New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[Steve Williams]

It was gratifying to read the outcome and verdict to this trial.........

Jury awards Vanessa Bryant $16 million over crash photos taken of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna​

Jury awards V. Bryant $16M over crash photos

L.A. County must pay Kobe Bryant's widow $16 million for invasion of privacy and distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of their fatal helicopter crash, a jury ruled.

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[Steve Williams]

a terrific read and many predictions.....

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets: What the future holds for both sides after KD rescinds his trade demand​

NBA Insiders: Where Kevin Durant and the Nets go from here

KD and the Nets are running it back after the superstar rescinded his trade demand. What does it mean for Brooklyn, Kyrie and the East race? Our NBA Insiders chime in.

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[Steve Williams]

what a tough loss this is to OKC. This kid has great potential........

Chet Holmgren out for season: What a foot injury means for the Oklahoma City Thunder and their star rookie​

What will be the impact of Chet Holmgren's season-ending foot injury?

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Thursday that the No. 2 pick of this year's NBA draft will miss his entire first campaign as a pro after suffering a Lisfranc injury to his right foot while playing in the CrawsOver Pro-Am event on Saturday.


Although Holmgren's untimely injury costs him a chance to play and Thunder fans the chance to see their franchise's highest draft pick since taking Kevin Durant at No. 2 before moving to Oklahoma City, the track record of other top picks sidelined by injury during their first season suggests it shouldn't be a major detriment to his development.

Playing without Holmgren could, however, affect the Thunder's outlook for the coming season. Without him, Oklahoma City becomes more likely to spend another year battling for lottery position despite having a handful of core players already in place.

 

[Steve Williams]

I had no idea what a Lisfranc injury is so for those interested.....

Lisfranc Joint Injury | Cedars-Sinai

A Lisfranc joint injury is a type of injury to the bones or ligaments in the middle part of your foot. In this type of injury, there also is usually damage to the cartilage covering these bones.

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[jadis]

what a tough loss this is to OKC. This kid has great potential........

Chet Holmgren out for season: What a foot injury means for the Oklahoma City Thunder and their star rookie​

What will be the impact of Chet Holmgren's season-ending foot injury?

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Thursday that the No. 2 pick of this year's NBA draft will miss his entire first campaign as a pro after suffering a Lisfranc injury to his right foot while playing in the CrawsOver Pro-Am event on Saturday.


Although Holmgren's untimely injury costs him a chance to play and Thunder fans the chance to see their franchise's highest draft pick since taking Kevin Durant at No. 2 before moving to Oklahoma City, the track record of other top picks sidelined by injury during their first season suggests it shouldn't be a major detriment to his development.

Playing without Holmgren could, however, affect the Thunder's outlook for the coming season. Without him, Oklahoma City becomes more likely to spend another year battling for lottery position despite having a handful of core players already in place.

Terrible news for Holmgren and OKC.

 

[Steve Williams]

Last year I thought was a breakout season for the Wolves. I found this an interesting read. The Wolves could prove to be a very good team this year

Film Study: Rudy Gobert will transform Wolves' (already improved) defense​

The rim-protecting center and 3-time Kia DPOY has all the tools to help Minnesota thrive at getting stops

Film Study: Rudy Gobert will transform Wolves' (already improved) defense | NBA.com

The rim-protecting center and 3-time Kia DPOY has all the tools to help Minnesota thrive at getting stops.

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[Steve Williams]

I love Stephen A. Kendrick is still a dumb ass........

Stephen A.: It won't work! Russ isn't changing for Pat Bev​

Stephen A.: It won't work! Russ isn't changing for Pat Bev - ESPN Video

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate whether Russell Westbook and Patrick Beverley can coexist in L.A.

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[Steve Williams]

and more about Beverly and Westbrook.....Stephen A might have it right.....

Are Lakers Less or More Likely to Trade Russell Westbrook After Pat Bev Deal?​

Are Lakers Less or More Likely to Trade Russell Westbrook After Pat Bev Deal?

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have acquired a veteran capable of starting at the point in Patrick Beverley, is the team more or less likely to trade Russell...

bleacherreport.com

But the Lakers should be realistic. If the goal is to win with James with two years fully promised, hoping on a half-baked cap space plan for half of that time is unwise. If there's a move to give the 2022-23 Lakers a chance to improve dramatically, cap room in 2023 shouldn't be an impediment.

