Author: Brandon King

Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 21, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address his strained right foot within the next couple days. His status will be updated in 10-to-14 days. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Aaron Nesmith SF Mar 21 Out Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Thunder, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports. Marcus Smart PG Mar 21 Out Smart won’t…

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An additional look at the “Concord” Air Jordan V

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The “Concord” Air Jordan V was one of the myriad of retro silhouettes that Jordan Brand unveiled earlier this year as part of their 2022 release roster. It sports a white leather upper equipped with the model’s signature clear side netting. Concord shows up on the Jumpman on the reflective tongue, rear heel, lace locks as.well as the inner. Underneath resides a black midsole with concord “teeth” and a slightly blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole. Per reporting by zsneakerheadz, this Air Jordan V is scheduled to make its debut July 23.

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March 20, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Wendell Carter Jr Wendell Carter Jr had himself a game. Against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Carter Jr put up a career-high 30 points and 16 rebounds in a 90-85 Magic victory. The third-year has played well since his trade to Orlando from Chicago, averaging 15.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists, all high water marks for his career. pt rb ast D. MitchellUTA @ NYK 36 8 6   7-12 3-pt W. CarterORL vs. OKC 30 16 2   12-15 fg Desmond BaneMEM @ HOU…

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Check out these latest images of the “Yellow Toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG

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The “Yellow Toe” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan I that is slated to make it’s debut this spring. Its leather upper features taxi at the toe overlaid by that of black, which extends up the eyerow. White side panels give way to taxi wrapping the heel and ankle. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue showing up at the collar and tongue with taxi labeling. Underneath resides a white midsole and a taxi runner outsole, which rounds out this well-executed aesthetic. The…

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Grambling State Track has several great performances at Mize Invitational

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Courtesy of Grambling State University Sports Communications: The Grambling State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team turned in several highlighted performances during Saturday’s Jim Mize Invitational at the Jim Mize Track and Field Complex at Louisiana Tech.  On the women’s side in field events, Dior Nicholson placed second in the discus and third in the shot put, while Sascha Greene was third in the high jump. On the track, Sharon Labich won the 1,500m and placed second in the 3,000m, while Mercy Kwambai took third in the…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 20, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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NBA Injuries Team InjuriesAtlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington WizardsTeam InjuriesAtlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Trae Young PG Mar 19 Day-To-Day Young (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled…

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March 19, 2022 NBA StatCap: Big night for Grant, another Lebron milestone comes in loss

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Jerami Grant Miles Bridges got it done against the Dallas Mavericks, putting 23 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, handing out 2 assist and a pair of swats in helping the Hornets get a 129-108 victory, despite 37 from Luka Doncic. pt rb ast Jerami GrantDET @ CLE 40 2 1   7-9 3-pt LeBron JamesLAL @ WAS 38 10 6 Luka DončićDAL @ CHO 37 4 3   8-12 3-pt K. TownsMIN vs. MIL 25 11 5   2 stl  Anthony EdwardsMIN vs. MIL 25 5 4…

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Russell Westbrook is not the main reason the Lakers stink

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Criticizing Russell Westbrook is en vogue right now. Turn to nearly any national sports show and at some point and listeners will be subjected to Westbrook slander of varying degrees. The problem is not with the critical light shone upon Westbrook, per so, but the issue is the false narrative that the spets media is attempting to spin that Russell Westbrook is the anchor that is dragging the Lakers to the bottom of the Western Conference. Any and every Westbrook miscue is magnified to the highest degree, while the gaffes…

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Who is, Who won’t and Who might: March 19, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Trae Young PG Mar 19 Day-To-Day John Collins PF Mar 18 Out Collins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address his strained right foot within the next couple days. His status will be updated in 10-to-14 days. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Aaron Nesmith SF Mar 9 Out Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out for “a while,” Jared Weiss of…

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March 19, 2022 NBA StatCap: Keep the same energy for Russ

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight – Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook came up huge for the floundering Los Angeles Lakers in a much-needed 128-123 win over the Toronto Raptors. The oft-maligned Westbrook made a critical steal with 12.5 seconds stole an inbound pass and proceeded to knock down a three pointer to tie the game at 116 and force the game to overtime. Westbrook also recorded his first triple double since New Year’s Eve, with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. pt rb ast Christian WoodHOU vs. IND 32…

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