Tag: NBA basketball

DeAndre Ayton signs 4-year, $133 offer sheet with Pacers

Brandon King

The ongoing saga of where Deandre Ayton will suit up for has a new chapter. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the restricted free agent big man has agreed to a 4-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. The relationship between Phoenix and Ayton began to go awry prior to the start of the 2021-22 season, he sought a maximum contract extension in the realm of 5-years and 172 million before the October 18 deadline. The difference in the evaluation of his value by the Suns and Ayton himself led…

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Knicks complete trade with Pistons

Brandon King

Monday morning the announced the completion of their trade with the Detroit Pistons. In the deal the Knicks sent guard Alec Burks, center Nerlens Noel, two future seconds and cash in exchange for the draft rights to Nikola Radicevic and a future second. Burks averaged 11.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists this past season and overall 12.2 points 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in his two seasons as a Knickerbocker on .403/.408/.832 shooting splits. Injuries limited Nerlends Noel to just 25 games this season and as a result, Noel’s…

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Big players got big bags in free agency

Brandon King

Day 2 of NBA Free Agency has come and we have seen some player movement, most notably the trades of Dejounte Murray and Rudy Gobert to the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively . However the saga in Brooklyn notwithstanding, several star players remained with their teams, either through opting to ink a new deal or just outright signing extensions. Here are some of players, who may have reached an even higher tax bracket over the past 48 hours: Nikola Jokić, 5-year, $270 million Nikola Jokić is coming off a…

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Good for Bradley Beal

Brandon King

Although you may have missed it with all the attention directed at the seemingly out-of-nowhere Kevin Durant trade request but Bradley Beal agreed to remain with the Washington Wizards by agreeing to a 5-year, $251 million contract. Many in the professional peanut gallery , ask the mainstream sports media derided Beal’s decision, sting that the three-time All-Star should have bolted to a more ready-made contender, rather that opting to secure the bag. This sentiment once again puts the deranged, delusional mindset of not only the gasbags of the sports media…

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Russell Westbrook opts in on $47 million player option

Brandon King

In a move that surprised no one, the favorite whipping boy of Laker nation ,as well as the LeRichard riders in the media, Russell Westbrook opted in the $47 million player option. Westbrook was acquired last season in a deal that confounded those with a modicum of basketball knowledge , who questioned the fit and how the skillset of the three Laker star would mesh. The most optimistic ( or delusional) Lakers fans and media arm of clutch sports had the the team, at minimum in the Western Conference Finals.…

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An initial look at the “French Blue” Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

The “French Blue” is a new colorway of the 13 that is in Jordan Brand’s summer 2022 release plans. The light steel grey of the upper is overlaid with french blue suede and white lateral and medial side panels. A fire red Jumpman has its home on the tongue along with the signature hologram on the lateral ankle round suit the upper. Underneath resides a French blue midsole , white “pods” and a light steel grey, white and french blue rubber outsole. This Air Jordan 13, which came together much…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: June 16, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Jalen Johnson SF Jun 14 Day-To-Day The Hawks announced Tuesday that Johnson recently underwent a non-surgical procedure on his left knee to address tendinitis. Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jun 13 Day-To-Day Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Jun 15 Day-To-Day Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Seth Curry…

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June 13, 2022 NBA Finals StatCap: Wiggins big night pushes Celtics to brink

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Andrew Wiggins With Stephen Curry well off his usual game, Curry only shot 7-22 and his 233 consecutive game of hitting a three-pointer was snapped, Andrew Wiggins stepped up in the most needed of moments. Wiggins scored 26 points on 12/23 shooting in a tantalizing display of his skills that has awed teams as what could be ,hence him being the no.1 overall pick in 2014, and simultaneously confounded as to why this version does not show up more often. This was the cat…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: June 13, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Apr 26 Day-To-Day Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 26 Day-To-Day Lou Williams SG Apr 25 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Jun 12 Day-To-Day Williams is questionable for Monday’s Game 5 against the Warriors due to left knee soreness, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports. Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Seth Curry SG May 9 Out…

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Game 4 shows the 2022 NBA Finals are far from over

Brandon King

The NBA Finals are now a best-of-three series after the Golden State Warriors got what amounted to a must win 107-97 win in Game 4. Powered by Stephen Curry’s 43 points the Golden State got the split, reclaimed the home court and tied theories at 2 games apiece. The Warriors needed everyone of those 43 points because though Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins chipped in 18 and 17 points respectively, they did so at a less than optimal rate, shooting a combined 14-34 from the floor, including 6-16 from downtown;…

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