Author: Brandon King

Spencer Dinwiddie headed to Wizards as part of five-team deal

Brandon King

From nba news services Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie reportedly will join the Washington Wizards on a three-year, $62-million deal as part of a multi-team trade between the Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The Nets reportedly will receive a 2024 second round pick and a 2025 Draft swap with Washington in exchange for Dinwiddie. The Spurs will receive forward Chandler Hutchison and a 2022 second round pick from Washington as part of the deal. The draft night tradesbetween the Wizards,…

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Pau Gasol voted to IOC Athlete’s Commission

Brandon King

Pau Gasol also topped the voting. By Eurohoops team/at Eurohoops.net  info@eurohoops.net Spanish basketball great Pau Gasol was elected to the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission. His term will end at the 2028 Olympics that will be held in Los Angeles. Gasol received 1,888 votes, the most of any other nominee. You can see the full results here. Per IOC: The athletes at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 have elected Pau Gasol, Maja Włoszczowska, Federica Pellegrini and Yuki Ota to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Athletes’ Commission (AC), for a term ending…

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This Nike Dunk Low is coming soon

Brandon King

This latest in the seemingly non-stop processing of Nike Dunks sports a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with metallic silver leather with a cracked aesthetic. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides; the same black also appears on the rear branding and on the tongue label. Below said upper resides a white midsole and a silver rubber outsole. The retail debut of this Nike Dunk Low is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike Dunk Low DO5882-001…

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Bulls working on deal for DeMar DeRozan

Brandon King

The Chicago Bulls are apparently working on a sign-and-trade to acquire free agent DeMar DeRozan. The Bulls have already been active on the sign-and-trade market , engaging in such a transaction with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire point guard Lonzo Ball. The Spurs are allegedly interested in Lauri Markkanen who is a restricted free agent.

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Olympic Hoops: Gobert and Fournier power France to semis

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France will face Slovenia in the Olympics semifinal for a chance to return to the podium By Eurohoops team at Eurohoops.net /info@eurohoops.net It was a tough battle but France came through to beat Italy 84-75 to advance to the Olympic tournament semifinals on Tuesday. Les Bleus will face Slovenia for a ticket to the grand final on Saturday. Rudy Gobert took charge for Vincent Collet’s squad, posting 22 points, 9 rebounds. Evan Fournier, who has just moved to the New York Knicks, followed with 21 points, while veteran Nicolas Batum paced the team with 15…

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NBA Free Agency 2021 Day 1 Recap

Brandon King

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns will agree to a 4-year, $120 million contract. Jarrett Allen and the Cleveland Cavaliers will agree to a 5-year, $100 million contract. Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat (via sign-and-trade) will agree to a 3-year, $90 million contract. Norman Powell and the Portland Trail Blazers will agree to a 5-year, $90 million contract. Lonzo Ball and the Chicago Bulls (via sign-and-trade) will agree to a 5-year, $85 million contract. Evan Fournier and the New York Knicks will agree to a 4-year, $78 million contract.…

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USA gets win over Spain 95-81

Brandon King

The United States Senior Men’s National Team guaranteed themselves at least a shot at playing for a medal in a 95-81 victory over a tough and experienced Spanish National team. The US team had to overcome a low shooting start in the first half and a huge game form Ricky Rubio, who channeled his inner Oscar Schmidt in dropping 38 on the Americans. Team USA will take on the winner of the Australia/Argentina matchup in the semis. From nba news services : > Box score | Photos First Quarter: Spain 21, USA…

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Transgender weightlifter’s Olympic debut ends quicker than expected

Brandon King

From James Matthey at news.com.au: Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard suffered an early exit on her Olympic debut on Monday night, bowing out as the New Zealander’s historic appearance ignited heated debate on one of sport’s most divisive issues. Hubbard was competing in the women’s +87kg class, but failed on each of her first three attempts in the snatch component of the competition. Her three unsuccessful attempts meant she did not progress to the clean and jerk phase and was knocked out. Attempting the heaviest first attempt of the night when…

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“Multi-Color” New Balance XC-72

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This iteration edition of New Balance’s XC-72 is just one of a multitude of planned colourways of the silhouette. This upcoming XC-72 sports a khaki-coloured foundational layer overlaid with various hues of suedes. Large “N” logos adorn the lateral and medial sides, while an NB logo is present on the tongue; an external rubberised heel cup rounds out the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides atop a faintly tinted lavender midsole and a two-toned and treaded rubber outsole. The “Muti-Color” New Balance XC-72 is set to release August 6 at…

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Check out these latest images of the “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

New images of the “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3 have surfaced. This new colourway of the Air Jordan 3 is planned to debut later this year. This beautifully executed colourway sports a black nubuck upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Pine green shows up on the lowermost and top eyelets, collar and the gold-bordered embroidered Jumpman on the tongue. Below this upper a two-tone white and pine green midsole and cement, pine green and white rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Pine Green” Air…

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