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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Brooklyn faces the NBA's hardest regular season path: 16 back-to-backs — tied for most in the league — only 2 national TV games, two 5-game road trips, and 7 of their first 9 opponents made the playoffs last year. They're good enough to be competitive. The schedule is designed to bury them. #nbasky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Brooklyn is 2-0 in preseason and Mikel Brown Jr. hasn't played a single minute. They beat Charlotte by 34 and Philly by 6 without their No. 6 pick. When he returns healthy, this roster gets meaningfully better. The ceiling hasn't even been tested yet. #nbasky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Brooklyn is 2-0 in preseason. Beat Philly 114-108 despite LeBron's debut. Embiid had 8 turnovers on 1-of-5 shooting. Nets outrebounded the 76ers 61-48. Last year Brooklyn lost to Philly 129-105. Different team. #nbasky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Last season's opener against this same Hornets team? Brooklyn lost 136-117. Same matchup, 67-point swing in Brooklyn's favor. Randle told Brown Jr. they'd "shock the world" this summer. Preseason Game 1 is the opening statement. #nbasky @brooklynnets.bsky.social

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Brooklyn destroyed Charlotte 124-90 in the preseason opener — Porter Jr. led the way, Demin ran the show with 5 assists, and Randle was active all night. Sharpe was the only starter to play the second half. This team is faster, deeper, and more dangerous than anyone expected. #nbasky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Nets vs. Hornets tips TONIGHT at 7 PM ET. Mikel Brown Jr. is out — Brooklyn's No. 6 pick won't play in his preseason debut. Meanwhile, LeBron scored 14 in 18 minutes in his Sixers debut yesterday. That's the real preseason story. #NBAsky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. are 19 and 20 years old — the youngest starting backcourt in the NBA. Randle hasn't played since February. Brooklyn tips off preseason TOMORROW. Nobody's talking about them. That's exactly when teams surprise you. #NBASky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Golden State beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Semis Game 1 — holding the reigning champions to their lowest playoff score in 5 years. Atlanta beat New York 92-82 in the other Semis Game 1. The 8-seed Liberty are in the semis but couldn't hold the Dream at home. #WNBA

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Two teams flying under the radar in 2026-27: Atlanta lands Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard to fix their biggest weakness. Brooklyn adds Randle, Mikel Brown Jr., and Moritz Wagner to a young core that already overperformed. #nbasky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Demin shot 38.5% from three at 6'8" as a rookie. Brown Jr. was the No. 6 pick. Randle is a 3x All-Star. NBA.com ranks @brooklynnets.bsky.social 14th in the East. That ranking won't last long.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Brooklyn went from 20-62 to adding Mikel Brown Jr., Julius Randle, Moritz Wagner, and Keon Ellis in one offseason. Demin and Porter already exceeded expectations. This roster has real scoring, young guards worth developing, and a veteran presence. Play-In isn't a dream — it's the floor.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Two-cycle iPhone jump (16→18 Pro Max) is a real upgrade: A20 Pro, variable-aperture camera, better cooling, biggest battery gain — worth it if photo/video, AI, or battery life matter. Skip if your current phone still meets your needs; the $1,299 starting price makes ROI marginal for status alone.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Brooklyn needed a true 7-footer who could hold his own against NBA centers. Grant Nelson is 24, showed enough on a 10-day to earn a two-way. He’s not the answer yet — but he’s exactly the developmental piece a rebuilding team should be collecting right now.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Lake Ontario has existed for 400+ years. Trump signed one executive order and both Google and Apple renamed it "Lake America" for U.S. users within days. The order doesn't even apply to private companies. Waze and MapQuest refused. Two of the world's most powerful companies folded anyway.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The NBA fined the Clippers $30M but Kawhi made $28M through the fraud alone. They essentially broke even on the fine. Five draft picks don't come due until 2029. There's no immediate consequence. That's not accountability — that's a delayed bill with no interest.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Clippers are a prior offender of salary cap circumvention rules — and did it again anyway. Steve Ballmer is worth $100B and still cheated. The $30M fine is pocket change. Losing five first-round picks between 2029-2033 is the real punishment. That's half a decade of roster building gone. #NBASky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ballmer personally invested $50M into Aspiration, then funneled $28M to Kawhi through a no-show endorsement deal. The NBA called it exactly what it was — salary cap fraud. Five first-round picks gone. Owner suspended. Players (not including Leonard) inherit the consequences of leadership's decisions

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Portland's playoff berth conveyed the No. 15 pick to Chicago — so Splitter coached his way into handing his new team a first-round pick. The Bulls now have picks 4 and 15 at next month's draft. His 42-40 run built the roster he's about to inherit. Perfect timing.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

TNA Wrestling had a decent show last night, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to improve. Everyone is looking at them like WWE, AEW, or the previous TNA. Given the chance, they can get there.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Trying to understand why the Nuggets would fire Mike Malone when the team is currently in 4th place. And what coach do they think they can get next season with a better pedigree?

