Tag: NBA basketball

NBA Trade Alert: Clippers, Heat, and Jazz Involved in Multi-Team Swap 

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a trade. Here is the breakdown: Miami gets:  Los Angeles Receives: Utah receives: Norman Powell is coming off his best NBA season in which he averaged a career best 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals on .484/.418/.804 splits, in 60 appearances ( all starts) and should have garnered his first All-Star nod. The previous two seasons, Powell displayed his ability to provide consistent and efficient scoring off the bench , averaging…

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NBA Veteran Matt Barnes Slams Disrespect Toward Kobe Bryant

Brandon King

The disrespect of Kobe Bryant has reached an all-time high and Matt Barnes is not going to stand for it any longer. Speaking on his and Stephen Jackson’s All the Smoke podcast, Barnes said this:  “None of you guys were talking this s—t when he was here, and the would of, could of, should of, and the disrespect with the Pau should have won, its like come on man. Let’s really remember, let’s look at the numbers, to me Kobe is the 2nd best player of All Time, Period. For…

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Tennessee State’s Brian ‘Penny’ Collins Departs for NBA Opportunity

Brandon King

Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has stepped down, effective immediately, to accept a coaching position with the Memphis Grizzlies.  “On behalf of Tennessee State University, I wish Coach Collins and his family the very best as they begin this exciting new chapter,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “We are proud to congratulate Coach Collins on this significant opportunity, which reflects the meaningful work he has done here over the past seven years.” “Coach Collins built a family-oriented culture and a competitive program that earned…

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Jaren Jackson Jr. Agrees to Massive New Contract Extension

Brandon King

When the Memphis Grizzlies jettisoned guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic earlier this season speculation began to swirl that the move was the opening salvo in a teardown and rebuild for the franchise.  However, the Grizzlies and the 2-time All-Star big man have agreed on a five-year, $240 million max-level extension with a player option for the year of the deal in 2029-30. Much to the delight of Grizzlies fans, the deal keeps their 25-year-old big man out of unrestricted free agency, which he was set to enter after…

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NBA Insider says there is no LeBron James trade market

Brandon King

Despite LeBron James deciding to exercise his $52.6 million player option , his agent Rich Paul’s semi noncommittal comments appeared to raise the possibility that James may look to enact an exit strategy should he deem the team’s offseason moves to be insufficient. As James is under contract, the only way for the 4-time NBA champion to put the Lakers in his career rear-view mirror is via a trade. However constructing a LeBron James trade will be a tall order for a variety of reasons, his age, salary, what a…

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Is Rich Paul Hinting LeBron James Could Leave the Lakers?

Brandon King

To the chagrin, but not the shock, of more than a few Lakers fans, LeBron James will opt in to his $52.6 million player option for the upcoming season. However, James’ decision to opt-in may not be indicative that he is ten toes down for the theif purple and gold and this is hinted at by LeBron’s agent and Klutch Sports Director of Misinformation and Propaganda, Rich Paul.  “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at…

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Utah Acquires Center Jusuf Nurkic, Trades Sexton and 2030 2nd‑Rounder

Brandon King

The Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets have engaged in a trade in which the Jazz sent out guard Colin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Hornets in exchange for Jusef Nurkic.  Nurkic was acquired from the Phoenix Suns, along with a 2026 first-round pick, at the trade deadline last season, in exchange for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and a 2026 second-round pick. He made 26 appearances, including 9 starts, averaging 9.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in only 18.1 minutes per contest. Nurkic can provide scoring and capable of working on…

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Austin Reaves Passes on Max Deal—Plans to Test Free Agency in 2026

Brandon King

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reeves declined a max level extention from the team earlier this week, according to Dan Woike, who covers the team for The Athletic.  The team offered Reeves a 4-year, maximum extension worth $89.2 miilion but declined the offer. Woike also reported that Reeves will play out the third of a 4-year, $54 million deal he signed in 2023, decline his player option after next season and enter free agency.  The decision to bet in himself and go into free agency is not indicative of a…

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Suns reportedly interested in moving Bradley Beal

Brandon King

After trading Kevin Durant , the next logical step for the Phoenix Suns should be to look to deal Bradley Beal. According to Legion Hoops , per Sports Arizona’s John Gambadoro, the team is looking to either deal or buyout the veteran 2-guard.  Beal’s time in Phoenix has undoubtedly played out differently than was envisioned when he was acquired in June 2023 to form their own big 3. However the three All-Stars proved to be less than the sum of their parts, with the Suns posting a 45-33 record in…

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Kristaps Porzingis Traded to Atlanta in Three-Team Blockbuster Deal

Brandon King

The Boston Celtics are putting the finishing touches on a three-team deal that will send forward Kristaps Porzingis and second round draft pick to the Atlanta Hawks. The Brooklyn Nets will receive Terance Mann and the Hawks’ no. 22 pick, while Boston gets Georges Niang and a second round pick. 

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