Category: NBA Basketball

Luol Deng and Lakers reach buyout agreement

Brandon King

According to a report from ESPN’s Chris Haynes, the Los Angeles Lakers and veteran forward Luol Deng have reached a buyout agreement. Deng, who has career averages of 15.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, had 2 years remaining on a 4 year. $72 million deal he signed during the free. agency free-for-all in the summer of 2016. The 14 year veteran and two-time all-star will enter free agency and, according to sources, willl draw interest from multiple contending teams. Prior to making this move, the Lakers were projecting to…

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David West announces retirement

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After a 15-year NBA career, David West announced his retirement earlier today via his Twitter account. 😎 pic.twitter.com/qVRK0fHD8D — David West (@D_West30) August 30, 2018 In his 15 years in the league, West played for the Hornets (where he was an All-Star in 2008 and 2009), Pacers, Spurs and Warriors (where he won two NBA titles) and had career averages of 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

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Atlanta Hawks and State Farm agree to arena naming rights deal

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The Hawks have played their last game in Phillips Arena. That is because according to WSB’s (Atlanta) Zach Klein, the Hawks and State Farm have agreed on a 20-year naming rights contract that will now have the team balling in State Farm Arena. Breaking:Multiple NBA League sources tell me Hawks have a new naming rights deal – Have signed a 20-year-deal with State Farm to play at State Farm Arena – They played at Philips Arena since 1999 – State Farm Arena is undergoing $192-million renovation pic.twitter.com/E6gb1Gh5zk — Zach Klein…

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Miles Bridges reportedly inks 4-year deal with Nike

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According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Miles Bridges, whom the Charlotte Hornets took with the no. 12 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, signed a four-year endorsement deal with Nike. Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges, the No. 12 overall pick in the NBA draft, has signed a four-year endorsement deal with Nike, sources tell The Athletic. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 28, 2018 With other 2018 notable draftees Deandre Ayton ( who went no.1 overall), Marvin Bailey III, and Zaire Smith all signing with Puma, it looked like Nike…

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NBA relaxes sneaker color restrictions for upcoming season

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ESPN’s Nick DePaula has reported that league sources have confirmed that for the first time in NBA history, players will be allowed to wear sneakers of any color of their choice any time this coming season. The move is apparently part of the league’s continual effort to allow its players to be more expressive on the court ( as long as it doesn’t involve showing legitimate emotion I’m sure). This is certainly a far cry from the NBA’S previous footwear restrictions. Historically, the sneakers had to be 51% white or…

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Quincy Pondexter signs with Spurs

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While most of the attention ,and understandably so, surrounding the San Antonio Spurs centers around their beloved Manu Ginobili announcing his retirement earlier today, they did make an addition to their roster today without much fanfare. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, free agent wing Quincy Pondexter has agreed on a one-year contract with the club today. Pondexter has dealt with a series of knee injuries over the past few seasons, including three surgeries on his left knee and a staph infection that has limited him to just 23 games…

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Thomas Robinson agreed to non-guaranteed deal with Atlanta Hawks

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Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Monday the Atlanta Hawks and Thomas Robinson agreed on a non-guaranteed contract. The former no.5 overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft has not lived up to the expectation placed on him. He has played for 6 different clubs over the course of his 5 NBA seasons. He last played for the Lakers in the 2016-17 season; he averaged 5.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. He played for Russian club BC Khimki after he did not find a spot with an NBA team…

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Video of Nick Young arrest surfaces

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Former Golden State Warriors guard and current free agent Nick Young was arrested late Friday following a late night traffic stop. Los Angeles Police spokesman , Officer Mike Lopez told the Associated Press that Young was arrested for delaying an investigation, a misdemeanor. According to Lopez, Young allegedly did not obey orders, became upset and caused a delay. He was released on $10,000 bail later that night and the next court date is scheduled for September 19. Footage of the arrest has surfaces via TMZ Sports and it shows Young…

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DeMarcus Cousins dunks in latest workout video

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In DeMarcus Cousins’ last workout video, it showed him effortless draining three point shots. The latest video he posted ha him going through a variety of drills, most ball handling, with some shooting footage from the last video spliced in. He does dunk a few times, but he does appear a bit hobbled and his lower body movements appear stiff as he moves around on the court. It seems that the Warriors timetable for bringing him along slowly seems a lot more plausible and him being back before January seems…

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Mark Medina: Kevin Durant does not want to play with Lebron

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There were some rumblings that Kevin Durant would join forces with Lebron James in Los Angeles. This was bolstered by rumors that LeBron allegedly texted KD about the two of them playing together. When KD signed a “one plus one” deal with Golden State this offseason, the speculation evolved to Durant possibly opting out and signing with the Warriors next offseason. According to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News,Kevin Durant does not want to play with James. In a recent appearance on Yahoo Sports’ NBA podcast with Chris…

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