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RT: @Gery Woelfel Add Gonzaga center Kelly Olynyk to list of players the Bucks have interviewed at pre-draft camp.

RT: @Chad Ford Kelly Olynyk. 24.5" standing vert. 29.5" max vert. 3.59 sec sprint. 11.42 lane agility.

Five minutes at NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, friend comes over, shaking his head: "Your Mayor. Wow"

Proposed book: collected first-person accounts of City Hall reporters during Ford's tenure. I'll buy 10 copies.

I believe it was @thekeenanwire who said Rob Ford isn't really into being mayor, just running for mayor. That's kind of it.

Toronto really is the centre of the universe today.

Last time there was an earthquake in Toronto, I was in the office. I believe I screamed, "I don't want to die in here."

Headlines from tomorrow: Crackin' and Quakin'

ROB FORD JUST MOVED THE EARTH.

All bad news in Toronto will be dumped within the next seven hours. #FridayFordnewsdumpday

#raptors blog: The combine's like a festival of basketball bit.ly/14bGjGR

As always, follow one or more of the insane people that have decided to cover Toronto city council for a living.

Has anybody made a crack the case joke yet?

How is Dave Nonis different than Brian Burke? He would trade Phaneuf: bit.ly/16CKOhl #leafs

If you are just waking up, FY!: the Toronto Star (and Gawker) have a story about Toronto mayor Rob Ford using crack cocaine.

Painful Raptors reminder of night: Missed out on their guy Harrison Barnes by a coin flip.

Love seeing @optimuscope on the podium after the #Knicks win. #AlwaysLookingUp youtube.com/watch?v=vZ5jcf… #greatmoments #embracelimelight

"It's not what players and coaches want. At the end of the day it is about winning," coach Mike Woodson. #Knicks #Pacers

Cantor Fitzgerald raises target on QHR Technologies to $1.20 cantechletter.com/2013/05/cantor…

Hey @ddale8 does this explain all this vague entries in Ford's calendar? 'Gotta see a guy ...'

I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY look forward to hearing how Toronto teachers handle this Ford thing in current affairs ....

Be real: Ford is only going to get in trouble for all of this if it turns out the crack wasn't locally grown & certified organic ...

Inspiration!: ‏@chrismchaines Marion Barry was caught smoking crack while mayor of DC, went to prison, and got reelected. Still on council.

I wonder if this Rob Ford thing will blow over, yanno, no biggie? Judge for yourself: gawker.com/for-sale-a-vid…

How is Dave Nonis different than Brian Burke? He doesn't consider Dion Phaneuf untouchable: bit.ly/16CKOhl #leafs

Talking hoops on TSN 1050 at 8 tonight

Happy Birthday @meggyc4 !

My first vine post @johnbowman vine.co/v/bEgbKj77Ub2

Throwback jiggin Quincy Acy vine.co/v/bEgB9FL7vVi

Part of me has to believe that one reason for the delay in the BC decision is the org testing availability of possible replacements.

I feel bad for the organization and the fans because the way this has been handled makes the franchise look bad.

I don't feel bad for Bryan Colangelo being left to dangle. He's highly-compensated and knows the job isn't always pleasant ... 1/2

Canada Basketball will hold tryouts for its junior and cadet men's squads on May 28 and June 8 at Ryerson

Obviously there's a miniscule chance they can move into top 3 as well. Lots of reasons to be in Chicago.

Maybe down the line they'll want to acquire one or two of them. What they find out now is piece of the puzzle.

Lots of people wondering why Raps at draft combine with no picks ... Teams benefit from knowing as much as possible about players ...

Congratulations to @milessimon on welcoming a baby boy into the world! #GodBless

Believe none of what you hear & half of what you see. Some ppl just looking for a come up. Cold world!

Nonis: I don't think we exceeded our expectations; we played up to them though #leafs

Hi, I'm Dave Nonis. I'm the tonal opposite of Brian Burke.

Ahh the 2nd rnd "@ESPNNBA: 12 years ago today, Allen Iverson dropped 52 points (eight 3-pt FG) to lead 76ers to a playoff win over Raptors."

Nonis on Reimer: at this point we expect him to be No.1 -- I don't think anyone can say goaltending is an issue on this team #leafs

Anyway, congrats to the Grizzlies, franchise that was far behind its expansion cousins for first decade but has been far ahead since

Raptors should have gone in a different direction a long time ago. Then, failing that, should have done it this time weeks ago.

Becks retiring right after Fergie. Need to be on suicide watch for @RyanPJohnston

.@runofplay really pisses me off with his stupid ability to express complex emotions in written form. Jerk.

It is just mind-blowing that the organization let him go to the pre-draft camp without assurances about next year.

