Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #472
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #472 and found the same first category as 44% of players.
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Having no picks is particularly advantageous for us. We owe one to the Knicks, but we’re confident we’ll maintain our current status by continuing to perform poorly, especially considering the exceptional talent in this upcoming draft class.
We should aim to become competitive within the next two years. And having Trae as a primary guard will free space for Alex Sarr on pick & rolls, and the other shooters/forwards on the team too :)
Our salary cap is $80 million, so even with Trae Young’s $49 million contract, we still have substantial room to secure bad contracts or free agents this summer.
Additionally, we haven’t had a superstar on our roster since Russell Westbrook’s tenure from 2020 to 2021, and John Wall before that.
The Wizards don’t have any big extensions looming, so even if they gave Young a two- or three-year deal this summer, they’ll be in great shape financially. This might be the perfect rental with a chance at long-term success. And if it doesn’t work out, they can cut the bait and maintain business as usual in their development process.
“…we are woefully unprepared for the worst-case-scenario AI risks and more planning and coordination is needed. ”
Starting the new year by firing up the final season of Stranger Things :)
Wordle 1,659 3/6
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #467
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #467 ranked average difficulty. Average solve rate: 90%
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Play the puzzle: www.theathletic.com/connectio…
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Daughter and wife asleep by 10pm, watching Sinners for the last thing to do this year. Happy New Year — bring on 2026!