Dillon

This status report deserves to be framed and hung in a wall.

The Lakers’ injury report is clean for Friday’s game against the Clippers.

Oh shit, Lon Rosen was named President of Business Operations for the Lakers. Righteous!

From JJ Redick:

“Looks like we’ll have everyone available tomorrow.”

Lakers have seldomly been at full strength this season due to injuries and roster management, where the trio of Bron, Luka, and AR have only played in 10 of the 54 games underway.

BUT THAT’S IN THE PAST. EYES FOWARD TO PLAYOFFS!

Hahahahahahaha, nice.

The Virginia Supreme Court has already ruled that a statewide referendum to authorize redistricting can be held on April 21.

Abolish ICE.

NBA refs can burn in the lowest pit of hell.

All-NBA.

What’s the Exodia lineup?

Where there’s capital, capitalists will flock.

The product is strong: social media engagement and viewership is at all time highs; the league finalized an 11-year $76 billion media rights deal; marquee franchises are being evaluated at record numbers (e.g., Lakers and Celtics). Wealth is up.

Awesome. Bluesky is becoming the clear favorite social media app.

Both Montreal and Vancouver are intriguing: Montreal is the 2nd most populated city in Canada, behind Toronto; Vancouver had a presence in the NBA from 1995 to 2001. Engagement should come natural for both cities.

I would additionally like for Adam Silver to look southward. Mexico City is gold.

Gas.

Only one team will need to move eastward, not two.

The last time the NBA expanded was in 2004, and teams were permitted to protect up to eight players from their roster. Any restricted free agent or player under contract could be included in this protection limit, provided at least one player was left unprotected.

From Brad Townsend:

“I’m hearing the NBA Board of Governors are likely to vote on expanding by two teams this summer and Las Vegas and Seattle are favored.”

If the NBA expands into the Las Vegas and Seattle markets, the West will need to shed one team. Looking at Wolves, Grizzlies, and maybe Pels.

MONDAY'S 10-GAME SLATE ‼️

🏀 CHA seeks 10th straight W vs East #1 DET
🏀 LAL seeks 4th straight W vs West #1 OKC
🏀 CLE seeks 4th straight W
🏀 MIL seeks 4th straight W

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Jeff Bezos ruined the Washington Post. Democracy dies in plutocracy.

Of these 8 games, 6 are at home and 2 are away, and are against the following teams:

2/9: Thunder (without SGA)
2/10: Spurs
2/12: Mavs
2/20: Clippers
2/22: Celtics
2/24: Magic
2/26: Suns
2/28: Warriors

Lakers have 8 games remaining in the month of February, and currently stand at 5th place with a record of 32-19.

The team will have to go 6-2 to finish out the month if they wish to hit their mark from last year, where they stood at 2nd place with a record of 38-21.

Such poor taste for a football game to interrupt a Bad Bunny concert.

Ew. No.

Time for the Benito Bowl!

Fucking HUGE.

Luka Dončić is officially ruled out and Luke Kennard is questionable vs. the Warriors.

From Dave McMenamin:

“Luka has been ruled out of tomorrow’s game against the Warriors because of a left hamstring strain. There was some optimism today that Luka isn’t dealing with a major issue.”

MRI results haven’t been made public, but Lakers initially described the injury as leg soreness.

From Brett Siegel:

“Matisse Thybulle is a buyout candidate in Portland, but no decision has been made on his future yet. Portland would like to open two roster spots in order to convert Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love.”

IF THYBULLE IS BOUGHT OUT, ROB PELINKA, I SWEAR, YOU SIGN HIM IMMEDIATELY!

Absolute win for the Wolves.

Austin Reaves continues to blossom.

Year 1: 7.3 points (54.2% eFG)
Year 2: 13.0 points
Year 3: 15.9 points
Year 4: 20.2 points
Year 5: 26.5 points (59.6% eFG)

A true Most Improved Player archetype, albeit he will not be eligible for the award due to the games played rule.