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Melo Wants a Farewell Tour

Melo Wants a Farewell Tour

Carmelo Anthony wants a farewell tour just like D-Wade, at least that’s what his trainer said. Melo has been out of the league since his 10-game stint with the Houston Rockets back in November. While recent workout videos prove he hasn’t lost his shooting touch, he has yet to sign with a team ahead of [...]

July 30, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Jeremy Lin Thinks the NBA Has Given Up On Him

Jeremy Lin Thinks the NBA Has Given Up On Him

The 2018-19 season was a busy one for Jeremy Lin. He played for the Hawks from October through February and was then waived by Atlanta but immediately signed with the Raptors where he ultimately won a championship, but Lin struggled in Toronto. He appeared in 23 regular-season games and posted only 7.0 points and 2.2 [...]

July 29, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 1

Tim Duncan Joins Spurs as Assistant Coach

Tim Duncan Joins Spurs as Assistant Coach

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July 23, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Raptors’ Kyle Lowry has Surgery on Thumb

Raptors’ Kyle Lowry has Surgery on Thumb

On Thursday, Toronto Raptors All-Star guard Kyle Lowry underwent a procedure to repair a torn tendon in his left thumb. Even with the surgery, Lowry is still hopeful that he can participate in USA Basketball’s training camp in August and play for the national team in the FIBA World Cup in China in September. The [...]

July 19, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 1

76ers Sign Ben Simmons to Five-Year Extension

76ers Sign Ben Simmons to Five-Year Extension

According to Rich Paul, Ben Simmons’ agent, Simmons has agreed to a max deal with the 76ers that will pay him $170 million over five years. The Sixers announced the deal Tuesday. [tweet https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1151208742421245952] “Ben Simmons is an important piece of our core and he is one of the NBA’s most dynamic and talented young [...]

July 16, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

How Will Russell Westbrook Fit in with The Rockets?

How Will Russell Westbrook Fit in with The Rockets?

Was Thursday’s blockbuster Russell Westbrook / Chris Paul deal a good one for the Rockets? Only time will tell. The Rockets performed well with the Paul-Harden duo, but it did lead to a fallout between both superstars. One can only assume that their rumored falling out began with their ball-dominant playing styles. So what does [...]

July 12, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Masai Ujiri Addresses the Media for the First Time Since Kawhi’s Departure

Masai Ujiri Addresses the Media for the First Time Since Kawhi’s Departure

Masai Ujiri addressed the media for the first time since Kawhi Leonard’s departure. Even though Ujiri had hoped for a different outcome from free agency, he still wishes Kawhi nothing but the best. “I was confident but I understand how free agency is … We won a championship, it went well, blah, blah, blah,” Ujiri [...]

July 10, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 1

D’Angelo Russell Excited to Join the Warriors

D’Angelo Russell Excited to Join the Warriors

D’Angelo Russell is ecstatic to be joining Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors next season. He spoke with reporters Monday night for the first time since being moved. “Honestly, I’m excited,” Russell told ESPN’s Nick Friedell. “I’m excited more than anything. “I think it’s a huge opportunity just to take another step and learn [...]

July 9, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

With Kawhi Leaving for the Clippers, What Should the Raptors Do?

With Kawhi Leaving for the Clippers, What Should the Raptors Do?

Toronto has two options: stay the course or blow it up! If you are a betting man, you may want to lay your money on the blow it up option. For this and other NBA tips check out Betopin.com for all the advice you’ll need. Kawhi Leonard has signed a maximum four years, $142 million [...]

July 9, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 1

Trade Rumors: Cavs Could Deal Tristan Thompson

Trade Rumors: Cavs Could Deal Tristan Thompson

According to ESPN, The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely try to move Tristan Thompson and his contract. Thompson has one season remaining on the five-year, $82 million deal he signed in 2015, as for the Cavaliers, they have a good trade piece in the defensive and rebounding specialist. He averaged 10.9 points and 10.2 rebounds in [...]

July 5, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 1