Category: Basketball

Kevin Durant won’t play in Game 4

Brandon King

The speculation on if or when Kevin Durant will return to the Warriors’ lineup will be pushed back at least another game. That is because the back-to-back Finals MVP will not be in action for a must win Game 4. Durant was unable to participate in a scrimmage to prepare for a possible Game 4 return, as such head coach Steve Kerr was forced to rule him out for Friday night’s game. The return of Klay Thompson in Game 4 will greatly help, however the Warriors could more than use…

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Klay Thompson expected to play in Game 4

Brandon King

According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Golden State’s Klay Thompson will return to the Warrior lineup for Game 4 of the Finals. Thompson missed the team’s 123-109 Game 3 loss due to an strained hamstring suffered in the later stages of Game 2.  Thompson tried to talk his way into playing in Wednesday night’s game but the Warriors aired on the side of caution and held Klay out.  Head coach Steve Kerr had this to say about the decision to not play Klay:  The whole point was to not risk…

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2019 NBA Finals Game 3 Recap

Brandon King

Stephen Curry’s playoff career-high 47 points were not enough to power the short handed Golden State Warriors over the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard has 30 points , but Kyle Lowry chipped in with 23 points and 9 assists. Danny Green continued to shoot the basketball well, knocking down six threes for his 18 points, while Serge Ibaka channeled OKC Iblaka and came up with key blocked shots and made a critical and-one late in the game that completely put the game away. Top Performances Stephen CurryGSW vs. TOR 47 8…

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Klay Thompson out for game 3

Brandon King

From nba.com: OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson will not play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Veteran guard Shaun Livingston will start in his place. The Golden Warriors guard’s status remained uncertain three days after he sustained a mild left hamstring strain. Thompson, who had been listed as questionable, was evaluated by the training staff before tipoff. Thompson did some running and shooting earlier in the day but Kerr says the Warriors weren’t going to play him “if there’s risk.” The two-time defending champion Warriors and Toronto Raptors are…

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NBL Rookie Harry Froling talks about his NBA Dream

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Reigning NBL Rookie of the Year Harry Froling is currently completing a hectic schedule of pre-draft workouts. Having worked out with the Utah Jazz last month and Sacramento Kings yesterday, Froling will put his skills on display for the Washington Wizards on Thursday and Philadelphia 76ers on Friday (Australian times). He will then look to impress a bunch of NBA executives at his Pro Day in Miami and is contemplating adding another couple of teams to his already-busy schedule. Following his workout with the Kings, Froling spoke…

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Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum amongst names for USA Basketball

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Team USA’s squad for the matches against Australia at Marvel Stadium in August continues to grow, with numerous All-Stars among the updated list of reported names to be added to the team. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, players expected to join USA’s training camp for the FIBA World Cup includes Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, Kyle Kuzma, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Kevin Love, CJ McCollum and Jayson Tatum. PJ Tucker and  Paul Millsap were also mentioned as possibilities to be included in the squad. USA’s two games against the Boomers will serve…

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Warriors and Klay Thompson at odds over Game 3, status still unclear

Brandon King

Klay Thompson’s status for the pivotal Game tonight is still uncertain but the team would rather him sit out tonight’s proceedings. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne , the Warriors officials would prefer if the All-Star guard would not play in Game 3 and rest the hamstring strain that cut his Game 2 short. Thompson is trying to sway them to green light him playing but it will be a gametime decision, something Klay himself had previously alluded to. With the series tied at 1-1, the Warriors probably…

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Klay Thompson’s status uncertain for Game 3; Kevon Looney out for series

Brandon King

When Klay Thompson landed awkwardly from a jump shot and then left Sunday’s NBA Finals Game 2 with 7:59 left in the game, you could hear Warriors nation let out a collective “not again.” Injuries have become a common occurrence for the Warriors as of late with Kevin Durant getting hurt against the Rockets,   Andre Iguodala injuring his leg ( though he finished Game 1 and played in Game 2) and center Kevon Looney leaving earlier in Game 2 with a chest contusion.  Klay Thompson underwent an MRI Monday and it…

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Boylen adds rockets assistant to staff

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Chicago Bulls have hired former Houston Rockets assistant coach Roy Rogers to join Jim Boylen’s staff. Rogers had spent the three previous seasons on Mike D’Antoni’s staff prior to being the second of four staff members who were informed they would not be brought back for the upcoming season. Rogers coaching resume also includes time with the Nets (2013-14 and Washington Wizards, (2014-16) as assistant coaches.

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NBA Finals Game 2 Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers Kawhi LeonardTOR vs. GSW 34 14 3   16-16 ft Klay ThompsonGSW @ TOR 25 5 5    Stephen CurryGSW @ TOR 23 3 4   3 stl Draymond GreenGSW @ TOR 17 10 9   2 stl Fred VanVleetTOR vs. GSW 17 4 2   3 stl D. CousinsGSW @ TOR 11 10 6   2 blk Andre IguodalaGSW @ TOR 8 8 6    Serge IbakaTOR vs. GSW 7 10 0   2 stl Pascal SiakamTOR vs. GSW 12 8 5    Quinn CookGSW @ TOR 9 1 0    Yesterday’s Score…

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