Tag: Basketball

Angel Reese ejected , Lonzo Ball offers to pay the fine

Brandon King

Angel Reese’s night ended a little earlier than expected. The Sky rookie was sent to the showers in the final minutes of Chicago’s 88-75 loss to the New York Liberty after an exchange with an official.  Even in this cupcake era, it seems inconceivable that Reese would suffer any further ramifications other than the ejection, however, if she is subject to any financial consequences she won’t have to personally foot the bill.  Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who was in attendance at the Tuesday night matchup, was not a fan of…

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2 June 2024 WNBA StatCap

Brandon King

Player Spotlight- Diana Taurasi Taurasi dropped 31 in the Mercury’s 87-68 win over the Los Angeles Sparks, adding to her league -record 54 games of surpassing the 30-point barrier. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Diana Taurasi PHO LAS W 28:45 9 14 .643 7 9 .778 6 6 1.000 1 1 2 0 2 0 3 4 31 +13 23.2 2 Napheesa Collier…

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The rockets will likely pick up options on Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate

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via Scott Polacek, Bleacher Report The Houston Rockets challenged for a play-in tournament spot for much of the 2023-24 campaign, and they reportedly plan on bringing back multiple role players for next season. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported Tuesday that “all signs point toward the Rockets picking up the options on veteran forwards Jae’Sean Tate and Jeff Green.” Houston ended up 41-41 and five games behind the Golden State Warriors for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. It was a notable improvement from the previous three seasons…

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DeMar DeRozan says Kyrie is the most talented player he’s ever seen

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via Soctt Polocek, Bleacher Report NBA fans can debate who the greatest of all-time is between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, but DeMar DeRozan has a different answer when it comes to the most talented player he has ever seen. The Chicago Bulls forward answered Kyrie Irving when asked that during an appearance on the Pivot Podcast. DeRozan is not the only one who feels that way, as former NBA player Jay Williams and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant are among those who have said in the past that Irving is the most skilled player…

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DeMar DeRozan says he would “love” to return to the Bulls

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Courtesy of FanSided In the wake of Zach LaVine’s devastating season-ending injury during the 2023-24 NBA season, DeMar DeRozan stepped up as the Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer. Despite the team’s season concluding with another disappointing play-in tournament exit, DeRozan’s ability to deliver in crucial moments kept fans on the edge of their seats. As DeRozan’s contract comes to an end, the big question looms: Should the Bulls invest in keeping the 34-year-old star? With plans potentially shifting towards moving LaVine either this offseason or before the next trade deadline, the…

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A’Ja Wilson is getting her own signature sneaker

Brandon King

In a move that should have happened fat sooner, Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson will finally receive her own signature sneaker.  The Las Vegas Aces star made the announcement on her Instagram account, wearing a hoodie that reads, “Of Course I Have a Shoe Dot Com.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by A'ja Wilson (@aja22wilson) Her upcoming debut silhouette, the A’One is slated to debut in 2025.  Alexa Phillippou also reported that Wilson is also added to the ranks of the Nike signature athletes, joining the likes…

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Michael Wilbon has had enough of the LeExcuses

Brandon King

The recent, and to many the unjust, firing of former Lakers coach Darvin Ham has been a tipping point on breaking the gag hold that’s seemingly been in place as it relates to any degree of criticism directed at LeBron James. Over the past several days a multitude of media personages have gotten on James’ case for yet another one of his coaches getting broken off. Ham’s replacement will mark the Lakers’ fourth coach during the LeBron era in Tinseltown and the ninth coach of his career. One of those…

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