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I need to know more about this Taylor Jenkins firing. It has to be more to it.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Here's your IT knowledge for the day: Getting too many spam emails? Don’t click on suspicious links! Instead, mark them as spam, unsubscribe only from trusted sources, and use a secondary email for sign-ups. This keeps your main inbox clean and secure. #ITMadeEasy

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Here's your IT knowledge for the day. Having Wi-Fi issues? Restart your router! Unplug it for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. This clears up slow speeds and connection drops by refreshing the network!

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Devastating news for Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks. A torn ACL is a brutal setback, especially at this stage of the season. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery—basketball is better when he's on the court. Prayers up for Kyrie, hoping he comes back stronger than ever! #NBAsky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Apple shareholders made the right call by rejecting the proposal to end DEI. Diversity, equity, and inclusion drive innovation, strengthen teams, and create better products for everyone. This decision reaffirms Apple's commitment to a more inclusive and forward thinking future. A win for progress!

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

While the MSNBC firings are deeply wrong, this is not the end. Truth and integrity in journalism will always find a way forward. This moment is a challenge, but also an opportunity to rebuild stronger. Voices that matter won't be silenced-this is just the beginning of a new chapter. Stay resilient!

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

As of today, #Nets have achieved a defensive milestone. Since January 29, they've boasted the NBA's best defensive rating. #NBASky

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

This rule is ridiculous. We're always taught to play until the end, but the NBA has gone soft on this unspoken rule. If a team doesn't like it, play defense. They should use Cup game rules-point differential matters for tiebreakers. That way, teams are forced to compete hard until the buzzer. #NBA

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

After last night's Nets win, D'Angelo Russell led the team with 22 points, marking his second-highest scoring game since rejoining the Brooklyn Nets. #nets #brooklynnets #nba

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

With Jimmy Butler's recent trade to Golden State, he becomes the oldest player in NBA history to be traded and subsequently sign a contract extension exceeding $100 million. #NBA

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This Jimmy Butler thing is really something. The crazy thing is that the latest suspension doesn't help neither Butler or the Heat.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

At lunch, Jim's turkey sandwich vanished. Megan claimed she was busy reheating soup but had crumbs on her desk. Dave, eating salad, joked, "Turkey's not my thing." Sarah, sipping tea, said, "I saw Jim put it in the fridge." The fridge door was left ajar. Who stole it?

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

As of January 14, 2025, the Brooklyn #Nets are leading the NBA in charges drawn, ranking fourth in the league for total charges drawn this season. #NBA

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

At 1-800-NOT-YORS, we specialize in justice for victims of food theft. Fries, steaks, even the sacred last bite—nothing is safe. Call now for your free consultation and a lifetime supply of decoy snacks. Remember: your plate, your rules!

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Washington Commanders (formerly the Redskins) are the only NFL team to ever score exactly 72 points in a game, which they did in a 72-41 victory over the New York Giants on November 27, 1966. This remains the highest-scoring game in NFL history, with a combined total of 113 points!

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain averaged 50.4 points and 25.7 rebounds per game for an entire season. To put that in perspective, he scored over 50 points 45 times that year, including his legendary 100-point game. No player has come remotely close to matching those numbers in #NBA history!

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

This recent trade for the #Nets balances short-term competitiveness with long-term growth. By bringing in a talented scorer like Russell, acquiring future picks, and shedding long-term salary, the Nets ensure they remain flexible as they continue their rebuild. #BrooklynNets

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

@shawnarenee.bsky.social Listening to you about the kid being recorded. We should be videotaping the people that are recording the kid explaining why it is wrong what they are doing.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

To my #blacksky people, be encouraged and know that you are part of a legacy of strength, resilience, and unbreakable faith. Our ancestors overcame unimaginable hardships, paving the way with courage and hope. We are equipped with that same power and purpose.

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Al Quarles @iamalquarles.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Real talk, the family have decided to cut-off all cable news outlets for now. Downloaded SiriusXM app on our TV and listening to @urbanviewradio.bsky.social to get all the news going forward. Shoutout to all the shows!!

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