Day: January 4, 2021

Kevin Durant to quarantine for 7 days, will likely miss 4 games

Brandon King

from Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews of ESPN: After exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is facing a seven-day quarantine that will force him to miss the next four games, sources told ESPN. After losing four of five games to drop to under .500, the Nets will be without Durant for a run of games beginning on Tuesday against Utah and continuing through Thursday (Philadelphia), Friday (Memphis) and Sunday (Oklahoma City). As long as Durant continues to test negative for the coronavirus, the soonest he can return…

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Marcus Smart out against Raptors

Brandon King

From Scott Pollack of B/R: Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been ruled outfor Monday’s contest against the Toronto Raptorsbecause of a right thumb sprain. Coach Brad Stevens noted, per Celtics announcer Sean Grande, that Smart underwent a scan on his thumb. Although the thumb “didn’t look too bad,” the team has opted to take the safe route. Smart is just one of several Boston players who will miss Monday’s game. As a result, the Celtics’ depth will be put to the test on Monday, as Tim Bontemps of ESPN pointed out: Smart averaged 12.9 points, 4.9…

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Kevin Durant out for Jazz game

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From nba.com news services: Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is out for Tuesday’s game against the Utah Jazz due to health and safety protocols, the team announced on Monday. Durant played 38 minutes in the Nets’ loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday. He tallied 28 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. The Nets have not announced what caused Durant to be placed under the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The former Kia NBA MVP is averaging 28.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists over his first six games with Brooklyn.

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January 4 SWAC Women’s Basketball Gameday

Brandon King

As is the case on the men’s side, it is a light day for SWAC women’s basketball, with only two games of oncourt action on January 4. Upcoming SWAC Women’s Basketball Games  Monday, January 4Prairie View A&M at Alcorn State- 5:30 pmJackson State at Alabama State- 5:00 pm All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) Game dates and times are subject to change About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation…

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January 4, 2021 SWAC Men’s Basketball Gameday

Brandon King

Only two games on the SWAC’s Men’s Basketball docket for January 4. From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Upcoming SWAC Men’s Basketball Games  Monday, January 4Prairie View A&M at Alcorn State- 7:30 pmJackson State at Alabama State-8:00 pm (ESPNU)  Game dates and times are subject to change All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.…

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Chargers run Anthony Lynn after four seasons

Brandon King

From Grant Gordon of nfl.com: In 2020 — and prior — the Los Angeles Chargers have had a heartbreaking habit of losing close games. The Chargers and coach Anthony Lynn had a strong finish to the 2020 season, but it wasn’t enough for Lynn to remain with the Bolts, as he was fired on Monday. Past the midway point of his fourth season with the Chargers, Lynn and the Chargers had a 3-8 record following a 45-0 loss to the Patriots and it seemed to be past the point of…

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January 3, 2021 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast Stephen CurryGSW vs. POR 62 5 4   8-16 3-pt Jamal MurrayDEN @ MIN 36 5 4 Zach LaVineCHI vs. DAL 39 6 5   3 stl Paul GeorgeLAC @ PHO 39 3 4   7-10 3-pt Jalen BrunsonDAL @ CHI 31 5 7 Kyrie IrvingBRK vs. WAS 30 5 10   2 stl , 2 blk Enes KanterPOR @ GSW 24 12 1 Malik BeasleyMIN vs. DEN 25 7 5   2 blk Jayson TatumBOS @ DET 24 8 12   2 blk B. BogdanovićUTA @ SAS 28…

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Jaguars break off Doug Marrone

Brandon King

From Grant Gordon of nfl.com : The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock for the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, they’re searching for a new general manager and now they’re looking for a new head coach. Following a one-win 2020 campaign, Doug Marrone has been fired as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team later made the news official. “I am committed and determined to deliver winning football to the City of Jacksonville,” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement. “Realizing…

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