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Grizzlies send Korver and Carter to Suns for DeAnthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Brandon King

We have a trade to announce. The Memphis Grizzlies continue to reform their roster as they have moved into the post Mike Conley and Marc Gasol era, who were the last remaining vestiges of the “grit and grind” era. The team sent sharpshooter Kyle Korver and Javon Carter to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for DeAnthony Melton, Josh Jackson, a 2020 second round pick and a conditional second round pick. Josh Jackson has not lived up to expectations when he was taken number four overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.…

July 2 NBA Free Agency Recap

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Brandon King

Day two of the NBA’s second season featured more additions and roster moves , although certainly not at the magnitude of Sunday. Here is a recap of what went down on July 2. * Report: Clippers retain McGruder after late claim* Report: Nets add Chandler to big haul* Reports: Mudiay off to Utah* Report: Kornet, Bulls agree to deal* Report: Dudley leaves Brooklyn for L.A.* Report: Jazz add Green to busy revamp* Report: Timberwolves add Vonleh* Report: Robinson III reaches deal with Warriors* Report: Arcidiacono returning to Bulls* Report: Ennis returns to Philadelphia* Reports: Warriors add Cauley-Stein* Report: Celtics bring back Wanamaker* Report: Theis,…

Knicks to sign Elfrid Payton

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Brandon King

According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks and free agent point guard Elfrid Payton have agreed on a two year deal worth $16 million. This past season with the New Orleans Pelicans, in his 42 appearances, Payton averaged 10.7 point and 7.6 assists in 29.8 minutes per contest.

Heat send Whiteside to Portland for Harkless and Leonard

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Brandon King

The Miami Heat have sent center Hassan Whiteside to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Maurice Harkless and Meyers Leonard. Whiteside, who averaged 12.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, can provide a defensive presence in the middle that can help to erase mistakes made on the perimeter. For Miami, Leonard can provide shooting from the center position, while Harkless’ length and athleticism on the perimeter can help defensively and he can also be a respectable three point shooter.

Grambling to honor 1985 Football team at 2019 home opener

July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 Brandon King

GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University Department of Athletics, in collaboration with the Eddie G. Robinson 100th Birthday Commemoration Committee, will honor the 1985 Football team during the Oct. 12 home opener against Alabama A&M with an 80s G-Men Throwback Game, sponsored by adidas. The 1985 season was special for many reasons, including Eddie Robinson’s winning his record-breaking 324th victory, which surpassed Alabama’s Paul “Bear” Bryant for then-most wins by a college football head coach. In addition to the record-breaking moment, the 1985 team finished the season 9-3 overall, 6-1 in Southwestern Athletic…

BIG3 Week 2 Recap

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Brandon King

From cbssports.com: The BIG3 continued its season schedule with the second weekend of action. The action got underway on Saturday afternoon when the Triplets defeated Trilogy 51-41 in the first leg of the BIG3 schedule. Joe Johnson paced the Triplets with a stellar performance of 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists. In addition, James White scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds in a losing effort for Trilogy. The Enemies were able to come away with their first victory of the season as they defeated the Ball Hogs 50-45.…

June 30 NBA Free Agency Bonanza Recap

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

From nba.com: With free agency set to officially open at 6:01 p.m., teams and players are already beginning to arrange meetings and more. Keep up on all the latest news, talks and more as the offseason takes flight: * Reports: Butler trade to Heat hits snag* Report: Murray agrees to max extension with Nuggets * Report: Portis to accept Knicks offer sheet* Report: Russell to Warriors, Iguodala to Grizzlies* Report: Robin Lopez to join brother Brook in Milwaukee* Reports: Thompson, Warriors agree to five-year deal* Report: Muscala set to join Thunder* Report: Hezonja headed to Portland* Reports: Rockets to keep Green,…

Klay Thompson and Golden State Warriors agree to 5 year, $190 million deal

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

According to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau, Klay Thompson has agreed on a 5 year, $190 million with the Golden State Warriors. Thompson suffering a torn ACL in Game 6 of the NBA Finals and will likely be out for most, if not all of next season, did not deter the Warriors from offering Klay the max. Even before free agency officially opened, the franchise offered Thompson a max deal- a deal he accepted on the spot. This past season Thompson averaged 21.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists…

Al Horford signs with Sixers

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

Center Al Horford has signed a four year, $109 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal includes $97 million of Guaranteed money with the other 12 million being tied to championship winning bonuses.

Golden State acquires D’Angelo Rusell

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Brandon King

Golden State has not been mentioned amongst the teams at the forefront of free agency but It seems that Golden State is not just going to stand pat and let this offseason pass them by. They decided to go out and acquire D’Angelo Russell. As just reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors and Nets have agreed on a sign-and-trade for the first time All-Star guard. Russell signs a four year, $117 million dollar deal. Details of the moving parts involved are forth coming.