes me want to learn more details about the lives of mascot performers

Seasons for the Ages (Part 1) Choosing the best seasons in NBA history from age 19 through age 29.

I thought it might be fun to pick what I think is the best NBA season at each age for players ranging from 19 to 40 years old.

This is part one of a two-part series, covering players in the age range from 19 to 29 years.

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Boston Celtics Offseason Review: Nothing Gold Can Stay Can Boston survive a gap year?

Celtics offseason review and five-star rating. Why I think the gap year will be harder than anyone realizes.

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