The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties. Hello? Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party. Enough of the false equivalence.

“Pace” can be fast, slow, medium, and a gazillion other speeds. Please understand this. “Playing with pace” is not telling anyone anything. Insert the word “fast” or a synonym there-of to correctly describe what too many basketball people butcher. #NBA

Watching Pelicans at Melbourne… Trey Murphy looks GREAT! #NBA

Trail Blazers say guard Scoot Henderson sustained a left hamstring tear during an off-season workout this week. Henderson will begin rehabilitation and is expected to return to basketball activities in 4-8 weeks.

We rank teams 15th to 1st in our Too Early NBA Preview Part 2. Lots of tidbits including some eye-opening LeBron numbers are included. hoopobsession.com/202526Previe...

FROM SHAMS: Just in: Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL, sources tell ESPN. A devastating, potentially season-ending loss for the Rockets with their starting point guard and leader. https://t.co/Qhf0V58DwR

I’m at the house tonight with three brilliant women. My wife and my two nieces have different skin tones than mine. It upsets me when I hear anyone degrade women because of appearance or heritage. It is ignorance driven by fear from eons of misinformation and abuse of power. Do better.

I wrote about the upcoming NBA season. Thoughts on teams ranked 30 to 16, in Part 1️⃣ hoopobsession.com/202526Previe...

I’m spinning a Soulful Sunday night set tomorrow from 7 pm to midnight. I hope you can tap in.

Had a good quick trip to L.A. We ate well, went record shopping, saw a dope show at Hollywood Bowl.

You ever been ill the day of what is supposed to be a quick vacation getaway? You want to have good energy but your light is dim?

A coach with player personnel thoughts is fine. But that should be it. Let him or her have their thoughts. It’s been my observation that when coaches step out of their lane, they are often wrong.

Saturday night! I’m spinning an all Earth, Wind & Fire set. Deep! Like five hours worth!

Egg Foo Yung should be on every diner menu.

The 8.7 earthquake is tied for the eighth most powerful quake in world history. Heed all warnings. Tsunami buoys show this is real.

My Summer League wrap up is posted! Dig 🪏 hoopobsession.com/2025SummerWr...

The plan is to spin tomorrow night. I keep adding to my library of music. This extended Vegas trip yielded a half dozen songs that I want to play. I will craft a set around those cuts to make up the Soulful & Funky Show for Saturday night. 8 pm start. I'd love to see you in the virtual space.

I’m honestly a tad conflicted on Jonathan Kuminga. As much as I see the talent, and ability to score, he’s a poor perimeter shooter w/ a limited “feel”. His ceiling is high but I’m not certain he reaches it. Although a TAD conflicted, I’d be OUT on pursuing him.

My DJ hit is live: Twitch.tv/basslinespin

Flour Dust Pizza in Roseville. I’m a fan! Fresh everything. San Marzano sauce! They make their own Italian sausage.

Trying Cookies Drive In in Sacramento. Not far from Sac State campus.

Instructor draws a play on his iPad; play appears *at our feet* instantly. 👀👀👀

The Kings were 12-8 in games after the Fox trade where Sabonis and Monk both played. That’s a .600 winning percentage which equates to 49 wins. (Would have tied w/ Minnesota for 6th in West).

Chucky Hepburn is someone I hope the Kings bring in for a workout. I think his relentless defensive approach would be appreciated by Doug Christie. #NBADraft hoopobsession.com/Hepburn.html

We have no time to wallow in the mire. - A Tribe Called Quest.

No huge takeaways from the Reese's College All-Star game. I thought Zach Freemantle played well. He's interesting to me. 6'9" 225 PF that is just below the cutoff point for deep shooting (giving some hope he might be acceptable one day). He can finish above the rim, knows how to play. #NBADraft

Two players I think are being undervalued by NBA Draft prognosticators: Johni Broome & Matthew Cleveland.

FROM SHAMS: Yaxel Lenderborg, a projected first round pick, will withdraw his name from the 2025 NBA draft and spend his final season in college at the University of Michigan, he told me and @DraftExpress. Agents Qais Haider, Ron Shade and Alex Saratsis informed the program Tuesday.

And there it is. Denver’s five right now… no Center.

OKC can’t run enough. Push push push.

It will be interesting to see how tight Adelman keeps his rotation. That’s where the real OKC advantage is. Depth.

It hurts to watch Aaron Gordon run.

I wrote about what I’d like to see from the Kings going forward. hoopobsession.com/Kings2526.html

Loved the Jimmy Jam cameo on #NBAToday. Happy birthday Mr. Spears.

I’m spinning and hosting a decidedly chill version of the Soulful and Funky Show tonight. 8 pm to after midnight.

How about those Stockton Kings!

I'll be interested to see what role Brandon Williams has in the Kings/Mavs play-in game. Williams played really efficient basketball off the bench, down the stretch, for Dallas. 6'1" combo guard that should not be overlooked.

As I work on the HoopObsession final #NBA stats audit, I'll share anything that catches my eyes. First one, Devin Booker only shot 33.2% from 3-pt. range this season. That's a head-scratcher.

Congratulations to my 84 year-old Dad who has AGAIN called all 82 games for the #NBAKings

So, my DJ night as support for All As One went okay. I had one mix for sure that I would like to do over but the victory was in being asked and trusted, by two world-class musicians, to do my thing. An equal win was being supported by family & friends.

Keep finding LaVine!

Kevin Harlan will read any advertisement in front of him. 😂

Surprised? Yes. Shocked? No. I thought Malone kept it a little too real too often. The tough guy routine of throwing your players under the bus & having a general disdain for the GM & the job he’s doing (which isn’t your job) didn’t wear well. It’s harsh, but it’s NBA reality.

If u like Prince, now is the time to tap in. My DJ hit is all the way LIVE. Now. Not now, but RIGHT NOW! twitch.tv/basslinespin

Flagg is so nice at multiple things.

Glad to see the early offense again. It was m.i.a. for too long. ...Love seeing Keegen drop an assist in the paint after getting in there. Loved seeing him just take it full court for the shoulder bully finish. I want more.

Welp.

Kings must have the lowest combined max. vertical of any team.

I think Keegan has to shot fake and drive more often. Forget shooting ten threes a game. Shoot the wide open, feet-set threes. Other than that I want drives, duck-ins, and early offense looks.