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Kobe Bryant Marathon to air Thursday on NBA TV

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 Brandon King

To celebrate Kobe Bryant’s 40th birthday, NBA TV is having a Mamba Marathon. The network will devote most of its programming that day to all things Kobe. Here is the lineup of the day’s programming ( all times Eastern) 6 a.m. — Rookie Kobe soars to the Slam Dunk Contest title in Cleveland. (Also airs at 12:30 p.m.) 6:30 a.m. — Nineteen-year-old Kobe scores 33 points in a duel with Michael Jordan (36 points). 8:30 a.m. — Bryant scores 18 points in his very first All-Star Game. 10:30 a.m. —…

Boogie Cousins knocking down threes in latest workout footage.

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 Brandon King

Fans and even players around the NBA were in quite a snit when DeMarcus Cousins inked a 1 year, $5.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors. As he suffered an Achilles injury In January there were not an abundance of teams vying to bring Boogie in. In an Instagram video, Boogie is seen not just shooting threes, but knocking them down. Although he was not running or really jumping, it should be an encouraging sign for the Warriors and their fans. .@boogiecousins looking 👌🏾👀 [h/t @warriorstalk, via @convo_ent] pic.twitter.com/Tl3JSQk8yL…

Mano Ginobili decision on playing future could come within next week

August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 Brandon King

San Antonio Spurs great Manu Ginobili could make an announcement on the status of his playing career within the next week. Manu’s older brother Sepo seem to bolster this thought. He was recently at a basketball clinic and said this when asked: “The 20th hasn’t even reported if he’s still playing. I imagine there will be news next week If Ginobili decides to return to San Antonio, it will be his 17th NBA, all of which have been with the Spurs.

Houston Rockets trade Chinanu Onuaku to Dallas Mavericks

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 Brandon King

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Houston Rockets have traded forward Chinanu Onuaku and cash considerations to the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets gained the right to swap second round picks in 2020. Houston has traded center Chinanu Onuaku to the Dallas Mavericks for cash, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 1, 2018 The former Louisville star was taken by the Rockets in 2016 with the 37th overall pick. He has appeared in just 6 games for the club and has spent the bulk of his two…

Lebron talks on his decision to leave the Cavaliers

July 30, 2018July 31, 2018 Brandon King

In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, LeBron James delved into what led to his decision to sign with the Lakers this offseason. It’s kind of a bittersweet moment right now. Sitting here in my school that I’m opening, around these kids, around this community. And then at the same time, making the switch to the other coast, being a part of the Lakers now. It’s always a tough decision when you leave home or you leave an organization that you’ve been with for multiple years. It was tough to…

Pat Connaughton has agreed to deal with Bucks

July 29, 2018August 1, 2018 Brandon King

According to Shams Charania, the former Trail Blazer has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Free agent forward Pat Connaughton has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 27, 2018 Connaughton appeared in all 82 games averaging 10.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per 36 minutes.

Chris Paul and Melo work out together

July 27, 2018July 28, 2018 Brandon King

A reading of the NBA tea leaves seems to have Carmelo Anthony being a part of the Houston Rockets in the not-to-distant future. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times: Carmelo Anthony is planning to sign with the Houston Rockets upon clearing waivers in coming days, according to two people with knowledge of his plans. Anthony is unlikely to become a free agent before next week, at the earliest, because his pending trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks could take several days to be…

Vince Carter agrees to 1-year deal with Hawks

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 Brandon King

Vinsanity is not over just yet. That is because the Atlanta Hawks and the ageless Vince Carter agreed on a one year deal at the veteran’s minimum of $2.4 million Wednesday, according to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania. Sources: Vince Carter’s deal with the Atlanta Hawks: one-year, $2.4M veteran minimum. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2018 Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks want the 41-year old Carter “around its young locker room, which has youngsters like John Collins and lottery pick Trae Young. Free agent Vince Carter has agreed to…

Noah Vonleh inks deal with New York Knicks

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Ian Begley, the former Trail Blazers and Bulls big man Noah Vonleh has agreed to terms on a deal with the New York Knicks. The Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Noah Vonleh, per ESPN sources. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 24, 2018 The Knicks will have to make some moves to clear space for Vonleh With Noah Vonleh on board, the Knicks have 16 players on NBA contracts and two players on 2-way contracts. They will need to waive or trade a…

Kevin Love inks extension with Cleveland Cavaliers

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brain Windhorst, and cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon, the Cleveland Cavaliers and KevinLove have agreed on a four-year $120 million extension. Signed, sealed, delivered. 📝@kevinlove https://t.co/1iELkeoh1r — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) July 24, 2018 Love had this to say about the deal and remaining a Cavalier: When I first came to Cleveland, I came with a long-term mindset. I came here to win. We developed a culture here that reflects that. I’m super excited and I couldn’t be happier. It’s a big commitment for me and it’s…