Tag: Basketball

NBA all-time great pats himself on the back for the Cavaliers’ success

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The Cleveland Cavaliers currently sit at 34-6 and are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA. Although there is plenty of credit to go around, there is one person who possesses the go and the unmitigated gall to take credit for the historic pace the Cavs are on, and it is not Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, or Evan Mobley, but rather LeBron James. Yes, you read that right, LeBron James. In a recent appearance on “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” James was…

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“Blue Fury” Nike GT Cut 3 coming Spring 2025

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The Nike Greater Than (GT) Cut 3 has been one of the most worn sneakers in the professional ranks, as it boasts high levels of performance in a reasonably aesthetically pleasing package.  This rendition of the popular sneaker sports a perforated blue fury upper adorned on the sides with silver-bordered black Swooshes. Black Swooshes are also seen on the bottom of the lacing system and the tongue. GT Cut branding appears on the tongue pull tab, with “Nike” in a high-energy font on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper…

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Jimmy Butler saga follows a script fans don’t like

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The roller coaster that has become the relationship between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler has yet another twist as the mercurial star reportedly reiterated his desire to be traded in a meeting with Heat president Pat Riley last week, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.  Butler also informed Riley that he has no plans to sign a new deal with the team, but will pick up his $52.6 million player option for next season only as a means to the trade out of Miami he ultimately desires. The six-time NBA…

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Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets as part of four player trade

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According to Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have agreed on a deal in which the Lakers will send D’Angelo Russell , Maxwell Lewis and 3 second round picks in exchage for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Melton. Russell, a one-time All-Star had been placed in the unenvionable position as one of the scapegoats for any of the sortcomings of a LeBron James team. In 29 appearances, both a starter and coming off the bench , Russell averaged 12.4 points , 4.7 assists and 2.8 reounds on .415/…

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Norfolk State blows out Penn State Wilkes-Barr, 96-41

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title image via Matt Patterson Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication 41 PSUWB 96 Winner Norf Team 1 2 F PSUWB 22  19  41 Norf 47  49  96 Robert Jones began his 12thseason as head coach of the Norfolk State men’s basketball program on Monday night. And for the sixth consecutive season, his team opened the year with a victory. The Spartans (1-0) spread the wealth in a 96-41 rout over Penn State Wilkes-Barre at Joseph G. Echols Hall. Making his first appearance for his new squad, Brian Moore…

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2 November 2024 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp PTS TRB AST 1 Damian Lillard MIL vs. CLE 41 4 9 2 Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL vs. CLE 34 16 9 3 Nikola Jokić DEN vs. UTA 27 16 9 4 Bam Adebayo MIA @ WAS 32 14 2 5 Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM @ PHI 27 6 0 6 LaMelo Ball CHO vs. BOS 36 4 6 7 Tari Eason HOU vs. GSW 27 9 1 8 Devin Booker PHO vs. POR 28 9 9 9 Domantas Sabonis SAC @…

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South Carolina State Men’s hoops to take on Claflin in exhibition action

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Courtesy of South Carolina State Athletics The South Carlina State men’s basketball team will tipoff off the 2024-25 campaign in exhibition play Tuesday (Oct.29) versus neighboring Claflin in the “Battle of the Burg” inside Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. Tipoff is 7 p.m. Coach Erik Martin in his 3rd season brings back nine (9) veterans to a very experienced team in the likes of Preseason All-MEAC performers graduate guard Omar Croskey and point guard Mitchell Taylor. Also returning to the team along with Taylor and Croskey are Michael Teal, Caleb McCarty, John Seay-Oliver, Wilson Dubinsky, Drayton Jones, James Morrowand Davion Everett. The Bulldogs welcome six…

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Tennessee State basketball predicted to finish 4th in preseason polls

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image via Tennessee State Basketball Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State men’s basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll, as voted on by league head coaches and media relations members. Entering his seventh season, head coach Brian “Penny” Collins looks to continue his success after consecutive 18-win seasons and trips to the OVC quarterfinals. The revamped Tigers welcome 15 new players, with Knute Wood as the lone returner. Among the newcomers are transfers Ahmir Langlais from USC Upstate; Brandon Weston, who spent time at Seton Hall…

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Knicks reportedly finalizing deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns

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Courtesy of Shams Charania, Jon Krawczynski and Mark Puleo The New York Knicks are nearing a trade for four-time All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, league sources tell The Athletic. The Knicks will send the Minnesota Timberwolves a package centered around forward Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a future first-round pick. Towns, 28, has spent his entire nine-year career with the Timberwolves since being drafted No. 1 in the 2015 NBA Draft. He averaged 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24, returning to All-Star form after missing much…

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North Carolina Central men’s hoops unveils 2024-25 schedule

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Courtesy of N.C. Central Athletics FULL NCCU MBB SCHEDULE [WEBSITE] | [PDF] DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team unveiled its 2024-25 schedule featuring 31 games, 17 of which are non-conference opponents with 14 opportunities to catch the home team in McDougald-McLendon Arena. The Eagles open the season at George Mason University on Monday, Nov. 4. The game is slated for a 7 p.m. start time in Fairfax, Va. and will also be streamed on ESPN+. The last time the two teams met was in 2018 with the Patriots defeating NCCU. NC Central will…

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