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[Ben @Updatesonben]

@BigKnickEnergy_ Yet the Knicks don’t actually use him enough. Can’t believe how often he stands in the corner and watches iso ball.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@richierandall I hope he gets to keep the Pelicans HC job. He came from the Popavich coaching tree and I like how he held players accountable.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@richierandall Although Moussa is an elite perimeter defender for a 5, I don’t know if they could win a seven game series against a physical big with him at the 5.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@richierandall Right, I can’t really see Moussa as a shooter. Hindsight is 2020 but I remember whenever I wanted the Hornets to draft Duren and Mark Williams but they chose to trade one of those picks. I thought it was a good strategy to get them both and keep the one that progress the best.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@richierandall @buzzbeatpod As a Hornets fan I liked the matchup with the Magic more. They have less 3 point shooting and they ended the season not playing well. Bane is my only big concern, can’t let him get going.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@richierandall I thought the exact same thing.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@richierandall 100% agree. The team needs more toughness. I’d love to see them get a player like Amen Thompson. That’s difficult to do but would like to see them draft that mold.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@Ezinwanne_ What’s so weird is he is 5-6 from the field and has barely shot since the 1st qrt

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@SnapshotKyle That kid is tough! Also playing through a back injury!

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@richierandall I don’t think he’s talked about enough for the value he brings. Bane is know as much of the strongest players in the league. Look at the rook competing with him 💪!

[Underdog NFL @UnderdogNFL]

Panthers defensive additions on day 1:

LB Devin Lloyd - 3 years, $45M
EDGE Jaelan Phillips - 4 years, $120M

[Bradeaux @BradeauxNBA]

Wanted to give the Charlotte Hornets some credit. Over their last 25 games:

Record: 19-6 (1st in the NBA)
Net rating: +12.6 (1st in the NBA)
Off. Rating: 122.9 (1st in the NBA)
REB%: 56.4% (1st in the NBA)
3PAr: 50% (2nd in the NBA)
3PT%: 39.0% (1st in the NBA)

Half of their shot attempts are threes and they’re hitting them at a league best 39% in that span.

Even crazier, they’re first in the league in offensive rebounds and rebound percentage in that stretch.

Dominating the math game… Easy to see why they’re smoking teams.

Credit to Charles Lee and the Hornets for turning around their season.

[Montrice Chambers @montriceee_11]

LaMelo Ball in his exit interview last year ('24-'25 season):

"Being here, I love it....When you build something it's never just gonna pop off & be the best thing. You gotta stay there & work it out."

@MELOD1P Thank you for staying here & sticking it out for us🤞🏾🩵🛸

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@gtj24 @9B1H0BBS 100%. Lived 25 minutes away and couldn’t even watch home games.

[Underdog NBA @UnderdogNBA]

Hornets' notable road wins since the New Year:

W at Celtics by 29 (tonight)
W at Rockets by 10
W at Magic by 27
W at Nuggets by 23
W at Lakers by 18
W at Thunder by 27

Charlotte has won 10 straight road games.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@BestHouseholder @thisisfoster Could have worded it better. He was completely at fault and there were several victims. I cannot believe he is back as senior pastor and people trust him.

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@thefinalround11 Great read!

[Ben @Updatesonben]

@thefinalround11 Enjoy your content a lot! I just started doing daily picks myself. Hope you’re doing well Jordan!