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Scumbags attempt to destroy Kobe Bryant’s legacy

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 Brandon King

Kobe Bryant is no longer amongst the living. It has been 13 days since the tragic incident and I am still having a hard time believing I had to pen those words. The unexpected and tragic death of Kobe, his daughter Gianna, John and Keri Altobelli and their daughter Keri, Christina Mauser, Sarah and Payton Chester and Ara Zobayan in a helicopter crash caused an outpouring of support for the victims and their surviving relatives. The still-smoldering helicopter on that mountain in Calabasas served as the proverbial homing beacon for…

Eric Gordon out against Utah Jazz

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 Brandon King

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports that Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon will miss the team’s Sunday night game against the Utah Jazz with a leg contusion.

Warriors trade D’Angelo Russell to Timberwolves

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Brandon King

Since the day he was acquired in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade, the clock has been ticking on D’Angelo Russell’s time with the Golden State Warriors. With the trade deadline looming it appears the proverbial clock on Russell’s time in the Bay Area has finally struck midnight. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Golden State has sent the guard to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Andrew Wiggins. Here is a breakdown of the swap: Golden State receives: Andrew Wiggins a 2021 protected first round pick a 2022 second round pick Minnesota…

February 5, 2020 NBA Recap

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Brandon King

Trade updates The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III to the Philadelphia 76ers for three 2nd-round draft picks. The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Andre Iguodala to the Miami Heat for Justise Winslow. (Note: ongoing negotiations may add other players to the deal.) The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade Dewayne Dedmon and two 2nd-round draft picks to the Atlanta Hawks for Jabari Parker and Alex Len. Who Got It Done pt rb ast Nikola JokićDEN @ UTA 30 21 10 Triple-double…

February 4, 2019 NBA Recap

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Brandon King

In a 4-team trade: The Houston Rockets will receive Robert Covington, Jordan Bell and Golden State’s 2nd-round draft pick (via Atlanta).The Atlanta Hawks will receive Clint Capela and Nene.The Minnesota Timberwolves will receive Mailk Beasley, Juan Hernangomez, Evan Turner, Jarred Vanderbilt and Brooklyn’s 1st-round draft pick (via Atlanta).The Denver Nuggets will receive Gerald Green, Shabazz Napier, Keita Bates-Diop, Noah Vonleh and Houston’s 1st-round draft pick. Who Got it Done Pts Reb Ast James HardenHOU vs. CHO 40 9 12 14-15 ft LeBron JamesLAL vs. SAS 36 7 9 6-9 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN vs. POR…

Kevin Durant seen running at Nets practice

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Brandon King

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant was seen running at Nets practice. Durant is eight months out from surgery to repair his torn right Achilles’ tendon that occurred in Game Six of the most recent NBA Finals. Could we see Durant on an NBA court before the season comes to a close? Although KD has ruled it out, it does remain a tantalizing possibility for both Nets and Durant fans. video via Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News :

RJ Hampton returns to the States

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Brandon King

Rather than pad the NCAA coffers for a year or two, highly touted high school prospect RJ Hampton took his talents to Oceania and plied his craft in the National Basketball League this year. Unfortunately for both Hampton and the New Zealand Breakers, the ride ended prematurely, as an injured hip cut his season short and in lieu of that injury, Hampton has returned to the U.S. from nbl.com.au : New Zealand Breakers Next Star RJ Hampton is returning home to the United States to continue rehabilitation on his injured hip and preparation for…

February 3, NBA Recap

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Brandon King

Top Performances pt rb ast Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. PHI 38 7 2 3 stl Bradley BealWAS vs. GSW 43 2 6 10-10 ft K. PorziņģisDAL @ IND 38 12 0 12-12 ft Kevin LoveCLE vs. NYK 33 13 6 J. ValančiūnasMEM vs. DET 26 17 2 4 blk D. SabonisIND vs. DAL 26 12 9 Joel EmbiidPHI @ MIA 29 12 2 L. AldridgeSAS @ LAC 27 9 5 2 blk Goran DragićMIA vs. PHI 24 3 6 Alec BurksGSW @ WAS 30 3 2 5-10…

Pelicans’ Jahlil Okafor latest to give up no. 8 jersey

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Brandon King

Since the tragic death of NBA all-timer Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, many tributes have played out across the nba. One of them is players have been wearing one of two numbers, 8 and 24, Bryant sported through his career, or those Jwho have been wearing 8 giving up the number. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie switched from 8 to 26, while Orlando Magic wing changed from 8 to 31. The latest to give up the number 8 will be New Orleans…

Melbourne saves season with 77-67 win over Perth Wildcats

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Not only did Melbourne United keep their NBL season alive beating Perth Wildcats 77-67 in the open-air game at Melbourne Arena on Wednesday, but all but handed Sydney Kings top spot in the process. With the Melbourne Arena roof open as part of NBL-Australian Open connection, United skipper Chris Goulding (17 points) and his bench (32 points) proved the match-winners as Melbourne scored a 10-point win to arrest a losing slide and keep their finals hopes alive. Reserve centre Jo Lual-Acuil (15 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks)…