Andre Iguodala was traded to Memphis in a cost-saving move during the Warriors’ wild offseason. The franchise was upfront about the possibility, Iguodala is a smart man who understands the business of the league, there are no hard feelings. However, he doesn’t want to play for Memphis. The Grizzlies don’t just want to buy him…
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Shaun Livingston Retires
Former Golden State Warriors player, Shaun Livingston, retires from the NBA and the game of basketball. He played 15 years in the league and won three championships with the Warriors. The Warriors waved Livingston this past summer and wasn’t able to sign with a team. After 15 years in the NBA, I’m excited, sad, fortunate…
Joe Johnson agrees to one-year deal with Pistons
Joe Johnson is joining the Detroit Pistons. The deal is partially guaranteed for one year. The Pistons, who already had a full roster prior to this move, are releasing veteran forward Michael Beasley in order to make room for Johnson. The two would likely have served similar roles in Detroit as bench scorers, so the…
‘Ninja-style headwear’ no longer allowed in NBA
The NBA won’t allow players to wear “ninja-style headwear” this season. The NBA notified teams in May that the headbands wouldn’t be a part of this season’s approved uniforms. The NBA’s competition committee discussed the headwear as part of its meetings in Chicago on Monday. A source told ESPN that some members expressed concerns on…
Lakers set workouts for Noah, Howard
In the aftermath of DeMarcus Cousins’ knee injury, the Los Angeles Lakers are bringing in two former All-Star centers — Joakim Noah and Dwight Howard — to evaluate in individual workouts in Los Angeles, league sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27426724/sources-lakers-set-workouts-noah-howard
Alibaba co-founder Tsai will buy full control of Brooklyn Nets
Joseph Tsai, co-founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has made a deal to purchase full control of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets from Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov, the club announced Friday. The Nets said Prokhorov has made an agreement with the Taiwanese-Canadian businessman to sell the Barclays Center arena and his 51 percent controling interest in the Nets….
DeMarcus Cousins Tears ACL
Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has reportedly suffered torn ACL and will likely miss the remainder of the season.
#GSW Renews Contract with Draymond Green | Sports Cast w/Caillou Borden @caillouborden12
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Three-time All-Star Draymond Green has agreed to a four-year, $100M maximum contract extension with Golden State, agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports tells ESPN. Green’s extension pays him $22.2M, $24M, $25.8M and $27.6M over the course of the deal. The Warriors will have $129M and $138M committed to their four max players — Curry, Thompson,…
Kawhi Leonard joins the #LAClippers | The Sports Cast w/Caillou Borden @caillouborden12
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NBA Free Agency made headlines this past Saturday when Kawhi Leonard joined the LA Clippers and Paul George joined via a trade. Are the Clippers the best team i the NBA? Is the playing field leveled? Russell Westbrook to Miami, Detroit or Houston? Lakers additions:Boogie CousinsQuin Cook Jared DudleyDanny Green Lakers Personalties egos? Frank Vogel
NBA Free Agency Day 1 Recap
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Biggest winner for Day of the NBA Free Agency was the Brooklyn Nets where they obtained Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan. The Philadelphia 76ers made their roster stronger, and other teams getting a signing or two to stay competitive. The big star that teams are waiting in the wings is Kawhi Leonard. Here…