Report: Lakers Set To Acquire OKC Thunder G Dennis Schroder, Send G Danny Green To Thunder In Blockbuster Trade

Report: Lakers Set To Acquire OKC Thunder G Dennis Schroder, Send G Danny Green To Thunder In Blockbuster Trade

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by | Nov 15, 2020 | Featured, NBA

The NBA offseason isn’t ever a stranger to some ground-shaking news, and as the 2020-21 basketball season is around the corner with the trade season officially opening Monday, the defending champion Lakers were the first to cause shockwaves through the basketball universe.

The first action of their title defense? Oh, nothing but offering the charitable donation of shooting guard Danny Green and the 28th pick in this upcoming Wednesday’s draft to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for 2019-20 Sixth Man of the Year award finalist Dennis Schroeder. A deal between both factions will be finalized tomorrow, though it is good as done.

And the rich get even richer.

As it pertains to the game, adding Schroder to an already championship-caliber rotation makes a lot of sense for a team desperately requiring bench scoring and versatile playmaking from an anemic guard spot. Conversely, this only implies that sixth man Rajon Rondo, who already signified his apprehensiveness to sign an extension with the champs, will be looking for his sixth team in his illustrious 14-year career.

It’s plausible Rob Pelinka had some sort of a backup plan in place if Rondo were to be gone, so them acquiring a secondary guard to run things after the first unit sits checks out. Schroder is, to put it succinctly, a significant upgrade over Danny Green. In 65 games this year with the Thunder, Schroder’s outrageous averages of 18.9 points, 4 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game got him into the conversation of the best sixth men in all of basketball and was announced as a finalist for the 6MOTY award, which was won by Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell.

Additionally, the upgrade from Green is most notable in his percentage averages from downtown. The German-born guard nearly shot 40 percent from three-land during the regular season and around 39.5 percent in the playoffs. L.A.’s interest in Schroder wasn’t new and hadn’t lingered even with their reported interest in wanting to sign Milwaukee’s Eric Bledsoe.

The soon-to-be-Laker will officially be an unrestricted free agent in 2021, and while it’s rather risky to trade for a guy who is in the last year of his contract, the Lakers are all in for their wide-open title window, which doesn’t look as if it’s going to be shut any time soon.

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Nike N7 Winter 2020 Collection Set to Hit Shelves

Nike N7 Winter 2020 Collection Set to Hit Shelves

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by | Nov 12, 2020 | Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Just in time to coincide with Native American Heritage Month, Nike reveals its second installment of its 2020 N7 collection to close out the year. Celebrating the proud history of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples in North America.

This collection features an Air Max 1, SB Blazer GT Low, and Kyrie 6, each sneaker honors Indigenous communities with a special connection to Kyrie Irving and his Standing Rock Sioux Tribe heritage. Featuring patterns taken from a star quilt and medallion bestowed on the NBA star during his naming ceremony.

Nike Air Max 1 N7
Color: Taupe Haze/Light Orewood Brown-Atomic Orange-Citron Pulse
Style Code: DA1346-200
Release Date: November 13, 2020
Price: $130

The Nike Air Max 1 N7 comes dressed in a Taupe Haze, Light Orewood Brown, Atomic Orange, and Citron Pulse color scheme. Featuring a raised haptic graphic honoring the vibrant patterns of certain Native artwork while paying tribute to the gifts given at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s traditional naming ceremonies. The iconic look is completed with a rubber waffle outsole and soft suede upper.

Nike Blazer Low N7
Color: Black/Citron Pulse-Black
Style Code: DA1347-001
Release Date: November 13, 2020
Price: $80

The same raised haptic graphic takes center stage as the design is the main focus on the Nike Blazer Low, with Black and Citron Pulse color scheme honoring the vibrant patterns of certain Native artworks. A large retro Swoosh logo and padded, low-cut collar in Black accent the original hoops icon.

Nike Kyrie 6 “N7”
Color: Black/Pure Platinum-Citron Pulse-Black
Style Code: DA1348-001
Price: $130

And Lastly the the Kyrie 6 N7 in a Black, Pure Platinum, and Citron Pulse color scheme. The raised haptic graphic is featured adjustable strap and a panel on the mid-height collar.

“Everything that comes with my background is something I’ve always accepted, but I didn’t necessarily understand it until now,” Irving said of his Indigenous roots. “The immense pride I feel comes from this journey I’ve been on, this rediscovery I’ve made in my adult life.”

Along with the Nike N7 Winter 2020 collection matching apparel including hoodies, T-Shirts, and leggings. The full collection will be released tomorrow, Nov. 13 exclusively from nike.com and select Hibbett Sports doors. Nike adds that the Kyrie 6 will be restocked at select locations.

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Air Jordan 4 “Lightning” On the Way

Air Jordan 4 “Lightning” On the Way

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by | Nov 12, 2020 | Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Air Jordan 4 Lightning will be making a return during the Spring/Summer 2021 season. (All image are of the 2006 Air Jordan 4 “Lightning” )

Expected to release on August 7th in both men’s and grade school sizing. The Air Jordan 4 Lightning is rumored to look like it’s originally released in 2006 and will come with a special box.

