Category: NBA Basketball

Kerr: Once DeMarcus Cousins is healthy he will start

Brandon King

The reverberations of DeMarcus Cousins joining the Golden State ware still being felt around the NBA. However the on the court impact will likely not be fully realized for sometime as Cousins is recovering from a torn Achilles’ tendon. Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr made it plain that once Boogie is healthy he will be inserted into the starting lineup. Once he’s healthy, he’ll start. Nothing against Damian Jones or Jordan Bell, but we’re inheriting this All-Star center and one of the best centers in the league. He’s going to…

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Kyle Anderson signs $37.3 million offer sheet with Memphis Grizzlies

Brandon King

Kyle Anderson has spent the first four seasons of his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs. After setting career highs in : minutes (26.7 per game) points (7.9) FG% (52.7%) assists (2.7) rebounds (5.4) blocks (0.8) steals (1.6) he seems to be on the ascent. If the Spurs want to enjoy the fruits of that ascension, they are going to have to pony up some cash. That is because the Memphis Grizzlies have signed the forward to an offer sheet. Reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN indicated the offer…

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Melo and Thunder reportedly looking to part ways this summer

Brandon King

Considering the fact that Carmelo Anthony had a horrendous season in his inaugural campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was no surprise he opted in for the final year of a contract that would pay him nearly $28 million. This, combined with the substantial financial commitments to Russell Westbrook (5yrs/ $205 million), Steven Adams (4yrs/$100 million), and now the recently re-signed Paul George )4yrs/$137 million) and would present the Thunder with an astronomical $150 million in luxury taxes. Accordsing to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Anthony and the…

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Demarcus Cousins and Warriors agree to deal

Brandon King

The arms race in the NBA has just had its ante upped. Despite winning three of the last four NBA championships, the Golden State Warriors continue to add top tier talent. According to Shams Charania, the Warriors and Demarcus Cousins have agreed to a deal. Free agent DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources tell Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2018 The deal is 1 year and worth $5.3 million. Cousins will be coming off a torn Achilles he suffered in…

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Julius Randle agrees to two-year deal with Pelicans

Brandon King

After asking for the Lakers to renounce his rights, ( via Ramona Shelbourne),  according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Julius Randle has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans.   According to multiple sources Julius Randle asked to be renounced by the the Lakers once it became clear his role could dramatically change this season and the team wasn’t interested in making a longer term commitment to him. — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2018       Anthony Davis' tenacious recruiting helped close the deal on Randle, league source…

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Rajon Rondo agrees to deal with Lakers

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers have been quite busy. Earlier today, they renounced the rights to Julius Randle and now according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team and Rajon Rondo has agreed on a 1 year deal worth $9 million. Source: Rajon Rondo agrees to deal with Lakers. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2018

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Lakers renounce rights to Julius Randle

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers have renounced the rights to forward Julius Randle, which immediately makes him an unrestricted free agent. The Lakers have renounced Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2018 This move seems out of nowhere ( to those not in the know) and it is likely not the endgame but a step in a larger overall plan.

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Dan Gilbert reacts to LeBron’s second departure

Brandon King

Back in 2010 when LeBron James decided to “take his talents to South Beach”, this drew the ire of many in Northeast Ohio, none more apparently than Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, who penned a letter that will go down in sports infamy. It seems that Gilbert has learned from that overly emotional and out-of-pocket response and has conducted himself this time with much more decorum with this statement: We will always remember the evening of June 19, 2016 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, ended the 52-year drought…

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Busy night for the Lakers

Brandon King

For most teams, landing Lebron James in free agency would be a nice period at the end of the offseason sentence. However that does not seem to be the case for the Los Angeles Lakers. After agreeing to terms with James on a four-year deal, the Lakers have had a busy evening, bringing back guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1yr/$12 million), and adding guard Lance Stevenson (1yr/$4.5million) and former Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee ( 1 yr/$1.4 million). With cap room that the Lakers have and the ever-looming reality of adding…

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Lebron James agrees to 4-year, $154 million deal with Lakers

Brandon King

Well #LeBronWatch is now at an end. Earlier this evening, the all-world forward agreed to a four-year, $154 million deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers. The announcement was made via Lebron’s sports agency, Kluth Sports: pic.twitter.com/zgz8YO7BPn — Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) July 2, 2018 We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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