Day: August 6, 2021

Kawhi staying with Clippers

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When Los Angeles Clippers not only declined his player option speculation began to swirl that his time in Clipperland was coming to an end. It was also listed in addition to opting out when he would also take meetings with other teams. All the speculation, rumors ( and in some cases, wishful thinking) can now be shut down. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Leonard is going to re-sign with the Clippers and terms are being worked out. Now while this is certainly great news for the Clippers organization and…

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Andre Iguodala signs with Warriors

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From Adam Wells of B\R Andre Iguodala has found a new home after agreeing to a deal with the Golden State Warriors.  Iguodala told Jonathan Abrams of the New York Timeshe intends to sign a one-year deal with the Warriors that will allow him to end his career with the franchise:  “Who would have thought I’d have the opportunity to go back to the place where I was able to have, whatever you want to call it, legacy years, in terms of the accomplishments, winning multiple championships, the relationships that I was able to build…

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Lauri Markkanen ready to move on from Bulls

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The Chicago Bulls have been extremely active in this offseason, making several moves which, at least on paper, looks to have elevated the team into at least, serious playoff contention. They have addressed their need at the point guard position by adding Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, completed another such deal to bring in all-star swingman DeMar DeRozan, and signed former Lakers two-way spark plug and fan favourite, Alex Caruso. These moves, as well as the Nikola Vucevic trade are a clear indication that the…

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Overseas Hoops: Partizan NIS adds Alen Smailagic

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Partizan NIS has completed its sixth summer addition securing the services of Alen Smailagic By Johnny Askounis from Eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net After being waived by the Golden State Warriors, Alen Smailagic inked a three-year contract with Partizan NIS, the team announced Friday. Smailagic, 20, was selected 39th overall in the 2019 NBA draft. He since made his way to 29 NBA games attached to the Golden State Warriors and went through several G League stints at the Santa Cruz Warriors. He was waiveda couple of days ago. The Serbian forward returns to Serbia as the sixth…

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Maodo Lo extends with Alba Berlin

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By Eurohoops team at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Alba Berlin announced that guard Maodo Lo extended his contract with the club until the end of the 2022-23 season. “I’m looking forward to the next two years with Alba and especially to finally play in front of our fans in Berlin again, if the pandemic allows it,” Lo said per Alba. “It’s very nice for me to be in my hometown, with my family and friends. After we finished last season with the championship, I looking forward to my extension and the…

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AS Monaco signs Donta Hall

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Donta Hall completes his move from the NBA to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague By Johnny Askounis from eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net AS Monaco has penned Donta Hall to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Eurohoops had reported on his move to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague team. Hall, 23, joins La Roca Team after a couple of NBA seasons. He appeared in 25 games between the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, and Orlando Magic. His 2020-21 efforts generated 5.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per match over 13 appearances with the Magic. “I want to do my job to…

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Wrestling Legend “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton passes at 62

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From Ben Flanagan at al.com Bobby Eaton, a professional wrestling star born in Alabama, has passed away. He was 62. Eaton’s sister Debbie Eaton Lewis announced the news on Facebook. A cause of death is not yet known. A Huntsville native, Eaton (left) also formed one half of The Midnight Express, first with fellow Alabama native Dennis Condrey and then with Stan Lane, managed by Jim Cornette. Eaton debuted in 1976 and would later work tag teams with other WWE notables like Koko B. Ware and “Lord” Steven Regal. He…

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Overseas Hoops: Ismail Wainright agreed to deal with Toronto Raptors

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Ishmail Wainright has landed his first NBA deal. By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net After spending the first three years of his career in Europe, forward Ishmail Wainright has secured his first NBA contract. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Wainright has agreed to a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors. Wainright last played with Strasbourg in France. He had 9.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in the Basketball Champions League while his team made the competition’s Final Eight, finishing in the fourth place. On a domestic level, Wainright, had 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in…

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