Tag: NBA basketball

Kyrie could be back as full-time player sooner rather than later

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There is developing news out of the Big Apple that gives Nets fans hope and could put the Eastern Conference , and possibly the rest of the Association, on notice. As had been previously speculated but now reported by The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, NYC will get rid of their widely criticized vaccine mandate over the course of the next few weeks, meaning Kyrie Irving would be able to participate in home games. Irving exercised that body autonomy that we are supposed to have ( but some how was…

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Who is, Who might, Who ain’t : February 22, 2022

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play again until after the All-Star break, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Feb 16 Day-To-Day Marcus Smart PG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Feb 22 Out Simmons (conditioning) may not be cleared make his Brooklyn debut for “weeks,” Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports. “Ben Simmons, from what I’m told, is going to really ramp…

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February 16, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Player Spotlight:CJMcCollum The New Orleans Pelican newest acquisition turned in a tremendous effort, albeit in a losing affort, against the Dallas Mavericks. McCollum dropped 38 points on 14/26 from the floor, including 7/10 from downtown in the Pelicans 125-118 loss to the Mavericks. In his five game with the Pelicans , CJ is averaging 28.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.4 steals. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast Luka DončićDAL @ NOP 49 15 8   7-14 3-pt Joel EmbiidPHI @ MIL 42 14 5…

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Who will, Who might and Who ain’t : February 17, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play again until after the All-Star break, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Feb 16 Day-To-Day Marcus Smart PG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Kevin Durant PF Feb 16 Out Durant (knee) has a “small chance” of returning immediately after the All-Star break, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. Ben Simmons PG Feb 15 Out Simmons…

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February 16, 2022 NBA StatCap: DeRozan lights it up again

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Who Got it Done Player Spotlight: DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan turned in another spectacular performance. Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings, DeRozan ws clicking again, scoring 38 points on an efficient 16/27 FG in leading the Chicago Bulls to a 125-118 win. This marked the seventh consecutive game DeRozan has poured in at least 35 points, tying a feat by the GOAT, Michael Jordan in 1988. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast Ja MorantMEM vs. POR 44 5 11   21-25 ft D. MitchellUTA @ LAL 37 3 5   4…

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Who is, Who might and Who ain’t: February 16, 2022

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (ankle) is questionable for Wednesdays contest against the Magic, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play again until after the All-Star break, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Feb 16 Day-To-Day Williams (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday’s contest against the Pistons, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports. Marcus Smart PG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Smart (ankle) is doubtful…

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February 15, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done top 5 are pictured pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. IND 50 14 4   17-21 fg Trae YoungATL vs. CLE 41 3 9   11-13 ft K. TownsMIN vs. CHO 39 15 3   11-13 ft Jayson TatumBOS @ PHI 28 12 6   2 blk Buddy HieldIND @ MIL 36 2 4   8-12 3-pt CJ McCollumNOP vs. MEM 30 6 7   2 stl  Tyus JonesMEM @ NOP 27 1 9 Jaylen BrownBOS @ PHI 29 8 3   5-7 3-pt Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. DAL 29 10 3   13-14 ft…

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Who Will, Who Ain’t and Who Might: February 15 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Feb 15 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers, was on the court for the Hawks’ morning shootaround, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Delon Wright SG Feb 15 Day-To-Day Wright (groin), who is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers, was on the court for the Hawks’ morning shootaround, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play…

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February 15, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done The reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week turned in another All-NBA performance dropping 40 points 3 rebounds and 7 assists on 16/24 shooting in a 120-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. This marked the 6th consecutive game of scoring 25 or more points. Rk Player First Last Games 1 Michael Jordan 1986‑11‑26 1986‑12‑12 10 2 Michael Jordan 1988‑02‑19 1988‑03‑03 7 3 DeMar DeRozan 2022‑02‑06 2022‑02‑14 6 4 Michael Jordan 1996‑11‑23 1996‑12‑03 5 5 Michael Jordan 1987‑03‑19 1987‑03‑26 5 top 5 are pictured pt rb ast DeMar DeRozanCHI vs. SAS…

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DeRozan and Doncic naned NBA Players of the Week

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Monday the NBA announced their Conference players of the Week for games taking place February 7-13. DeMar DeRozan, forward, Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. The Bulls went 3-1 last week and DeRozan was a prime driver to making that happen. The once again All-Star averaged 36.8 ppg ,on a scorching 59% from the floor ,over the week which included dropping 30= in every game this week. On the season the USC product is averaging 27.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.1…

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