Air Jordan 4 “Lightning”
Color: Tour Yellow/White-Dark Blue Grey
Style Code: CT8527-700
Release Date: August 7, 2021
Price: $190

Inspired by Michael Jordan’s Motorsports team, this Air Jordan hasn’t been reissued since its original release making it one of the most coveted.

Air Jordan 4 “Lightning”
Color: Tour Yellow/White-Dark Blue Grey
Style Code: CT8527-700
Release Date: August 7, 2021
Price: $190

Although official images of the 2021 variant haven’t been unveiled, the forthcoming silhouette according to leaker accounts DJ Folk, Soleheatonfeet, and zSneakerheadz, this Air Jordan 4 will likely come dressed in a Tour Yellow, White, and Dark Blue Grey color scheme.

Its original iteration featuring a Tour Yellow nubuck upper paired with Grey detailing, Black hits on the netting atop a White midsole.

Air Jordan 4 “Lightning”
Color: Tour Yellow/White-Dark Blue Grey
Style Code: CT8527-700
Release Date: August 7, 2021
Price: $190

Look for the Air Jordan 4 “Lightning” to release on August 7th at select retailers and Nike.com set at $190 USD.

Nov 12, 2020 No Comments
A True Boston Celtics Legend, Tommy Heinsohn, dies at 86

A True Boston Celtics Legend, Tommy Heinsohn, dies at 86

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by | Nov 12, 2020 | Featured, NBA, uncategorised

 

Tommy Heinsohn has been a huge part of the Celtics franchise since the moment he began his career as a player back in the 1950s. Heinsohn had an outstanding playing career for the Celtics as he was a part of the dynasties of the ’50s and ’60s. He won 8 championships with the Boston Celtics and made 6 all-star appearances. He averaged over 18 points and almost 9 rebounds a game over the course of his career earning himself a spot in the Basketball Hall Of Fame. After his playing career ended with the Celtics in 1969 he became the Celtics’ head coach, leading them to two more Championships in 1974 and 1976. He then furthered his career with the Celtics becoming the LEGENDARY color commentator his career for the Celtics in 1981. In all, Tommy Heinsohn was a part of all 17 Celtics Championships in his 60 years as a player, coach, and broadcaster.

“Celtics games will not be the same without Tommy, and he will be dearly missed by those who share his fervor for basketball,” said  NBA Commissioner Adam Silver via ESPN. The Celtics owner also weighed in stating that, “Tommy was the ultimate Celtic. For the past 18 years, our ownership group has relied hugely on Tommy’s advice and insights and have reveled in his hundreds of stories about Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, and how the Celtics became a dynasty. He will be remembered forever.”

 

 

Tommy was there for the start of the tradition of toughness and grit that we have all grown to know and love about Celtics teams. Later in his career, as a broadcaster, he coined the phrase “Tommy Points” which basically were the toughness plays that lead to winning. Things such as diving on a loose ball, securing a crucial rebound or making a go-ahead basket were all types of plays that Heinsohn in the game recaps would reward the “Tommy Point” to. He gave it this title because that’s who he was as a player. One of the toughest guys out there who did what he needed for the team to win. In fact, Heisohn embodied this grit and passion his whole career dating all the way back to his days at Holy Cross. He graduated from Holy Cross in 1956 as the school’s all-time leading scorer and after he was drafted by the Celtics there was no let down when he went on to win rookie of the year in his first season. He beat out teammate Bill Russell for the Rookie of the year that season and scored a crazy 37 points and 23 rebounds in the final game of the NBA finals against the St. Louis Hawks. Tommy just always delivered. Whether it was as a player, coach, or broadcaster you could tell how passionate about winning and then how that transitioned to his love for the Boston Celtics.

My favorite thing about the Great Tommy Heinsohn was that he just never seemed to stop playing for the Celtics. In his days when he was the head color commentator for the Celtics, he captured the whole Boston Sports audience with his familiar Boston accent and the way he would passionately criticize players. The way Tommy would comment on players and situations was similar to the way a die-hard Celtics fan uncle yells at a TV during a game as if the players could hear them. Tommy just sounded like the Boston Celtics and will always sound like the Boston Celtics to me. Tommy influenced many Celtics fans in Boston to only listened and watch Celtics games on the local broadcast and radio networks even when they were are on major networks. It was the relatability, he came off as a fan just like the viewer/listener at home. Tommy highlighted the perspective of a Celtics coach and fan in his broadcasting, he was never neutral, he made it obvious he was riding for his Celtics. If you know anything about Boston sports fans….. they loved that. I loved that and I am personally going to miss hearing his voice call games. As long as I have been a Celtics fan I’ve associated his commentary voice with that parquet floor and loved the moments of games where I felt like the lead Tommy Heinsohn and I shared the same excitement for such a huge play or such a huge win. He was a true legend, professional, and most memorable of all Celtic and he will truly be missed. Rest Easy Tommy, thank you for all you’ve done.

 

Players and Coaches Weigh in on the Passing of Tommy Heinsohn Via Twitter:

Nov 12, 2020 No Comments