Category: NBA Basketball

Timberwolves quite interested in Ben Simmons

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From Timothy Rapp of B\R One of the storylines of the NBA offseason this summer will be the future of Ben Simmons in Philadelphia and whether the Sixers will trade him. If they do put him on the market, one team to keep an eye on is the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News in Minneapolis: “I texted with someone that knows Ben Simmons incredibly well that has working knowledge of all things NBA. My text the other day said … ‘how badly do the Wolves…

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June 27, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Bucks go up 2-1 in East Finals

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Khris MiddletonMIL @ ATL 38 11 7   6-12 3-pt G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ ATL 33 11 4   2 stl Trae YoungATL vs. MIL 35 0 4 Bobby PortisMIL @ ATL 15 4 1   2 stl Kevin HuerterATL vs. MIL 11 4 7   3 blk D. GallinariATL vs. MIL 18 4 0   2 stl Jrue HolidayMIL @ ATL 6 4 12   2 stl , 2 blk Brook LopezMIL @ ATL 10 3 0 Clint CapelaATL vs. MIL 8 11 2 John CollinsATL vs. MIL 13…

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Could Damian Lillard be on the verge of requesting a trade?

Brandon King

In this current NBA where player movement is more fluid than ever, Damian Lillard has been the torch bearer for sticking it out with a team. Despite first round exits in the postseason’s opening round in four of the past five seasons, Lillard has started numerous times that he desires to remain with the Trail Blazers. Check out this piece from yahoo sports’ Chris Haynes that may cast some doubt on that stance.

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June 27, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jun 26 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s Game 3 against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires…

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June 26, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Ayton plays big as Suns take 3-1 lead in West Finals

Brandon King

Who Got it Done DeAndre Ayton with a man-sized 19 points and 22 rebounds pt rb ast Deandre AytonPHO @ LAC 19 22 3   4 blk Paul GeorgeLAC vs. PHO 23 16 6   12-18 ft Ivica ZubacLAC vs. PHO 13 14 1 Mikal BridgesPHO @ LAC 6 13 3   2 blk Devin BookerPHO @ LAC 25 2 0   2 stl Terance MannLAC vs. PHO 12 4 0 Chris PaulPHO @ LAC 18 4 7 Reggie JacksonLAC vs. PHO 20 5 1 Cameron JohnsonPHO @ LAC 5 4 0 Dario ŠarićPHO…

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June 25, 2021 NBA Recap: Bucks annihilate Hawks in Game 2

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. ATL 25 9 6   2 stl Jrue HolidayMIL vs. ATL 22 2 7 Brook LopezMIL vs. ATL 16 1 0   3 stl Khris MiddletonMIL vs. ATL 15 7 8 Kris DunnATL @ MIL 6 2 2 John CollinsATL @ MIL 11 8 0 B. BogdanovićATL @ MIL 8 0 4 P.J. TuckerMIL vs. ATL 1 7 3   3 stl Pat ConnaughtonMIL vs. ATL 9 2 1 Cam ReddishATL @ MIL 11 2 0 Yesterday’s Scores Atlanta Hawks (41-31)  91 Milwaukee Bucks (46-26)…

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Giannis’ agent says intends to play in the Olympics

Brandon King

By Johnny Askounis of eurohoops.net/ info@eurohoops.net Giannis Antetokounmpo is hoping to represent Greece in the upcoming Olympic Games, his agent Giorgos Panou said on Friday. “His goal is to be at Tokyo,” his long-time agent mentioned in an interview to Greek public television, “Whenever he can be available and healthy, he will play for the National Team.” Greece holds a chance to book the trip to Tokyo through the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria, Canada. The top-ranking country out of the six-team tournament will complete Group A of the Olympic tournament preliminary round…

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Mavs hire Jason Kidd, new coach signs 4-year deal

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From Mike Chiari of B/R: The Dallas Mavericks reportedly agreed to make Jason Kidd their new head coach Friday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported Kidd agreed to a four-year contract. Charania added that Dallas also hired Nico Harrison as its new GM and head of basketball operations. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported former Mavericks guard J.J. Barea has had preliminary conversations to join Kidd’s coaching staff. Rick Carlisle served as the Mavs’ head coach for 13 seasons from 2008-21, but he made the surprising decision to step down at…

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June 25, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jun 24 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic is listed as questionable for Friday’s Game 2 against the Bucks. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of…

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June 23, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Jun 2 Day-To-Day Jaylen Brown…

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