Tag: NBA basketball

June 29, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap: Hawks even East Finals at 2, Giannis latest to suffer injury

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast Lou WilliamsATL vs. MIL 21 5 8 Kevin HuerterATL vs. MIL 15 6 7 Clint CapelaATL vs. MIL 15 7 1 B. BogdanovićATL vs. MIL 20 3 5   4 stl Jrue HolidayMIL @ ATL 19 5 9 G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ ATL 14 8 3 Khris MiddletonMIL @ ATL 16 8 5   2 stl Cam ReddishATL vs. MIL 12 5 2   2 stl Onyeka OkongwuATL vs. MIL 7 3 0 P.J. TuckerMIL @ ATL 8 2 0 Yesterday’s Scores Milwaukee Bucks (46-26)   88 Atlanta Hawks (41-31)…

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Could Damian Lillard be on the verge of requesting a trade?

Brandon King

In this current NBA where player movement is more fluid than ever, Damian Lillard has been the torch bearer for sticking it out with a team. Despite first round exits in the postseason’s opening round in four of the past five seasons, Lillard has started numerous times that he desires to remain with the Trail Blazers. Check out this piece from yahoo sports’ Chris Haynes that may cast some doubt on that stance.

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Mavs hire Jason Kidd, new coach signs 4-year deal

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From Mike Chiari of B/R: The Dallas Mavericks reportedly agreed to make Jason Kidd their new head coach Friday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported Kidd agreed to a four-year contract. Charania added that Dallas also hired Nico Harrison as its new GM and head of basketball operations. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported former Mavericks guard J.J. Barea has had preliminary conversations to join Kidd’s coaching staff. Rick Carlisle served as the Mavs’ head coach for 13 seasons from 2008-21, but he made the surprising decision to step down at…

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June 25, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jun 24 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic is listed as questionable for Friday’s Game 2 against the Bucks. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of…

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June 22, 2021 NBA Playoff Schedule

Brandon King

Today’s Playoff Docket all times EST Los Angeles Clippers  (47-25) Phoenix Suns  (51-21) 9:00p – ESPN Series Snapshots Western Conference FinalsPhoenix vs. LA Clippers Phoenix leads Best-of-7 series 1 games to 0Next game: Tuesday, June 22, 9:00PM @PHO Eastern Conference FinalsAtlanta vs. Milwaukee Teams tied in Best-of-7 series  games to Next game: Wednesday, June 23, 8:30PM @MIL

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June 19, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Jun 19 Day-To-Day Head coach Nate McMillan said Saturday that Bogdanovic’s knee is sore and he’s getting treatment on it, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Cam Reddish SF Jun 17 Out Reddish (Achilles) is out for Game 6 against the 76ers on Friday, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before…

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June 16, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Cam Reddish SF Jun 15 Out Reddish (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s Game 5 against Philadelphia, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Trae Young PG Jun 15 Day-To-Day Young is probable for Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Sixers with right…

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June 14, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Cam Reddish SF Jun 13 Out Reddish (Achilles) is listed as out for Monday’s Game 4 matchup with the 76ers, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 9 Out Hunter (knee) will miss the remainder of the season and undergo meniscus surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics…

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June 13, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Chris Paul drops 37 to help send the Nuggets home Devin Booker pours in 34 in series close out game Giannis puts up 34 and 12 in Game 4 win pt rb ast Chris PaulPHO @ DEN 37 3 7   2 stl Devin BookerPHO @ DEN 34 11 4   10-11 ft Nikola JokićDEN vs. PHO 22 11 4 G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. BRK 34 12 3 Khris MiddletonMIL vs. BRK 19 4 8   2 stl , 2 blk Kevin DurantBRK @ MIL 28 13 5 M. PorterDEN…

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June 13, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 9 Out Hunter (knee) will miss the remainder of the season and undergo meniscus surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Cam Reddish SF Jun 6 Out Coach Nate McMillan said Sunday that Reddish has been doing “nothing with the team” and has been mainly shooting as he works his way back from Achilles soreness, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to…

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