Author: Brandon King

February 25, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight DeMar DeRozan was the epitome of getting it done. DeRozan dropped 37 on the Hawks, including a clutch and-1 with under a minute to go that gave the Bulls the lead. It was DeRozan’s eight consecutive contest of scoring at least 35 points, a streak that only trail Michael Jordan’s 10 straight games of similarly prodigious scoring output. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast D. RussellMIN vs. MEM 37 2 9 DeMar DeRozanCHI vs. ATL 37 6 3 Nikola JokićDEN @ SAC 25…

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Who is, Who ain’t and Who might: February 24, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Feb 24 Out Collins (foot) didn’t participate in Thursday’s morning shootaround, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Gorgui Dieng C Feb 23 Out Dieng is out Thursday due to personal reasons, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Feb 23 Out Head coach Steve Nash confirmed Wednesday that Simmons remains without a definitive date for making his Nets debut, though the coach said that Kevin Durant (knee) is closer to returning than…

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Is it time for the Pelicans to consider trading Zion Williamson?

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With his nonparreil athleticism and an NBA body possessed since at least he was a junior in high school, Zion Williamson seemed like a can’t miss no-brainer( though no.2 pick Ja Morant seems to be the one who is living up that billing) when the New Orleans Pelicans took him number one overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. When he has actually been on the court, Williamson has been spectacular, averaging 22.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in his rookie campaign and elevating those numbers across the board in…

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Who is, Who might and Who ain’t : February 23, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Feb 23 Out Collins (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, KL Chouinard of Hawks.com reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Goran Dragic PG Feb 23 Out Kyrie Irving PG Feb 23 Out New York City mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that there is a plan in place to lift the city’s vaccine mandate in the coming weeks, meaning Irving would be cleared to play in Nets home games, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Joe Harris…

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Kyrie could be back as full-time player sooner rather than later

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There is developing news out of the Big Apple that gives Nets fans hope and could put the Eastern Conference , and possibly the rest of the Association, on notice. As had been previously speculated but now reported by The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, NYC will get rid of their widely criticized vaccine mandate over the course of the next few weeks, meaning Kyrie Irving would be able to participate in home games. Irving exercised that body autonomy that we are supposed to have ( but some how was…

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New images of “White/Navy”Navy” Air Jordan VI with packaging

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The ‘White/Navy” Air Jordan VI, along with “French Blue IX” and “Playoff XIII for instance, is a model that is due for a return and Jordan Brand, in a moment of lucidity, will correct this wrong by releasing the sneaker for the first time in 22 years. It stays true to its 2000 aesthetic with a white leather upper that almost looks tumbled with navy showing up on the tongue, Jumpman, lace locks and rear spoiler. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a midnight navy and white midsole along with a…

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An initial look at this upcoming Air Jordan VI

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Already being called the “Red Oreo” this upcoming colourway of MJ’s sixth signature sure is in the works to make their debut this summer. As can be seen in these initial images, they sport a white leather upper with the only bit of visual variety provided via the red Jumpman and the white speckled lace lock and rear spoiler. On the rear is Jumpman and “AIR” branding, which will unquestionably vex some of you. Underneath the clean upper is a white midsole that is accented with the same red with…

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This Lebron XIX is on the way soon

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Just because Lebron James is not wearing the latest model in his signature line, the LeBron XIX, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t too. This upcoming lower collared LeBron XIX sports a pink textile upper overlaid with a leather toe cap. Lavender floral patterns are present on the heel wrapping underlay and tongue . with Volt accenting present on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a React Foam midsole stands in for the Max Zoom at the forefoot and augments the Max Air unit at the heel, This LeBron XIX Low…

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Who is, Who might, Who ain’t : February 22, 2022

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play again until after the All-Star break, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Feb 16 Day-To-Day Marcus Smart PG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Feb 22 Out Simmons (conditioning) may not be cleared make his Brooklyn debut for “weeks,” Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports. “Ben Simmons, from what I’m told, is going to really ramp…

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“Playoff” Air Jordan XII potentially releasing March 11

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It goes without saying ( even though I am saying it) that the “Playoff” Air Jordan XII is one of 2022’s most anticipated releases. Initially they were scheduled to release February 19, as we all know that did not happen as the “Cardinal” Air Jordan III released on that day with the date for the “Playoff” moved to some point in March. There could finally be a day for this returning classic, for according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the postponement is potentially set to end March 11. We will continue…

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