Tim Bontemps
@TimBontemps
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Senior NBA writer for @espn. Prior stops: @washingtonpost, @nypost. Proud St. Bonaventure alum.
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Joined June 2009
Three things I’m watching across the NBA Saturday night: 1. How will De’Aaron Fox look in his season debut? 2. How will early-season East positioning matchups between TOR-PHI and CHI-CLE shake out? 3. Can Dallas stop its disastrous slide in Washington? What are you watching?
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Another awesome night of NBA basketball, including: - the latest insane Giannis game to beat Chicago - SAS getting its best win yet over HOU - dominant wins from MIN, OKC, CLE - Desmond Bane has his best game with the Magic to beat BOS Can’t wait to see what tonight brings.
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Abacus Global Management $ABL Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Third Quarter 2025 Highlights: • Total revenue for the third quarter grew 124% to $63.0 million, compared to $28.1 million in the prior-year period. The increase was driven by continued growth in Abacus’ Life
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New Warriors stock report with @TimBontemps. Should Al Horford get more court time next to the other veterans? https://t.co/q2Mjrgbk4x
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Three things I'm watching across the NBA in Cup action tonight: 1. Coming off b2b losses, Victor vs. Houston's massive frontline. 2. Can the Bulls keep up their hot start against Giannis and the Bucks? 3. Who takes control of their group with a win between Toronto and Atlanta?
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When the President plays fast and loose with “emergency powers,” it’s small businesses like Learning Resources and @hand2mind that pay the price. As the Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Learning Resources v. Trump, Chairman and CEO Rich Woldenberg sat down with NCLA’s
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Only one NBA game last night, but some interesting stuff came from it: – A terrific Jalen Green debut (29 points, +30) – LAC continues to look *old,* plus a brutal night for Brad Beal (2-for-14) – Devin Booker keeps shining (30ppg on 50%) Can't wait to see what tonight brings.
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New Warriors Stock Report w/ @anthonyVslater after a very rough week for the Warriors, including thoughts on: – Al Horford 📉 – injuries 📉 – compacted schedule 📉 – Will Richard 📈 https://t.co/UQR97SecQO
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This week with @WindhorstESPN: A look at five stars with decidedly uncertain futures – led by, of course, Ja Morant.
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How close are the Grizz, Pelicans and Hawks to trading their stars? Is Giannis Watch over? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest.
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Three things I’m watching across the NBA tonight: 1. Can Chris Paul get himself going with James Harden out? 2. Can Mark Williams keep his good start going vs. Ivica Zubac? 3. A first look at Louisville’s Mikel Brown, a projected top 10 pick (there’s only one NBA game!)
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The @ATGUSAMade Buddy Sled is a specific solution I kneeded for a school I’ve been helping. For my own workouts, I use the resisted treadmill - and all my shoes and equipment are on sale for the holidays! This video also covers the history of sled dragging:
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Another awesome night of NBA hoops, including: — Donovan Mitchell going for 46 and 8 in Darius Garland’s return — LAL surviving Marcus Smart’s last second gaffe to beat SAS — Portland giving OKC its first loss — Yet another Russ triple-double as Sacramento beats Golden State.
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Russell Westbrook just put up his 204th career triple-double in his 18th NBA season. It came in a win. He turns 37 in a week. Malik Monk: “It’s crazy how he that old and still doing this.” https://t.co/ptlnPvu3ZF
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Russell Westbrook used the 204th triple-double of his career to deliver a win for Sacramento, meanwhile passing Jason Kidd for the most rebounds by an NBA guard.
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Very nice win for the Knicks, who beat the Wolves, 137-114. Anthony Edwards had 15 points and 5 assists on 5-for-13 shooting in 29 minutes in his return from a hamstring strain, while Jalen Brunson had 23-7-10 and OG Anunoby had 25 to lead New York.
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As Knicks-Wolves is off to a fun start here at Madison Square Garden, here’s our look at the first two weeks of the Mike Brown Era in NY, and what lies ahead @VinceGoodwill @zachkram
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These aren't your Thibs-era Knicks. Is that a good thing? ESPN's NBA insiders dive into New York's uneven 4-3 start.
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Chris Finch said to expect “normal” minutes for Anthony Edwards tonight.
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44% of released incarcerated people in the U.S. are arrested within a year. 3 years? 68% 5 years? 77% Two factors consistently lower re-offense rates: - Education while incarcerated - Strong family communication Full article in comments @PrisonPolicy
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Mike Brown said Karl-Anthony Towns will be a game time decision with the illness he was added to the injury report with earlier today.
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The Lakers say Austin Reaves is out for tonight’s game against the Spurs.
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Jazz center Walker Kessler needs season-ending shoulder surgery, sources tell ESPN. @ChrisBHaynes was first on the news.
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Three things I'm watching across the NBA tonight: 1. How will Anthony Edwards look in what's likely his return at MSG vs. the Knicks? 2. Victor vs. Luka in a showdown of surprising early season success stories out West. 3. How will Darius Garland look in his season debut?
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The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: A way to defend Wemby (?), Lakers’ strong start, Rockets rolling, Cavs Corner, Ja moping, glimmers of hope in Utah and Washington, etc.
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