Category: NBA Basketball

Minnesota Timberwolves to work out Afflalo, Brewer and Young

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According to Darren Wolfson of KTSP.com, Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves are scheduled to bring in NBA vets Aaron Afflalo, Corey Brewer and Nick Young among others to see if they would be a fit with the T’Wolves. In his 53 appearances with the Orlando Magic last season, Aaron Afflalo posted 3.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per contest. Corey Brewer split time between the Los Angeles and the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. In his 72 games , including 18 starts, Brewer averaged 5.3 points, 2.1…

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NBA divulges why it changed on court sneaker policy

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Last week it was reported the NBA was significantly altering the rules on sneakers. Beginning with the 2018-19 season the league will allow players to wear any color shoes at any point through the season. In providing a rationale as to why the NBA changed course on this matter, NBA Senior VP of Identity, Outfitting & Equipment Christopher Arena had this to SoleCollector: We’ve evolved our guidelines to allow players to display colors on their sneakers that reflect their team colors or any other colors that allow them to express…

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Philadelphia 76ers are interviewing for vacant GM position

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The Philadelphia began interviewing candidates for their General Manager position left vacant by the resignation of Bryan Colangelo following some infamous Twitter activity. Yesterday the team interviewed Utah Jazz assistant GM Justin Zanik. Zanik had previously been an agent with ASM Sports prior to joining the Jazz as the assistant General Manager. He joined the Milwaukee Bucks in June 2016 for the same role on the promise he would be the GM-in-waiting. The Bucks ended passing him up to hire Jon Hurst. Sources: After contentious ownership disagreement over search, Bucks…

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GP II among three players to sign Trail Blazers training camp deal

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According to ESPN’S Adrian Wojnarowski, the Portland Trail Blazers have inked Gary Payton II , Chinanu Onuaku, and Cam Oliver to training camp deals. Chinanu Onuaku, Cam Oliver and Gary Payton II have agreed to training camp deals with Portland, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 3, 2018 We last stew Payton II last year, as he played on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his 23 total game between the Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks, Payton II posted averages of 3.0 points and…

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Luol Deng and Lakers reach buyout agreement

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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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