Category: NBA Basketball

Hawks and Warriors swap big men

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors have engaged in a swap of young big men. The Warriors will receive Omari Spellman, while Atlanta will get Damian Jones and a second round draft pick. Though Jones has appeared in only 49 through his first three seasons, he showed some promise last season before going down with a torn chest muscle. Spellman, was taken 30th overall in the 2018 NBA draft, played in just 46 games in his rookie campaign and…

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Lakers to add Avery Bradley once he clears waivers

Brandon King

Though the Lakers missed out on the big fish of Kawhi Leonard, they have made several quality-appearing signings in the interim. Since this weekend, the Lakers have added, Demarcus Cousins, Danny Green, and Quinn Cook and resigned Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Rajon Rondo and JaVale McGee. With Avery Bradley agreeing to a two-year, $9.7 million deal, it appears Los Angeles ha made another solid addition to their roster. The deal is actually a “one plus one”, with the second year being a player option. Last year it was a tale of two…

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Oklahoma City trades Jerami Grant to Denver

Brandon King

After shocking the NBA world by trading Paul George Sunday morning, the Thunder apparently are done wheeling and dealing. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Oklahoma City Thunder are sending forward Jerami Grant to the the Denver Nuggets in exchange for a 2020 first round pick. The deal seems to address the issues of rebuilding for the future and financial relief as it will save the franchise $39 million in salary and luxury tax. Prior to making this trade, the Thunder was staring at a nearly $33 million tax bill.…

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Tyus Jones signs a 3 year deal with Grizzlies

Brandon King

Former Timberwolves backup point guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a three year, $28 million dollar offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, who have been more active than usual this offseason. Initially it was reported the offer sheet was for three years at $24 million, however Jones’ agent, Kevin Bradbury of BDA Sports Management told the Pioneer Press that the number was closer to $28 million when factoring in “likely incentives.” Jones , a restricted free agent, has spent the first four years of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.…

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Kevin Durant to now wear number 7

Brandon King

When Kevin Durant finally takes the court for the Brooklyn Nets, he will not be donning his familiar number 35 but rather a new number, 7. He announced the number changed Sunday via his real twitter account. If you are like me, you might wonder what was the reason for the number change, KD also provided some insight into why he made his decision. 35 has brought KD a long way but with this new chapter of his career, it seemed Durant wanted to embark on it with new digits…

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DeMarcus Cousins agrees to join Lakers

Brandon King

It may have been a year later than expected, but it appears DeMarcus Cousins will be donning the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the two sides agreed to a one-year deal. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed yet. Last season in his 30 regular season appearances with Golden State, Boogie averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 assists and was playing well heading into the playoffs before unfortunately suffering a partially torn quadriceps in the first round against the Clippers. He…

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Quinn Cook agrees to deal with Lakers

Brandon King

The post-Kawhi dust will continue to settle with complimentary and specialist players now being signed. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes has reported that the Los Angeles Lakers and free agent guard Quinn Cook have reached an agreement on a two-year deal worth $6 million. Cook is a career 41.5 percent shooter from beyond the arc, something the Lakers have lacked in recent years.

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Danny Green agrees to deal with Lakers

Brandon King

Once Kawhi Leonard signed there were other ancillary players, who had been in a holding pattern awaiting his decision, who would fall into place in various locales around the league. One of those was Danny Green, who fate was thought tied to Kawhi’s. Shortly after the Leonard decision was announced Adrian Wojnarowski broke news that the sharpshooter has agreed to a two-year deal worth $30 million. If Green can resemble more of how he looked on the regular season, he brings the Lakers shooting they having been sorely lacking and…

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Paul George traded to Los Angeles Clippers

Brandon King

This NBA free agency period has been action-packed, to say the least. Hot on the heels of the news of Kawhi Leonard agreeing to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, there is now news that Paul George will be joining him. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that In a massive trade the Clippers are sending point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, forward Danilo Gallinari, four unprotected first round picks, one protected first round pick and two pick swaps for George. Apparently Leonard had been working on George to get him to find a…

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