Author: Shemeka Moskwa

  • How much is the NBL worth?

    The league has watched franchise valuations grow from below $1 million to $5 million, and Kestelman believes an NBL franchise will never again trade for less than $10 million. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Similar to most leagues outside the USA, team budgets and player…

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  • How warm is Phoenix in November?

    In most years, Phoenix averages a daily maximum temperature for November that’s between 73 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 27 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 50 and 54 °F (10 to 12 °C). The days at Phoenix cool most quickly during…

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  • What was the worst NBA draft class ever?

    The 2000 draft is considered one of the worst in NBA history. Only top pick Kenyon Martin, first-rounder Jamaal Magloire (19th overall), and second-rounder Michael Redd (43rd overall) played in the All-Star Game (each only making the team one time, in 2004). [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″…

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  • What does Nicolas mean?

    victory of the people [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]▼ as a boys’ name is pronounced NIK-oh-lus. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Nicholas is “people of victory”. Biblical: one of seven “qualified men” in the first-century Christian congregation. … Five popes…

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  • How are NBA All Stars determined?

    The 10 starters – two guards and three frontcourt players per conference – are chosen by a combination of fans (50 percent of the vote), current players (25 percent) and basketball media (25 percent). The players and media were granted a vote in 2017 –…

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  • Who is leading the All Star voting?

    Rank Player Votes —- ———————— ——— 1. LeBron James, Lakers* 6,275,459 2. Anthony Davis, Lakers* 5,813,769 3. Kawhi Leonard, Clippers* 3,917,190 4. Paul George, Clippers 1,505,691 [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Season Player No. of votes —— —————- ———— 2017 LeBron James (4) 1,893,751 2018…

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  • Was Porzingi an All Star?

    The NBA announced today that New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has been named a 2018 NBA All-Star Eastern Conference reserve. The honor marks Porzingis’ first time being selected to the NBA All-Star Game. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]No. 6 – Dallas Mavericks ————————————————————————————————————————–…

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  • Who was favored to win the 1991 NBA Finals?

    The Lakers were favorites in the Finals (though not the Western Conference Finals). I don’t recall, but the Suns in ’93 may have been as well. They had HCA with the games best offense and their hype was significant. Bulls had made a major comeback…

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  • Did DeMar DeRozan get traded to the Spurs?

    Share All sharing options for: DeMar DeRozan just became a great trade asset. We finally have an answer. DeMar DeRozan opted in and will be under contract for one more year with the Spurs. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#00BCD4″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Not long before the NBA season…

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  • Did Kendrick Nunn get drafted?

    After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Nunn signed a partially guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors; it guaranteed him at least a spot on their Summer League roster and an invitation to their fall camp, as well as some money. [mks_pullquote align=”left”…

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