Also, I wrote about the NBA playoffs here: sports.nationalpost.com/2013/05/16/win…

Well I don't agree with all he says, I do agree with @cathalkelly that MLSE has already botched BC decision: thestar.com/sports/raptors…

#raptors blog: The NBA does what the NBA does, protect its own bit.ly/16knaXn

"Sometimes you got to ride out the storm to get to the sunset," @Kevin Durant. #keepingspiritsup #okc #thunder

OKC will be ok. It's not Gay's fault. Simply: Thunder missed Russ BIG TIME. No PG to QB. And Perk/Ibaka nowhere near Gasol-Zach combo

Congrats to the @memgrizz who advance to the Western Conference finals for the 1st time in team history. #vancouverwouldbeproud

yo @BILLBELLAMY ....can u give an old school holla for Memphis and Miami who advanced tonight ...."NEXT!!!" ...#movinon

Congrats, Grizzlies. But...Vancouver...this stings: http://t.co/3BMAlxM6UR

It's over.

THAT'S the shot you take? He rushed that for no reason. Could've dribbled in further too. Got anxious.

Tough to be a team like Memphis who have played this style all season...OKC has 68 pts with 3:18 to go...#grindit

Tough call “@markdsheldon: What would you rather do? Swim with sharks or argue with hockey fans?”

---> MT @percyallen If not for relocation, Vancouver Grizzlies would be on verge of closing out Sonics at KeyArena. That would have been fun

Fratello right for sayin that MEM being better w/o Gay isn't an indictment on Rudy. MEM built around Gasol+Zach; they gotta get touches etc

Man... Ok...

Oh my Tayshaun Prince!!!! #grillcheese for Serge Ibaka...#yoke #punchitonhisa**

Um wow! Who knew Tayshaun Price still had it in him! #Grizz #oldmansgame

?? “@hockeyfella: says the guy who retweets incorrect info on NHL blue lines. You weren't bad pre-Jan 19th. Now you're just "sportsnet guy"

Make the bar/posts skinnier to start: “@honestabe282: I'm with you on bigger nets. Curious what you'd propose as new net size?”

-----> RT ‏@Michael Grange The blinders worn by 'some' hockey fans and ignorance of other sports is wild.

The blinders worn by 'some' hockey fans and ignorance of other sports is wild.

How awesome is this: bigpapi.com

"We got warriors on this team," -Carlos Boozer. cc @chicagobulls

That laugh you hear is @Charles Oakley Anthony Mason and Rick Mahorn laughing at the fact they considered that a potential flagrant foul

That is not a flagrant on Nate Robinson!! #another35KforThibadeau

No “@tripp_west: now that Seattle isn't happening, any chance on Phil in T.O. again?”

Google is winning. "Meet the new Google Maps" ow.ly/l4IWG Apple maps a *wee* bit behind.

So some really awkward spacing by the @MiamiHEAT but they are making it work on offense. #bulls #heat #playoffs

The Jays 1st (5 runs helped by 2 errors and 2 broken-bat hits) is exhibit A for the 'it all balances out' school of baseball analysis.

#NBA Watching MIA-CHI with my 4 1/2 year old "...but daddy, I want to find Rudy Gay!". Well trained. #RTZ

Entertainment and marketing have made it even more difficult for NBA officials. Is it time to change the rules? tinyurl.com/bz28xea

"I can't judge things on their own merits so I judge the judgements of things." - The Internet

Today, in Toronto city council news: youtube.com/watch?v=EwVDDx…

This @andygreenwald piece on The Office is really very good. grantland.com/story/_/id/927…

From Bodog, Kansas is No. 2 fav to win NCAA title, at 11-2. Kentucky is fav, 5-1.

Mucho jewellery: RT: @PhilJackson11 here’s the best I can do…the 2 Knick rings are in the front of the picture. http://t.co/Sqq86TzjvK

Type Of Way

Re: Raptors declining to make decision on Colangelo today — he is in Chicago for draft camp. Awkward timing (that they could have avoided).

Seven of the eight teams remaining in the NBA have a near-perfect clarity of philosophy. Also, the Knicks are still alive.

.@BlakeMurphyODC mixes Raptors and one of the best Community episodes quite nicely here: raptorsrepublic.com/2013/05/15/rem…

I feel like the Raptors and MLSE brass are gonna wake up on Oct 1 and realize that they forgot to make a call on Colangelo’s future.

Not expecting anything definitive on Bryan Colangelo today. You can safely cut your lawn Raptors fans.

He chose 'free' in Lawrence, Kansas over multi-millions and living in Barcelona. Are you sure he's in a rush to get drafted by Charlotte?

All of my second-round predictions are still in play. Very exciting day for my ego: sports.nationalpost.com/2013/05/05/nba…

Let's all talk about the part of the third book of Game of Thrones I just read, without talking about spoilers that are only spoilers for me

#raptors blog: A good way to make a big announcement bit.ly/142DDLy

Must be so weird for @Cory Joseph to be playing some minutes with Tracy McGrady, a guy he grew up watching play with Vince Carter on Raptors

Working on an upcoming story on #cultureavenue today. I'm taking a deeper look into Toronto underground rail and sewer systems. #stpatrickst

Listening to @Jarrett Jack on the podium is the best feeling ever. #speakingthetruth #warriors #competitor #floorgeneral #passion

I am so impressed with @Cory Joseph in the playoffs - defends; moves the ball quickly. Will be in the league a long time.

Granted, he has averaged only 2 FGA per game during this span...but ...Jason Kidd has not scored a single point in 8-straight games for NY

After covering baseball, I've decided that NBA #gameops needs way more country music.