Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your pal Davey Mac here and…after a day off…we’re back with a busy Sports Report for ya…so let’s get right to the action!
And that’s because we have breaking news out of the NBA! The Brooklyn Nets have traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Kevin Durant #7 talks with Ben Simmons #10 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center on October 27, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Mavericks won 129-125. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Nets will receive Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, and four unprotected future first-round picks. So ends that superstar era of the Nets…as within the last year they’ve traded James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and now Kevin Durant. Unbelievable.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 20: Kevin Durant #7 James Harden #13 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrate during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
It is the first time in NBA history that a team has traded three All Stars in one calendar year! WOW! When sports historians look back at this…only one question will arise…Wha’ Happened?! I smell an ESPN 30 for 30 on its way! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 22: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets is congratulated by teammates Kevin Durant #7 and James Harden #13 after Irving drew the foul against the Boston Celtics during Game One of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on May 22, 2021 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks Make Trade Of Their Own
Meanwhile, the Knicks made a smaller trade of their own…dealing Cam Reddish, Ryan Arcidiacono, Svi Mykhailiuk to the Portland Trail Blazers for forward Josh Hart. Hart is averaging 9.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists this season.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 07: Josh Hart #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers makes the game winning basket over Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at FTX Arena on November 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Sixers Lose To Celtics
We did have some local NBA action last night as the Sixers played the first-place Celtics last night…Philly lost to Boston…106 to 99.
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics attempts a pass past Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Bulls Tonight
Tonight the Nets take on the Bulls at the Barclays Center. The Nets are 32 and 22 this year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Head Coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn Nets instructs against the Phoenix Suns during their game at Barclays Center on February 07, 2023 in New York City. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Sixers Tomorrow
The Knicks and Sixers play each other tomorrow in Philly. The Knicks are 30 and 26. The Sixers are 34 and 19.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 05: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks heads for the net as De’Anthony Melton #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers defends in the first half at Madison Square Garden on February 05, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Worthy Says Kareem Is Cool With LeBron
More basketball news…despite there being some gossip online that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was not happy that LeBron James broke his all-time scoring record…Hall Of Famer and Jabbar teammate James Worthy says that’s not true. Worthy says that Kareem was overwhelmed with emotion and very happy for LeBron.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver looks on as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously hands LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers the ball after James passed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Rangers Beat Canucks
The Rangers defeated the Canucks…4 to 3. Chris Kreider had a goal for the Rangers in their win.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with Vincent Trocheck #16 and K’Andre Miller #79 after scoring during the 1st period of the game against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Kraken Tonight
The Devils and Flyers were inactive. This evening the Devils go against the Kraken at the Prudential Center. The Devils are 33-13-4.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 06: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his goal in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at Prudential Center on February 06, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Oilers
The Flyers face the Oilers in Philly. The Flyers are 21-22-9 this season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 06: Kieffer Bellows #20 of the Philadelphia Flyers meets with teammates before playing against the New York Islanders at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Michael Irvin Sent Home By NFL Network
The NFL Network has pulled analyst and Hall Of Famer Michael Irvin from its Super Bowl coverage because of an interaction he had with a woman in a hotel lobby. Irvin swears he has no idea what he did wrong and says he’s been left “perplexed” by it all — explaining to the outlet it was such an innocuous conversation, he hardly even remembered it.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 19: Michael Irvin attends the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton on August 19, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
Yankees Inviting Two Top Prospects To Spring Training
The Yankees have announced Spring Training invitations to the organizations top two prospects…infielder Anthony Volpe and outfielder Jasson Domínguez. These two will be looked to add to this team in a big way since the Yanks did not go after any major hitters this offseason.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 16: Anthony Volpe #7 of the American League at bat during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game against the National League at Dodger Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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