Category: 2020s

Report: Russell Westbrook to Build a School in Southern Los Angeles

Russell Westbrook, an MVP and 9-time All-Star, is planning to build a middle and high school in South Los Angeles. The school will be named the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy, as Why Not? has been Westbrook's mantra for some time. He has partnered with the L.A. Promise Fund to do so; now, Lebron James … Continue reading Report: Russell Westbrook to Build a School in Southern Los Angeles →

Michael Jordan is Donating $10 Million to Open Medical Clinics in North Carolina

Michael Jordan is opening two health care clinics in Wilmington, North Carolina, the town in which he grew up. The fact that it costs $10 million to do so doesn't bother him, because he's helping people in need. Partnered with Novant Health, a non-profit health care group, the organization says Jordan's donation will bring, "Comprehensive … Continue reading Michael Jordan is Donating $10 Million to Open Medical Clinics in North Carolina →

Report: Blake Griffin Will Not Play While Detroit Pistons Decide on Buyout, Trade

Photo of Blake Griffin taken by Mark J. Rebilas of USA Today Sports Detroit Pistons Forward Blake Griffin is now in the same position as his former teammate Andre Drummond, as Pistons ownership has decided to sit Blake Griffin until they can reach a decision on his future with the franchise. The same thing happened … Continue reading Report: Blake Griffin Will Not Play While Detroit Pistons Decide on Buyout, Trade →

Report: Andre Drummond Will Not Play, as Cavaliers Try to Find Trade

Andre Drummond is not going to be playing again for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the organization is planning to trade him before the March 25 trade deadline. The Cavaliers are planning on doing so because they do not believe it is fair to the 27-year old, two time All-Star. In the James Harden trade, the … Continue reading Report: Andre Drummond Will Not Play, as Cavaliers Try to Find Trade →

Report: Malik Beasley Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail for September Incident

In early February, a judge sentenced Malik Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves to 120 days in jail following Beasley's September 2020 arrest on charges of possession of illegal substances and threats of violence. According to a statement from the Plymouth, MA, Police Department, officers were called to Beasley's home by individuals who claimed they stopped … Continue reading Report: Malik Beasley Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail for September Incident →

Report: Detroit Pistons Trade Derrick Rose for Dennis Smith, Jr, Second Round Pick

The Detroit Pistons have just agreed to trade Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks in exchange for Dennis Smith, Jr and a second round pick. This trade reunites Derrick Rose with his old coach Tom Thibodeau, and can only be considered a win-win trade for both teams. Rose's first stint with the Knicks came … Continue reading Report: Detroit Pistons Trade Derrick Rose for Dennis Smith, Jr, Second Round Pick →

Fred VanVleet Drops 54 Points, sets Many Records

On February 2nd, 2021, Fred VanVleet dropped 54 points on the Orlando Magic, and made 11 three-pointers in the process. The 54 that VanVleet scored were the most ever by a Toronto Raptors player (the previous record was 52, held by Demar DeRozan), and the most points ever scored by an undrafted player (the previous … Continue reading Fred VanVleet Drops 54 Points, sets Many Records →

Ranking Every NBA Team’s Second Option in the 2020-2021 Season (Part 3)

Today we're finishing off the ranking every NBA team's second option series. If you haven't read the first two, read Part 1 and Part 2 before you read this one, as they give context into how the rankings work and previous rankings. Disclaimer: This blog is my opinion, and my opinion only #9: Utah Jazz … Continue reading Ranking Every NBA Team’s Second Option in the 2020-2021 Season (Part 3) →