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@mhaubs.bsky.social

Former basketball blogger at The Painted Area, part of ESPN's TrueHoop Network. Writing has also appeared online for ESPN, SI, NBA.

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I'm going with Thunder over Cavs.

Top League Pass watches:
- Spurs (mainly for Wemby but hopefully Harper too)
- Hornets (potential for nightly bananas)
- Hawks (frisky wings on the run)
- Rockets/Pistons (Amen/Ausar factor - hold me now)

21.10.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The League is back. Rejoice.

21.10.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
D'Angelo - Chicken Grease (Live)
YouTube video by Funkonaut D'Angelo - Chicken Grease (Live)

RIP D'Angelo. I acquired the Voodoo CD via a Kozmo. com delivery in Jan. 2000. It's been my #1 record of the 21st century ever since.

The Soultronics band he led was one of the greatest live bands in human history. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4XI...

14.10.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really can't comprehend that Miikka Muurinen was out there dropping huge 4th-quarter buckets in one of the biggest upsets in EuroBasket history... and yet is ranked #15 in Class of '26 prep rankings....

08.09.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bit shocking to see Serbia -14 w Jokic ON vs +2 OFF in last 2 Ls.

Gotta say he seemed off his game. Sengun flat outplayed him.

Yes he scored well, but passing wasn't sharp, didn't control boards (SRB -19 in last 2), didn't get back on D several times & shooting 5s really hurt SRB.

08.09.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@damonagnos.bsky.social Soupy Sales, Nykesha Sales. Nykesha Sales, Soupy Sales.

30.07.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

[whispers] Butler is a more impactful pickup than Durant would've been.

23.02.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

HUBIE 4EVER!!!

09.02.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Picking the Chiefs to win, and I think the MVP will be Spags.

09.02.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Super Bowl halftime shows ranked: Prince, BeyoncΓ©, U2 β€” and Kendrick Lamar on deck As Kendrick Lamar prepares for the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, he'll have several tough acts to follow from previous years.

Thought this was absolutely spot on in nailing the top 4 - Prince, U2, Beyonce, LA Hip-Hop - that rank above all others, regardless of how personal preference may slot them in specifically:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

08.02.2025 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love NBA trade deadline, you love deadline, everybody loves deadline.

And it's unquestionably been a boon to NBA this yr, w/all the stolen headlines during Super Bowl week.

It just feels kind of...odd...to play 2/3 of a season, then ~15% of players change teams & finish a sort-of new season....

08.02.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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USC v Notre Dame. Juju Watkins & co v Hannah Hidalgo & co in a big-time WCBK matchup at the Galen Center.

23.11.2024 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely crazy sports weekend in LA:
*NFL: PHI-LAR SNF / BAL-LAC MNF
*CFB: USC-UCLA Sat
*NBA: SAC-LAC Fri / DEN-LAL Sat
*WCBK: #6 ND-#3 USC Sat / #1 SoCar-#5 UCLA Sun
*MLS: LAFC/Galaxy both hosting Quarters

21.11.2024 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And somehow, the first Celtics-Thunder matchup is NOT nationally televised, and scheduled for a 3:30 ET start on Sun Jan 5, in the heart NFL Week 18. #nba

29.10.2024 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe it's Week 1 irrational exuberance, but I have a tough time seeing how (with reasonable health) either the Celtics or the Thunder lose more than 15 games. #nba

29.10.2024 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I expect SA will again be my no. 1 League Pass team on the strength of Wemby alone, w HOU right there with them. Grizzlies, Hawks, maybe Hornets could all have some LP friskiness. Indy too, if Hali is fully back in pace-pushing form.

22.10.2024 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think…Shai will win MVP, PHX will win a lot of RS games w BudBall, Embiid’s (lack of) health will sink 76ers, DEN won't win a playoff series & GS is being underestimated & could be v good if Draymond can stay on the floor/Kerr can play the right guys (2 BIG ifs, I know).

22.10.2024 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Joining chorus of picking BOS over OKC. As much as I get Parity Era talk, esp w/CBA creeping closer to de facto hard cap, I do find it funny at this moment, w Boston having best chance to repeat since KD-era Dubs & OKC very well set up to embark on a dynastic run (hello LAC pick)

22.10.2024 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's official: red, white and blue smoke rising above the Sixers training facility in Camden indicates that Daryl Morey has completed his audit of Game 2 and declared the Philly-NYK series now tied at 1-1. #nba

23.04.2024 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WNBAYS Playoffs utube
The Original WNBAYS. First Season. Cast, Produced, Composed, Arranged, and Recorded by Tag, Paul and Camus. Conceived from the mind of Stacy Wall. Directed b... WNBAYS Playoffs utube

Mr Watson, come here: It's the day of the Playoffs - WOW-WOW-WOW! #nba
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvU5...

20.04.2024 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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