Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026RIP Dennis Haskins. Known mainly for his role as Mr. Belding on Saved by the Bell, he also had ties to rock and roll as a promoter. (Great stories.) ... Got to know him on the benefit golf circuit. Just a great dude. One of many examples ⬇️ 020
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Wish you could have been in The Forum to not only hear his announcements, but FEEL the vibrato. His voice was as much a part of the Laker experience as Magic and Kareem. Getting to talk jazz with him in the press room (he DJ'd at local stations) was icing on the LA cake. 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It's the 21st night of September... To you, my friends, I offer a sincere and heartfelt, BA-DE-YA.static.klipy.comEarth, Wind & Fire - September (Do You Remember)ALT: Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Do You Remember) 061
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Spent time this afternoon chatting about current events and reminiscing with Bob Cousy at his home. At one point, he says, "I'm the luckiest son-of-a-b who ever lived." Don't mean to argue, but that title belongs to anyone who has the privilege of knowing you, Cooz. 070
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Random, I know... Was covering Reds-Expos in Cincinnati a billion years ago (shoutout the late Beavercreek Daily News). Montreal writer nearby dictating next series pitchers to his paper. Speaking melodiously in French, the way he paused and tried to make "Krukow" fit the language has stuck with me. 020
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Been overseas and in Vegas the last three weeks. Return to find the Red Sox on a serious roll... What, did they rehire Walpole Joe Morgan as manager or something? #MorganMagic1988 030
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Hugo Gonzalez sitting out Celtics' summer league game today. Was told he'll likely play Wednesday. "You look like you don't think that's a good idea." "No, I think it's fine," I replied, "...if you make him wear bubble wrap." 040
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Summer league can be really sloppy, and you'll forget many of the names as soon as you step out into the 110-degree Vegas heat. But it's fun as hell to watch hoops where every possession is played at max intensity. Livelihoods are on the line, and scouts from every team are watching. 040
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Evolution of pro sports in Vegas through yearly trips to NBA Summer League (shot from rental cars and hotel rooms): Raiders stadium under construction and finished, Athletics new digs rising at the corner of Tropicana and The Strip, and Golden Knights arena that preceded both. 020
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Guest photographer for Celtics-Hornets, Grant Williams. 081
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Knicks-Spurs rematch with slightly less at stake than when last they met. 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Was playing hoop in the European Masters in Athens a week ago. Now in Vegas for NBA summer league. ... Feeling even more knuckleheaded than usual. #intercontinentalwhiplash 030
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Many years after passing on the opportunity to play for a team here in my ancestral homeland of Greece (did I mention I'm an idiot?), finally made it to Athens for the European Masters tournament. A few from our Boston-based team stopped by the Acropolis. (Adam, Christos, Mike, Lou, me.) 020
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Truly honored to be among the five in this year's Hellenic Hall of Fame class -- but fully aware this says more about my family, church, and Greek community 🇬🇷, as well as friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and readers. It's only in all their names that this can be accepted. 030
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 14/06/2026You know whose reputation got ruined tonight? Scott "The Series Extender" Foster. 5222
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 13/06/2026US leads their World Cup opener, 3-0, at the half... That should be good enough. They're not playing the Knicks. 020
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The Sultan of Stat knows no offseason. #SultanGonnaSultan 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The Hanson Brothers approve this message. ⬇️static.klipy.comHanson Brothers: Old Time Hockey Baby!ALT: Hanson Brothers: Old Time Hockey Baby! 020
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The NBA emphasized freedom of movement several years ago, but that seems to have largely gone away in playoffs. GM tells me, "I like more physicality, but now they're just grabbing guys." Said another, "You know it's gone too far when they're letting things go that would be penalties in hockey." 0113
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 09/06/2026No one STOPS Jalen Brunson, but Dylan Harper is San Antonio's best-bet defensive response because, more than others, he generally stays down and maintains poise through Brunson's series of up-fakes. ... Incredible stuff from anyone, let alone a rookie. 0151
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 09/06/2026How cool is it that Clyde was able to find food that matches his outfit? ... Stylin' and profilin', indeed. 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Was working at the press table as Dontae was checking into a game for the Celtics. Ref Joey Crawford had pretty much just seen Jones sitting at the end of the Knicks bench in street clothes. The inimitable Joey looks over and says, "Dontae, you play? I thought you were a male model." Fkng legend. 140
