The 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…
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Spurs not likely to match offer sheet on Kyle Anderson
Kyle 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…
Read MoreStupid Things People Do For Sneakers: $1,000 worth of sneakers and a comforter stole from Wisconsin home
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…
Read MoreBulls, Hornets and Magic finalize three-team trade
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…
Read MoreKerr: Once DeMarcus Cousins is healthy he will start
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…
Read MoreKyle Anderson signs $37.3 million offer sheet with Memphis Grizzlies
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…
Read MoreMaking A Difference: Nike and Portland Trailblazers engage in joint effort to restore Portland’s public bball courts
This story from nba.com highlights how Nike and the Portland Trailblazers have joined forces to give back to both the community and the game of basketball.
Read MoreMelo and Thunder reportedly looking to part ways this summer
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…
Read MoreRoger Federer signs $300 million deal with Uniqlo
Tennis legend Roger Federer has signed an endorsement deal with Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo, ending his 24-year relationship with Nike. His deal with the Beaverton, Oregon based athletic sportswear giant ended March1 of this year; Nike had an opportunity to match but they declined. He showed up Monday for his Wimbledon first round match decked out in Uniqlo gear from head to ankle- he was rocking Nike shoes during the match. ESPN reported the deal was worth over $300 million guaranteed over the next 10 years. A provision in the…
Read MoreAir Jordan 1 Retro High OG “ROTY” to release in October
The onslaught of Air Jordan 1’s shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. This upcoming version of Micheal Jordan’s first signature shoe draws inspiration from what a young MJ wore to his Rookie of the Year acceptance speech. In his inaugural campaign, Jordan averaged 28.2 points per contest in leading the lowly Chicago Bulls to a playoff appearance. The gold harvest and black color blocking pay a nod to the shirt Jordan wore while receiving the award. At this point, no actual images of the shoe have come to…
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