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Title: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on October 28, 2025, 02:00:50 AM
Bulls are apparently 3-0 Ayo with a big game tonight he looks huge out there he spent a lot of time in the weight room this summer I guess
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Post by: Custard on October 28, 2025, 09:30:57 AM
Hopefully it didn’t affect his shot
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Post by: Judge Judy on October 28, 2025, 09:37:16 AM
Hopefully it didn’t affect his shot

No, he’s shooting well from 3 so far this season…
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Post by: Judge Judy on October 28, 2025, 11:19:13 AM
Here’s his stats. Shooting 60% from 3 and great defensively…

https://x.com/theillinifn/status/1983174308114612718?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Post by: Beach Bum on October 28, 2025, 06:18:43 PM
TSJ playing more and more. Will Riley starting to see some action, he's going to be good. Ayo having a great start to the early season. 

Love to see it. Nice job with the Illini coaches recruiting and developing these ballers
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Post by: Custard on October 28, 2025, 11:07:56 PM
I feel like if we can get something going with these guys we’ve put in the NBA I could pay off pretty big in recruiting
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Post by: Miles Leonard on October 29, 2025, 10:03:15 PM
Bulls on pace to go 82-0
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Post by: Custard on October 30, 2025, 12:38:49 AM
Bulls on pace to go 82-0

Just wait til I finally tune in, they’ll lose by 25.
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Post by: ILLove1997 on October 30, 2025, 06:09:54 PM
its no 30-0 run but 29-2 in the NBA is kind of insane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHgNv0XDZck
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Post by: ILLINICHIEF on November 01, 2025, 07:01:09 AM
Ayo 22 and 9 with a +19 on the floor and a 5-0 start.
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on November 01, 2025, 04:16:55 PM
I had no idea the Knicks fired Thibs and hired Mike fucking Brown like wtf how does that guy keep getting jobs lol
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Post by: Miles Leonard on November 01, 2025, 05:03:29 PM
I had no idea the Knicks fired Thibs and hired Mike fucking Brown like wtf how does that guy keep getting jobs lol

They fired Thibs and hired black Thibs
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: Miles Leonard on November 04, 2025, 10:21:46 PM
Bull rally from 24 down to beat the Sixers. Taking a page out of the Bears book winning a game they normally would lose.
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Post by: ILLove1997 on November 18, 2025, 12:57:14 AM
Ayo with another big game tonight (even though he was supposed to be limited minutes with a hamstring injury)

in 26 minutes he had 21 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and a +25 rating  also hit 2 clutch freethrows late in the game to beat the Nuggets at Denver

dude is gonna get PAID if he keeps this up
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Post by: Custard on November 18, 2025, 08:44:45 AM
Hell yeah, couldn’t happen to a better guy. 
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Post by: ridingthegrange on November 18, 2025, 09:24:32 AM
Ayo with another big game tonight (even though he was supposed to be limited minutes with a hamstring injury)

in 26 minutes he had 21 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and a +25 rating  also hit 2 clutch freethrows late in the game to beat the Nuggets at Denver

dude is gonna get PAID if he keeps this up

He looked good to me.  Couldn't see that he was favoring anything.  Note that this was the first home loss by a Denver Pro team in 58 days.  Yes, the Rockies. 
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on November 18, 2025, 11:01:50 AM
He looked good to me.  Couldn't see that he was favoring anything.  Note that this was the first home loss by a Denver Pro team in 58 days.  Yes, the Rockies.

Damn thats a pretty big streak!
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Post by: No one in Mn on November 18, 2025, 11:46:04 AM
He looked good to me.  Couldn't see that he was favoring anything.  Note that this was the first home loss by a Denver Pro team in 58 days.  Yes, the Rockies. 
It looks like your hockey team lost to Carolina recently. You don't consider them Pro ? 🤔
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Post by: ThePAMan on November 18, 2025, 12:39:27 PM
It looks like your hockey team lost to Carolina recently. You don't consider them Pro ? 🤔

Apparently shootout losses don't count when you are a mile high.
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: No one in Mn on November 18, 2025, 12:48:08 PM
Apparently shootout losses don't count when you are a mile high.
How about when/if he comes back down to earth ?
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Post by: ridingthegrange on November 18, 2025, 12:49:10 PM
Apparently shootout losses don't count when you are a mile high.