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 31/05/2026I know there are differences in their games, but SGA still giving off serious Alex English vibes when he goes mid-range. #smoooth 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Soccer announcers not afraid to be critical of players -- or anything that offends their own sensibilities. Heading to penalty shootout: "Two hours of futbol is not going to settle it. What will settle the outcome of the Champions League final is a county fair sideshow." Sweet. 000
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 29/05/2026While the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation remains fluid, a league source stated flatly there have been no direct talks between the Bucks and Boston. If he does not stay with Milwaukee, it's increasingly likely this could wind up being solved with a deal involving multiple teams. 032
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Celtics' Joe Mazzulla voted Coach of the Year. ... In a side note, four voters left Mazzulla of their ballot, while six did the same to runner-up JB Bickerstaff. 120
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Who does Victor Wembanyama think he is, Payton Pritchard? 0100
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Iman Shumpert was good when he started doing commentary on ESPN a few months ago. Iman Shumpert has gotten GREAT in a hurry. 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The Sultan of Stat delivering even on his downtime. ⬇️ #SultanGonnaSultan 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Overtime in Buffalo. Double-overtime in Oklahoma City. Sports, man... 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Big TV night with Spurs-Thunder Game 1 and Canadiens-Sabres Game 7. With all due respect to Randy Orton, the three most exciting letters in sports entertainment are D-V-R...static.klipy.comRandy Orton Delivers RKO to Hurricane on WWE SmackDownALT: Randy Orton Delivers RKO to Hurricane on WWE SmackDown 010
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 15/05/2026According to the NBA's Last Two Minutes Report, the play at the end of Cavs-Pistons G5 regulation was a correct non-call. #dontshootthemessenger 000
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Results of the Players Association's referee survey. ... As noted, the names in each category are listed alphabetically. 160
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Tonight could be LeBron's last game as a Laker, but the 3-0 deficit to OKC has killed demand. TickPick reports current get-in price for G4 is $97 -- 57% drop from $222 at start of series. Average price is $377, down 31% from $550 at start. People out there still love LA... but not LA's chances. 030
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 04/05/2026So after all the extended series and pearl-clutching and roller coaster whiplash of hot takes, the only higher seeds to lose in the first round were the Nuggets and Celtics...media.tenor.coma man says what are the odds in front of a startalk logoALT: a man says what are the odds in front of a startalk logo 050
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Because of the Celtics' Game 7 loss, the Sultan of Stat doesn't have to sultan beyond the first round. Yet he's still a champion. How is that possible? Math, my friends, advanced math. @dicklipe.bsky.social delivers, as always, with the noteage you need to know. ⬇️ 0113
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Celtics had 19 assists on 37 made field goals in Game 7. They scored two points in the final 3:49 after getting within a point (a meaningless Pritchard layup with 10 seconds left). On their own floor, they trailed by as many as 18 and led by 1. The playoffs are a different game. 170
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Hugo Gonzalez didn't play in 6 of the last 10 games. In 3 of the 4 he did get in, he played 1:01, 2:48 and 1:59 -- all mop-up stuff in this series. ... In potentially related news, he's missed all three of his treys in 13 minutes so far. Celtics trail Philly, 88-75, after 3. 150
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Celtics 7 for 23 on 3-pointers 2:21 into the second half. Taking that many isn't necessarily problematic, BUT it's also true that most of the best treys come after paint touches. In other words, cutting and ball movement. 061
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 03/05/2026A minute into the second quarter the Celtics have used 10 players. ... And none of them is named Nikola Vucevic. 070
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 03/05/2026So what you're trying to say is the Sixers won't be prepared for this...media.tenor.comtwo men are standing around a table with the words ideas written on the bottomALT: two men are standing around a table with the words ideas written on the bottom 050
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 01/05/2026After Thursday's loss in Philadelphia, the Sultan of Stat scrambled to come up with noteage for a Game 7 few expected. The Celtics needed to win a home game Tuesday to get a playoff rest. Now they need to win a home game to avoid being eliminated. Dick Lipe with the details. ⬇️ 031
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Said all year when asked about the Celtics: They've proven they're regular-season good. Question is whether they'll be playoff good when an opponent can truly lock in and prepare for them. They still can be, but have to play harder on defense and stay the passing/cutting course on offense. 4162
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Magic City Night was canceled. Tragic City Night is ON. 020
Steve Bulpett @stevebhoop.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Celtics lead 76ers, 23-20 after one quarter. Jayson Tatum has 9 points and 9 (yes, 9) rebounds. 010
