# ![@TimBontemps Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::50721809.png) @TimBontemps Tim Bontemps

Tim Bontemps posts on X about nba, espn, toronto, the first the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[nba](/topic/nba) 36.11%, [espn](/topic/espn) #1654, [toronto](/topic/toronto) 7.41%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 5.56%, [victor](/topic/victor) 5.56%, [knicks](/topic/knicks) 3.7%, [okc](/topic/okc) 3.7%, [new york](/topic/new-york) 3.7%, [the most](/topic/the-most) 3.7%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 3.7%

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### Top Social Posts
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"His ability to create extra possessions for his team is such a huge weapon. It doesn't matter who the Knicks are playing no one can keep him off the boards. It's incredible. https://t.co/yeY07J6a3Z https://t.co/yeY07J6a3Z"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021763420807205079)  2026-02-12T01:48Z 135.6K followers, 113.9K engagements


"The NBA announced Rudy Gobert has been fined $100000 for his actions towards and comments about the officials during and after Fridays loss to Cleveland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1766887264833941582)  2024-03-10T18:02Z 135.6K followers, 4.2M engagements


"It is [--] years in and Stephen Curry still changes the court like nobody else ever has. Incredible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1981581119066714267)  2025-10-24T04:38Z 135.6K followers, 68.4K engagements


"Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain will be probable to play tomorrow night against the Chicago Bulls sources told ESPN. McCain will be in line to make his season debut after suffering a torn ligament in his right thumb in September prior to the start of training camp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1985489233402868219)  2025-11-03T23:28Z 135.6K followers, 4.7M engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Sunday: [--]. Whatll happen in what could be the final MSG visit for LeBron James [--]. Can the Suns get a third straight win w/out Devin Booker versus the Clippers [--]. How will Thunder-Nuggets play out with Nikola Jokic back in action"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018092509407146110)  2026-02-01T22:42Z 135.2K followers, 16.1K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Monday: [--]. Can the Hornets remain the NBAs hottest team with a win over NOLA [--]. Can the Sixers start off their WC trip with a win over the Clippers without Paul George [--]. Will MINN be able to stay hot and avoid a stumble vs MEM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018416008008974712)  2026-02-02T20:07Z 135.4K followers, 13.6K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Tuesday: [--]. Will Denver bounce back from Sundays loss to OKC against the East-leading Pistons [--]. Cooper Flagg going up against Jaylen Brown and the Celtics [--]. Who wins the tankathon showdown between the Jazz and Pacers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018807271581798771)  2026-02-03T22:02Z 135.1K followers, 18.8K engagements


"I grew up dreaming of working at The Washington Post and for the countrys preeminent sports section. Getting the chance to live out that dream was an honor and a privilege and it forever changed my life. I am beyond heartbroken for my friends. Today shouldnt be happening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019070935085600796)  2026-02-04T15:29Z 135.1K followers, 99.7K engagements


"Today would be a good day to be a local newspaper covering the Washington Wizards I would say. This couldn't be more fitting to highlight how truly insane the decision making from The Washington Post is today. Absolutely incredible. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis Jaden Hardy D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton AJ Johnson Malaki Branham Marvin Bagley III [--] first-round picks and [--] second-rounders sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/sfrQQubI5i BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019120420528746621)  2026-02-04T18:46Z 135.3K followers, 269.1K engagements


"Final: Knicks [---] Nuggets [---] (2OT) New York survives a wild game where they seemingly had it won in the first overtime but get a seventh straight win behind [--] points from Jalen Brunson. Meanwhile Jamal Murray had [--] and Nikola Jokic had a 30-point triple double in the loss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019248215753986436)  2026-02-05T03:14Z 135.6K followers, 24.6K engagements


"New ESPN story: The Knicks won their eighth straight game in a double OT thriller over the Nuggets Wednesday night. The story for Denver though is yet another hamstring injury this time to Peyton Watson one of the most improved players this season. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47834965/peyton-watson-hamstring-latest-injury-nuggets https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47834965/peyton-watson-hamstring-latest-injury-nuggets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019289710741668228)  2026-02-05T05:59Z 135.1K followers, 32.3K engagements


