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Melbourne suffers costly defeat from Cairns

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From nbl.com.au : All season the Cairns Taipans threatened to take a big scalp and in the final round they did the job taking down Melbourne United at Melbourne Arena on Thursday night. The Taipans came in with only five wins but they held their nerve and rode their talents to a spirited 87-85 win and potentially reshaped the upcoming finals series. Melbourne staged a dramatic late comeback from 82-74 down with five minutes to play gaining the ball with 18 seconds left and a chance to take the lead.…

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Grizzlies acquire Avery Bradley in with deal

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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Memphis Grizzlies have sent Garrett Temple and JaMychal Green. Bradley was averaging 8.2 points per game this season. The move seemed to be a cost-cutting one and further sets them up to be financially able to make runs at top-tier free agents this summer. For Memphis, the moves gives them a still capable perimeter defender in Bradley and with the Gasol trade , gets the team under the cap and the Bradley contract could be a future trade piece. As explained by the Daily…

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Nike releases images of racing inspired Air Force 1 Low

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This racing-inspired Air Force 1 Low is scheduled to make its retail debut in 2019. This AF-1 Low is outfitted in a black and white upper with a blue-bordered red Swoosh on both the medial and lateral sides, the same blue hue trims the midsole from the midfoot back on both sides. On the heel on on the midsole, and on the dubrae appears Nike Racing branding . The tongue and heel branding also appears racing-esque Nike and AF1 logos. The aforementioned black midsole sits underneath this upper and is…

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Gordon Hayward to miss game tonight against Hawks

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Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward will miss the team’s game tonight against the Atlanta Hawks for what’s being termed “personal reasons.” NBC Sports Boston Chris Forsberg reports that Hayward is not in Atlanta with the team. He has remained in Boston, as he and his wife are expecting their third daughter.  Congratulations to the Hayward clan and we hope for you another healthy and happy addition to your family. 

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SWAC Women’s Basketball Notebook- January 19-21

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From swac.org FULL WEEKLY NOTEBOOK This weekend’s matchups:JANUARY 19*UAPB @ Southern3 p.m./Baton Rouge, La.*MVSU @ Alcorn State3 p.m/Lorman, Miss.*Jackson State @ Prairie View A&M3 p.m./Prairie View, Texas*Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M3 p.m./Birmingham, Ala.*Grambling State @ Texas Southern5:30 p.m./Houston, Texas JANUARY 21*Jackson State @ Texas Southern4 p.m./Houston, Texas*UAPB @ Alcorn State5:30 p.m./Lorman, Miss.*MVSU @ Southern5:30 p.m./Baton Rouge, La.*Grambling State @ Prairie View A&M5:30 p.m./Prairie View, Texas Top Storylines, News and Notes: Alabama A&M sits atop league standings but has dropped three of its last four against in-state rival Alabama State. A…

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Why NBA people whose thoughts, actions and decisions mean something are looking at the NBL

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This is an interesting read from Liam Santamaria on how more NBA team eyes are starting to focus on the NBL. Written for nbl.com.au by Liam Santamaria The NBL’s reputation as a breeding ground for NBA talent continues to grow, with more NBA coaches, agents, analysts and scouts than ever viewing the league as a legitimate development pathway. It’s a reputation that has skyrocketed over recent years thanks to a combination of factors, including the increased visibility of the league, the NBLxNBA initiative and the success of young players developing…

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Dion Waiters fined for comments about playing time

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Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters was fined an undisclosed amount following his comments about his playing time following the team’s game in Milwaukee against the Bucks. “ F— patience! I want to play. I’ve been patient long enough. What do I got to be patient for? Come on man. I’ve been patient. I think everybody knows that it’s time. What are we waiting for? If I’m out there, play me.” Waiters is only in the seventh game after returning from an ankle injury that kept him out of action for…

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Rockets trade Micheal Carter-Williams to the Chicago Bulls

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As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Houston Rockets have traded point guard and former Rookie-of-the-Year Micheal Carter-Williams to the Chicago Bulls. Wojnarowski adds that the Bulls will send a future conditional second-round pick to finish the deal off and apparently the move was a cost cutting one for Houston, as they would have been on the hook to fully guarantee Carter-Williams’s deal for this season had he been on the roster as of 5PM today. Carter-Williams will not have to worry about living arrangements in the Wiondy City, because…

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“Knicks” Nike Air Foamposite Pro coming summer 2019

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Like the Foamposite One before it, the Nike Foamposite Pro will also get the New York Knick treatment. Though no images of the coming sneaker have surfaced as of yet, it is anticipated that this Foamposite Pro will feature an Orange Foamposite upper with blue accenting and black details and likely a translucent outsole. The “Knicks” Nike Air Foamposite Pro is expected to release in the summer of 2019 at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers. The sticker price is set at $230 USD. Nike Air Foamposite ProBlack/Orange-Blue624041-010$230Summer 2019  This…

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SWAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week- December 25

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From swac.org: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Grambling State guard Shakyla Hill has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the third time this season and the second week in a row. The league made the announcement Tuesday morning. Hill, a 5-7 senior from Little Rock, Ark., averaged 21.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 4.3 steals per game during the Puerto Rico Classic. Grambling went 2-1 over the week, including a 65-62 win over previously unbeaten Indiana. The SWAC’s leading scorer began the tournament with nearly…

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