Tim Dunkman
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NBA thoughts and players
POSTER ALERT: Brandon Ingram throws it down on Kalkbrenner
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
POSTER ALERT: Brandon Ingram throws it down on Kalkbrenner
Kon Knueppel is a baller
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Kon Knueppel is a baller
Do you feel like there’s been more blowouts than usual? It’s not just your imagination, per Neil Paine
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The 2025-26 NBA Is Warped Beyond Recognition
Blowouts, skewed standings and historically bad bottom-feeders are twisting the entire season out of shape — and the tank race hasn't even started cooking yet.
neilpaine.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Do you feel like there’s been more blowouts than usual? It’s not just your imagination, per Neil Paine
neilpaine.substack.com/p/the-2025-2...
neilpaine.substack.com/p/the-2025-2...
Anthony Davis is a social construct
Mavericks' Anthony Davis will miss at least 7 to 10 more days as he rehabs from a left calf strain.
November 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Anthony Davis is a social construct
Per the NBA:
Jalen Johnson (23y, 330d) became the youngest player since Magic Johnson (21y, 227d) to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, 10+ assists, and 5+ steals in a game.
Magic Johnson did so on 3/29/1981.
Jalen Johnson (23y, 330d) became the youngest player since Magic Johnson (21y, 227d) to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, 10+ assists, and 5+ steals in a game.
Magic Johnson did so on 3/29/1981.
The final stat line
November 14, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Per the NBA:
Jalen Johnson (23y, 330d) became the youngest player since Magic Johnson (21y, 227d) to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, 10+ assists, and 5+ steals in a game.
Magic Johnson did so on 3/29/1981.
Jalen Johnson (23y, 330d) became the youngest player since Magic Johnson (21y, 227d) to record 30+ points, 15+ rebounds, 10+ assists, and 5+ steals in a game.
Magic Johnson did so on 3/29/1981.
If he keeps this up, Scottie Barnes is going to make a case for an All-NBA spot this season
28/10/8 with 5 blocks to lead the Raptors to two games over .500 for the first time in almost three years
28/10/8 with 5 blocks to lead the Raptors to two games over .500 for the first time in almost three years
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
If he keeps this up, Scottie Barnes is going to make a case for an All-NBA spot this season
28/10/8 with 5 blocks to lead the Raptors to two games over .500 for the first time in almost three years
28/10/8 with 5 blocks to lead the Raptors to two games over .500 for the first time in almost three years
Alex Caruso for first team all hustle
The Thunder are a ridiculously well-oiled machine
The Thunder are a ridiculously well-oiled machine
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Alex Caruso for first team all hustle
The Thunder are a ridiculously well-oiled machine
The Thunder are a ridiculously well-oiled machine
The oldest team in the league lost a player to a hip injury
The weekly bingo nights must be getting pretty heated
The weekly bingo nights must be getting pretty heated
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal was diagnosed with a hip fracture and will undergo season-ending surgery, team says. Beal is expected to make a full recovery in 6-9 months.
Beal has a $5.62 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
Beal has a $5.62 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The oldest team in the league lost a player to a hip injury
The weekly bingo nights must be getting pretty heated
The weekly bingo nights must be getting pretty heated
Next year the All Star game will feature 12 teams based on astrological birth sign
If there are not enough Capricorns or Geminis then Adam Silver will select more players based on zodiacal compatibility
If there are not enough Capricorns or Geminis then Adam Silver will select more players based on zodiacal compatibility
So to sum up the All-Star Game selection process this season:
24 All-Stars
12 from each conference
Positions don't matter
16 US players
8 World players
2 US teams
1 World team
8 players per team
If there are not enough US or World players then Adam Silver will select more to fill out the teams.
24 All-Stars
12 from each conference
Positions don't matter
16 US players
8 World players
2 US teams
1 World team
8 players per team
If there are not enough US or World players then Adam Silver will select more to fill out the teams.
Looks like NBA just revealed the All-Star Game format this season. Two teams of American players and one World team. Same selection process for the All-Stars but they will not be picked based on position. So positionless All-Stars selections.