"Re-upping my story from yesterday on the teams currently prioritizing [----] going all-in on [----] after Indiana made an incredibly bold move to fill a need by getting Ivica Zubac for a hefty price. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47828738/nba-trade-deadline-anthony-davis-wizards-jaren-jackson-jr-jazz https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47828738/nba-trade-deadline-anthony-davis-wizards-jaren-jackson-jr-jazz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019495204328218660)  2026-02-05T19:35Z 135.1K followers, 31.1K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Monday: [--]. Who wins tonights out of nowhere Eastern Conference showdown in Charlotte between the Pistons and Hornets [--]. How will the new-look Cavs fare in their first real test in Denver [--]. How does OKC-LAL go w/ no Luka or Shai"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2020978598799344107)  2026-02-09T21:50Z 135.5K followers, 17K engagements


"It's a shame that such a big game that had been a very fun watch has had this happen. Several key players ejected and likely several suspensions coming too. We arent going to see Isaiah Stewart for a very long time. Repeater offender status will certainly come into play. We arent going to see Isaiah Stewart for a very long time. Repeater offender status will certainly come into play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021040622652579889)  2026-02-10T01:56Z 135.4K followers, 73.3K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - a 2nd straight comeback win to begin the James Harden Era in Cleveland - Gui Santos making a game-winner for the Curry-less Warriors - Cade Cunninghams [--] ended Charlottes 9-game win streak among other events in the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021348682122264621)  2026-02-10T22:20Z 135.6K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Pascal Siakam had [--] points as Indiana once again won at MSG - [--] points in [--] minutes for Victor in a comfortable Spurs win - Another [--] and [--] for AJ Dybantsa in a BYU win over Baylor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021705442204725586)  2026-02-11T21:58Z 135.5K followers, [----] engagements


"And here's what I'm watching across the NBA on Wednesday: [--]. Will the Knicks or Sixers go into the AS Break with a win [--]. How will Charlotte and Detroit respond to being shorthanded after the suspensions against Atlanta and Toronto [--]. Can OKC minus SGA get a W in Phoenix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021708434111168676)  2026-02-11T22:10Z 135.5K followers, 12.1K engagements


"It briefly got better and now it's 56-32 and the Sixers have had several just absurdly bad turnovers in their own half of the court. Certainly looks like the final game before the All-Star Break. Less than four minutes in here in Philly the Knicks are up 16-4 having made seven of eight shots to start the game. Philly native Mikal Bridges already has [--] points for NYK who are carving the Sixers up left and right. Less than four minutes in here in Philly the Knicks are up 16-4 having made seven of eight shots to start the game. Philly native Mikal Bridges already has [--] points for NYK who are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021758809572520297)  2026-02-12T01:30Z 135.5K followers, 20K engagements


"Adam Silver says what Jontay Porter is accused of is a cardinal sin and that punishment for it could go up to banishment from the league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1778134267660476438)  2024-04-10T18:53Z 135.6K followers, 4.1M engagements


"Victor Wembanyama said the Team Spurs plan for the Skills competition which wound up getting them disqualified was his idea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1890941487220711528)  2025-02-16T01:49Z 135.6K followers, 2.4M engagements


"Heres what Im watching across the NBA tonight: [--]. Can Kawhi Leonard keep it rolling against the Rockets [--]. Can Cooper Flagg and the Mavs snap their losing streak in Phoenix [--]. AJ Dybantsa Cam Boozer Caleb Wilson and Kingston Flemings are all playing tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021356233509437671)  2026-02-10T22:50Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Joel Embiid is out tonight against the Knicks due to right knee injury management sources told ESPN. Embiid reported some soreness in his knee after the Suns win Saturday. The soreness has decreased but he wont play today and will continue treatment through the break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2021716914075037752)  2026-02-11T22:44Z 135.6K followers, 279.2K engagements


"The NBA just announced a $500000 fine for the Utah Jazz and a $100000 fine for the Pacers over recent manipulation of rosters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2022121989755011286)  2026-02-13T01:33Z 135.6K followers, 85.6K engagements


"Adam Silver in the release: Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition and we will respond accordingly to any further actions that compromise the integrity of our games. The NBA just announced a $500000 fine for the Utah Jazz and a $100000 fine for the Pacers over recent manipulation of rosters. https://t.co/DJ75IiITU4 The NBA just announced a $500000 fine for the Utah Jazz and a $100000 fine for the Pacers over recent manipulation of rosters. https://t.co/DJ75IiITU4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2022122259549471065)  2026-02-13T01:34Z 135.6K followers, 77K engagements


