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NBA continues to play its position in diluting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy

January 21, 2021January 17, 2022 Brandon King

As the yearly commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is upon us and like other holidays -Halloween, Thanksgiving, X-Mas, Valentine’s Day, etc- the NBA never hesitates to incorporate its players into the celebration of those days. I started noticing a few years ago that the NBA’s celebration of Dr. King was just the latest example of the over simplification and the striping down of the legacy and contributions of one of most legendary black men and Americans in history. Before I digress let me clear that I am not…

Memphis Grizzlies next three games postponed

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Staff

from the nba: The Memphis Grizzlies’ next three games — Friday, Jan. 22 at Portland and Sunday, Jan. 24 and Monday, Jan. 25 vs. Sacramento — have been postponed in accordance with the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols. The games are being postponed due to unavailable players for the Grizzlies and contact tracing for other players on their roster, and in order to ensure the health and safety of players on both teams.

NBA looking to crackdown on unnecessary postgame contact

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Brandon King

from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN After witnessing some opposing players disregarding new league rules against unnecessary contact on game nights, the NBA is moving team security into the midcourt area to dissuade violations that include hugging and handshakes, according to a league memo obtained by ESPN on Wednesday. As infections for the coronavirus increased amid a darkening pandemic, the NBA recently tightened regulations on player and staffs, including several meant to lessen the possibility of on-court transmissions. Despite those changes, there were still instances of traditional players’ contact in postgame…

Blazers and Grizzlies game postponed due to Health and Safety Protocols

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Brandon King

In what is becoming more commonplace, it seems yet another NBA game has been postponed due to covid-related issues, or as it now commonly known, “Health and Safety Protocols.” From the NBA NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2021 – The National Basketball Association game scheduled for tonight between the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Grizzlies, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with…

January 19, 2021 NBA Recap

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast Nikola JokićDEN vs. OKC 27 12 6 Zion WilliamsonNOP @ UTA 32 5 3 D. MitchellUTA vs. NOP 28 7 4 Luguentz DortOKC @ DEN 20 5 3 Rudy GobertUTA vs. NOP 13 18 1 3 blk Joe InglesUTA vs. NOP 15 3 2 5-6 3-pt Paul MillsapDEN vs. OKC 13 12 3 2 stl Monte MorrisDEN vs. OKC 15 4 5 Jordan ClarksonUTA vs. NOP 18 6 6 Isaiah RobyOKC @ DEN 10 9 3 4 stl Yesterday’s Scores Oklahoma City Thunder (6-7)…

Kyrie Irving could be back for Wednesday game against Cavaliers

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Staff

From nba.com: NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving rejoined the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, saying he took a leave of absence because he “just needed a pause.” Irving practiced with the team and could play Wednesday in Cleveland. He has missed the last seven games, five while away from the team and two more while regaining his conditioning after he was eligible to return. Nets coach Steve Nash told reporters he expects Irving will return to the court against the Cavs. Per Nash, Irving returned to the team and practiced on Tuesday.…

January 18, 2021 NBA Recap

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ BRK 34 12 7 2 stl Zach LaVineCHI vs. HOU 33 4 7 2 stl D. RussellMIN @ ATL 31 3 7 4 stl James HardenBRK vs. MIL 34 6 12 DeMar DeRozanSAS @ POR 20 6 11 2 stl Damian LillardPOR vs. SAS 35 3 6 12-12 ft Clint CapelaATL vs. MIN 23 15 2 2 stl , 3 blk Christian WoodHOU @ CHI 30 9 1 Chris BoucherTOR vs. DAL 21 10 2 3 blk Kevin DurantBRK vs.…

KD’s late three lifts Nets to 125-123 win over Milwaukee

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Brandon King

The second game of the Brooklyn Nets James Harden experience came Monday night in a anticipated matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks and two-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. All of the stars showed up as expected, Giannis had a near triple-double with 34 points , 12 rebounds and 7 assists on 50% FG. James Harden matched Antetokounmpo’s output with 34 points of his own, to go along with 12 assists and 6 rebounds on 13/25 from the floor. Kevin Durant chipped in with 30 but it was his last three of…

Kyrie Irving could practice Tuesday, may play Wednesday

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Brandon King

From Rob Goldberg of B/R: Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will missMonday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucksas he continues working himself back into basketball condition. Irving stepped away from the team because of personal reasons on Jan. 7 and will be missing his seventh consecutive game. Prior to the game, Nash told reporters he expects Irving to practice on Tuesday ahead of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Nash told reporters on Jan. 7 that he did not know why the guard was away, and Joe Vardonof The Athletic reported that night that Irving…

Kyrie Irving buys home for George Floyd’s family

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Brandon King

Kyrie Irving gets a lot of flack for things he says and does, which has opened himself to be a target to vile comments from fans and draw the ire and mockery of many in the sports media. Regardless of personal feelings about Irving what is undeniable is that the brother puts his money where his mouth is when it comes to making difference in the lives of others. It seems that because he marches to the beat of his own drum, and does it without a great deal of…