Matt Shantz
@shantz.bsky.social
Raptors fan, basketball lover, tea drinker, cyclist. Former writer for Hoops Habit & Raptors Republic. I apologize in advance for my puns.
Raptors filling a 2-way spot with an NBA Champion.
Blake Murphy@blakemurphy.bsky.social · yesterdayRaptors adding Trey Jemison on a 2-way, per Chris Haynes. Another big body for depth. 2-way spots are full for now, but those can be very flexible as far as converting a guy to standard deal or cutting someone after camp. Bittle figures to be a camp/905 factor with a chance to get in that convo.
A team pursuing Jeff Hoffman for a playoff push is an incredibly bold decision.
My wife's ability to wake up, have a double-shot of espresso, and then fall back to sleep is unmatched. Elite. At the top of her game.
Just so I'm clear, after all this time investigating, the NBA is just going to ask the Clippers if they agree with the results? That's the plan??
TSN@tsnofficial.bsky.social · last wk.The NBA investigation into whether the LA Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don’t agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, per ESPN.
INSANE between the legs pass from Olivia Miles to hit the trailer! Next level smoothness.
Today my 5yo son watched as my wife and I kayaked. He has always been adamant he wouldn't get on. We talked about fear and trying new things, and he agreed to sit on it with us. Next thing we knew he was captaining the ship, deciding where we went in the lake, and taking my paddle to try. So proud.
Spent about an hour this evening paddling around the lake in a double kayak with my wife, watching the sun setting in the distance. Pulled the kayak out of the water as the sun tucked beyond the horizon. Damn fine way to end a day.
I have a lot of admiration for LeBron James. He's the GOAT, and seems like a good guy. I hope that with him being a 76er that age catches him this year.
"The key with Graves is not only did it feel like he consistently did the little things, he consistently did the little things well."
Steve Jones@stevejones20.bsky.social · 2w agoWith Summer League complete went ahead and ranked the top 10 rookies coming out of Vegas sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...
Reading through a book/series that you enjoy is a pure delight, but looking for the next book/series to read can feel so tedious.
I think my most shocking NBA Summer League stat is that there were more players named Cameron/Cam (7) than there were players named Jalen (5). Upset of the summer.
The Clippers LOOOOOVVVEEEE themselves some ex-Raptors.
Michael Scotto@mikeascotto.bsky.social · 2w agoThe Los Angeles Clippers and Jamarion Sharp have agreed to a two-way deal, agent Scott Nichols of Rize Management told HoopsHype. Sharp was last year’s G League Defensive Player of the Year and blocks leader (4.1). With Yanic Konan Niederhauser hurt, Sharp adds frontcourt depth.
Chucky Hepburn whispering in his Open Gym interview since his kid was napping. Adorable and elite content.
Allen Graves finished Summer League with 50/50/100 shooting splits, averaged 16.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in 27.5 minutes, had 3 assists/game to 1.8 turnovers, added in 3.3 stocks (2.3 steals and 1 block), and was a +11 per game on the scoreboard. Everything you'd hope to see and more.
1. Valid as the contract makes no sense. 2. I'm excited to hear the results of this in 10-14 months.
Shams Charania Tweets@shamsbot.bsky.social · 3w agoNBA investigating deal between Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49377882/nba-investigating-bucks-four-year-deal-gary-trent-jr
Jonas Valanciunas is returning to Europe after being waived by the Nuggets. Not a surprise as he was rumored to want the move last year. Still has a heavy presence on the Raptors top-10 historical record boards (field goals, rebounds, FG%, blocks, win shares, VORP, etc.).
Ben Pfeifer on Allen Graves at Summer League??? @bjpf.bsky.social on Allen Graves at Summer League!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSe2...
How Allen Graves is Dominating Summer League
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Blessed that in mid-July we are being treated to a sporting event* of this magnitude! *Allen Graves second summer league game.
Allen Graves played 29 minutes last night, a number that he exceeded only 3 times during college.
I think Nate Bittle should get that Raptors final two-way spot, and then we need to see him share the court with Jamison Battle. Bittle-Battle.
At Winnipeg Folk Fest today, and while I dont think I'm boho enough for it, my niece is about to perform and I could not be more proud.
I hope Mogbo kills it for the Kings. I'd love to see him succeed.