"The NBPA announces David Kelly is taking over as executive director of the players union from Andre Iguodala. Hell assume the role in July. The NBPA and its Executive Committee today announced that David Kelly has been unanimously elected as the next NBPA Executive Director by the Board of Player Representatives. https://t.co/8Mfc5RgGxz The NBPA and its Executive Committee today announced that David Kelly has been unanimously elected as the next NBPA Executive Director by the Board of Player Representatives. https://t.co/8Mfc5RgGxz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2022474854625149406)  2026-02-14T00:55Z 135.6K followers, 16.5K engagements


"Karl-Anthony Towns thanked the NBA for allowing him to wear his mom's chain during the 3-point contest an exception to the rule that didn't allow them to wear any jewelry during the competition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1495232391635419148)  2022-02-20T03:02Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"It was just announced on TNT that Chris Paul has a right thumb avulsion fracture and will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks. The regular season ends seven weeks from today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1495561946845917184)  2022-02-21T00:52Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Doc Rivers says the plan is for at least two of James Harden Joel Embiid Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey to be out on the court at all times to ensure Philadelphia has consistent offensive threats out there at all times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1496997106564964352)  2022-02-24T23:54Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Jayson Tatum now has tied Larry Bird with four 50-point games the most in Celtics history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1500568905311469571)  2022-03-06T20:28Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"With Miami losing again tonight the top three seeds in the East all have [--] losses and the Celtics are fourth with [--]. Seeds 5-7 in the East are also separated by one loss. Throw in the play-in tournament uncertainty and it's going to be a wild final two weeks of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1507547031363072004)  2022-03-26T02:36Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"New ESPN story: Adam Silver said today that he remains concerned that star players are not playing in a full complement of games and that the league may need to create new incentives to try to make that happen. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33686144/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-focused-examining-trend-star-players-not-participating-full-complement-games https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33686144/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-focused-examining-trend-star-players-not-participating-full-complement-games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1511903097123225600)  2022-04-07T03:06Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"With the Celtics up [--] in the fourth quarter heres what the East playoffs are headed toward: [--]. Heat vs. 8th [--]. Celtics vs. 7th [--]. Bucks vs. [--]. Bulls [--]. 76ers vs. [--]. Raptors Nets host Cavs Tuesday for 7th. Hawks host Hornets in the 9-10 game Wednesday. And away we go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1513322944839110657)  2022-04-11T01:08Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Nick Nurse on his late exchange with Joel Embiid: (Embiid) said Im gonna keep making all my free throws if you keep fouling me and I said Well you might have to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1516239010179555329)  2022-04-19T02:15Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Tyrese Maxey said he was watching Sixers-Raptors in [----] as a senior in high school. Says he remembered watching Kawhi Leonards shot and the aftermath of it and that he saw how much winning meant to Joel Embiid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1516813709422870549)  2022-04-20T16:19Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"It appears Marcus Smart just had his shoulder pop out. He went into the lane and got grabbed by Jevon Carter. Smart immediately called to the bench and went to the locker room with the help of a trainer and appeared unable to move his right arm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1520827406118010882)  2022-05-01T18:08Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The 76ers have been fined $50000 for not following the injury reporting rules regarding Joel Embiid yesterday. The Phoenix Suns were hit for the same amount for how they handled Devin Bookers status last week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1523073170303250432)  2022-05-07T22:51Z 135.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Daryl Morey says Doc Rivers will be back as coach next season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1525181375997005825)  2022-05-13T18:29Z 135.6K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Jayson Tatum with a smile on Ime Udoka: Hes a much better coach than he was a basketball player and I think he knows that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1533190058315960320)  2022-06-04T20:52Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"What the Knicks did tonight: NYK trades 11th pick to OKC OKC trades [--] firsts (23 DEN DET WASH) to NYK NYK then trades [--] DEN [--] seconds to CHA for 13th pick NYK then trade 13th pick & Kemba Walker to DET for MKE's [--] first NYK trades [--] Kemba [--] 2nds & gets [--] future 1sts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1540169601379598337)  2022-06-24T03:07Z 135.6K followers, 15.4K engagements


