Andrew Joe Potter
@andrewjoepotter.bsky.social
Frmr Toronto Star newsletter guy. Current M.S.Ed. candidate.
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Spent years in the NBA aggregation trenches. When you're in it 24/7, stretches like these were so exciting.
Now that I'm more or less a hoops normie again, this level of disorientation just isn't fun. The NBA moves too quickly to get a real sense of each team's hand before deck gets shuffled.
Now that I'm more or less a hoops normie again, this level of disorientation just isn't fun. The NBA moves too quickly to get a real sense of each team's hand before deck gets shuffled.
February 5, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Spent years in the NBA aggregation trenches. When you're in it 24/7, stretches like these were so exciting.
Now that I'm more or less a hoops normie again, this level of disorientation just isn't fun. The NBA moves too quickly to get a real sense of each team's hand before deck gets shuffled.
Now that I'm more or less a hoops normie again, this level of disorientation just isn't fun. The NBA moves too quickly to get a real sense of each team's hand before deck gets shuffled.
Trae Young AND Anthony Davis on the Wizards?
Alright, I'm calling it right now: I guarantee Washington will win at least 20 games next season.
You can go ahead and screenshot this.
Alright, I'm calling it right now: I guarantee Washington will win at least 20 games next season.
You can go ahead and screenshot this.
February 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Trae Young AND Anthony Davis on the Wizards?
Alright, I'm calling it right now: I guarantee Washington will win at least 20 games next season.
You can go ahead and screenshot this.
Alright, I'm calling it right now: I guarantee Washington will win at least 20 games next season.
You can go ahead and screenshot this.
Once had two massive bowls of Raisin Bran for breakfast just to get out of gym class. Basically the same idea.
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Once had two massive bowls of Raisin Bran for breakfast just to get out of gym class. Basically the same idea.
Should’ve been Chris Hansen. Make sure the athletes’ village is all above board.
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Should’ve been Chris Hansen. Make sure the athletes’ village is all above board.
Since starting the year 6-21, the Clippers have the NBA's 4th-best net rating (+7.7 from Dec. 20 on), with wins over the Pistons (x2), Lakers (x2), Rockets, Warriors, Raptors, and Suns.
Absolutely embarrassing for Harden to pull the plug after the last month and a half.
Absolutely embarrassing for Harden to pull the plug after the last month and a half.
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Since starting the year 6-21, the Clippers have the NBA's 4th-best net rating (+7.7 from Dec. 20 on), with wins over the Pistons (x2), Lakers (x2), Rockets, Warriors, Raptors, and Suns.
Absolutely embarrassing for Harden to pull the plug after the last month and a half.
Absolutely embarrassing for Harden to pull the plug after the last month and a half.
Energy Vampire.
February 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Energy Vampire.
me to my mom: hey, there’s some really sad celebrity news that is going to feel like a gut punch … are you in a good place to receive that info now?
my mom to me: devid bowe died1!!!!!
my mom to me: devid bowe died1!!!!!
January 31, 2026 at 9:48 PM
me to my mom: hey, there’s some really sad celebrity news that is going to feel like a gut punch … are you in a good place to receive that info now?
my mom to me: devid bowe died1!!!!!
my mom to me: devid bowe died1!!!!!
Playoff PED.
BREAKING: The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games “for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program,” the league announced.
January 31, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Playoff PED.
One thing that struck me while re-watching Home Alone over the holidays is that Catherine O'Hara is incredible in what has always been an overshadowed co-lead performance.
She brought so much realness emotion to what could've been played for straight laughs.
That reunion scene is a heart-melter.
She brought so much realness emotion to what could've been played for straight laughs.
That reunion scene is a heart-melter.
January 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
One thing that struck me while re-watching Home Alone over the holidays is that Catherine O'Hara is incredible in what has always been an overshadowed co-lead performance.
She brought so much realness emotion to what could've been played for straight laughs.
That reunion scene is a heart-melter.
She brought so much realness emotion to what could've been played for straight laughs.
That reunion scene is a heart-melter.
Let the bloodbath Warsh over you.
January 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Let the bloodbath Warsh over you.
Congratulations, GOP and LEAs; you’ve succeeded in giving an entire generation of Minnesotans a reason to distrust anyone who even sort of looks like a cop.
meanwhile, ICE is still out in force terrorizing the children of Minnesota - just got this from my kid's school
January 30, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Congratulations, GOP and LEAs; you’ve succeeded in giving an entire generation of Minnesotans a reason to distrust anyone who even sort of looks like a cop.
