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“Portland’s nature is much more beautiful. It’s a very special place, and there are several areas there that are very nice to live in, and that’s probably where I’ll go. There’s a lake there and a community that really likes the Blazers and is much more connected to their sport and their team as a city,” Avdija compared. “It’s less vibrant than Washington. It’s the capital … [Read more...] about

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Avdija was traded in June in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, marking the end of his stint with the Wizards. “I felt that Washington was my home for four years. I built friendships there and built relationships with the coaches there. I felt like I was part of this team, and I also connected with it emotionally a little. And then comes this moment when you are no longer there, and … [Read more...] about

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Kwame Brown: “No, I’m not an MJ fan. Listen, I got no reason to be an MJ fan. That motherf****r slapped me in the back of my head one day. But I’m just, I got no reason to do — no reason at all. I’m just, I just saw the work and the dedication. This old Negro was getting up at 39 years old. He never cheated the game, whether he went out, whatever he did. The Breakfast Club was … [Read more...] about Kwame Brown on Michael Jordan: ‘No matter what he does, he never cheated the game’

Some may wonder, will Thompson’s presence as a sharpshooter for hire be comparable to Ray Allen during his time with the Boston Celtics or the Miami Heat?  Or will he be more Reggie Miller-like?  Worth noting: Thompson changed his number from 11 to No.31.  That’s Miller’s number. Perhaps he could channel the Pacers legend.  “I think he’s gonna be more Klay Thompson,” said Baron … [Read more...] about

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