"The NBA's salary cap for the 2022-23 season is projected to come in at roughly $123.6 million sources told ESPN. That is an $11.6 million increase from last year's salary cap figure of $112 million"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1542189350179463168)  2022-06-29T16:52Z 135.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist in early July and is expected to be fully recovered to return sometime near the start of the regular season sources told @wojespn and me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1547012098395254785)  2022-07-13T00:16Z 135.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Kyrie Irving said he and Donovan Mitchell were playing Call of Duty this afternoon and that he knew Mitchell was locked in. Said hes happy Mitchell broke his Cavs record and that records are meant to be broken"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1610113765789552644)  2023-01-03T03:20Z 135.6K followers, 3.1M engagements


"The Celtics have announced Joe Mazzulla has been named the teams permanent head coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1626234892752408585)  2023-02-16T14:59Z 135.6K followers, 2.4M engagements


"As part of the announcement the Celtics also say Mazzulla has received a contract extension. The Celtics have announced Joe Mazzulla has been named the teams permanent head coach. The Celtics have announced Joe Mazzulla has been named the teams permanent head coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1626235495746539524)  2023-02-16T15:02Z 135.6K followers, 2.1M engagements


"Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will travel to New York Monday to undergo further testing on his injured right wrist sources told ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1627525418382401536)  2023-02-20T04:27Z 135.6K followers, 1.4M engagements


"Full Team USA roster: Guards: Jalen Brunson Anthony Edwards Tyrese Haliburton Austin Reaves Forwards: Paolo Banchero Mikal Bridges Josh Hart Brandon Ingram Jaren Jackson Jr. Cam Johnson Centers: Walker Kessler Bobby Portis New York Knicks G Josh Hart has committed to the final roster spot on the 12-man Team USA FIBA World Cup team this summer in the Philippines sources tell ESPN. He joins his Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson on the American team. New York Knicks G Josh Hart has committed to the final roster spot on the 12-man Team USA FIBA World Cup team this summer in the Philippines sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1675589305761144835)  2023-07-02T19:36Z 135.6K followers, 4.8M engagements


"Wolves coach Chris Finch who was with OG Anunoby for half a season in Toronto said he saw him guard Steph Curry one night and Joel Embiid the next and that hes one of the most impactful defensive players in the league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1741890743898120537)  2024-01-01T18:34Z 135.5K followers, 146.2K engagements


"Joel Embiid exits the game with 1:22 remaining. [--] points on 24-for-41 shooting. Embiid has passed Wilt Chamberlain for the all-time 76ers franchise record in points in a single game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1749619971406061690)  2024-01-23T02:28Z 135.6K followers, 1.1M engagements


"New ESPN story: Adam Silver spent months stressing how Sundays All-Star Game needed to be better than last year. Saturday he declared it would be. But it turned out Silver was wrong and his frustration was plain to see postgame. So what now https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39556264/nba-again-left-seeking-solutions-another-uncompetitive-all-star-game https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39556264/nba-again-left-seeking-solutions-another-uncompetitive-all-star-game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759584554241737017)  2024-02-19T14:23Z 135.6K followers, 2.6M engagements


"The 76ers plan to file a grievance with the NBA over the officiating across the first two games of this series a team spokesperson told ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1782607497901064202)  2024-04-23T03:08Z 135.6K followers, 5.4M engagements


"The Last Two Minute report is out from Sixers-Knicks: - Anunoby shouldve been called for defensive [--] seconds - Embiid shouldve been called for a foul on DiVincenzo - Brunson and Hart both were not called for fouls on Maxey - Nurse shouldve been granted a timeout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1782881657957077494)  2024-04-23T21:18Z 135.6K followers, 814.1K engagements


"The Lakers definitely wouldve beaten Minnesota though. Am I doing this right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784084004070695115)  2024-04-27T04:55Z 135.6K followers, 368.7K engagements


"Per @StatsWilliams: The Pacers are the 1st team to lose multiple games in a series after leading by at least [--] points in the final [--] minutes of the 4th quarter in the last [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1794607295294517681)  2024-05-26T05:51Z 135.6K followers, 252.1K engagements


"Larry Bird has issued a statement about the passing of his teammate on the [----] champion Celtics and longtime friend Bill Walton:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1795234491230740898)  2024-05-27T23:23Z 135.6K followers, 990.6K engagements


