Tag: nba

Clint Capela returns to practice, expected to play against Lakers

Brandon King

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that Houston Rockets center Clint Capela has returned and, barring any setbacks, will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Capela has not played since January 13 , versus the Orlando Magic, after suffering an injury to his right thumb that required surgery to repair ligament damage. The team 9-6 during his absence. His return comes at a great time for Houston, as the 17.6 points per game can help ease some of the considerable offensive load James Harden has been carrying over the last…

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Joel Embiid will miss one week with knee injury

Brandon King

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not be on the court when the team returns to post All-Star action Thursday against the Miami Heat. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the team announced that Embiid experienced soreness in his left knee that led to him getting an MRI, which fortunately revealed no structural damage. Embiid will be re-evaluated in a week and he will undergo physical therapy and load management ( whatever that means). Anytime Embiid has to miss a game there is always cause for concern, given his previous injury…

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The kicks of the 2019 NBA All-Star Game

Brandon King

As the years roll on the NBA’s annual mid season celebration of greatness known as All-Star weekend has become just as much about what the players wear on the court than the on court activities themselves. This year was no different. Here is the complete oncourt sneaker lineup from the 2019 NBA All-Star game. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nike Zoom Kobe IV Protro Stephen Curry, Under Armour Curry 6 Joel Embiid, Under Armour Anatomix Spawn Low Paul George, Nike PG3 “All Star” Blake Griffin, Jordan Super.Fly MVP Kyle Lowry, Adidas Marquee Boost…

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Andrew Bogut wins Andrew Gaze NBL MVP Trophy

Brandon King

Former NBA veteran, world champion Andrew Bogut capped off his successful inaugural season in the NBL by being awarded the Andrew Gaze Trophy, which is given to the Most Valuable Player. The former no. 1 overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft garnered 83 votes to beat out Melbourne United’s Caspar Ware, who finished with 77 votes and Bryce Cotton of the Perth Wildcats, with 65 votes. Bogut was not done racking up hardware and acclaim, as was also named the NBL’s Best Defensive Player as well as earning a…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo out against Magic; Mirotic listed as doubtful

Brandon King

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play tonight in the team’s game against the Orlando Magic due to right knee soreness, according to team officials. Newly-acquired power forward, Nikola Mirotic is also listed a doubtful for tonight’s game with a calf strain.

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Marc Gasol traded to Raptors

Brandon King

The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to send veteran center Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors for Jonas Valinciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles and a 2024 second-round pick, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Trade rumours have been swirling about Gasol and point guard Mike Conley all season long. Gasol, though 34, is still averaging 15.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists ( a career-high) per game. The new Raptors big man has a player-option for next season of nearly 25.6 million, which is likely much more than he could command…

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Pacers acquire Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin from Rockets

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Houston Rockets have sent guards Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a second round pick. For the duo of Stauskas and Baldwin ,this will mark the third time in a week. They began the week as Portland Trailblazers, then they were moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers, earlier today the two were Houston Rockets and , at least for the time-being, they are members of the Indiana Pacers. For Houston, it appears this was a move to get under…

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Houston Rockets trade James Ennius III to Philadelphia 76ers for 2021 pick

Brandon King

According to The Athletic , the Houston Rockets have traded backup small forward James Ennis III to the Philadelphia 76ers for a 2021 second round draft pick. As Rockets GM Daryl Morley is known to be a wheeler and dealer when it comes to changing and improving Houston’s roster, this could be a step in a larger plan for the ball club.

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Allen Crabbe to return tonight for Nets

Brandon King

Brooklyn Nets small forward Allen Crabbe will make his return to the lineup tonight against the Denver Nuggets. Crabbe had been sidelined for 26 games with a knee issue ( lingering soreness). On the season, Crabbe is averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 26.1 minutes per contest. He’s also knocking down 38.7% of his three-point attempts.

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Kyrie Irving out against Cavaliers with hip injury

Brandon King

Boston Celtics announced that point guard Kyrie Irving will miss the team’s Tuesday game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a left hip strain. After missing a few games due to injury over the past week, Irving played in back to back games to kick off February. Irving has averaged 23.8 points and 7.0 assists this season.

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