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July 2 NBA Free Agency Recap

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Brandon King

Day two of the NBA’s second season featured more additions and roster moves , although certainly not at the magnitude of Sunday. Here is a recap of what went down on July 2. * Report: Clippers retain McGruder after late claim* Report: Nets add Chandler to big haul* Reports: Mudiay off to Utah* Report: Kornet, Bulls agree to deal* Report: Dudley leaves Brooklyn for L.A.* Report: Jazz add Green to busy revamp* Report: Timberwolves add Vonleh* Report: Robinson III reaches deal with Warriors* Report: Arcidiacono returning to Bulls* Report: Ennis returns to Philadelphia* Reports: Warriors add Cauley-Stein* Report: Celtics bring back Wanamaker* Report: Theis,…

Knicks to sign Elfrid Payton

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Brandon King

According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks and free agent point guard Elfrid Payton have agreed on a two year deal worth $16 million. This past season with the New Orleans Pelicans, in his 42 appearances, Payton averaged 10.7 point and 7.6 assists in 29.8 minutes per contest.

Heat send Whiteside to Portland for Harkless and Leonard

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Brandon King

The Miami Heat have sent center Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Maurice Harkless and Meyers Leonard. Whiteside, who averaged 12.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, can provide a defensive presence in the middle that can help to erase mistakes made on the perimeter. For Miami, Leonard can provide shooting from the center position, while Harkless’ length and athleticism on the perimeter can help defensively and he can also be a respectable three point shooter.

Grambling to honor 1985 Football team at 2019 home opener

July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 Brandon King

GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University Department of Athletics, in collaboration with the Eddie G. Robinson 100th Birthday Commemoration Committee, will honor the 1985 Football team during the Oct. 12 home opener against Alabama A&M with an 80s G-Men Throwback Game, sponsored by adidas. The 1985 season was special for many reasons, including Eddie Robinson’s winning his record-breaking 324th victory, which surpassed Alabama’s Paul “Bear” Bryant for then-most wins by a college football head coach. In addition to the record-breaking moment, the 1985 team finished the season 9-3 overall, 6-1 in Southwestern Athletic…

June 30 NBA Free Agency Bonanza Recap

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

From nba.com: With free agency set to officially open at 6:01 p.m., teams and players are already beginning to arrange meetings and more. Keep up on all the latest news, talks and more as the offseason takes flight: * Reports: Butler trade to Heat hits snag* Report: Murray agrees to max extension with Nuggets * Report: Portis to accept Knicks offer sheet* Report: Russell to Warriors, Iguodala to Grizzlies* Report: Robin Lopez to join brother Brook in Milwaukee* Reports: Thompson, Warriors agree to five-year deal* Report: Muscala set to join Thunder* Report: Hezonja headed to Portland* Reports: Rockets to keep Green,…

Klay Thompson and Golden State Warriors agree to 5 year, $190 million deal

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

According to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau, Klay Thompson has agreed on a 5 year, $190 million with the Golden State Warriors. Thompson suffering a torn ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals and will likely be out for most, if not all of next season, did not deter the Warriors from offering Klay the max. Even before free agency officially opened, the franchise offered Thompson a max deal- a deal he accepted on the spot. This past season Thompson averaged 21.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists…

Al Horford signs with Sixers

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

Center Al Horford has signed a four year, $109 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal includes $97 million of Guaranteed money with the other 12 million being tied to championship winning bonuses.

Golden State acquires D’Angelo Rusell

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

Golden State has not been mentioned amongst the teams at the forefront of free agency but It seems that Golden State is not just going to stand pat and let this offseason pass them by. They decided to go out and acquire D’Angelo Russell. As just reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors and Nets have agreed on a sign-and-trade for the first time All-Star guard. Russell signs a four year, $117 million dollar deal. Details of the moving parts involved are forth coming.

Goran Dragic not involved in Butler deal

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

In the sign and trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat in exchange for Josh Richardson , it was previously reported that point guard Goran Dragic was going to Dallas, but apparently that will not be the case. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that forwards Derrick Jones and Kelly Olynyck were the heat players that ended getting sent to Dallas. Stein added that it was initially headed to the Mavericks but Dallas decided not to go that route to retain financial flexibility for other roster moves…

Jimmy Butler joins heat in sign-and-trade

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

The Miami Heat have acquired Jimmy Butler via a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers , per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania reported that the Heat sent the 76ers Josh Richardson in the deal. Goran Dragic was sent to Dallas as part the deal as well. Charania also adds that Butler will also received the full four year max, which for his is $142 million over those years. For Butler, this will be his third team since the start of last season and though his bumpy time…