Cesar Tordesillas
Anthony Davis Puts Winning Olympic Gold Ahead Of MVP Aspirations
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Sep 02, 2015 08:57 PM EDT |
New Orleans Pelicans superstar forward Anthony Davis said he would prefer to win another Olympic gold medal than an NBA MVP award. Asked by SLAM magazine to choose between winning an MVP award at the end of this season or a gold medal in the Rio Olympics, Davis went with the latter because it comes only every four years.
Redskins Make It Official: Kirk Cousins Will Start As Quarterback For 2015 'Moving Forward'
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Sep 01, 2015 12:39 PM EDT |
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden announced that Robert Griffin III is out and that Kirk Cousins will take over as starter "for 2015, moving forward." Gruden even went on to describe the Redskins as "Kirk's team," according to Yahoo Sports' Shutdown Corner.
Celtics Have Every Player On Trading Block: Will Turner and Sullinger Be First To Go?
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 09:34 PM EDT |
The lack of a star player or a very high first round draft pick is prompting Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge to make everyone on the trading block, according to Hoops Habit. The two Celtics players that could easily interest other teams will have to be Evan Turner and Jared Sullinger.
Seahawks Rookie Frank Clark Accused Of Cheap Shot Against Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 09:34 PM EDT |
Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive end Frank Clark has been accused by San Diego Chargers players of trying to attack their quarterback Philip Rivers during the second quarter of their preseason game Saturday. Rivers was then under a pile after he was sacked by another Seahawks player Jordan Hill, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Hornets To Play Kemba Walker And Jeremy Lin At The Same Time
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 09:33 PM EDT |
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is going to try fielding a backcourt of Kemba Walker and new signee Jeremy Lin. Clifford is on a trial-and-error mode having seven new players on the roster.
Hornets Coach Says Frank Kaminsky Needs To Get Stronger
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 09:32 PM EDT |
Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford has high hopes for Frank Kaminsky, who is so good off the dribble that he would beat defenders, but said he needs to get stronger as he gets pushed off his lane to the rim a little bit. Clifford pointed out that this was the reason why he was taking 8-to-10 footers when he gets to the basket while playing in college.
Tristan Thompson May Hook Up With Raptors Next Year If Cavs Withhold Max Deal
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 09:32 PM EDT |
Power forward Tristan Thompson may be eyeing to get a max deal with the Toronto Raptors next summer if the Cleveland Cavaliers don't lock him up on a long-term, max deal worth $94,343,125. If the Cavs refuse to give in to his demands, Thompson is prepared to sign a one-year qualifying offer--his last with the Cavs-- and then sign a max deal with the Raptors next summer, according to NBC Sports.
Canada To Utilize Nine NBA Players Led By Andrew Wiggins For FIBA Americas
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 09:31 PM EDT |
Team Canada announced its roster for FIBA Americas, consisting of nine NBA players led by Minnesota Timberwolves small forward/shooting guard and Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins. He is joins fellow by Timberwolves power forward and fellow No. 1 draft pick Anthony Bennett, Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph, Boston Celtics power forward/center Kelly Olynyk and Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas.
NBA Dunking Legend Darryl Dawkins Remembered As Entertaining Both Off And On The Court
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 10:24 AM EDT |
CBS NBA analyst Jim Spanarkel who was teammates with the late Darryl Dawkins as a rookie with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1979-80 remembered the dunking legend as a reporters' delight for his entertaining postgame interviews. Dawkins, who died at 58 on Thursday due to heart attack, would often give shocking or entertaining statements that reporters would clog the passageway to the locker, that Spanarkel could barely go to it win or lose.
Jeff Teague Needs To Man Up To Keep Atlanta Hawks Flying
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 10:23 AM EDT |
The burden is now on Jeff Teague to bring the Atlanta Hawks to new heights, possibly a championship in 2016. According to Kareem Gantt of Rant Sports, Teague should man up by making the big plays, provide constant leadership on the court and let everything flow through him.
Kirk Cousins Poised To Replace Robert Griffin III As Redskins Starting Quarterback
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 31, 2015 10:23 AM EDT |
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins was impressive in their 31-13 preseason win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, raising speculations he will replace Robert Griffin III as starter. Cousins completed 20 of 27 passes for one touchdown and one interception while starting in place of Griffin and playing the entire first half.
Clippers Fined $250K For Improperly Pitching Opportunities To DeAndre Jordan
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 28, 2015 12:27 AM EDT |
The NBA had fined the Los Angeles Clippers $250,000 a league rules violation in re-recruiting center DeAndre Jordan, who reached unrestricted free agency this summer. The violation involved a presentation made by the Clippers to free agent DeAndre Jordan on July 2 that improperly included a potential third-party endorsement opportunity for the player.
Hornets Coach Says They're A Better Team With Kidd-Gilchrist
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 28, 2015 12:27 AM EDT |
Chalotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford says small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist deserves his big contract extension for making them play better. The Hornets gave Kidd-Gilchrist an extension worth $52 million over four years with a player option in Year four.
Wizards Withhold Max Deal For Bradley Beal: Saving Money For Kevin Durant?
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 28, 2015 12:26 AM EDT |
The Washington Wizards are not willing to offer Bradley Beal four-year maximum contract just yet in its desire to land hometown superstar Kevin Durant next season. According to CSN Washington's J.Michael, Beal insist he deserves a max contract but the Wizards want to preserve their cap space for Durant and offered less.
Bucks To Anchor Future On Six Players
| Cesar Tordesillas | | Aug 25, 2015 10:18 PM EDT |
Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond identified six players that they will rely on from now until the near future, namely: Jabari Parker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greg Monroe, Michael Carter-Williams, Khris Middleton and John Henson. Hammond said that those six are the young core that can they can build continuity with, according to NBC Sports.
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