Author: Brandon King

Wizards GM refutes John Wall trade rumours

Brandon King

John Wall’s name has become the subject of trade talks as reports came out last week that the Wizards star guard has requested as trade. Tommy Sheppard, the Wizards general manager disputed those reports on Monday, saying that he, John Wall and their other star Bradley Beal, are and always have been on the “same wave.” This almost certainly means they are not on one accord and there was a trade request made but the team cannot affirm that he (Wall) did and depress his trade value, considering Wall’s gargantuan…

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An up close look at the “Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro

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The “Grinch” Kobe VI will see its anticipated return in early 2021 in Protro form. The 2021 Protro will sports the same aesthetic as it 2021 progenitor, meaning and green apple scaled upper with a volt tongue. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with crimson showing up on the Kobe logo on the tongue and Kobe signature on the external heel counter. Below the aforementioned upper is a green midsole with a volt section where the heel Zoom Air unit is housed and a green translucent rubber outsole.…

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Check out these latest images of the upcoming “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 3

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The “Midnight Navy” is a new colourway of the Air Jordan 3 that will release in the early going of 2021. It sports a. Navy tumbled leather upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. A navy Jumpman is present on the cement grey tongue, with white Jumpman and “AIR” branding on the navy rear tab. Below this aforementioned upper is a white and navy midsole and a cement grey rubber outsole with section of midnight navy and white , respectively. As it currently stands, the…

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Marc Gasol reportedly to sign with Lakers

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From nba.com: Former Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol is reportedly headed for L.A. to join the Lakers. Veteran big man Marc Gasol, who was drafted by the Lakers before his rights were traded to Memphis 12 years ago, is reportedly set to join L.A. for its title defense. Multiple reports indicate Gasol intends to sign a two-year deal at the $2.7 million veteran exception. Though the 35-year-old has seen a sharp drop in overall production — playing just 26.4 minutes per last season, down from 33.0 two seasons…

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Blazers and Harry Giles agree on one-year deal

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The Portland Trail Blazers and agent Harry Giles have agreed one a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Highly touted as the number coming out of high school, a series of knee injuries have stymied what many thought would be an ascent to stardom. Last season in 46 appearances, including 17 starts, Giles averaged 6.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in just 14.5 minutes per contest.

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Warriors and Raptors interested in Marc Gasol

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The Warriors and the Raptors are both interested in the services of Marc Gasol, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It makes sense for the Raptors, as he helps mitigates the loss of Serge Ibaka , who agreed to a contract with the Clippers. For Golden State, Gasol’s unselfishness and passing ability would fit in quite well with the Warriors more egalitarian offensive system. At 35, the veteran big man still has some defensive abilities and if he actually looks at the basket and remembers he can score, he can provide…

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Lakers agree on three-year, $40 million deal

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, told ESPN on Saturday. Caldwell-Pope re-signed with the Lakers in July 2019 on a two-year, $16.6 million deal that included an $8.5 million player option for the 2020-21 season, which he declined. With his 3-and-D skills, Caldwell-Pope was a valuable supporting player in the Lakers’ run to the NBA championship this past season. The guard shot a career-best 38.5% from 3-point range in the regular season and was…

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Tristan Thompson agrees to 2-year, $19 million deal with the Boston Celtics

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from The Boston Celtics suffered a big blow on Saturday when Gordon Hayward left to sign a massive four-year, $120 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Replacing a player of his caliber simply won’t be possible with the options left on the free agent market, but the Celtics have bounced back to some extent with a nice signing to boost their frontcourt depth.  Veteran big man Tristan Thompson will be joining the Celtics on a two-year, $19 million deal, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Thompson had spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers,…

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

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The “Silver Toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG is a women’s-specific colourway of the 1 that is slated to make its retail debut in the early part of 2021. The crinkled effect on the silver portion of the black and silver upper is inspired by the future of flight and space innovation. The “Silver Toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS are set, for now, to be available at nike.com and select retail establishments beginning February 12, 2021. They will carry a $170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 1 High…

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Carmelo Anthony agrees on deal to return to Portland

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According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania , Carmelo Anthony will be suiting for another season in Portland. The ten-time all-star was signed by the Blazers last November that was seen as a move that would give Melo some sort of farewell tour. However Anthony proved that he was not done , as he averaged 15.4 points per contest, and gave the Blazers desperately needed offence in the form of a third scorer.

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