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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 27m

As it turns out, the Phillies might wind up having the least embarrassing loss of the day.

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Deniz Selman @denizselman33.bsky.social · 3h

On 1,569 pass defense snaps as #Eagles DC, Vic Fangio has sent an outside CB to pass rush exactly 2 times. Both were last night. Case Keenum completed passes of 13 & 22 yards. See thread for video 2 Vic seems desperate to generate pressure this year--the guys getting paid to do it haven't done so.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 2h

For pretty much the entire season, the Lynx looked like the clear favorites to win the WNBA title. They’re one half away from being swept out of the first round of the playoffs.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 5h

As mad/sad as Phillies fans are right now, at least they didn’t go with a bullpen game in Game 1 of a best-of-3 series?

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Morten Stig Jensen @msjnba.bsky.social · 6h

As @btoporek.bsky.social has been bringing up in our podcasts recently: It's ridiculous that expansion franchises will have to operate with a smaller cap percentage than everyone else, especially since the cap will be freaking PEANUTS compared to the franchise fee.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 8h

The Phillies went to their bullpen and immediately gave up a run?

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Derek Bodner @derekbodner.bsky.social · 9h

VJ Edgecombe was asked whether he gets scared playing next to LeBron. "Nah, I'm myself." "We holding each other accountable. We're teammates now." "I told him he gotta switch. That's what happens. We're getting to know each other. It's a new system for him."

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Scott Spratt @scottspratt.bsky.social · 10h

I made a supercut of the 4 Makai Lemon screen passes I could find from the first 3 weeks. Those plays gained -5, -3, -5, and -3 yards. Some Eagles receivers missed blocks. But even to my untrained eye, Lemon's motion in the backfield telegraphs the plays. I think Sean Mannion should scrap them.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 10h

Starting a playoff game at 2 p.m. ET on a Tuesday is nasty work, MLB.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 11h

Can Brad Stevens keep talking about this all year? Please and thank you

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Bobby Silverman @robertsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

"Trae Young hadn't been traded yet. I wasn't paying attention to to the team until Atlanta started running the offense through Jalen Johnson and leaned into their defensive length and athleticism," Smith added

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Hardwood Knocks @hardwoodknocksnba.bsky.social · 12h

‼️NEW POD‼️ 📝 NBA Media Day Takeaways w/ @btoporek.bsky.social 👉Sixers, Nuggets, Pistons, Raptors, Dubs, Spurs, Jazz, Hornets, Pacers, Nets, Wizards, MORE 📺 youtube.com/live/3ShEpQw-F-0 🍎 apple.co/4xV8Ge3 ✳️ shorturl.at/OJxPA 🔒AD FREE: patreon.com/hardwoodknocksnba/posts/2026-nba-media-170870914

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2026 NBA Media Day REACTIONS | Raptors & 76ers Vibes | Spurs Drama? | Knicks Trouble | Jokic SPEAKS

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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 12h

this video is so funny, imagine being grilled by a US Senator who is oddly convinced that you went to an Atlanta Hawks game when you have never been to an Atlanta Hawks game

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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 12h

the right's crippling lack of ball knowledge strikes again

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Derek Bodner @derekbodner.bsky.social · 13h

Just going to reiterate what I've been saying on all summer: the primary questions surrounding the Sixers isn't "whose team is it", but a) Health. Obviously. It goes without saying. And b) Can they defend at a high enough level, especially in the playoffs. The offense will figure itself out.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 14h

“We want our children to think about others, to share, to tell the truth, to chase their passions. We want that in spite of the evidence it’s not how the world works. The new Golden Rule: Do unto others as would most increase shareholder value.” Bravo, @bowulf.bsky.social. This is a must-read.

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Matt Lombardo @mattlombardo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We have completely lost the plot in America, when seven men can drug and gang rape a woman who was in no condition to give consent and so much of the concern is for the “men’s” futures. There needs to he a reckoning when it comes to male-first framing and societal expectations.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 14h

I continue to think the NBA community at large is sleeping on the Pacers.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 15h

You’ve heard about the RB Dead Zone in fantasy football. This year, between Maye, Herbert and Hurts, there might have been a QB Dead Zone.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This game may be answering some longstanding questions about Nick Sirianni, at least.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sports are great because even when your team gets to face a third-string QB, you are filled with an existential pit of dread all day

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

When you are definitely plugged into the day-to-day of your job

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ariel Hukporti now at the Sixers' media day podum, someone hose @danfavale.bsky.social off

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Paul Hudrick @paulhudrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

VJ Edgecombe said the group chat was his idea ... but he didn't have LeBron's number, so he needed Tyrese Maxey's help.

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

VJ Edgecombe just said he was getting a pedicure when he found out about the Paul George/Jaylen Brown trade. Called it "bittersweet," but he's excited to learn from JB. He then added, "he don't answer the phone when I call" yet

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Joe Vardon asked Jaylen Brown who the alpha is on the Sixers and whether it even mattered, and Jaylen Brown shut that down IMMEDIATELY. Hit him with a "next question" and did not say anything else lol

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

the two big ai stories to kick off the week are - meta ai giving your address to strangers on fb marketplace - stole a scientific breakthrough and presented it as its own work this is what we get instead of healthcare or third spaces or public transportation or pick literally anything else

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Paul Hudrick @paulhudrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

LeBron James: "You have to fall in love with doing things that are uncomfortable. ... I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round."

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Little does he know that being on the Sixers will not spare him from those exact same vibes

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This was notably not a "yes." He just gave ESPN catnip for an entire week. 🤦‍♂️

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

BREAKING: LeBron James is actually a Philadelphia 76er. Media day is streaming here for anyone who wants to follow along: www.nba.com/sixers/news/...

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Bill DiFilippo @billdifilippo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

i don't think it's an especially good thing for the NBA that this is the system working as intended

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Bryan Toporek @btoporek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If the Pistons drop the stupid weight clause and Duren still doesn't take this deal, his agent should fire him

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Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy NBA Media Day to all who celebrate

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