Last I looked, these don't go into the L column..
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Post by: ThePAMan on November 18, 2025, 12:50:17 PM
Last I looked, these don't go into the L column..

There is an overtime loss column where you add the single point to your season tally
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Post by: ridingthegrange on November 18, 2025, 02:49:33 PM
How about when/if he comes back down to earth ?

Do I have to?
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Post by: No one in Mn on November 18, 2025, 10:00:41 PM
Do I have to?
No hurry.

I didn't see much of the game but it was nice to hear the announcers talking about Bryant's game.
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: Custard on November 18, 2025, 10:42:20 PM
Appears we’ll have to put an * on it.
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Post by: ILLove1997 on November 20, 2025, 11:45:50 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2F8ilxk6M

bulls down 4 with 16 seconds left pull off the last second victory against the Trailblazers due to their... you guessed it, poor free throw shooting
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: ThePAMan on November 20, 2025, 11:50:07 AM
Tempo says that Free Shots don't matter in November!
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Post by: Beach Bum on November 27, 2025, 07:28:11 PM
Not sure I can forgive the bulls for passing on Derek Queen for the crappy journey man french dude that we got. Terrible.

I hope Queen ends up as a 5+ time all-star.
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Post by: Beach Bum on December 03, 2025, 08:29:20 PM
Continuing from my post above. Damn fucking bulls now their bitch draft pick is out for the year. Zero points on the season. The worst.
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on December 03, 2025, 09:10:33 PM
Continuing from my post above. Damn fucking bulls now their bitch draft pick is out for the year. Zero points on the season. The worst.

its the bulls man, what do you expect, they pretty much draft like shit with a few gems once in a while and then overpay for ancient free agents who steal development time from any promising youngsters and usually wind up an 8 seed or miss the playoffs just barely
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: illiniray on December 07, 2025, 04:20:41 PM
https://x.com/rileyricharrds/status/1997500326023421978?t=030nC6uazEs0rgEqmcZwOA&s=19
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: ILLove1997 on February 01, 2026, 02:16:20 PM
Jakucionis lost a jump ball to Yuki lmao

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUM8tHXDIJZ/?igsh=MTdma29zNXZ0NHJ1ag==
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Post by: Miles Leonard on February 05, 2026, 11:30:04 AM
Ayo traded to the T-wolves.
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Post by: ridingthegrange on April 09, 2026, 08:48:49 AM
TSJ with career high 33 vs Magic last night.   
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Post by: ILLINICHIEF on April 09, 2026, 08:51:04 AM
TSJ with career high 33 vs Magic last night.   
Good for him, it's been a rough year.
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Post by: Beach Bum on April 09, 2026, 05:41:23 PM
Will Riley doing great lately
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Post by: ILLINICHIEF on April 10, 2026, 05:26:35 PM
https://www.si.com/college/illinois/basketball/illinois-players-espn-2026-nba-draft-top-100
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Post by: illiniray on April 21, 2026, 11:25:14 AM
Boswell played well at the PIT.

11.7 PPG 10.3 APG 3 SPG

First-Team All-Tournament
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Post by: ILLINICHIEF on April 21, 2026, 11:28:05 AM
Boswell played well at the PIT.

11.7 PPG 10.3 APG 3 SPG

First-Team All-Tournament

He's gonna have a long career. Best of luck and thank you Bos for being an ILLINI, it was a ride.
Title: Re: 2025-26 NBA thread
Post by: Beach Bum on April 23, 2026, 11:17:38 PM
Ayo with his best game as a pro tonight. 25 points on 10/15 shooting off the bench.

Yeah he's scored more in games but never in a playoff game like this.
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Post by: Judge Judy on April 23, 2026, 11:37:33 PM
Ayo with his best game as a pro tonight. 25 points on 10/15 shooting off the bench.

Yeah he's scored more in games but never in a playoff game like this.