"The Clippers announced that NBA legend Jerry West passed away this morning at the age of 86"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1800886278009057742)  2024-06-12T13:42Z 135.6K followers, 1.6M engagements


"The Celtics say Kristaps Porzingis had surgery to repair a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon and that he will return to play in 5-to-6 months meaning hell be out well into the start of next season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1806334979187589186)  2024-06-27T14:33Z 135.6K followers, 1M engagements


"Charlotte is going to be the third team in this blockbuster Knicks-Wolves trade sources told ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839859628710211863)  2024-09-28T02:48Z 135.6K followers, 626.5K engagements


"The G League Union has elected its new executive committee sources told ESPN including: president Rob Baker of the Osceola Magic; Yauhen Massalski of the San Diego Clippers as secretary-treasurer; and College Parks David Singleton and Salt Lake Citys Josh Pierre-Louis as VPs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1869552133206585667)  2024-12-19T01:15Z 134.8K followers, 60.4K engagements


"The NBA announced Joel Embiid was fined $75000 for making obscene gestures during the first half of Phillys Christmas Day win in Boston"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1872810348027494447)  2024-12-28T01:02Z 135.5K followers, 685.5K engagements


"This very well may be the most shocking trade in the history of the NBA. Certainly is high up on the list. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis Max Christie and a [----] first-round pick sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis Max Christie and a [----] first-round pick sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885923576550744502)  2025-02-02T05:29Z 135.6K followers, 180.2K engagements


"I can concur on this. I have never seen so many team executives not involved in this trade stunned. I have never seen so many team executives not involved in this trade stunned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1885929982049833425)  2025-02-02T05:55Z 135.6K followers, 200.1K engagements


"The Sixers say Joel Embiid is available for tonights game against the Mavericks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1886901535696695733)  2025-02-04T22:15Z 135.5K followers, 172.4K engagements


"According to ESPN Research and @bball_ref that Aaron Gordon dunk is the first ever game-winning buzzer-beating dunk in NBA postseason history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1916302867406667936)  2025-04-27T01:26Z 135.6K followers, 1.7M engagements


"The draft lottery isn't rigged. I've sat and watched the ping pong balls come out. There's no rigging it. Rather than saying that I do think a fair thing to wonder is if the new rules have helped or if they've created more problems than they've solved. Today didn't help that. @TimBontemps proof its RIGGED bro @TimBontemps proof its RIGGED bro"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1922094044802334767)  2025-05-13T00:58Z 135.6K followers, 752.6K engagements


"Jayson Tatum will all but certainly in the coming days become one of just [--] players in the history of the NBA to have four first team All-NBA selections in his career. He'll have done it four years in a row having just turned [--] and entering his prime. Just brutal news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1922394607083475204)  2025-05-13T20:52Z 135.6K followers, 224K engagements


"Pretty hard to justify firing a coach who won four playoff series in three years when the Knicks had won a single playoff series in the prior [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1929976044351611190)  2025-06-03T18:58Z 135.6K followers, 472.4K engagements


"Nick Nurse says it is a good assumption that VJ Edgecombe is likely to be a starter for the Sixers next week and said the goal is to have him out there as often as he can but that the goal is to get him lots of experience"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/1979298897093894453)  2025-10-17T21:30Z 135.6K followers, 45.7K engagements


"It remains utterly incomprehensible that Luka Doncic was traded"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1984466990610989209)  2025-11-01T03:46Z 135.6K followers, 572K engagements


"The Sixers say Joel Embiid is out with right knee soreness tonight against Boston and will be evaluated by doctors. Embiids left knee is the one that has been the primary cause of issues over the last couple of years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1988315064991154367)  2025-11-11T18:37Z 135.5K followers, 241.7K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Tuesday: [--]. Can Phoenix make it three in a row in Philly [--]. How will the Spurs-Rockets showdown play out [--]. In the wake of Jimmy Butlers injury how will Golden State look and respond against Toronto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2013738864825831783)  2026-01-20T22:22Z 133.1K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Alperen Sengun leading a 4th quarter comeback for HOU over SAS - Keyonte Georges career-high [--] leads Utah past Minnesota - Immanuel Quickleys 40-piece helps Toronto blow out GSW Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2014068215622619284)  2026-01-21T20:10Z 134K followers, 14.1K engagements


