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James and Love with big games as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 128-110 in Game 2

Brandon King

It is not looking good for the Toronto Raptors. After absolutely gifting game 1 to Cleveland, game 2 was the most important game of the Raptors’ season. Apparently everyone knew that except the Toronto Raptors themselves. Powered by 43 points and 14 assists from Lebron James and 31 points and 11 rebounds from Kevin Love, the Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 128-110 to go up 2-0 in their second-round playoff series. Unlike Game 1 where the Raptors let a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, Toronto did not mess around in…

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Stephen Curry scrimmages with team for first time since injury

Brandon King

Earlier today Stephen Curry went through a full 5-on-5 scrimmage for the first time since suffering an MCL sprain in a game on March 23 against the Atlanta Hawks. Full Steph Curry update from Steve Kerr today. Curry is currently scrimmaging 5-on-5 for the first time in weeks. Still considered questionable for Game 1. Will matter how he comes out of this. pic.twitter.com/yNcgEt6LY7 — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 27, 2018 Friday Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said Curry is still is listed as questionable for Saturday’s Game 1 of their…

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Villanova’s Donte DiVincezo declares for NBA Draft

Brandon King

It was announced earlier today that Villanova redshirt sophomore guard Dante DiVincenzo will enter the NBA draft, however he will not hire an agent leaving open a return to school. DiVincenzo had a breakout season, garnering BIG EAST Sixth Man of the Year and Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. His 31-point performance on 10-15 shooting helped power the Wildcats to a 79-62 victory over Michigan in NCAA title game. Donte has consistently improved in his time at Villanova through dedication and a commitment to our core values. His…

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Erin Popovich, wife of Gregg Popovich passes away

Brandon King

The wife of San Antonio Spurs Head Basketball Coach Gregg Popovich died earlier today. The Spurs released the following statement: With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today. Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren. “ We mourn the loss of Erin,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us.”…

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NBA Playoffs First Round Predictions: The East

Brandon King

After what was, for some teams, was an eighty-two game dress rehearsal, the NBA Playoffs are finally upon us. As the inevitable march toward the Finals ramps up, here is how we see the opening acts shaking out: Eastern Conference 1Toronto v 8Washington Toronto has been head of the class in the Eastern Conference. This season they have revamped their isolation-heavy, over reliance on Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan in favor of a more egalitarian attack where the ball moves more and involves more people. To facilitate this change in…

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Frank Vogel broken off by Orlando Magic after two seasons

Brandon King

The firing of Jeff Hornacek was merely the opening salvo of the annual purging of head coaches in the NBA. The Magic announced in a release earlier today they would not be retaining the services of head coach Frank Vogel. Orlando brought Vogel in after his successful tenure with the Indiana Pacers, but was never able gain any footing on a turnaround, going 54-110 over his two seasons with the Magic. “We would like to thank Frank for his contributions to the Orlando Magic,” president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman…

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Jeff Hornacek reportedly out in New York

Brandon King

According to ESPN’S Adrian Wojnarowski, Jeff Hornacek is out after only two seasons as the Knicks’ head coach. He was shown the door after Wednesday’s season finale. The Knicks finished the season 29-53 and just 60-104 while at the Knicks’ helm. “Jeff is a true professional who has worked tirelessly for this organization the last two seasons,” Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry said in a statement. “We sincerely appreciate his efforts and considerable contributions to the team and wish him well in his future endeavors.” Forward…

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Kevin Durant plans to opt out contract and restructure deal with Golden State

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, Kevin Durant will opt out his current deal with the Golden State Warriors and enter unrestricted free agency. However it seems unlikely this is to be courted by other teams, as this is to allow him to restructure a new deal with the Warriors. The two-year,$51 million contract Durant signed last offseason allowed Golden State to hang on to Shaun Livingston and Andre Iguodala. “His gesture of taking less gave us the ability to be very aggressive in pursuing Shaun and Andre,” Warriors general manager…

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LaVine to sit tonight against Brooklyn

Brandon King

As the teams who are swirling around the bottom of the NBA toilet bowl fight with each other to get to the bottom the fastest, more of their players will suddenly need “rest” or have “injury issues”. For the Chicago Bulls, who need to get inside the top 5-6 draft picks in the worst way, and a healthy dose of Zach LaVine on the court could be a major impediment to that end. Luckily for them he does not play in both ends of a back-to-back and that will be…

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