Category: NBA Basketball

Kristaps Porzingis Reportedly Agrees to Multiyear Deal with Adidas

Brandon King

As reported by Nick Depaula of The Vertical,  Adidas has added Kristaps Porzingis to its roster of players. The Knicks’ power forward indicated that he received offers from several sneaker companies , but ultimately whitled it down to the Swoosh and the Three Stripes. He decided on Adidas because they offered him a better deal, which will pay him between $3 million and $6 million per year.  “All I can say is both Nike and Adidas are first-class companies. I would be lucky to align myself with either one. The…

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Lebron signs 3/$100 million deal with Cavaliers

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According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Lebron James has agreed to a 3 year, $100 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.  LeBron James has agreed to a 3-year, $100 contract with the Cavs, sources told ESPN — Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) August 11, 2016 LeBron James new 3-year, $100 MILLION deal makes him highest paid player in the league for first time at $31M this season — Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) August 11, 2016

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Draymond Green arrested 

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was arrested Sunday in East Lansing Michigan on assault charges. According to the police: ,” It was basically an altercation between two guys. There are no injuries. He was released on a $200 bond on Sunday.” The Golden State Warriors released the following statement: “We are aware of news involving Draymond Green in Michigan over the weekend, At this point, we are collecting information and will have no further comment until we have a better understanding of the situation.” If he is convicted, Green…

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Tim Duncan retiring after 19 seasons

Brandon King

2016 is the year of legends and all-time greats hanging them up. This year has seen Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant, Calvin Johnson, and soon to be Tony Stewart all call it careers.  We can now add Tim Duncan to that list. Arguably the greatest power forward to play the game , and surefire first ballot Hall of Famer, announced his retirement after a stellar 19 season career that included 15 All-Star teams, 2 regular season MVP awards, 3 Finals MVP awards, and 5 NBA Championships.  Duncan was voted to the…

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Kyrie Irving and Kids Foot Locker donated kicks to Boys&Girls Club of Cleveland

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This weekend , during his basketball camp, the Kyrie Irving Basketball ProCamp, Kyrie Irving partnered with Kids Foot Locker and donated 190 pair to the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland. The 190 represent the points Irving scored in the 2016 NBA Finals.  With all the negatives aspects of sneakers and sports that get so much run in the media, it is nice to report these kinds of stories.

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Dwyane Wade to sign with Bulls

Brandon King

It appears there is another major shift in the NBA. Dwyane Wade is nearing a deal with the Chicago Bulls,according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. The Bulls are currently seeking deals to clear the cap space to sign Wade.  Update: the Bulls have traded Mike Dunleavy to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland will use $4.8 million of the $9.6 million trade exception in the Varajeo trade to take Dunleavy’s deal. 

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Pau Gasol nearing deal with Spurs

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According the sources the 35 year old Spainard is has agreed to a two year deal with the San Antonio Spurs worth $30 million.   The team is also reportedly looking to move veteran forward Boris Diaw to clear cap space. With all the hoopla over the Warrior’s free agent acquisition, this move is kind of flying under the radar and that is just the way the Spurs want it. 

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KD to the Warriors… Wow

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There has been a seismic shift in the NBA landscape.  In a shocking move (well, sort of) Kevin Durant has agreed to join the Golden State Warriors. The star penned an article on the Player’s Tribune in which he revealed his intentions, an excerpt from which reads as the following: The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player — as that has always steered me in the right direction. But I am also at…

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Game 7 :Cavs Win!

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There will be so much yakking from the myriad of sports outlets about the 50+ year drought, talk of The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot and how the Cleveland sports curse has finally been broken. This will not be one of those pieces. The Cleveland Cavaliers did complete a fairly improbable comeback from a 3-1 deficit in winning the NBA title by defeating the Golden State Warriors in game 7, 93-89. Finally, we had a hotly contested game in this series that has been defined by the teams taking turns…

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