Author: Brandon King

Utah Acquires Center Jusuf Nurkic, Trades Sexton and 2030 2nd‑Rounder

Brandon King

The Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets have engaged in a trade in which the Jazz sent out guard Colin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Hornets in exchange for Jusef Nurkic.  Nurkic was acquired from the Phoenix Suns, along with a 2026 first-round pick, at the trade deadline last season, in exchange for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and a 2026 second-round pick. He made 26 appearances, including 9 starts, averaging 9.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in only 18.1 minutes per contest. Nurkic can provide scoring and capable of working on…

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Former Howard Guard Steve Settle III Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Miami Heat

Brandon King

Former Howard University guard Steve Settle III signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Miami Heat. Introduced in the 2017 collective bargaining agreement, an Exhibit-10 contract is a one-year non-guaranteed minimum salary deal. It can also include a bonus of up to $75,000 that kicks in should the player who signed the deal spend at least 60 days with a team’s G-League affiliate. Additionally, this contract can be converted to a two-way deal, which allows a player to split time between an NBA and its G-League affiliate, with a maximum of…

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Austin Reaves Passes on Max Deal—Plans to Test Free Agency in 2026

Brandon King

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reeves declined a max level extention from the team earlier this week, according to Dan Woike, who covers the team for The Athletic.  The team offered Reeves a 4-year, maximum extension worth $89.2 miilion but declined the offer. Woike also reported that Reeves will play out the third of a 4-year, $54 million deal he signed in 2023, decline his player option after next season and enter free agency.  The decision to bet in himself and go into free agency is not indicative of a…

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Angel Reese vs. Rickea Jackson Drama: Total Pro Sports Gets It Wrong

Brandon King

Last night during the Los Angeles Sky and Chicago Sky matchup, the Sky’s Rebecca Allen and Rickea Jackson of the Sparks were battling for position on a rebound and Jackson took exception to the level of physicality Allen brought on the play. Words were exchanged between the two leading Angel Reese to step in an attempt to difuse the situation.  This led to words exchanged between Jackson and Reese leading to Jackson pushing Reese’s hand away as she appeared to try and separate the players.  Ultimately everyone was separated with…

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Jonathan Kuminga on the Move: Eager to Step Up With His Next Team

Brandon King

With the Kevin Durant saga now settled, the future playing location of Jonathan Kuminga is one of the intruguing storylines of the NBA offseason.  The forward has spent all four years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors and has shown tantalizing flashes of brilliance combined with confounding episodes of being glued to the Warriors’ bench.  Kuminga has the opportunity to test the free agent waters, albeit in a restricted manner, meaning the Warriors can match any offer he may get to retain him.  He appears to seek…

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Suns reportedly interested in moving Bradley Beal

Brandon King

After trading Kevin Durant , the next logical step for the Phoenix Suns should be to look to deal Bradley Beal. According to Legion Hoops , per Sports Arizona’s John Gambadoro, the team is looking to either deal or buyout the veteran 2-guard.  Beal’s time in Phoenix has undoubtedly played out differently than was envisioned when he was acquired in June 2023 to form their own big 3. However the three All-Stars proved to be less than the sum of their parts, with the Suns posting a 45-33 record in…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Top 7 VP/AD rankings

Brandon King

The latest edition of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Top 7 VP/AD rankings has been announced.  7. Dr. Trayvean Scott- Grambling State University Dr. Scott oversees a Grambling State athletic program that is in a state of transition. Head football coach Mickey Joseph is completing his first season after replacing Hue Jackson. Patrick Crarey II will enter his first season as men’s basketball coach. Courtney Simmons is in her third season at the helm of the women’s basketball program and already has under her belt Grambling’s first 20-win…

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Kristaps Porzingis Traded to Atlanta in Three-Team Blockbuster Deal

Brandon King

The Boston Celtics are putting the finishing touches on a three-team deal that will send forward Kristaps Porzingis and second round draft pick to the Atlanta Hawks. The Brooklyn Nets will receive Terance Mann and the Hawks’ no. 22 pick, while Boston gets Georges Niang and a second round pick. 

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Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: Attempted Theft Leaves Robber Dead

Brandon King

A May 2025 private after-hours sale at a Santa Monica, CA sneaker store ended in deadly gunplay.  Santa Monica Police responded to a call at Sole & Laces after a report of shots fired and assault with a deadly weapon. The owner of the business was hosting a private after-hours sale when someone entered the establishment and attacked the business owner with what law enforcement described as a “chemical irritant.” Police said that the irritant was delivered via a spray.  A scuffle then ensued and the business owner/victim shot the…

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Is Jalen Green Still on the Trade Block?

Brandon King

Jalen Green is heading to Phoenix as part of the Kevin Durant trade but the jersey he will be wearing when the nba season tips off may not be that of the Suns.  According to Legion Hoops, the Suns are planning on shipping the young scorer out of the Valley of the Sun.  However, a report from Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro contradicts the report as he indicates that the team does not intend to trade Green and that they plan to pair him with Devin Booker in their backcourt.  Green…

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