Category: NBA Basketball

Kevin Durant out for Game 1 of NBA Finals, Cousins questionable

Brandon King

When Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off in Toronto, Kevin Durant will not be part of the proceedings. According to Nick Friedell of ESPN, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr decisively ended any speculation, stating: “KD’s not playing Game 1.” ESPN’s Rachel Nichols adds that the team has not even decided if he will travel to Toronto. Additionally Nichols reports that center DeMarcus Cousins’ status is now questionable. According to the New York Times’ Marc J. Spears, Cousins participated in non-starters scrimmage at Warriors practice but did not look…

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The misconception around Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors and why the mission is already completed

Brandon King

The latest round of hot take nation features nearly every sports outlet from Maine to California is discussing how the Golden State Warriors do not need Kevin Durant. It is understandable why they would “leap” to such a conclusion, the Warriors have an all-time record of 31-1 in games without KD that Stephen Curry has played and how the team resembles their 2016 incarnation ( which by the way, may have won 73 games but lost the NBA Finals) in terms of their play style, which many have deemed more…

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Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert hospitalized for stroke symptoms

Brandon King

According to the Detroit News’ Nolan Finley and Kim Kozlowski, Cleveland Cavaliers team owner Dan Gilbert was hospitalized today after experiencing the symptoms of a stroke. Per the National Stroke Association, a stroke occurs “when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost.” A statement issued to the News by Quicken Loans,…

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May 25, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers Kawhi LeonardTOR vs. MIL 27 17 7   2 stl , 2 blk Kyle LowryTOR vs. MIL 17 5 8    G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ TOR 21 11 4   2 stl , 3 blk Brook LopezMIL @ TOR 18 9 1   3 blk Fred VanVleetTOR vs. MIL 14 0 2    Ersan IlyasovaMIL @ TOR 13 6 1    Pascal SiakamTOR vs. MIL 18 4 0    George HillMIL @ TOR 10 2 3   2 stl Eric BledsoeMIL @ TOR 8 5 7    Marc GasolTOR vs. MIL 6 3…

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May 25, 2019 NBA Playoff Preview

Brandon King

With no games last night, this will be an abbreviated recap/preview. Today’s Game (all times EST)  Milwaukee Bucks  (60-22) Toronto Raptors  (58-24) 8:30p – TNT Eastern Conference Finals Series Snapshots Eastern Conference FinalsToronto vs. MilwaukeeToronto leads Best-of-7 series 3 games to 2Next game: Saturday, May 25, 8:30PM @TOR

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May 23, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Top Performances Kawhi LeonardTOR @ MIL 35 7 9   5-8 3-pt Fred VanVleetTOR @ MIL 21 1 1   7-9 3-pt G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. TOR 24 6 6    Kyle LowryTOR @ MIL 17 7 6    Malcolm BrogdonMIL vs. TOR 18 11 6 Yesterday’s Scores Toronto goes to Milwaukee and takes control of East Finals with pivotal 105-99 Game 5 win. Toronto Raptors   105 Milwaukee Bucks  99 PTS K.Leonard-TOR – 35   TRB P.Siakam-TOR – 13   TOR leads series 3 games to 2 Eastern Conference Series Snapshots Eastern Conference FinalsToronto vs.…

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May 23, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap and Preview

Brandon King

Today’s Game ( all times EST) The Bucks and Raptors meet in a pivotal game five of the Eastern Conference Finals. Toronto Raptors  (58-24)    Milwaukee Bucks  (60-22)    8:30p – TNT   So far, the home team has won all 4 games in this Eastern Conference Finals. In the 2-2-1-1-1 format, of the 59 times that has happened, the higher seed has won 49 of those series. That includes the 2019 Western Conference semifinal matchup when Golden State ended up besting Houston in 6 games. Of the 10 instances where the lower seed won the series…

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May 21, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers Khris MiddletonMIL @ TOR 30 6 7    Kyle LowryTOR vs. MIL 25 5 6   10-10 ft G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ TOR 25 10 5   3 blk Marc GasolTOR vs. MIL 17 5 7   2 blk Kawhi LeonardTOR vs. MIL 19 7 1   4 stl , 2 blk Serge IbakaTOR vs. MIL 17 13 2    Fred VanVleetTOR vs. MIL 13 1 6    George HillMIL @ TOR 5 5 3   2 stl Norman PowellTOR vs. MIL 18 5 3    Brook LopezMIL @ TOR 8 2 3  …

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NBA Rumours: Memphis expected to deal Conley

Brandon King

The Memphis Grizzlies have their highest draft pick since they infamously took Hasheem Thabeet in the 2009 affair ( something that is still a sore spot for Grizzlies fans). With Zion Williamson out of the picture, its has been assumed that the team will take Murray State point guard Ja Morant with their number two pick. However, where does that leave Mike Conley? According to The New York Times’ Marc Stein, the Grizzlies “are widely expected to use the No. 2 pick on Murray State’s Ja Morant and trade the…

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Terry Stotts and Trail Blazers agree to new multiyear deal

Brandon King

What a difference a year can make. After embarrassingly getting swept out of last year’s playoffs by the New Orleans Pelicans, there was some speculation that Stotts’ job could be in trouble. A report by the Sporting News’ Mitch L:awrence indicates that late owner Paul Allen had denied Stotts request for a contract extension only fueled those fires. Blazers GM Neil Olshey stuck with Coach Stotts and the team enjoyed their deepest playoff run since 2000, unfortunately ending in a sweep to two-time defending champion Golden State. According to Joe…

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