Category: NBA Basketball

Big players got big bags in free agency

Brandon King

Day 2 of NBA Free Agency has come and we have seen some player movement, most notably the trades of Dejounte Murray and Rudy Gobert to the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively . However the saga in Brooklyn notwithstanding, several star players remained with their teams, either through opting to ink a new deal or just outright signing extensions. Here are some of players, who may have reached an even higher tax bracket over the past 48 hours: Nikola Jokić, 5-year, $270 million Nikola Jokić is coming off a…

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Good for Bradley Beal

Brandon King

Although you may have missed it with all the attention directed at the seemingly out-of-nowhere Kevin Durant trade request but Bradley Beal agreed to remain with the Washington Wizards by agreeing to a 5-year, $251 million contract. Many in the professional peanut gallery , ask the mainstream sports media derided Beal’s decision, sting that the three-time All-Star should have bolted to a more ready-made contender, rather that opting to secure the bag. This sentiment once again puts the deranged, delusional mindset of not only the gasbags of the sports media…

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Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets

Brandon King

It has been said that the second season of the NBA is the offseason. Already we have seen big contract options picked up by stars , Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, whose future with their teams . A five-time all star who hasn’t been on an NBA court since March 23, 2021 was bought out and seemingly will have a new team next season. The Atlanta Hawks made a move to substantially upgrade their backcourt with the acquisition of former San Antonio Spur Dejonte Murray. However, as we stand just…

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Russell Westbrook opts in on $47 million player option

Brandon King

In a move that surprised no one, the favorite whipping boy of Laker nation ,as well as the LeRichard riders in the media, Russell Westbrook opted in the $47 million player option. Westbrook was acquired last season in a deal that confounded those with a modicum of basketball knowledge , who questioned the fit and how the skillset of the three Laker star would mesh. The most optimistic ( or delusional) Lakers fans and media arm of clutch sports had the the team, at minimum in the Western Conference Finals.…

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John Wall and Rockets to agree to buyout

Brandon King

After trading for him and then sitting him, because you can’t let good players play when team tank is the club’s mantra, the short and confusing marriage between John Wall and the Houston Rockets. Wall appeared in only 40 games in space city and in those games he averaged 20.6 points , 6.9 assists ( a career low) and 3.2 rebounds ( also a career-low) on .404/.317/.749 splits. In that small sample size, the jury is still out on precisely where Wall’s game is post Achilles. He looked fine in…

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Kyrie Irving ( wisely) opts in to 2022-23 Player Option

Brandon King

This portion of the Kyrie Irving saga seems to have reached a conclusion. Monday afternoon Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported the star guard had deicided to opt-in for to his $37 million player option for the upcoming 2022-23 season. l The Nets and Irving had seemingly reached gridlock and many in the media , and more than a few Lakers fan, were beating the drum of a potential reunion with LeBron James in Los Angeles. However the only way that cane happen, and perhaps it may still…

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June 26, 2022 WNBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Top Performers Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Alyssa Thomas (CON) 15 11 8 18.2 Jessica Shepard(MIN) 15 8 2 15.0 Courtney Vandersloot(CHI) 18 5 6 13.0 Candace Parker (CHI) 13 8 2 13.0 Aari McDonald (ATL) 17 1 4 12.5 POINTS 1. Courtney Vandersloot CHI 18 2. Aari McDonald ATL 17 2. Courtney Williams CON 17 4. Kayla McBride MIN 15 4. Emma Meesseman CHI 15 REBOUNDS 1. Alyssa Thomas CON 11 2. Courtney Williams CON 10 3. Candace Parker CHI 8 3. Jessica Shepard MIN 8 5. Rhyne Howard ATL 7 ASSISTS 1. Alyssa Thomas CON 8 2. Aerial…

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2022 NBA Draft Board

Brandon King

The NBA Draft is the night in which the league is bursting at the seams with hope, as clubs are selecting the talent they think can lift their franchise from the doldrums or failure or can potentially contribute to the continued success of an already winning program. Here are the results from the Association’s evening of optimism: Round 1 PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL/CLUB COUNTRY HEIGHT WEIGHT 1 ORL Paolo Banchero F Duke United States 6-10 250 lbs 2 OKC Chet Holmgren C Gonzaga United States 7-0 195 lbs 3…

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Pistons trading Jerami Grant to Trail Blazers for 2025 1st-rounder

Brandon King

After long being the subject and speculation of trade rumors, Jerami Grant appears to finally have been moved/ According to Adrain Wojnarowski, of ESPN, the Detroit Pistons are trading forward Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft pick, proteced 1-4, via the Milwaukee Bucks,. In addition to the 2025 first, the Blazers and Pistons will swap second-round picks in 2022- Portland’s 36 for Detroit’s 46. Portland will also send a 2025 second-round pick, as well as the most favorable second-pick in 2026 between…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: June 16, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Jalen Johnson SF Jun 14 Day-To-Day The Hawks announced Tuesday that Johnson recently underwent a non-surgical procedure on his left knee to address tendinitis. Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jun 13 Day-To-Day Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Jun 15 Day-To-Day Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Seth Curry…

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