"If Giannis misses another four games he is ineligible for end-of-season awards. After missing tonights game the same is true for Nikola Jokic as well. Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't finish the game because of a calf injury. Rivers said he didn't like what he was seeing from him for most of the night and took him out of the game Giannis was defiant about staying in" Rivers said Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't finish the game because of a calf injury. Rivers said he didn't like what he was seeing from him for most of the night and took him out of the game Giannis was"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2014940737259893171)  2026-01-24T05:58Z 133.9K followers, 246.2K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Saturday: [--]. Can Philly keep building momentum or will NYK prove the Nets win wasnt a fluke [--]. Can GSW or Minnesota get itself on track [--]. Will the Cavs make it three in a row or will ORL bounce back from a blowout loss to CHA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2015130589368594828)  2026-01-24T18:32Z 133.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"New ESPN story: Beating the Nets at home was one thing. But beating the 76ers on the road was another as the Knicks went to South Philly Saturday and got a validating victory over their old rivals as they attempt to flip their season back around. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47719372/mitchell-robinson-sparks-knicks-rally-win-vs-76ers https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47719372/mitchell-robinson-sparks-knicks-rally-win-vs-76ers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2015505912828445078)  2026-01-25T19:23Z 134.3K followers, 26.2K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Mitchell Robinson powering NYK to a win in Philly - Kevin Huerters game-winner on D-Rose jersey retirement night - Luka Doncic going for [--] & [--] in @BannedMacMahons sideline debut Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2015517754032370166)  2026-01-25T20:10Z 133.9K followers, 15.7K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Sunday: [--]. Can the Thunder missing several guys get back on track at home against Toronto [--]. How will Phoenix look without Devin Booker back home vs. Miami [--]. How will the Warriors look in Minnesota w/ no Jimmy Butler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2015532461015343237)  2026-01-25T21:09Z 134K followers, 15K engagements


"The Hawks say Kristaps Porzingis will be re-evaluated in another week with his Achilles issue with Zaccharie Risacher is now day-to-day with the knee issue thats kept him out for the past couple weeks though hes out today against Indiana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2015817386037846367)  2026-01-26T16:01Z 133.3K followers, 35.6K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - two huge Scottie Barnes defensive plays giving OKC a 2nd straight home loss - a late 15-1 run gives NOLA a 2nd straight W beating SAS - LAC makes it [--] of [--] with a rout of Brooklyn Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2015872080831480052)  2026-01-26T19:38Z 133K followers, 14.8K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Monday: [--]. Can Chicago make it five in a row with a win over LAL [--]. Can Minnesota bounce back from yesterdays loss to GSW to avoid having its losing streak stretch to [--] [--]. Will it be [--] straight Cavs wins or Magic losses in CLE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2015875322550288805)  2026-01-26T19:51Z 134.3K followers, 10.2K engagements


"The Sixers say Joel Embiid and Paul George are available to play tonight. Quentin Grimes had already been ruled out with a sprained ankle he suffered yesterday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016308472292200708)  2026-01-28T00:32Z 133.2K followers, 10.2K engagements


"After a brutal start to the season for Jared McCain coming back from the meniscus tear that abruptly cut short his terrific rookie year he scored [--] yesterday his first double-digit game in a month and now is 5-for-6 from [--] today. Perhaps a sign things are turning around"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016348272537858447)  2026-01-28T03:11Z 134.9K followers, 22.2K engagements


"In light of todays NBA trade news figured Id let everyone know at 2pm ET tomorrow just over a week ahead of the trade deadline Ill be doing an AMA over @NBAReddit on everything that is happening around the NBA. Excited to take your questions on the deadline & much more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016585635155362228)  2026-01-28T18:54Z 133.7K followers, 57.2K engagements


