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Russell Westbrook and Paul George both have offseason surgeries, George to miss start of training camp

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 Brandon King

According to a report from Maddie Lee of the Oklahoman, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that forward Paul George will at least miss the start of training camp after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder. It was initially reported by ESPN’s Royce Young and Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul enjoyed a career year, averaging 28.0 points and 8.2 rebounds and was even being mentioned in the MVP discussion before the aforementioned shoulder injury caused a noticeable drop-off in his performance, which was the primary cause for…

May 6, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

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Top Performers G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ BOS 39 16 4 James HardenHOU vs. GSW 38 10 4 2 blk Kevin DurantGSW @ HOU 34 7 5 Stephen CurryGSW @ HOU 30 4 8 P.J. TuckerHOU vs. GSW 17 10 3 2 stl Al HorfordBOS vs. MIL 20 6 5 Marcus MorrisBOS vs. MIL 18 14 2 Draymond GreenGSW @ HOU 15 10 5 2 stl Kyrie IrvingBOS vs. MIL 23 6 10 2 stl Jayson TatumBOS vs. MIL 17 10 4 2 blk Yesterday’s Scores Milwaukee Bucks 113 Boston Celtics 101…

The Best Player in the NBA according to Patrick Beverley

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Brandon King

For the past few seasons, there has been a debate on who is the best player in the NBA, For Patrick Beverley, its quite obvious who is the top dog in the Association. Here is what the soon-to-be free agent guard had to say on NBA Gametime earlier today: Does he have a point? Beverley would well-equipped to speak on the subject , as he spends 82 nights a year matched up with the opposing team’s best player, so he sees theses guys up close and personal. The sentiment of…

May 5, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

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Top Performers Kawhi LeonardTOR @ PHI 39 14 5 5-7 3-pt Jamal MurrayDEN @ POR 34 5 4 11-11 ft Nikola JokicDEN @ POR 21 12 11 Triple-double Jimmy ButlerPHI vs. TOR 29 11 4 CJ McCollumPOR vs. DEN 29 5 1 Damian LillardPOR vs. DEN 28 3 7 2 stl Paul MillsapDEN @ POR 21 10 0 2 blk Al-Farouq AminuPOR vs. DEN 19 8 0 2 blk J.J. RedickPHI vs. TOR 19 3 2 Joel EmbiidPHI vs. TOR 11 8 7 2 stl, 2 blk Yesterday’s Scores Toronto…

Draymond Green checks ESPN’s Mike Greenberg

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Brandon King

ESPN radio host Mike Greenberg ( who once on air referred to Dr. Martin Luther King as Martin Luther Coon) decided that instagram was the best place to offer his take on the recent comments by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in regards to talk on the officiating in their series with the Houston Rockets. In the comment section of a post from espn that featured a video in which Green was discussing how he thought that the two teams were not as vocal about the officiating in game 2.…

April 28, 2019 NBA Playoff Recap

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Top Performers James HardenHOU @ GSW 35 4 6 13-14 ft Kyrie IrvingBOS @ MIL 26 7 11 Al HorfordBOS @ MIL 20 11 3 3 blk Kevin DurantGSW vs. HOU 35 5 3 12-15 ft Eric GordonHOU @ GSW 27 4 0 2 blk Draymond GreenGSW vs. HOU 14 9 9 Khris MiddletonMIL vs. BOS 16 10 6 Chris PaulHOU @ GSW 17 3 4 3 stl Gordon HaywardBOS @ MIL 13 4 5 Stephen CurryGSW vs. HOU 18 7 4 Yesterday’s Scores Houston Rockets 100 Golden State Warriors…

Blazers’ Enes Kanter (shoulder) uncertain for Conference Semis

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Brandon King

According to the AP, Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter has a separated his shoulder and his status for the Western Conference semifinals remains uncertain. The big man had this to say about his shoulder and how the team is treating it: “I think the Blazers are doing a very good job taking care of it. But, I mean obviously, I’m not going to lie, it hurts pretty bad. I mean I’m having a hard time changing my shirt or eating food. So it’s a process. We’re just taking it…

Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly trying to set up interview next week with ex-Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Brandon King

After moving on from head coach Larry Drew soon after the 2018-19 season ended, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in need of a new coach. According to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, the Cavaliers are planning to set up an interview with J.B. Bickerstaff, the former head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies. Bickerstaff was shown the door after almost two seasons, in which he compiled a 48-97 record, with the ballclub, Cleveland also is looking at Portland Trail Blazers assistants David Vanterpool and Nate Tibbetts. Tibbetts was a former Cavalier assistant under…

Married Morris wants more PT if he returns to Thunder

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 Brandon King

Markieff Morris likes plenty of things about the Thunder organization- except his playing time. Speaking to reporters during his exit interview Thursday, Morris was very complementary of the Thunder organization, saying he was open to re-upping with the ballclub, provided he has a more substantial role. Morris signed with the Thunder in February, following his his trade from the Washington Wizards to the New Orleans Pelicans and subsequent waiving by the Pelicans. In the 24 regular season games he played in with the he averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds…

Andrew Bogut’s play is putting the NBL on NBA Radars

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Andrew Bogut keeps getting asked about the NBL, and those in the NBA are listening after his stellar start to the Playoffs with the Golden State Warriors. Speaking with the Daily Telegraph’s Matt Logue, Bogut has opened up on the added intrigue in the NBL he is seeing in NBA circles. “People are now genuinely intrigued,” Bogut told The Daily Telegraph. “I think this is a perfect storm for the NBL, especially for myself to come over here and play valuable minutes for a championship contending team. “People over…