Posts by CJ Clarkson
Brandon Clarke named NBA Summer League MVP
The NBA Summer League capped off an amazing run on Monday night with the Grizzlies edging the Wolves 95-92 to win the crown. Brandon Clarke was named NBA Summer League MVP. He led the Grizzlies with an impressive effort on both ends of the floor with 15 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, one 3-pointer, one…
Read MoreNBA: What’s next for Chris Paul?
At 34 years of age and still motivated to chase an NBA championship, Chris Paul finds himself in a tough spot after landing with the rebuilding Oklahoma City Thunder after the Houston Rockets traded him and a bag full of draft picks for Russell Westbrook. The biggest thing that’s weighing down Paul and his current…
Read MoreNBA: Rockets Reunite Harden and Westbrook for 2019-20
Just when you thought that the dust was settling in NBA free agency, another major shoe was dropped by the Rockets and Thunder on Thursday night. The Rockets are acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Thunder in exchange for Chris Paul and a truckload of picks. The package for Westbrook includes first-round picks in 2024 and…
Read MoreLamar Odom, other Ex-NBA stars depart BIG3 League
Former NBA champion, 39-year-old Lamar Odom and three other ex-NBA players have been “deactivated” for the 2019 BIG3 season. He is joined by Baron Davis, Bonzi Wells and Jermaine O’Neal. The BIG3 league was created by rapper and hip-hop artist Ice Cube in 2017 and features former NBA players in a 3-on-3 basketball league. “As…
Read MoreNBA approves Coach’s Challenge in 2019-20
The NBA board of governors approved two major changes for the 2019-20 season during their annual meeting at the NBA Summer League. First is the coach’s challenge. This is a rule that has already been applied in the NBA G-League for the last two seasons. How does this work? Teams are allowed to use one…
Read MoreNBA: The Fallout of Kawhi Leonard’s Decision
The world was stunned over the weekend as Kawhi Leonard pulled off the biggest surprise in NBA free agency of 2019-20. In a lightning-fast sequence of events, dominoes fell. The Los Angeles Clippers traded for Oklahoma City Thunder’s Paul George, sending Italian forward Danilo Gallinari and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and a basket load of future draft…
Read MoreNCAA: Five-star recruit, Jalen Johnson commits to Duke
While things in the NBA have simmered down as the league awaits Kawhi Leonard’s decision on where he will be playing this upcoming season, the NCAA moves on. The 2020 class is reportedly stacked with talent and high-caliber recruits are in no short supply. One such talented player is Jalen Johnson. He officially committed to…
Read MoreThe Canadian Conundrum: Kawhi Leonard’s Decision
We’re just a few days into NBA free agency, but things have slowed to a near-standstill as the league awaits the decision of Kawhi Leonard on where he will be signing. Word is that he’s taking his time but there are three teams left in the running to land the incumbent Finals MVP, the Toronto…
Read MoreThe Return of a Legend: Milos Teodosic back in Europe
After a lackluster injury-riddled run in the NBA, Milos Teodosic has decided to return to Europe to play basketball. The 32-year-old Serbian point guard is well-known throughout for his long and storied tenure with CSKA Moscow. This time around, Teodosic is taking his game to Greece, reuniting with former team, Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (Greece-A1) on…
Read MoreLuka Samanic impresses in NBA Summer League debut
The Utah leg of the NBA Summer League tipped off on Monday night with four games. One game in particular, the San Antonio Spurs’ 97-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers was rather interesting. The Spurs’ offense was spearheaded by Lonnie Walker IV, who piled on a game-high 20 points and seven rebounds. One other Spurs…
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