Rumors are going around that Kyrie Irving wants out of Cleveland and wants to get traded to a team where he's the only superstar. He is tired of being in LeBron James shadow.
Some might find it odd since the Cleveland Cavaliers have been to the finals three straight years. But, anyone that has some common sense knows sometimes you want your own shine and don't want to share it with anyone.
In all honesty, the only way the Cavaliers trade Kyrie is if they get a trade that blows their mind.
We will soon see if Kyrie gets his wish and the Cavs trade him.
For updated sports news follow my Twitter page @blogaccess1on1 and Instagram page @blogaccess1on1 .
Please do the Kyrie poll on my twitter page @blogaccess1on1 .
He already has one ring, he is arguably the best point guard in the league. We saw what Russell Westbrook did when he had his own team last year; we can only imagine what Kyrie would do if he got the chance.
After leaving the New York Knicks for free agency, Derrick Rose is still looking for a new home for the upcoming 2018 season.
Once again, Derrick Rose was unable to finish a full season with another torn meniscus knee injury. Rose played 64 games for the Knicks during the 2016-17 season. Derrick Rose averaged 18.0 points per game, 4.4 assists per game, and 3.8 rebounds per game. With those kinds of stats, Rose would have been signed with an NBA team in free agency awhile ago, but due to those injuries teams are hesitant to take a risk on him.
The Milwaukee Bucks was one of the first teams to meet with Derrick Rose in free agency. The Bucks have a nice young core, and with Derrick Rose only being 28 he would fit nicely. Also, he would raise their stock to make a push in a weak Eastern Conference. Jason Kidd will mold Derrick Rose back to his old self before he got injured. They will get a huge upgrade at the point guard position, no disrespect to Malcolm Brogdon but he's still learning and growing. Rose has playoff experience and can share his knowledge with Bucks future superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The next team to go after him was the Cleveland Cavaliers. This might be the best fit for Rose if he is willing to play the shooting guard and share the back court with Kyrie Irving. But, this will only work if Rose is willing to drop his pride and not get mad when he doesn't have the ball as much since LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are both ball dominant players. If Derrick Rose isn't worried about taking a pay cut, he has an instant shot at making it to the NBA Finals and competing for a championship ring.
The last team to go after Derrick Rose in free agency was the Los Angeles Lakers. This is pretty strange since they just drafted Lonzo Ball and have Jordan Clarkson coming off the bench. But, you know the Lakers like to do anything that brings them attention. The only way Derrick Rose goes there is if they offer an immense contract.
We will soon see where Derrick Rose signs.
For more updated sports news, please follow my Twitter page @blogaccess1on1
Also, please do the poll on my Twitter @blogaccess1on1
Monta Ellis was released by the Indiana Pacers last week. Ellis played for the Pacers for the past two seasons. Through his two seasons with the Pacers, he averaged 11.1 points per game.
Monta Ellis is 31 years old; he still has a lot to offer to a playoff team.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of those teams who could use his abilities. Ellis could be the scorer off the bench the Cavaliers desperately need. Kyle Korver and Iman Shumpert were nonexistent in the NBA Finals.
Another playoff team who could benefit from his services is the San Antonio Spurs. Danny Green has been inconsistent this past season, Manu Ginobili is getting up their age. Monta Ellis signing to the San Antonio Spurs would improve their chances of beating the Golden State Warriors.
The Los Angeles Clippers would be another great landing spot for Monta Ellis. The Clippers need a good scorer/shooter on their roster for next season, after losing JJ Redick in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder could be another great landing spot for Monta Ellis. They need a spark plug off the bench, and Monta Ellis is that guy. The Thunder need some scoring production when Russell Westbrook and Paul George go to the bench to get some rest.
The Toronto Raptors is another team that could use Monta Ellis services. The Raptors need guard bench production after the loss of Cory Joseph in free agency to the Indiana Pacers.
We will soon see what team Monta Ellis ends up on.
For more updated sports news, please follow my Twitter page @blogaccess1on1!
Also, please do the poll on my Twitter @blogaccess1on1!
Markelle Fultz and Jayson Tatum put on a show last night in the Utah summer league.
Fultz came out firing hitting his first two shots, while Jayson Tatum started off slow shooting one for three. Fultz looked very relaxed; he even showed he was locked in on defense where he made two blocks. His most exceptional block of the game was when he pinned Boston Guard Demetrius Jackson shot on the backboard.
At halftime, the score was tied 44-44. Although Fultz and Tatum were who the fans came to see, Jaylen Brown refused to be out shined. Jaylen Brown finished with 17 points and six rebounds at halftime. Jayson Tatum finished with nine points at halftime. Markelle Fultz finished with seven points at halftime.
At the start of the third quarter, the 76ers came out rolling, which lead to a 17-3 run. Most people would think this game was over. But, Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum refused to go down easily. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers lead the Celtics 71-64.
In the fourth quarter, both teams kept trading baskets. Everyone knew it would
come down to who had the last shot. Jayson Tatum took a few dribbles and pulled up for a jumper and hit nothing but net to put the Boston Celtics up one point with 5.1 seconds left in the game. Now it was the other rookies turn to see if he could match what Tatum did. Fultz caught the ball and dribbled baseline, he tried a reverse layup for the win, but Jaylen Brown wasn't having it and made the game-saving block for the Celtics. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 89-88.
Jaylen Brown finished with 29 points and 13 rebounds. It was clear Jaylen Brown had been in the lab working on his game this summer. Brown hit three three-point shots last night, which was the weakest part of his game heading into the 2016 NBA draft. Jayson Tatum finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, five steals, and three assists. Abdel Nader finished with 13 points and seven rebounds.
Markelle Fultz finished with 17 points and three blocks. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Alex Polythress finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. Larry Drew II finished with ten 10 points and five rebounds. Former Saint Joseph Hawks star Isaiah Miles finished with 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Jonah Bolden, who was the 76ers 2017 second round pick, finished with nine points, four rebounds, and four blocks. Aaron Harrison finished with 12 points, four rebounds, and four steals.
76ers will resume Utah Summer League play tomorrow night at 9 PM ET against the Utah Jazz.
For more updated sports news follow my twitter page @blogacccess1on1.
