Well effing said

WATCHING THE TAPE: Cutouts Is 2025’s Best Kept Darkwave Secret — Indie Basketball 2025 • 4AD • DARKWAVE / INDIE

One of my fav records from 25 from the homie, Cutouts. Dark, thoughtful synth w/ teeth, swagger, + pop sensibility. Got to chat him up a smidge too; included some interesting tid bits that informed the piece @indiebasketball.bsky.social . www.indiebasketball.com/articles/wat...

I’m just relieved Ja didn’t get foisted on the Kings

Moussa Cisse did a kip up after blocking a shot lol

That’s fair - I will however continue to be a dummy and hold out hope for that 14%.

I’m about 86% with you here. But if Perry somehow pulls off a second move that uses the extra roster spot to dump one of the bigger, more toxic vet deals for smaller pieces and real draft capital, it might end up being worth it.

@lakersnation.bsky.social tell your boys that this is Terrence Davis’s mug not Precious Achiuwa.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Sat down with the homie @indiebasketball.bsky.social to talk rising artists, hoopers on the come up, Christmas Day games and traditions, and more.

Available in all the pod holes.

Noticing a shift with the Kings past few games. Young guys getting real tick, vets hurt and taking back seat, and passion? Oh, and Dylan Cardwell’s smile is the effing best!

Just published one of my favorite pieces — all about Devin Carter, my mane man.

The team is starving for defense, hustle, +speed… he brings all of it. once a legit prospect before regime changes, & a false narrative pushed him into “forgotten King” 👑.

Tap in for hair love + Goggins comps.

He might end up being the third, possibly second best guy in this draft. I just think he can fit into any system, will space the floor, rebound, move the ball, and could end up being a dope second option on a really good team.

WATCHING THE TAPE: Bartees Strange - Horror — Indie Basketball 2025 • 4AD • INDIE ROCK / RAP / SOUL / GRUNGE / POP / EMO

Thrilled to announce my writing is now on @indiebasketball.bsky.social ! Kicking off a new series, Watching the Tape, with a drop dive into @barteesstrange.bsky.social album Horror, my album of the year!

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The jerseys though

For a moment there, it looked like Dougie might actually have the guts to ride the hot hand and leave the starters out.

I’ll take more of this mix — energetic, young, defense first role players with one or two ball-heavy veterans to steady things. All told, the game could’ve slipped fast, but the Kangz are holding up well going into the second.

Keon checks in and immediately nails two triples

On the bright side, I think the city edition jerseys like dope

I get wanting to start Westbrook at this point but why continue to go with him and Shroeder in the backcourt? This team desperately needs more spacing and guys who can play off ball. Cough cough 😷 - Keon Ellis.

I have A LOT of early morning catch ups on the stationary bike 😅

A dream come true for us few, yet mighty, east coasters

8 Wacky observations predicts ALL!

Bite sized preseason observations from a sicko; which of these could be real?

LaVine en fuego
Domas’ shot is fast, maybe too fast
Nique first man off the bench?
Saric might actually matter!

Speaking of Sickos, shout out @deucemason.bsky.social @morganragan.bsky.social and their new series of swag

Ball Back!

Prior to tipping things off, give this piece a spin on the moves that haven’t been made, but might be around the corner.

Future Devin Carter Contrarian Corner incoming

The entire first half I kept thinking to myself, what if Nique, Carter, or Jones just absorbed all his mins? Obvs a talent downgrade but the ball movement and defense would be at a whole other level.

Keegan has been the epitome of a disrupter in this first half. Love to see it!

New Contrarian Corner just dropped! This one’s got it all: Simpsons references, MacGruber jokes, and a deep dive into the Kings’ 25 Draft.
Shouts to @deucemason.bsky.social + @morganragan.bsky.social
the media day coverage— next-level color on the fit of science teacher, Drew Eubanks.

Big facts

Contrarian Corner: Finding Optimism in Schröder, Perry, and the Post-Fox Era - The Kings Herald A fresh, optimistic take on Sacramento Kings basketball. In this edition of Contrarian Corner, we revisit Scott Perry’s arrival, the Dennis Schröder signing, and why the offseason moves might not be a...

I’ve got a new column w/ @thekingsherald.bsky.social Welcome to Contrarian Corner! Looking to keep things fresh, & fun, Covering team building, player progression, Slamson sightings, & more! Give it a read, tell a friend, & maybe come back for the next one. Cheers! kingsherald.com/articles/con...