"New (emergency) Hoop Collective podcast on the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo news and what could happen over the next seven days and change as a result: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ahz8N3lqGTdFyOnd3RWBYsi=ci1PNkcJQX2uk2vTE9RVyw https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ahz8N3lqGTdFyOnd3RWBYsi=ci1PNkcJQX2uk2vTE9RVyw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016614402103898401)  2026-01-28T20:48Z 134.4K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Detroit escaping Denver with a 6th win in [--] games - Paul Georges [--] 3s got Philly back on track versus Milwaukee - Kawhi Leonard and Jams Harden make it [--] of [--] for LAC Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016631236005941533)  2026-01-28T21:55Z 134.7K followers, 11.9K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Wednesday: [--]. What will happen in what could be LeBrons last trip to Cleveland [--]. Will New York or Toronto be third in the East by the end of the night [--]. Will Victor Wembanyama get some revenge on Houston after last weeks loss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016636965609750590)  2026-01-28T22:18Z 133.2K followers, 11.1K engagements


"What an incredible play by Karl-Anthony Towns to get that offensive rebound and assist to Mikal Bridges. Now a 24-4 Knicks run that's completely flipped this game with Toronto around in the third quarter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016698537786945713)  2026-01-29T02:22Z 133.2K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Victor Wembanyama is back to attacking the rim and as a result a lot of good things are happening for San Antonio. [--] FGAs [--] 3PAs [--] FTAs That'll do just fine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016734053601300892)  2026-01-29T04:44Z 133.3K followers, 34.1K engagements


"And what an insane defensive possession against Kevin Durant by Stephon Castle. Wow. Victor Wembanyama is back to attacking the rim and as a result a lot of good things are happening for San Antonio. [--] FGAs [--] 3PAs [--] FTAs That'll do just fine. Victor Wembanyama is back to attacking the rim and as a result a lot of good things are happening for San Antonio. [--] FGAs [--] 3PAs [--] FTAs That'll do just fine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2016734658411557187)  2026-01-29T04:46Z 133.3K followers, 25.3K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Victor Wembanyama and SAS getting revenge on HOU - Aaron Nesmiths block and layup gave Indiana a win over Chicago - Donovan Mitchell and Jaylon Tyson spoiled LeBrons Cleveland return Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2017013727371939992)  2026-01-29T23:15Z 133.5K followers, 12.6K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Thursday: [--]. Can Minnesota make it three in a row against the injury-depleted Thunder [--]. Can Detroit make it [--] of [--] with a win in Phoenix [--]. Can Charlotte make it five in a row against Dallas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2017017891707637884)  2026-01-29T23:31Z 133.4K followers, 11.1K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Cooper Flagg had [--] but Kon Knueppel and the Hornets got the win - Tyrese Maxeys game-winner lifted Philly past Sacramento - Dillon Brooks career high gives Phoenix a w over Detroit. Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2017363240515207312)  2026-01-30T22:24Z 134.4K followers, 12.2K engagements


"And heres what Im watching across the NBA Friday: [--]. How will Nikola Jokic look in his return [--]. Can Detroit get back on track against Golden State [--]. Can Phoenix pull off a second straight upset win without Devin Booker against Cleveland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2017364053220368404)  2026-01-30T22:27Z 134K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Nikola Jokic returns and dominates in a Denver win - Lukas 25-point triple double - in a HALF - in DC - Phoenixs second straight impressive win w/out Devin Booker over Cleveland Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2017630716440334552)  2026-01-31T16:07Z 134K followers, 14.4K engagements


"Heres what Im watching across the NBA Saturday: [--]. Can Charlotte make it six in a row this afternoon against San Antonio [--]. Can Minnesota not stumble - like it has so many times this year - in a winnable game in Memphis [--]. Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa in Lawrence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2017636277403734455)  2026-01-31T16:29Z 134K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Add Philly to the list of teams Phoenix Toronto and Denver among them all close enough to the tax to easily get out between now and Thursday's deadline though certainly not in a way anyone was expecting. Philadelphia is now $1.26M over the luxury tax. Philadelphia is now $1.26M over the luxury tax"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2017643541132988508)  2026-01-31T16:58Z 134.5K followers, 53.3K engagements


"As the Celtics try to maintain at least a share of second place in the Eastern Conference today at home against Milwaukee here's my story on how Boston has put any talk of a gap year in the rearview mirror and is again fighting for East supremacy. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47783524/how-celtics-tatum-kept-spot-eastern-conference-elite https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47783524/how-celtics-tatum-kept-spot-eastern-conference-elite"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018081063420023072)  2026-02-01T21:56Z 134.5K followers, 31.6K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Cooper Flagg has another huge game but Houston escapes with a W - Charlotte rips off a sixth straight win - Darryn Peterson shines in the first half and Kansas beats BYU Cant wait to see what tonight brings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018087678772744215)  2026-02-01T22:22Z 134.5K followers, 18.2K engagements


