This report from Kyle Boone of CBS Sports sheds some light on how some chicanery involving the University of Maryland, the University of Kansas, Adidas and Under Armour has now drawn the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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The man who has been known for perhaps the most infamous punch in NBA history will spend the next six years in federal prison and pay $970,000 in restitution. https://youtu.be/BI8nVJLHDMo Kermit Washington, who played ten seasons in the NBA, plead guilty in November to falsifying a statement on a tax returns and aggravated identity theft. He used charity donations to finance vacations , shopping sprees and even cosmetic surgery for his girlfriend. According to prosecutors on the case, Washington used his position as a National Basketball Players Association rep to…
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This white/black colorway is from the lineup of the soon to be released Hyperdunk X, which is the tenth edition of storied basketball shoe. This colorway is rather straightforward, featuring a white woven upper broken up by black detailing present on the tongue, inner lining and rear pull tab. The upper’s aesthetic is completed by a debossed “HD” on the heel. The white midsole sits atop a white outsole with cut outs showing the heel and forefoot Zoom Air units. This Hyperdunk X is to release in August at nike.com…
Read MoreThe ever-evolving saga of Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs may have a yet a new and unexpected turn. Now there appears to be a new contestant in the Quest for Kawhi- surprisingly the Toronto Raptors. Reporting from the Washington Post’s Tim Bontemps indicated that the Raptors have emerged as a potential trade landing spot for Leonard. From Bontemps; The Toronto Raptors also generated buzz as a potential destination for Leonard. With LeBron James out of the Eastern Conference, perhaps Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri is willing to swing…
Read MoreKyle Anderson signed an offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this week and according to Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News it is unlikely the Spurs will match the 4 year, $37 million deal for Anderson’s services. Told #Spurs unlikely to match Kyle Anderson’s 4-year, $37M offer sheet clearing the way for him to join #Grizzlies … tonight is the deadline — Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) July 8, 2018 Even though Anderson has showed signs and flashed of improvement, posting career highs in minutes,points, field goal percentage, assists, rebounds,and…
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Brown Deer, Wisconsin is the backdrop for our latest reporting of sneakers serving as the impetus for yet another instance of individuals engaging in bad behavior. A 34-year-old resident of the town of approximately 12,000 called Brown Deer Police and told them someone entered her home sometime between 9:00 p.m. on Sunday July 1 and 12:35 a.m. Monday July 2. The woman indicated that multiple pair of name brand sneakers valued at more than $1,000 were pilfered from her bedroom, along with a comforter. The victim allegedly told police she…
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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski The Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets are putting the finishing touches on a swap amongst the clubs that would send center Timofey Mozgof ( who was just involved in the Dwight Howard trade, which just became official yesterday) to the Magic, center Bismack Biyombo to the Hornets and guard Julyan Stone to the Bulls. The Bulls also send Jerian Grant to the Magic. Sources: Three-team trade agreed in principle. https://t.co/Ydrx3Ul3lV — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 8, 2018 Deal includes Bulls guard Jerian Grant…
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The reverberations of DeMarcus Cousins joining the Golden State ware still being felt around the NBA. However the on the court impact will likely not be fully realized for sometime as Cousins is recovering from a torn Achilles’ tendon. Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr made it plain that once Boogie is healthy he will be inserted into the starting lineup. Once he’s healthy, he’ll start. Nothing against Damian Jones or Jordan Bell, but we’re inheriting this All-Star center and one of the best centers in the league. He’s going to…
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Kyle Anderson has spent the first four seasons of his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs. After setting career highs in : minutes (26.7 per game) points (7.9) FG% (52.7%) assists (2.7) rebounds (5.4) blocks (0.8) steals (1.6) he seems to be on the ascent. If the Spurs want to enjoy the fruits of that ascension, they are going to have to pony up some cash. That is because the Memphis Grizzlies have signed the forward to an offer sheet. Reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN indicated the offer…
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Considering the fact that Carmelo Anthony had a horrendous season in his inaugural campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was no surprise he opted in for the final year of a contract that would pay him nearly $28 million. This, combined with the substantial financial commitments to Russell Westbrook (5yrs/ $205 million), Steven Adams (4yrs/$100 million), and now the recently re-signed Paul George )4yrs/$137 million) and would present the Thunder with an astronomical $150 million in luxury taxes. Accordsing to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Anthony and the…
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