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Campazzo suspended, Ellington fined

Brandon King

Wednesday the NBA announced a suspension for Nuggest guard Facubdo Campazzo and a fine for Lakers guard Wayne Ellington for a dustup and Ellington’s later comments on social media. Here is footage of the incident: This was the $20,000 tweet from Ellington after the game : The most confounding aspect of that dustup was that Ellington had nothing to with the play; it Mac McClung who contested the shot and there was not excessive contact, not anything dirty about McClung’s play, so it is not clear was caused Campazzo to…

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The Lakers cannot even fire a coach the right way

Brandon King

The worse kept secret in the NBA was the job security, or lack thereof , of Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel.  Considering the expectations, assigned by some of the more optimistic or delusional Laker or LeBron fans, the 2021-22 season was an abject failure and a disappointment of the highest order.  Say what you will about the 2013 Lakers, at least that team made the playoffs ( unfortunately it cost the basketball world the last vestiges of the real Kobe Bryant on NBA hardwoods).  Anytime a high profile organization fails ,but especially…

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Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 13, 2022 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Apr 12 Out Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s play-in matchup against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. John Collins PF Apr 12 Out Collins (finger, foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s play-in game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Chaundee Brown Jr. G Apr 10 Out Brown won’t play Sunday against the Rockets due to health and safety protocols, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS…

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April 12, 2022 NBA Play-in StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Kyrie Irving The player the media has loved to hate since the 2017 offseason, Kyrie Irving, balled out Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyrir did not miss a shot from the until the fourth quarter, in scoring 34 points and handing out 12 assists in the Nets 115-108 win over the Cavaliers in the play-game, securing the Nets the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and a date with the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. Rk Player Tm  …

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Kevin Durant officially debuts KD 15 in play-in game

Brandon King

I’m old enough to remember when NBA players debuting new shoes in the postseason was a major thing. With the proliferation of PEs and the releases for every holiday and seemingly any 24 hours that end in “day”, the breaking out of a new sneaker in the postseason has lost its significance. Despite the act itself losing some of its luster doesn’t mean we will see new models unveiled in the playoffs. Such is the case for Kevin Durant, who officially unveiled the latest model in his signature series, the…

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Doncic and Embiid named NBA POTY

Brandon King

Monday the National Basketball Association named thierplpayers of the week for (Week 25) games played April 4-10. Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference POTY, while Luka Doncic took honors for the Western Conference. Eastern Conference- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid did what he needed to do, which is more than cane be said of his bearded co-staar, to make sure the Sixers entered the postseason on a high note. The MVP contender and newly minted scoring champ emphatically lead Philalelphis to a 3-1 week , averaging a whopping 38.7…

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Albany State Tennis finishes 3rd in SIAC

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Despite not winning the conference title this weekend, the team was able to defeat the Panthers of Clark-Atlanta University in the consolation at the SIAC Tournament, 5-2. Asia Raulerson, Bianca Leao, Carla Sorroche and Sumana Panauganti were all victorious in their singles matches. In doubles competition, Leao and Panauganti claimed their match 6-2 ; Doylisha Copeland and Allyah Williams were also victors, winning match by a 6-2 count as well. With the win the Golden Rams complete the 2022 season with an 18-6 record.

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SIAC announces All-Conference Golf honorees

Brandon King

Ten student-athletes have been honored as part of the 2021-22 Men’s Golf All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team, as announced Monday. Headlining the All-SIAC Team are Miles’ Christian Copen, the SIAC Player of the Year, and Spring Hill’s Nicholas Couchard, the SIAC Freshman of the Year. Miles College’s Leonard Smoot garnered SIAC Coach of the Year accolades. The All-SIAC Player, Freshman, and Coach of the Year was selected by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors, while the all-conference teams were decided by conference rankings with a minimum of 12 rounds. Copen has been the…

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April 10, 2022 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Who Got it Done Player Spotlight – Victor Oladipo Unfortunately limited to just 41 games over the past two seasons due to right knee injury, Victor Oladipo had his best game in recent memory , looking more like the 2-time All-Star we remember. Oladipo scored 40 points on 13-22 FG, including 5-11 3PA and also grabbing nine rebounds and a pair of helpers in the Heat’s season finale. Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK…

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Who will, who won’t and Who might: April 10, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Apr 9 Day-To-Day Williams (back) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Rockets. Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Apr 9 Day-To-Day Bogdanovic (knee) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Rockets. John Collins PF Mar 31 Out Collins (finger, foot) is yet to return to any running or agility work, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Juwan Morgan F Apr 10 Out Morgan (COVID-19 protocols) agreed Sunday with the Celtics on a multi-year contract,…

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