"It’s not like they’re the ones on the streets of Minneapolis. It’s not like the SS are coming (to the Olympics)."
In which Italy's foreign minister effectively likens the ICE agents in Minnesota to Nazi soldiers.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/e...
In which Italy's foreign minister effectively likens the ICE agents in Minnesota to Nazi soldiers.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/e...
January 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM
"It’s not like they’re the ones on the streets of Minneapolis. It’s not like the SS are coming (to the Olympics)."
In which Italy's foreign minister effectively likens the ICE agents in Minnesota to Nazi soldiers.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/e...
In which Italy's foreign minister effectively likens the ICE agents in Minnesota to Nazi soldiers.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/e...
2025 Bo Bichette (27) vs. 2023 Luis Arraez (26)
January 27, 2026 at 4:26 PM
2025 Bo Bichette (27) vs. 2023 Luis Arraez (26)
Reposted by Andrew Joe Potter
Larry Nance Jr’s shirt at tonight’s Cavs game
January 27, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Larry Nance Jr’s shirt at tonight’s Cavs game
I'm sending Angelina Jolie deeply passionate letters, she's earnestly flattered, we're summering on Lake Como in 2030, 2031, and then splitting up amicably to focus on our respective careers.
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
January 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I'm sending Angelina Jolie deeply passionate letters, she's earnestly flattered, we're summering on Lake Como in 2030, 2031, and then splitting up amicably to focus on our respective careers.
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
www.thestar.com/real-estate/...
And Canada and Mexico must explore whatever force majeure provision gets them out of co-hosting.
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM
And Canada and Mexico must explore whatever force majeure provision gets them out of co-hosting.
Reposted by Andrew Joe Potter
I uh, un-recommend Best Bus
January 20, 2026 at 2:28 AM
I uh, un-recommend Best Bus
It took Toronto’s new recycling contractor, Circular Materials, exactly two pick-up cycles to put a massive crack down the side of our bin. Looks like about 1-in-3 bins on my street are similarly battered with new cracks.
But hey, here’s a sticker.
But hey, here’s a sticker.
January 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
It took Toronto’s new recycling contractor, Circular Materials, exactly two pick-up cycles to put a massive crack down the side of our bin. Looks like about 1-in-3 bins on my street are similarly battered with new cracks.
But hey, here’s a sticker.
But hey, here’s a sticker.
Guy went Bah-Doiiiing like Scooby-Doo getting surprised.
January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Guy went Bah-Doiiiing like Scooby-Doo getting surprised.
I can think of 1,936 reasons why the World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics must be moved from the United States.
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I can think of 1,936 reasons why the World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics must be moved from the United States.
Packed screening of No Other Choice on an icy night at the Lightbox yesterday.
People clapped at the end.
We’re so back?
People clapped at the end.
We’re so back?
January 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Packed screening of No Other Choice on an icy night at the Lightbox yesterday.
People clapped at the end.
We’re so back?
People clapped at the end.
We’re so back?
Perhaps a show of unity, such as coordinated lapel pins or a flash mob, would show the GOP that the Dems are very serious.
Warner: "Nothing would lead to the absolute destruction of NATO more than US aggressive action against a longtime ally like Denmark"
Schumer: "I asked for assurances that they were not planning operations in other countries like Colombia and Cuba, and I was very very disappointed in their answer"
Schumer: "I asked for assurances that they were not planning operations in other countries like Colombia and Cuba, and I was very very disappointed in their answer"
January 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Perhaps a show of unity, such as coordinated lapel pins or a flash mob, would show the GOP that the Dems are very serious.
Back to back senators/congressmen on CBS News just used “testicular fortitude” in relation to US/Venezuela.
What a time.
What a time.
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Back to back senators/congressmen on CBS News just used “testicular fortitude” in relation to US/Venezuela.
What a time.
What a time.
There are incredible, brilliant artists — and then there is Tori Amos.
Name a woman you consider a genius
December 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
There are incredible, brilliant artists — and then there is Tori Amos.
“Rose to fame” is very generous.
Ryan Wedding rose to fame as a Canadian Olympic athlete. The authorities say he became one of the world’s biggest drug lords, who ordered an informant executed.
How Ryan Wedding, a Canadian Olympic Snowboarder, Turned into a Drug Lord
Ryan Wedding rose to fame as a Canadian Olympic athlete, but the authorities say he became one of the world’s biggest drug lords, who ordered an informant executed.
nyti.ms
December 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
“Rose to fame” is very generous.