Category: NBA Basketball

Suns break off Head Coach Earl Watson

Brandon King

After getting off to an 0-3 start, including a 48-point beatdown in their opener at the hands of the Portland Trailblazers, the Phoenix Suns have fired Earl Watson, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Phoenix coach Earl Watson has been fired, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 22, 2017 Watson took over after Jeff Hornacek was shown the door during the 2015-16 season. He proceeded to post a 9-24 record over the final 33 games that season but that didn’t deter the Suns from signing Watson to a three-year…

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Wade to start at the 2; J.R. Smith to come off bench

Brandon King

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Head Coach Tyronn Lue announced that Dwyane Wade would start at shooting guard and J.R. Smith would come off the bench. Lue said he came to the decision a few days ago. When accessing Smith’s reaction to the decision, Lue said: He was fine…It’s tough, you’ve been in a position where you went to three straight Finals and you’ve been the starting two guard. But like I said its about sacrifice if you want to win. J.R. was great about it. Just knows he has to have a…

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Dwyane Wade to sign with Cavaliers

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Dwyane Wade will sign with Cleveland Cavaliers once he clears waivers on Wednesday. Dwyane Wade plans to sign with Cleveland once he clears waivers on Wednesday, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 26, 2017 Shams Charania of The Vertical reported that Wade will sign a one-year deal worth $2.3 million. The Cavaliers will cut a non-guaranteed training camp invitee in order to make room for Wade. Sources: Dwyane Wade has reached agreement on a one-year, $2.3M deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. —…

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Dwyane Wade,Bulls reach buyout agreement

Brandon King

It appears Dwyane Wade’s time as a Chicago Bull has come to an end.  Despite opting in on his $24 million player option, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson, Wade and the Bulls have come to terms on an agreement to buyout the three-time champion. The Bulls and Dwyane Wade have reached agreement on a buyout, per sources. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) September 25, 2017 It was also reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat are apparently early…

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Carmelo Anthony traded to Thunder

Brandon King

It appears the long festering and inevitable breakup between the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony has finally been put out of its misery. That is because earlier today the Knicks agreed to send the 10-time all-star to the Oklahoma City Thunder to join forces with fellow stars, Paul George and reigning MVP Russell Westbrook.. In exchange for Anthony, the Thunder will receive center Enes Canter, forward Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round pick (from the Chicago Bulls in the deal last season that brought in Taj Gibson and McDermott).…

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Thomas’ medical evaluation could put trade in jeopardy

Brandon King

It seems the hip injury that caused Isaiah Thomas to miss the last two games of the Eastern Conference Finals could be a potential roadblock in the completion of the recent trade that sent Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. Thomas was in Cleveland yesterday for his physical and there is some concern in regards to his health. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Cleveland is weighing its option after the aforementioned physical. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/901279114623102976 https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/901280075978600453 https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/901280704465694720 If Thomas is not cleared, this could result in the…

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Cavs deal Irving to Celtics

Brandon King

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers have come to terms on a trade. According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, the deal will send Cavs’ point guard Kyrie Irving to the Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first round pick. Celtics are sending Thomas, Crowder, Ante Zizic and Brooklyn's 2018 first-round pick for Kyrie Irving, league sources tell The Vertical. https://t.co/gdaT9UjVGl — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 22, 2017 Stay tuned to sneakershoptalk for more info as it becomes available.

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Cleveland Cavaliers unveils uniforms for 2017-18 NBA season

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers revealed their gamers for the upcoming NBA season. Like several other teams, their oncourt gear got a Nike makeover. The white, AKA the Association edition features wine coloring with a gold trim for both the "Cavs" and the player number and wine coloring for the neck and arm lining. The shorts have a wine color waistband with golden "CLE" in the front center. The Icon edition (wine) displays "Cleveland" in gold lettering with navy trim, navy player number bordered in gold, with navy bordering for the neck…

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ offeseason proves winning does not cure all ails

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers are quite the oddity.  Although they have been to three straight NBA Finals, winning one in 2016, (and with the current state of the Eastern Conference, they are in a prime position to make additional runs to at least the East Finals) the Cavaliers find themselves in what was termed "a peculiar place."  Since losing the second of their three NBA Finals matchups with the Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers' offseason has been undergirded with disfunction. It began with allowing David Griffin, their General Manager who constructed…

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My Final Thoughts on KD, The Warriors, the 2017 NBA title and why people need to shut the H*ll up about it

Brandon King

Ever since July 4th 2016, the day Kevin Durant announced his intent to sign with the Golden State Warriors in free agency, he has faced criticism to a level not previously seen in his career. He was derided for this decision, with pejoratives such as weak, soft, cupcake(particularly by the people of Oklahoma City)to name a few. His competitive spirit, and manhood in some instances ,was questioned. While his departure from the Thunder caused me to raise an eyebrow, as I did not expect him to leave, it did not…

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