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Knicks Bulletin: ‘Let’s go MO’

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Day one of the NBA Draft is in the books… …and oh, shocker, there was a trade down completed by the Knickerbockers! Here’s the latest batch of quotes in what is likely going to become a dying Bulletin, at least throughout the dry summer. Josh Hart On the meaning of New York to the NBA […]

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Pat Kelsey & The Snub

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Sunrise/ Sunset/ Since the beginning it hasn’t changed yet/ People fly high begin to lose sight/ You can’t see very clearly when you’re in flight — “On Your Way Down” Allen Toussaint To be honest I didn’t pay much attention initially when Pat Kelsey was first asked Monday morning about not being invited to attend […]

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Where AJ Dybantsa Would Rank Among The Best Wizards Prospects Ever

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The Washington Wizards have won just one NBA title, but that doesn’t mean they’ve lacked elite prospects. Before winning the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, Washington had made four No. 1 picks since 1960. With another talented prospect soon arriving in D.C., let’s look at where AJ Dybantsa — the potential No. 1 pick in the […]

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What they're saying: Analysis of Sixers' pick Labaron Philon Jr.

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Sixers new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey made his first significant move since joining the franchise last night, selecting Labaron Philon Jr. out of Alabama with the 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The pick was a bit of a surprise to many, including Gansey himself, who had Philon higher on the team’s draft board. “Little bit surprised he fell to us,” Gansey said.

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NBA draft provides another look at Bryson Graham's vision for the rebuilding Chicago Bulls

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Bryson Graham took over the Chicago Bulls when he was hired as executive vice president of basketball operations in May. Chicago selected Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of Graham's first draft with his new team on Tuesday night. It was part of a busy stretch for the Bulls, who reportedly acquired Nic Claxton as part of a three-team trade on Monday night.

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Wednesday Posted & Toasted Notes

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The Knicks entered Tuesday night with the No. 24 pick. They left with no first-round picks… but five additional second-rounders, a bag full of cash, and what feels like another Leon Rose-Brock Aller masterclass. A few notes and links… “Oh, it would be a cluster. He’s the kind of guy you want on the bottom […]

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Tuesday Posted & Toasted Notes: Mo’s turn, Andre vs. Mitch, veterans on parade

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Shouts out to the World Cup organizers for placing Spain’s games all at 9 p.m. in my time zone, which is definitely better than having to wake up at 2:30 a.m. to watch the Knicks play. On to your daily links and notes. “Drummond, on the other hand, is a much more one-dimensional defender. He […]

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NBA Draft: 1 interesting fact about all 30 first round 2026 picks

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The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is officially in the books, and if you have too short of an attention span to fully dive into the 30 players who heard their names called Tuesday night, here’s one fact about each player you can wow your friends and colleagues with: 1. AJ Dybantsa (Washington Wizards) […]

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