"New #HoopCollective podcast w/ @WindhorstESPN and @BannedMacMahon on the surging Hornets Shais impressive showing in Denver All-Star reserves Knicks-Lakers and why Cleveland is the team to watch this week. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pBAG8B53IRCrV4jz2UWMjsi=8CpIlrW7SB-YgFej83yB8g https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pBAG8B53IRCrV4jz2UWMjsi=8CpIlrW7SB-YgFej83yB8g"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018405898205438384)  2026-02-02T19:27Z 134.5K followers, 16.9K engagements


"New ESPN story w/ @WindhorstESPN: With a little over [--] hours to go until the NBA trade deadline the latest on James Harden Giannis Antetokounmpo Anthony Davis and the rest of the league ahead of Thursday's 3pm deadline. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47808837/nba-trade-deadline-intel-harden-giannis-ad-warriors-wolves-cavaliers-more-teams-watch https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47808837/nba-trade-deadline-intel-harden-giannis-ad-warriors-wolves-cavaliers-more-teams-watch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018709913602515267)  2026-02-03T15:35Z 134.8K followers, 58.7K engagements


"Another awesome night of NBA basketball including: - Charlotte getting a seventh straight win - Dom Barlow having a career game (26-16) in a Philly win over the Clippers - JJJ going for [--] in his final game in Memphis in a win over Minnesota"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2018805581759541611)  2026-02-03T21:55Z 134.8K followers, 18.3K engagements


"This could open the door as @BobbyMarks42 wrote today for Mike Conley to potentially go back to Minnesota Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/NnHXT5b8lR Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/NnHXT5b8lR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019138841727336664)  2026-02-04T19:59Z 134.9K followers, 77.7K engagements


"New ESPN story: In the span of [--] hours two teams focused on the [----] NBA Draft made splashy moves to contend in [----] a sign of several shifting dynamics across the sport that could reverberate for years to come. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47828738/nba-trade-deadline-anthony-davis-wizards-jaren-jackson-jr-jazz https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47828738/nba-trade-deadline-anthony-davis-wizards-jaren-jackson-jr-jazz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019187864613838916)  2026-02-04T23:14Z 134.9K followers, 39K engagements


"David Adelman says hed like there to be a rule change in that if you win a challenge inside the final minute of a game or OT like he did tonight you should either get your timeout back or another challenge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/2019251196238917687)  2026-02-05T03:26Z 134.9K followers, 53.8K engagements


"Here's the story to go with this poll which breaks down the state of the MVP race through a straw poll of [---] votes http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2017/03/16/with-a-month-left-in-the-season-this-poll-shows-a-clear-favorite-for-nba-mvp/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2017/03/16/with-a-month-left-in-the-season-this-poll-shows-a-clear-favorite-for-nba-mvp/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/842433481791569924)  2017-03-16T17:52Z 133.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Steph Curry: I woke up to about [--] text messages from people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/911708320724959232)  2017-09-23T21:46Z 133.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Wait the Lakers went 2-for-14 from the free throw line . and won https://x.com/taniaganguli/status/954608463480410113 Clarkson: The free throw line its like a virus or something. Reporter: You were the only one who made any free throws. Clarkson: Oh s---. https://x.com/taniaganguli/status/954608463480410113 Clarkson: The free throw line its like a virus or something. Reporter: You were the only one who made any free throws. Clarkson: Oh s---"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/954608758243520512)  2018-01-20T06:57Z 133K followers, [--] engagements


"The Mavericks winning tonight means one of the Great Tank Race of [----] combatants has finally lost to a team outside of those combatants. Their combined record is now 3-22. It was fun while it lasted. But you know what that means: time for a new streak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/968349455283040257)  2018-02-27T04:57Z 133.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Not sure what is more surprising: this happening or UMBC beating Virginia. https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/974851395877707776 Andre Iguodala and Quinn Cook combined in the first half: [--] points on 11/11 shooting. https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/974851395877707776 Andre Iguodala and Quinn Cook combined in the first half: [--] points on 11/11 shooting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TimBontemps/status/974851613700403200)  2018-03-17T03:35Z 133.1K followers, [--] engagements

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