Klay Thompson has zero qualms with LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, he welcomes it. From ESPN.com’s Ohm Youngmisuk: “I think it’s pretty cool,” Thompson said of seeing James in a Lakers jersey. “I don’t think you would have guessed it when he was with the Cavs when he started his rookie [...]
October 10, 2018
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The Phoenix Suns announced on Monday that they have relieved general manager Ryan McDonough of his duties, which sets the stage for a fascinating search for his replacement. The timing of this move is weird. It comes inside two weeks of the Suns’ regular-season opener, long after they’ve gone through the draft and free-agency processes. [...]
October 9, 2018
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Danny Green’s Kawhi Leonard takes are music to Toronto Raptors fans’ ears. It would not be a stretch to say most expect the two-time Defensive Player of the Year to head elsewhere as a free agent next summer. At almost every turn since being acquired from the San Antonio Spurs, though, Green has, oft-inadvertently, preached [...]
October 9, 2018
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It was a rough weekend for the San Antonio Spurs on the injury front. First, they lost their 1st round pick and likely contributor at the shooting guard position Lonnie Walker IV for 6 to 8 weeks as he underwent a surgery to repair a torn meniscus that he suffered in the Spurs preseason game [...]
October 8, 2018
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Ryan Bawek
In a somewhat shocking and sudden move Monday morning, the Suns have decided to relieve GM Ryan McDounough of his duties. McDonough had two years left on his contract and was entering his sixth season as general manager. He had an up and down tenure to say the least, starting hot as he turned one [...]
October 8, 2018
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Ryan Bawek
Tonight the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game, the first NBA game in Seattle since 2008. Unfortunately for Seattle though, it may be years before another game takes place in their city. Seattle groups interested in bringing a team to the city have met with NBA officials [...]
October 5, 2018
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Here is the second part of the Hoop Doctors top 50 players of the 2018-19 season. 40. Jrue Holiday Holiday had a bounce back season to say the least in 2017-18. The oft-injured combo guard played in 81 games and averaged 19-6-4 on 49% from the field while transforming himself into one of the best [...]
October 5, 2018
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Ryan Bawek
Kevin Love recently made his debut as a clothing designer, launching his first-ever men’s line with long-standing partner Banana Republic. The exclusive collab, deemed BR/K.LOVE-18, mixes classic and modern looks—including varsity, old-school Hollywood, military-inspired, and sporty casual. The leather jackets, striped sweaters, and cargo pants all emphasize comfort and versatility, which is crucial for someone [...]
October 4, 2018
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We are a mere two weeks away from the start of the 2018-19 NBA season, a perfect time to anticipate what to expect to see unfold over the next eight months or so (another Warriors title, yawn). It’s a good time to take a snapshot of where we are in the league and who figures [...]
October 4, 2018
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Ryan Bawek
The Phoenix Suns have signed a sponsorship deal with PayPal and will have the logo embroidered on their uniforms this season. “The deal also means a new innovative system for fans trying to make quick and seamless purchases in the arena at Suns games this season as well, as described by ESPN’s Darren Rovell: As [...]
October 3, 2018
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Ryan Bawek