In terms of sacrificing future firsts (likely 2027 and 2029), the danger is that James and Davis may be long gone by then. Los Angeles would only have first-rounders every other year. And if the team wanted to acquire its next star player via trade, the Lakers wouldn't have any future firsts available until 2031. That's only a worthwhile sacrifice if, in return, the franchise can take a clear, immediate step forward.

Acquiring Beverley should help the Lakers. He can play behind Westbrook or replace him in the starting group after a trade. Somewhere in that mess of iffy options is a solution that could lead to a Westbrook deal. In the absence, the Lakers and new head coach Darvin Ham will do their best to prove that last year's debacle can be solved in the locker room and on the court.

 

[Steve Williams]

with a $2B arena coming the Clipps are sure to lock down LaLa Land as the number one basketball team.

How a $2 billion futuristic sports palace will aid the Clippers in the battle for L.A. hoops​

How a $2 billion arena could shape the Clippers-Lakers rivalry

The NBA's richest owner isn't sparing any detail when it comes to his more than $2 billion arena, giving his franchise an identity in a city that has long been a purple and gold town.

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[jadis]

Pardon me for ruining your breakfast cereal, Steve, but I saw this on Rachel NIchols' page and had to think about the coming years with LeBron still very much in the thick of it, unfortunately.

 

[Steve Williams]

Pardon me for ruining your breakfast cereal, Steve, but I saw this on Rachel NIchols' page and had to think about the coming years with LeBron still very much in the thick of it, unfortunately.

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Just ruined my day

 

[jadis]

Just ruined my day

And he continues to ruin the league , and the young players who are not his sons.

 

[Steve Williams]

Two more years of him in Lakers purple and gold as he likely will beat Kareem's scoring record this year. One more thing to add to his dynasty.

Worst move Lakers ever made resulting in total destruction of the team and draft choices for years to come. Heaven forbid the Lakers retire LeBron's number (well they have to if he is number 6). Send him back to Cleveland to retire there. Cleveland doesn't want him as they have a reasonably good team

 

[Steve Williams]

I thought this was a terrific read........

NBA Power Rankings: Where the Nets, Lakers and all 30 teams stand ahead of the 2022-23 season

Where the latest twist in the Durant saga sends our NBA Power Rankings

Where do the Nets check in now? A look at where every team stands heading into the 2022-23 season.

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Lakers 18th (way too flattering as I don't see them making the playoffs) and the Celtics as number 2 (well deserved after last year)

 

[Steve Williams]

No doubt KD has pie on his face after the trade demand went south​

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets: What the future holds for both sides after KD rescinds his trade demand​

NBA Insiders: Where Kevin Durant and the Nets go from here

KD and the Nets are running it back after the superstar rescinded his trade demand. What does it mean for Brooklyn, Kyrie and the East race? Our NBA Insiders chime in.

www.espn.com

 

[Steve Williams]

Now that Kyrie and KD are finished with their little antics the sportscasters are suddenly big on Ben Simmons. An interesting read if Simmons can rise to the occasion.

Film Study: What Ben Simmons brings to Brooklyn​

The 6-foot-11 former All-Star guard is expected to be ready for training camp with the Nets this season.

Film Study: What Ben Simmons brings to Brooklyn | NBA.com

The 6-foot-11 former All-Star guard is expected to be ready for training camp with the Nets this season.

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[Steve Williams]

Steph is classy in every way as he is honored at Davidson...

Curry has busy day as he's honored at Davidson - ESPN Video

Steph Curry graduates, gets inducted into Davidson's Hall of Fame and gets his number retired in a busy day.

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[jadis]

Now that Kyrie and KD are finished with their little antics the sportscasters are suddenly big on Ben Simmons. An interesting read if Simmons can rise to the occasion.

Film Study: What Ben Simmons brings to Brooklyn​

The 6-foot-11 former All-Star guard is expected to be ready for training camp with the Nets this season.

Film Study: What Ben Simmons brings to Brooklyn | NBA.com

The 6-foot-11 former All-Star guard is expected to be ready for training camp with the Nets this season.

www.nba.com

I read analysts saying that Ben should play center. Well, maybe like D'Andre Jordan, no need to shoot, makes some sense.

 

[Steve Williams]

I didn't realize that Simmons is 6'11"

 

[jadis]

And Ainge ships Mitchell to East. Cleveland here he comes.

Donovan Mitchell reportedly traded to Cavaliers: LeBron James, Darius Garland, more react to blockbuster deal

The Cavaliers rocked the basketball world by giving up a haul to acquire Mitchell

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