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June 16, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Cam Reddish SF Jun 15 Out Reddish (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s Game 5 against Philadelphia, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Trae Young PG Jun 15 Day-To-Day Young is probable for Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Sixers with right…

June 15, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Kevin Durant puts historic performance

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Who Got It Done Kevin Durant 49 points Kevin Durant 17 rebounds Kevin Durant 10 assists Pts Reb Ast Kevin DurantBRK vs. MIL 49 17 10 Triple-double G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ BRK 34 12 4 2 blk Jeff GreenBRK vs. MIL 27 1 3 7-8 3-pt Khris MiddletonMIL @ BRK 25 4 5 Jrue HolidayMIL @ BRK 19 3 8 Blake GriffinBRK vs. MIL 17 3 0 Pat ConnaughtonMIL @ BRK 10 6 1 Brook LopezMIL @ BRK 15 6 0 Landry ShametBRK vs. MIL 9 2 2 Bryn ForbesMIL @…

Billie Eilish x Air Jordan 15 coming possibly in September

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According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, Jordan Brand is collaborating with singer Billie Eilish ( who I’ll admit I’ve never heard of but apparently has garnered a degree of acclaim) , on an upcoming pair of Air Jordan 15. At this juncture there is no word on the specific colorway of this collaborative 15, but the potential visual representation is that of a tonal sail sneaker. This apparently may not be a one-off, as zsneakerheadz seems to allude to more collaborative efforts between the two could be forthcoming. The tentative date…

Marco Bellinelli will not play in Olympic Qualifying Tourney

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Photo Credit: FIBA.BASKETBALL Marco Bellinelli will not suit up for the Italian National Team as they prepare to embark on the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will tip off in Belgrade, Serbia at the end of the month. The NBA veteran of 925 games cited the reason that he was sitting out the qualifier in order to recover from a rigorous season. In a press release from the Italian Basketball Federation Bellinelli had this to say: “Unfortunately, this summer I will not be part of the national team. This season was…

June 15, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Cam Reddish SF Jun 13 Out Reddish (Achilles) is listed as out for Monday’s Game 4 matchup with the 76ers, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 9 Out Hunter (knee) will miss the remainder of the season and undergo meniscus surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics…

Could Pau Gasol be close to hanging the sneakers up?

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By Johnny Askounis of eurohoops.net /info@eurohoops.net Pau Gasol aims to help FC Barcelona capture its 19th domestic title and third of his own. His return in February receiving an enthusiastic response from the fans has been followed by strong outings all the way up to the best-of-three series determining the Spanish league champion. “This can be my last game,” he admitted in the buildup to Finals Game 2 planned to be held Tuesday evening at Barca’s home court, “I have been thinking for years that my last game could have been a long…

Glen Davis is still happy Kyrie was injured

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Brandon King

When former NBA player made a comment which reveled in the injury suffered by Kyrie Irving Sunday , he rightfully drew rancor from many both on and offline. No matter how intense a series or rivalry is wishing for, much less celebrating an opponent’s injury is a line that is typically something that is eschewed and even frowned upon. Despite deleting the comment , the man who is perfectly fine with being call “Big Baby” decided to hop back on social media and go full heel, digging in his heels…

June 14, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Images and materials for all colours of the 2021 Off White x Nike Dunk Low Collection

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The upcoming Off-White x Nike 50 of 50 Dunk collection is the type of thing that requires a change of pants from resellers and hypebeasts. As the name implies, this latest collaborative endeavour between Virgil Abloh’s Off-White and Nike features a collection of 50 different colourways of the Nike Dunk Low. Thanks to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, we now have a breakdown of colours and materials for all 50 Dunks. Lot number 1-10 all features Lot 2 11-20- These all will feature a leather and suede build Lot 3 , 21-30…

June 13, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

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Who Got It Done Chris Paul drops 37 to help send the Nuggets home Devin Booker pours in 34 in series close out game Giannis puts up 34 and 12 in Game 4 win pt rb ast Chris PaulPHO @ DEN 37 3 7 2 stl Devin BookerPHO @ DEN 34 11 4 10-11 ft Nikola JokićDEN vs. PHO 22 11 4 G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. BRK 34 12 3 Khris MiddletonMIL vs. BRK 19 4 8 2 stl , 2 blk Kevin DurantBRK @ MIL 28 13 5 M. PorterDEN…