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So many combo forwards and combo guards in this upcoming draft. I still find myself being higher on 'Nique Clifford and Sallis over the consensus.

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One wrinkle that’s been developing when it comes to Randle and Naz’s potential impending free agency is how freaking good Jaden has been at PF and how the team needs a true backup center. I’m not sure it makes sense to keep both, and if one has to go, it’s pretty obvious which one it should be.

Thibs is a maniac. 3 different Knicks played 36+ minutes in a blowout loss. For comparison, the Cavs have had ONE instance of a player playing 36 minutes in the last month.

Today marks two years of Basketball, She Wrote. When I started this, I was excited, scared, nervous, & full of self-doubt. I still am. But I'm also very proud of this milestone and grateful to everyone who has supported me in creating a basketball platform about basketball.

I was really impressed with the Lakers defense on Jokic tonight. Here are some clips that stood out. In this transition clip, Hachimura jumps into a front, LeBron helps as the pass arrives to cover Rui .

Luka back to himself…32pt Lebron. GOAT. 25,10, 3 blks. Reaves runnin n rippin… Lakers put straps on Joker. Just 2/7 fg. And snap Denver’s 9 game winning streak.

Game ball Rui Hachimura.

Rui is really playing like a 3 and D center.

I'm happy that Westbrook took like 5 consecutive shots.

How the fuck is this actually for real?!?!

That was really a Luka to LeBron lob, then a Luka contested 3. COME ON.

LeBron just misses the mark at 24.7 / 8.9 / 7.7 on .516/.397/.770 on .608TS%

Credit to Max for not losing focus on development with the prior coaching staff.

Truly something that the Kings just recreated the mid Lonzo-less Bulls of the last couple years. Zach and DeMar, Sabonis a better version of Vooch, Monk their Coby, Murray a slightly better version of Pat, Ellis their poor man’s Caruso. And hey Markelle Fultz is there now too!

FROM SHAMS: The Washington Wizards are signing forward Jalen McDaniels to a 10-day contract, his agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Sports told ESPN. The 6-foot-9 forward has showcased shooting splits of 47-39-80 this season with Capital City in the G League.

I was so enamored with Lotus that I didn't much care for the Porsche 959 next to it. No more Cars and Coffee at Aliso Viejo.

McNeeley Fleming (almost put him 1) Knueppel

The return of the V10 is set to be fully explored by the FIA, with a working group being established. #F1 www.planetf1.com/news/fia-to-...

Lightning Lap 2025:A lap time might be the best distillation of a vehicle's performance. No other single number more effectively sums up a car's acceleration, braking, and handling abilities. VIR's grueling 4.1-mile Grand Course is the best place we've found to acquire that number. 🔗: bit.ly/43agQ6m

The Dallas Mavericks signing Moses Brown to a 10 Day contract will use up 10 of the 14 days of salary they have available under their first-apron hard cap. The Mavs won't be able to sign a player to another contract until April 10 (with four days left in the regular season).

Of course Bojan is on waivers after LAL signed Len.

Shams: Jaden Springer to sign a 10-day contract with the Jazz.

FROM SHAMS: The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a 10-day contract with former No. 7 overall pick Killian Hayes, agent Yann Balikouzou tells ESPN. Hayes went to training camp in Brooklyn and has played for Nets' Long Island NBA G League, averaging 21 points and 8.3 assists.

Ever since he was drafted.

"It just feels like family." Lonzo Ball says he never looked outside of Chicago ahead of re-signing with the Bulls at the trade deadline. How loyalty from the front office and comfort with the Bulls medical team informed Ball's new team-friendly deal: