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Kampoklo scouts for the NBA through Israel’s B Division friendlies with the Cavaliers and Timberwolves

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2 weeks ago

September 18, 2023

Jon

Bruno Campoclo continues to violate his contract with Venezia and aims for a place in the NBA by taking part in the Israeli second division team’s friendlies against the Cavaliers and Timberwolves.

In Venice they are still waiting for Bruno Campoclo to show up and integrate into the preparation, but it seems that he has no intention of traveling to Italy or competing in Europe in general during the 2023/24 season.

According to Eurozone Basketball, the Brazilian striker will be temporarily added to the squad of Maccabi Ra’Anana, a team that competes in the second tier of the league in Israel and is traveling to the United States for training for the second consecutive season-friendly games with NBA- teams.

In fact, the club in question will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 16th and the Minnesota Timberwolves on the 17th of the same month. Somehow, Campoclo aims to steal the show and secure a chance in the world’s top league.

Source: sport 24

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.

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Damian Lillard’s Milwaukee Bucks jerseys have been printed

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7 hours ago

September 29, 2023

Jon

The move from Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks caused quite a stir and the “Stag” printed the first jerseys for the experienced point guard, who will compete alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in the new season.

Damian Lillard left the Portland Trail Blazers after 11 years to move to Milwaukee, and the Bucks have already printed the first jerseys with the 33-year-old guard’s name and number 0.

In the new season, Lillard will compete alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the two expected to form a dynamic duo.

We remind you that the Milwaukee Bucks are preparing a reception for their new addition, which will take place on Saturday (September 30th, 2:00 p.m. local time, 10:00 p.m. Greek time) in the presence of friends of the team.

Watch the VIDEO of Lillard’s notable performances here:

Source: sport 24

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.

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Phoenix Suns, the one covered to win the NBA? Why Durant and Booker Should Be Considered Champions | Sports New Spain

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7 hours ago

September 29, 2023

Jeremiah

In February 2023, the NBA experienced an earthquake in the form of a transfer. Kevin Durant traded the Brooklyn Nets for the Phoenix Suns. There he would mate Devin Booker in a last ditch effort to reach the championship ring. A few months later and without even sharing the court, the Arizona franchise did not have the best result in the Playoffs. It is precisely for this reason that the management made a move and in the blink of an eye managed to completely reform the squad of the 2021 finalist.

With an original quintet consisting of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic, The Suns aspire to be one of the main teams this campaign.

However, Phoenix is not the favorite according to the betting and predictions to become the champion of the 2023-2024 NBA season. Which contradicts his reality, since The Suns’ potential is endless considering his depth and talent.

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Why the Phoenix Suns are the ones to win the NBA according to betting and predictions

In recent weeks the favorite to win the NBA according to the bet has changed, going from the Denver Nuggets to the Milwaukee Bucks. A fact that has reduced the relevance to the progressive favoritism that the Phoenix Suns from beginning out of season.

In early June, right at the end of the finals, Win in 2024 for the Suns paid at 9.50. Soon after they acquired Beal and made several moves, reducing that quota August to 7.16. Now, after bolstering his rotation with Nurkic and other secondary players, That number has dropped to 6.85 for every euro bet.

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The attention caused by the Lillard trade prevented this progressive change from being appreciated, which reflects the Suns’ true potential this season. In fact, they are the second favorite franchise to win the Western Conference, behind only the Nuggets. A scenario that pays 4.20 to 1.

On the other hand, the constellation of stars gathered by the Suns also allows them to be protagonists in individual awards such as Kevin Durant for MVP (13.30 to 1) or also Devin Booker (18.20), Frank Vogel for Coach of the Year (13.10) or the aforementioned Booker as a player clutch of the year (17.00).

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The Suns are strong contenders for a ring not only because of their talent pool, but because they have a long list of secondary players who can make a significant leap that few have. Figures like Yuta Watanabe, Bol Bol or Keita Bates-Diop are expected to be the X factor of the Arizona team. Additionally, Nurkic’s arrival will be a boost in a hypothetical Playoff series against the Nuggets, as the Bosnian is used to doing a good job on Nikola Jokic.

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Source: Sporting News

Jeremiah

I am a sports journalist who has been writing for a news website since 2015. My work primarily focuses on sports news, but I have also written about other topics such as technology and the arts. I have an extensive background in journalism, having worked as a reporter for a local newspaper before moving to a news website.

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Magic Johnson’s answer to the greatest point guard of all time

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8 hours ago

September 29, 2023

Jon

Magic Johnson took a stand on who the greatest point guard of all time is and responded to Steph Curry’s claim that he is himself.

Steph Curry claimed in an interview that he was the best point guard of all time and Magic Johnson weighed in on the issue.

These are undoubtedly two of the greatest playmakers in the history of the sport, although opinions differ on the championships he considers his own, according to Magic’s response. An opinion that Michael Jordan also shares.

Specifically, he responded to CBS Sports Radio when asked whether he agreed with the Golden State Warriors star’s opinion: “If he wins more than five championships, becomes more than three-time Finals MVP and three-time league MVP… All-time leader in assists in Finals history… Then he’s the best. But last time I checked that wasn’t the case.”

Source: sport 24

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.