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Next year the All Star game will feature 12 teams based on astrological birth sign
If there are not enough Capricorns or Geminis then Adam Silver will select more players based on zodiacal compatibility
If there are not enough Capricorns or Geminis then Adam Silver will select more players based on zodiacal compatibility
A small measure of justice for Mavs fans, but it’s never going to fix the pain of seeing Luka in a Lakers jersey
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A small measure of justice for Mavs fans, but it’s never going to fix the pain of seeing Luka in a Lakers jersey
All these nailbiters and the Pelicans are down 30 to the Suns
The Hawks stealing their first round pick was bird on bird violence
The Hawks stealing their first round pick was bird on bird violence
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
All these nailbiters and the Pelicans are down 30 to the Suns
The Hawks stealing their first round pick was bird on bird violence
The Hawks stealing their first round pick was bird on bird violence
Wemby getting in on the clutch parade
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Wemby getting in on the clutch parade
Crazy night of hoops
Jaime Jaquez Jr with the gorgeous spin to tie it up, then Donovan Mitchell misses the buzzer beater so Cavs and Heat headed to OT
Jaime Jaquez Jr with the gorgeous spin to tie it up, then Donovan Mitchell misses the buzzer beater so Cavs and Heat headed to OT
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Crazy night of hoops
Jaime Jaquez Jr with the gorgeous spin to tie it up, then Donovan Mitchell misses the buzzer beater so Cavs and Heat headed to OT
Jaime Jaquez Jr with the gorgeous spin to tie it up, then Donovan Mitchell misses the buzzer beater so Cavs and Heat headed to OT
Desmond Bane with the crazy contested buzzer beater to win it for the Magic
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Desmond Bane with the crazy contested buzzer beater to win it for the Magic
Tyrese Maxey with the slippery finish to end the half with 17 points
This is why he’s number two in the NBA in scoring
This is why he’s number two in the NBA in scoring
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Tyrese Maxey with the slippery finish to end the half with 17 points
This is why he’s number two in the NBA in scoring
This is why he’s number two in the NBA in scoring
Luka with another monster game:
35 points
9 boards
13 assists
5 steals
2 blocks
And the Lakers are now 7-2 as the number 2 seed in the West
35 points
9 boards
13 assists
5 steals
2 blocks
And the Lakers are now 7-2 as the number 2 seed in the West
November 6, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Luka with another monster game:
35 points
9 boards
13 assists
5 steals
2 blocks
And the Lakers are now 7-2 as the number 2 seed in the West
35 points
9 boards
13 assists
5 steals
2 blocks
And the Lakers are now 7-2 as the number 2 seed in the West
Incredible comeback by the Bulls from 24 down as Vuc nails the 3 with three seconds left
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Incredible comeback by the Bulls from 24 down as Vuc nails the 3 with three seconds left
Giannis to ball: “GIANNIS SMASH”
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Giannis to ball: “GIANNIS SMASH”
Giannis hulking out
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Giannis hulking out
The unprotected first round pick that New Orleans sent to Atlanta is going to haunt the Pelicans more than the terrifying face of King Cake Baby
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The unprotected first round pick that New Orleans sent to Atlanta is going to haunt the Pelicans more than the terrifying face of King Cake Baby
Keep expecting the Bulls to turn into a pumpkin but they just keep winning
Josh Giddey with a career high 32 points along with 10 boards and 9 assists to lead the Bulls to a 5-0 record
Josh Giddey with a career high 32 points along with 10 boards and 9 assists to lead the Bulls to a 5-0 record
Chicago Bulls are 20-5 in their last 25 regular season games dating back to March 6.
Chicago Bulls are 18-5 in their last 23 regular season games dating back to March 6.
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Keep expecting the Bulls to turn into a pumpkin but they just keep winning
Josh Giddey with a career high 32 points along with 10 boards and 9 assists to lead the Bulls to a 5-0 record
Josh Giddey with a career high 32 points along with 10 boards and 9 assists to lead the Bulls to a 5-0 record
Scottie Barnes has been on fire from three to start this season
November 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Scottie Barnes has been on fire from three to start this season
Ryan Rollins has officially exorcised the ghost of Ryan Hollins from the NBA
32 points and 8 assists in the Bucks win over the Dubs
32 points and 8 assists in the Bucks win over the Dubs
October 31, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Ryan Rollins has officially exorcised the ghost of Ryan Hollins from the NBA
32 points and 8 assists in the Bucks win over the Dubs
32 points and 8 assists in the Bucks win over the Dubs
Cooper Flagg is going to be a grandpa before this baseball game ends
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Cooper Flagg is going to be a grandpa before this baseball game ends
This should not be possible
October 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This should not be possible