Category: NBA Basketball

No structural damage in Giannis’ left knee

Brandon King

When Giannis Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly on his left knee and went to the floor, many Milwaukee Bucks fans thought the worst as they saw their best chance for an NBA title since 197 lying in a pain-writing heap under the Atlanta basket. The consternation around the team and fan base surrounding their two-time MVP certainly was not without cause ; knees are not supposed to bend that way and when they do three letters are tossed around that routinely alters the trajectory of the careers of many an athlete. Fortunately,…

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June 29, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Hawks even East Finals at 2, Giannis latest to suffer injury

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Lou WilliamsATL vs. MIL 21 5 8 Kevin HuerterATL vs. MIL 15 6 7 Clint CapelaATL vs. MIL 15 7 1 B. BogdanovićATL vs. MIL 20 3 5   4 stl Jrue HolidayMIL @ ATL 19 5 9 G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ ATL 14 8 3 Khris MiddletonMIL @ ATL 16 8 5   2 stl Cam ReddishATL vs. MIL 12 5 2   2 stl Onyeka OkongwuATL vs. MIL 7 3 0 P.J. TuckerMIL @ ATL 8 2 0 Yesterday’s Scores Milwaukee Bucks (46-26)   88 Atlanta Hawks (41-31)…

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Penny Hardaway remaining at Memphis

Brandon King

From Joseph Zucker of B/R: Anfernee Hardaway will be remaining at Memphis and will not take the Orlando Magic’s vacant head-coaching position, according to multiple reports. Hardaway would have represented a connection to the Magic’s golden era. Orlando reached the 1995 NBA Finals and appeared to be a budding dynasty until Shaquille O’Neal left for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 1996-97 season. Following a lengthy playing career, the 49-year-old went into coaching and climbed up the ladder to return to his alma mater, Memphis, in 2018. The Tigers have gone…

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Is playing with Luka Doncic difficult?

Brandon King

The next step in the evolution of the Dallas Mavericks has been a subject of discussion in NBA circles from basketball people and fans themselves. With a young player and bonfide stud in Luka Doncic and solid complimentary players such as Tim Hardaway Jr and even the disgruntled Kristaps Porzingis( when he can remain healthy), the Mavericks would seem to be poised to be contenders for years to come. However could some discourse be brewing in Dallas? Perhaps there was a reason to Porzingis’ reported unhappiness with the team. Below…

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June 29, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Who Got it Done Paul George’s 41 helps extend Clippers’ season Reggie Jackson with 23 points in another strong performance Marcus Morris contributed 22 valuable points to the Clipper cause pt rb ast Paul GeorgeLAC @ PHO 41 13 6   15-20 fg Devin BookerPHO vs. LAC 31 4 3   2 stl Reggie JacksonLAC @ PHO 23 5 3 Chris PaulPHO vs. LAC 22 3 8 Marcus MorrisLAC @ PHO 22 3 2 D. CousinsLAC @ PHO 15 2 3 Cameron JohnsonPHO vs. LAC 14 4 0   3 stl Deandre AytonPHO…

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June 28, 2021 Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Trae Young PG Jun 28 Day-To-Day Young is considered questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday after being diagnosed with a bone bruise to his right foot, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin…

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Timberwolves quite interested in Ben Simmons

Staff

From Timothy Rapp of B\R One of the storylines of the NBA offseason this summer will be the future of Ben Simmons in Philadelphia and whether the Sixers will trade him. If they do put him on the market, one team to keep an eye on is the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News in Minneapolis: “I texted with someone that knows Ben Simmons incredibly well that has working knowledge of all things NBA. My text the other day said … ‘how badly do the Wolves…

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June 27, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Bucks go up 2-1 in East Finals

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Khris MiddletonMIL @ ATL 38 11 7   6-12 3-pt G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ ATL 33 11 4   2 stl Trae YoungATL vs. MIL 35 0 4 Bobby PortisMIL @ ATL 15 4 1   2 stl Kevin HuerterATL vs. MIL 11 4 7   3 blk D. GallinariATL vs. MIL 18 4 0   2 stl Jrue HolidayMIL @ ATL 6 4 12   2 stl , 2 blk Brook LopezMIL @ ATL 10 3 0 Clint CapelaATL vs. MIL 8 11 2 John CollinsATL vs. MIL 13…

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Could Damian Lillard be on the verge of requesting a trade?

Brandon King

In this current NBA where player movement is more fluid than ever, Damian Lillard has been the torch bearer for sticking it out with a team. Despite first round exits in the postseason’s opening round in four of the past five seasons, Lillard has started numerous times that he desires to remain with the Trail Blazers. Check out this piece from yahoo sports’ Chris Haynes that may cast some doubt on that stance.

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June 27, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jun 26 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s Game 3 against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires…

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