She's back. @southernsylvs.bsky.social is not only covering every blade of grass, she's covering (almost) every continent this week. Euros, AFCON, Copa, Transfers -- even Boston! #NWSL #WomensSoccer fearlesssc.com/ebog-euros-w...

If you aren’t following my guy Christan you’re doing everything wrong.

Humbled to launch this project with some incredibly talented people.

Trying to fill a paid NWSL writing slot. If you know anyone who might be interested, send them my way! CC: @jennatonelli.bsky.social @meglinehan.com @melinae07.bsky.social @southernsylvs.bsky.social @838carlisle.bsky.social @courtneystith.com @nwslmedia.bsky.social (Please boost 🙏)

Is anyone in my network here good with Wordpress? Looking to hire someone.

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Today I turned “What do you mean Berlin don’t play until 8:30pm?” years old.

Pelinka is a far more interesting character in this story than Nico. He had to: -Keep his composure during the initial call -Figure out how long to pretend to mull over the offer -Verify Luka wasn't abducted by aliens Mess up any of those steps and he loses the deal of a lifetime. Nerves of steel.

Anyone #onhere going to be in Paris on Saturday?

The great @msjnba.bsky.social said we should bring back message boards, so I made one: thebasketballconversation.com/board/index.... I don't think anyone will use it, but it's an experiment. 🤷‍♂️

I know everyone loves @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social, but imagine being the guy's co-worker. One idle moment on a Teams meeting and suddenly there's a screenshot of you next to Portrait of Doctor Gachet posted to the company Slack.

I can’t remember the last time a coach so frequently ran down his players following losses.

All of Jalen Suggs' shots are left-handed. Why is he still out there?

Cam Thomas is going for 40 tonight.

The Nets are not making moves to lose games. They're trying to acquire assets and increase flexibility. They are not tanking. This is a play-in team.

Shoutout to everyone who booster and responded. Love this little community we’ve got over here.

Happy Holidays everyone! I created a quick survey for my friends in basketball media. It would mean a lot of if you filled out: forms.gle/d1BriKMVJFjd...

There are people whose favorite athlete is not Sophia Smith. Wild.

Quick temperature gauge: Where are people at with LaMelo Ball? Is Charlotte still better off with him?

The Nets have five credible starters - four of who always know where they need to be on defense, one who is an incandescent scorer - and a coach the players respect. Even without Schröder, that's a 30-35 win team.

Schröder wanted to be moved to a contender, but I don’t see the Nets moving on from their other starters as quickly. Marks will want to keep a capable core in place to try lure a star.

Yo. @karissachen.bsky.social is the best and most intimidating writer I've ever met. Her debut novel, Homeseeking, is out on January 7th. Give it a shot - the reviews are stellar. I'll nag you all again in January, but here's the link: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726130...

Gonna slide this one in during the football… The Nets want to add veteran talent via FA in the summer of ‘25. They might have better options making those kind of moves in season.

No one wants to take my money to create basketball content. I am sad.

Hello. I would like to fund a venture to see if we can improve basketball discourse and the basketball media landscape in a post-Twitter-centric world. Reach out with thoughts and ideas!

I’m genuinely considering being a financial backer to something like this. If anyone has any ideas, hit me up.

Also I really, really want to start a hoops website for all my people who could use more gigs.

It’s early, but it feels like Flagg, Harper, and Demin have separated themselves from the rest of the class. Is anyone else struggling to figure out Ace Bailey?

I just spent €7 to change my Bluesky handle to this and it’s the best €7 I’ve ever spent.

@zbretton.bsky.social and @lucaskaplan.bsky.social How much would you guys be willing to pay Schröder this summer?

I don’t know how to feel about the Nets “success”. It’s cool that they’re playing hard, overachieving, and that Jordi looks like a great coach. But they’re objectively not good, have no core, and they’re playing themselves out of the only path to star talent that exists.

What the Nets need more than anything is a 65-game losing streak.

As of today, which is the better outcome for the Nets? 1️⃣ Give Cam Thomas a max contract 2️⃣ Trade Cam Thomas 📊 Show results

To celebrate the Nets three game losing streak, I ranked all 30 NBA teams by their franchise’s all-time leading scorer.

Coldest mfer in the whole series.

NBA people let’s get to know each other. Favorite Team: Brooklyn Favorite Player: Jalen Suggs Second Favorite Team: Pels ⚜️ Team You Despise: Knicks Player You Despise: Durant Favorite NBA Bluesky follow: All of you Unpopular NBA Opinion: The synthetic ball was funny and they should bring it back.

Josh is mostly right. The courts are an eyesore and should only be used as firewood.

We don’t talk enough about how Taylor Coppenrath would’ve crushed it in this era. The game wasn’t ready for him.

So what does everyone think Hillary and Kamala will call their podcast?

As I creep towards 40, I find myself worrying less about career choices and instead lament about not staying close with my childhood best friend. It’s both infinitely healthier and sadder.

I don’t have many followers here so I’m comfortable admitting it’s been two years and I’m still not over Sae-byeok’s death. Thank you for listening.

Can we all collectively just enjoy Wemby this year and not have everything become a rage bait discussion about his legacy?

Oh, dope. @theauthorguy.bsky.social is here. Pretty sure that makes this place legit.

The great thing about Bluesky is that one guy who tries to fight everyone who has the audacity to say the Nets aren’t a top-5 team isn’t here.

Am I the only one surprised Hami Diallo hasn’t been scooped up yet?

Tre Mann is my favorite not yet good player in the #NBA. He would be a lot of fun if he added an off-ball shot hunter dimension to his game. The skills are there.

Am I allowed to complain about the Nets over here or do I need to leave that schtick to other app?