Zak Zevchik Articles - Page 2

NBAVideo: Carmelo Anthony and Demarcus Cousins hang on the rim together

During what appears to be a scrimmage in Las Vegas, both Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins went to throw down a put back dunk. After a moment, they both realized that they were not the only one hanging on the rim, and they shared a playful laugh. Unfortunately, neither of them were able to make […]

Sacramento KingsCoach Krzyzewski is high on DeMarcus Cousins

Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins has been talked about a lot recently. Whether is it his comments about the Kings’ management, trade rumors surrounding him, or his involvement with the USA basketball team, Cousins has definitely been a popular topic of discussion this summer. In a tweet from Sean Cunningham of ABC10 Sacramento, United […]

Chicago BullsChicago White Sox give away a Scottie Pippen bobblehead

The Chicago White Sox have come up with a pretty interesting promotion. The team’s Twitter page (@whitesox) posted a picture of a Scottie Pippen bobblehead in which he is wearing a #33 White Sox jersey, Chicago Bulls and basketball shorts while holding a baseball bat and standing with one foot on a basketball. It is […]

Phoenix SunsLeandro Barbosa to wear #19 instead of #10 to honor Raja Bell after returning to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns have brought back NBA veteran Leandro Barbosa. Barbosa began his career with the Suns after being traded to Phoenix on draft night from the San Antonio Spurs. His new deal with the Suns is over two years for $8 million deal. Barbosa’s best season with the Suns was in 2006, when he […]

Indiana PacersGeorge Hill was notified that he'd been traded to Utah via voicemail

Earlier this month, the Indiana Pacers traded point guard George Hill to the Utah Jazz in a three-team deal that also involved the Atlanta Hawks. The Pacers moved Hill in order to make space for the player they were receiving, Jeff Teague. It is usually a difficult situation being traded, but it may have been even […]

Brooklyn NetsReport: Dion Waiters, Nets have contract discussions

It has been an interesting free agency period for shooting guard Dion Waiters. The Oklahoma City Thunder originally extended a qualifying offer and made him a restricted free agent. But since then, Kevin Durant bolted to the Golden State Warriors and the Thunder acquired Victor Oladipo from the Orlando Magic. Because of this, the Thunder […]

New Orleans PelicansReport: Pelicans waive guard Toney Douglas

The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Wednesday, via their social media accounts, that they have waived veteran guard Toney Douglas. Douglas averaged 8.7 points, 2.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 39.9 percent from three-point range in 20.7 minutes per game. The Pelicans added a number of new guards to their roster this summer, including […]

NBATim Duncan was ejected once in his career: when he laughed at Joey Crawford

Tim Duncan has earned the reputation of being an extremely respectful, down to earth, and level headed guy. The long time San Antonio Spur earned this, in part, by only being ejected one time during his long, illustrious career. His sole ejection came against the Dallas Mavericks, and to be honest, he probably should not have […]

NBAKevin Garnett set to become the first NBA player to appear in 22 seasons

If Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Garnett enters a game this season, he will become the first player in NBA history to appear in 22 seasons, passing both Robert Parish and Kevin Willis, who have appeared in 21. Although KG is not who he once was, this is an incredible accomplishment and just adds to […]

NBANBA not ready to move 2017 All-Star game from Charlotte

The 2017 NBA All-Star game will take place on February 19th. While the date has been determined, the location is still up in the air. The NBA had announced that the game would take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. That was before the “bathroom bill” had been passed in the state. The NBA does not […]

Oklahoma City ThunderStrong sense from opposing GMs that Westbrook will not re-sign in OKC

It is not often in professional sports that you see a team with two of the top five players in the league, then lose them both in a matter of months. The Oklahoma City Thunder could be headed in that direction. Kevin Durant left OKC to join a super-team with the Golden State Warriors and […]

Philadelphia 76ersReport: Gerald Henderson agrees to deal with the 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to land another guard to add to their rotation. According to Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com, they have come to terms with Gerald Henderson on a two-year, $18 million deal. The 76ers, who have been the laughing stock of the NBA the past few years, have shown in this offseason that […]

Golden State WarriorsPaul Pierce and Damian Lillard react to Kevin Durant signing

It is no secret that Kevin Durant has joined the Golden State Warriors and reaction around the league is mixed. Some players are happy to see a superstar make a bold decision to evolve as not only a person but also a plaayer, while others are outraged at the ‘death-lineup’ concept in Oakland. One player who […]

Miami HeatDwyane Wade cancels meeting with Milwaukee Bucks

With LeBron James almost certainly returning to the Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade is the last big fish left on the NBA free agency market. After the Miami Heat did not offer Wade what he was looking for, he entertained offers and scheduled meetings with other teams. Since that time, the Heat have reportedly offered Wade a 2 […]

Dallas MavericksDirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks agree to new deal

According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Mavericks and power forward Dirk Nowitzki have agreed to a 2-year deal worth $40 million. The second year of the deal is believed to be a player option. This gives Dirk the flexibility and leverage to make sure the Mavericks are doing enough for him to stay in […]

Orlando MagicOrlando Magic agree to terms with DJ Augustin

NBA free agency officially kicked off at midnight, and it got off to a hot start. The Orlando Magic, who have already made a few surprising moves this offseason, were expected to be very active in free agency. It was reported early Friday morning by Adrian Wojnarowski that DJ Augustin and the Magic have agreed […]

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