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Thunder waive Alex Abrines

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 Brandon King

Saturday the Oklahoma City Thunder waived guard Alex Abrines, ending his three year tenure with the ballclub. Abrines and the team agreed to mutually part ways so he could more fully devote his time and attention to a personal matter that had caused him to miss 19 of the last 22 games. Head coach Billy Donovan had this to say about Abrines and injured wing Andre Roberson before the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday: “Obviously Alex has dealt with some personal issues and matters, and you just…

Pacers acquire Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin from Rockets

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Houston Rockets have sent guards Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a second round pick. For the duo of Stauskas and Baldwin ,this will mark the third time in a week. They began the week as Portland Trailblazers, then they were moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers, earlier today the two were Houston Rockets and , at least for the time-being, they are members of the Indiana Pacers. For Houston, it appears this was a move to get under…

Pelicans trade Mirotic to Bucks

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Brandon King

Finally, the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a trade…for Nikola Mirotic. The team has agreed to send the flloor-spreading power forward to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for big man Jason Smith and small forward Stanley Johnson. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal also included the Pistons and will see multi second-round picks to the Pelicans.

Bucks and Pistons finalizing Johnson for Maker trade

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Brandon King

As the NBA trade deadline quickly approaches, we have seen some teams make big moves. Kristaps Porzingis is now a Maverick and with the addition of Tobias Harris, the Sixers are looking to build a big 4 in Philly. There is no doubt there will be more moves more moves before Thursday’s cutoff. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons are in the process of putting the finishing touches on a deal that would send Stanley Johnson to Milwaukee for Thon Maker.

Lebron James to miss game against Warriors

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Brandon King

Lakers head coach Luke Walton told reporters that Lebron James will not play in the team’s Saturday night game against the Golden State Warriors due to “load management.” James returned to lineup after an 18 game absence in their last game against the Clippers.

Eric Bledsoe out against Wizards

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Brandon King

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe will miss the team’s game tonight against the Washington Wizards due to a sore left Achilles. As reported by Matt Velazquez , Tony Snell will get the start tonight. Bledsoe is averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Wilson Chandler out 2-3 weeks

February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Brandon King

Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler will miss 2-3 weeks with a strain of the right quadriceps muscle. His anticipated return will be after the All-Star break. Keith Pompey reports the injury occurred during the third quarter of their game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and that he underwent a MRI Friday. Chandler has suffered thigh,hamstring and shoulder issues that have caused him to miss 16 games this season. As this has thinned out the Sixers at the four, has caused speculation as to whether the club could look…

Klay Thompson out tonight against 76ers

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Brandon King

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will miss the team’s game tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers due to illness. At this point, there is no word on if Thompson could miss additional games. This season Klay is averaging 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 34.2 minutes per contest.

Lebron James to return tonight against Clippers

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Brandon King

After days of speculation of when he would play again, Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward Lebron will finally return to the team’s lineup tonight against the L.A. Clippers. James has missed the team’s 18 previous games after injuring his groin on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. The team has went just 7-11 in that time, but have also endured injuries to key players Rajon Rondo and Kyle Kuzma as well during that time.

Pelicans and Lakers have spoken regarding Anthony Davis

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Brandon King

Thursday, the Los Angeles Times’ Brad Turner reported the Lakers presented the Pelicans with five various trade scenarios. One of the proposed deal included Los Angeles sending Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, and first round pick to the Pelicans for their all-world forward/center. Although the other scenarios were not disclosed, Turner adds the Lakers are seeking to get a deal done prior to the NBA’s February 7 trade deadline to avoid the AD sweepstakes opening up to other teams.