Yep, +11 when in the game and 9 assists. A joke the Bulls traded him for a 2nd round pick. What a loser organization. He was the best player in the court tonight and there were a lot of good players on that court. He’s gonna get a lot of money this offseason. Kid is a stud…
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Post by: Custard on April 24, 2026, 12:07:41 AM
Yep, +11 when in the game and 9 assists. A joke the Bulls traded him for a 2nd round pick. What a loser organization. He was the best player in the court tonight and there were a lot of good players on that court. He’s gonna get a lot of money this offseason. Kid is a stud…

So happy for Ayo. The Bulls are a trash fucking organization.
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Post by: Beach Bum on April 24, 2026, 07:18:03 AM
Yeah the bulls fucked up in so many ways this past season.
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Post by: ILLove1997 on April 24, 2026, 10:30:46 AM
So happy for Ayo. The Bulls are a trash fucking organization.

yes as Judy said, a loser organizaion
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Post by: Judge Judy on April 24, 2026, 10:32:44 AM
yes as Judy said, a loser organizaion

I was AOTC because I watch FOX News. They told me that long ago…
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Post by: Custard on April 25, 2026, 01:31:50 AM
yes as Judy said, a loser organizaion

Think I said that too
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Post by: ILLove1997 on April 25, 2026, 01:25:06 PM
Think I said that too

you said they are trash fucking
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Post by: Miles Leonard on April 25, 2026, 09:23:59 PM
Ayo cooking again. TSJ came in and knocked down a three.
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Post by: ILLove1997 on April 25, 2026, 10:17:10 PM
Yeah ayo is butt fucking the nuggets
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Post by: Judge Judy on April 26, 2026, 12:09:02 PM
Ayo with 43 last night off the bench. Single-handedly won the game for the Timberwolves. Crowd chanting MVP. Chills…

https://x.com/nba/status/2048390553776042470?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Post by: ILLINICHIEF on April 26, 2026, 01:26:01 PM
Ayo with 43 last night off the bench. Single-handedly won the game for the Timberwolves. Crowd chanting MVP. Chills…

https://x.com/nba/status/2048390553776042470?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ

Somebody is gonna BANK pretty quick, good for Ayo
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Post by: Custard on April 27, 2026, 11:44:19 PM
you said they are trash fucking

Sounds like Robb?
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Post by: Custard on April 27, 2026, 11:44:29 PM
Ayo with 43 last night off the bench. Single-handedly won the game for the Timberwolves. Crowd chanting MVP. Chills…

https://x.com/nba/status/2048390553776042470?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ

Fuck yeah!
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Post by: ILLove1997 on April 28, 2026, 09:34:39 AM
Sounds like Robb?

Glad you caught my hidden message
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Post by: Miles Leonard on May 01, 2026, 01:38:00 AM
TSJ comes up big for the depleted Wolves scoring 24 points to help send the Nuggets packing.
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Post by: No one in Mn on May 01, 2026, 07:07:39 AM
TSJ comes up big for the depleted Wolves scoring 24 points to help send the Nuggets packing.
Congrats to TSJ and the next men up.

And the Wild sends Dallas packing. A noice sports night in Minnesota.
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Post by: illiniray on May 01, 2026, 04:18:26 PM
Kylan Boswell, Andrej Stojakovic and Keaton Wagler all invited to the NBA Draft Combine

https://x.com/i/status/2050236145267556803
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Post by: No one in Mn on May 05, 2026, 06:47:15 AM
TSJ with 16 and 5 last night in 35 minutes to help get a road win in San Antonio.

70 minutes for TSJ the last 2 games with no turnovers.
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Post by: Beach Bum on May 05, 2026, 05:06:17 PM
Hopefully Ayo returns soon and get to see both guys out there vs Wemby and co. Especially with Ant still laboring and tweaking his knee every time he lands funny.
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Post by: illiniray on May 13, 2026, 05:06:13 PM
https://x.com/i/status/2054398510103962002
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Post by: Beach Bum on May 20, 2026, 12:25:56 PM
These conference finals have been epic so far. Wow Wemby in night one then the ultimate Cavs collapse yesterday. But I hate the Knicks so was rooting for Cavs to keep the lead. Not that either Eastern team has much chance in the finals.
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Post by: Miles Leonard on May 30, 2026, 10:33:22 PM
Just witnessed quite the disappearing act from Chet Holmgren in Game 7. Wemby had him all shook like Ben Simmons out there.