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The Best in Sports: February 6, 2020
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Here is the best from February 6, 2020:
After unsuccessfully trying to land D-Lo in Free Agency, they finally got their guy, but had to give up their former No.1 pick to do so. DLo will now team up with KAT in MIN to try to turn that program around.
UPDATE: Minnesota T-Wolves land G D’Angelo Russell in a trade for SF Andrew Wiggins.
FULL RESULTS:
MIN gets: G D’Angelo Russell, F/C Omari Spellman, G Jordan Evans
GS gets: SF Andrew Wiggins, 2021 1st Rd Pick, 2021 2nd Rd Pick https://t.co/e1aa9az5LC— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
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Eric Weddle was one of the best safeties of his generation, as proven by 6 Pro Bowls over a 9-year period and 2 All-Pro 1st Team awards. His presence on the field, locker room leadership, and style off the field will be missed.
It’s been REAL @NFL @Chargers @Ravens @RamsNFL! TEAMMATES, COACHES and others I LOVE y’all. We had a GREAT RUN!!!!! ✌✌#BEARDOUT 🎤 pic.twitter.com/C3VGwnMCc7
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) February 6, 2020
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The reigning MVP keeps taking his game to the next level, and joined some rare air with his all-around performance against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.
Giannis DID THAT 💥 pic.twitter.com/NV036GQAdN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
🦌 @Giannis_An34‘s (36 PTS, 20 REB, 6 AST) 5th straight game with 30 PTS, 15 REB, 5 AST fuels the @Bucks‘ 3rd consecutive win! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/NocHsmltz6
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
Giannis is the only player with a 35/20/5 game in 35 minutes or fewer since 1983.
(Submitted by @JoanMerca_) pic.twitter.com/SunGeXi3c5
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 7, 2020
With 36 PTS, 20 REB and 6 AST tonight, Giannis has notched 30+ PTS, 15+ REB and 5+ AST in five straight games. The only other player in @NBAHistory to have a 5 game streak of this kind was Wilt Chamberlain from Dec. 10-17 in 1965. @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/27NyULcTw4
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) February 7, 2020
Longest streak with 30 PTS and 15 REB in the last 35 years:
5 — Giannis
4 — Shaq pic.twitter.com/JyEVfBA7p4— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 7, 2020
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Marcus Morris was one of the best players available on the market, and it came down to the LA Lakers & LA Clippers. The Clips ended up winning the battle and will now add Morris to a fearful 5-man defensive lineup of Beverley, Kawhi, George, Morris, & Harrell with Lou Will providing elite scoring ability off the bench.
UDPATE: Los Angeles Clippers acquired F Marcus Morris from the Knicks in a 3-team trade.
FULL RESULTS:
LAC gets: F Marcus Morris, PG Isaiah Thomas (waived)
NYK gets: F Moe Harkless, 2020 LAC 1st Rd Pick
WAS gets: PG Jerome Robinson https://t.co/3sIl6stCVl— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
Marcus Morris is averaging 19.6 PPG on 43.9 3P%, both a career-high.
IT is shooting 41.3% from three, also a career high.
They rank 4th and 11th in 3P% respectively this season (min 4.5 attempts per game). pic.twitter.com/0aei0AMFsA— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 6, 2020
Related: Los Angeles Clippers Team Outlook
Back in his hometown of Southern California, Russell Westbrook balled out and brought his ruthless mindset with him as the small-ball Rockets are on a roll, and got some help from new addition Robert Covington.
Russ passes 20,000 career PTS 🚀@russwest44 goes off for 41 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST in the @HoustonRockets win at Staples Center! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/RXL38u1onu
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
New acquisition Robert Covington buries two clutch triples late in the @HoustonRockets road win! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/lGU4eqSELs
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
Russell Westbrook joins LeBron James and Oscar Robertson as the third player in NBA history to accumulate 20000 points, 6000 rebounds and 7000 assists in his career. pic.twitter.com/8NbvAf2nJr
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 7, 2020
Rockets new small-ball lineup has excelled thus far against impressive competition https://t.co/aBBpsVnh4t
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
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Andre Drummond wasn’t too pleased about the “business side” of basketball, but will be wearing a non-Pistons uniform for the first time in his career, as he joins the Cavs roster in Cleveland. It’s questionable that the Pistons didn’t get a better offer for the star C and had to give him up strictly for a 2nd Rd pick and irrelevant expiring contracts.
UPDATE: Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired star C Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons for G Brandon Knight, F/C John Henson, & a 2023 2nd Rd Pick https://t.co/vSkMT7qVDH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 6, 2020
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King James drafted his All-Star team before the game (more on that below), but when the game started, he showed the world again why he has the most All-Star starts of all-time.
👀 the angles from @KingJames‘ incredible reverse slam! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/9UOXendava
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
LeBron James hands out 10 assists in the opening half on @NBAonTNT! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/uqU965HLLG
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
LeBron James joins John Stockton and Chris Paul as the only players in @NBAHistory with 18,000 points, 9,000 assists, and 2,000 steals! pic.twitter.com/TIKwcekaoA
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
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Team LeBron and Team Giannis are official after the two captains picked from the field of All-Star members to form their rosters under the new format that will honor Kobe Bryant and inner-city Chicago non-profit organizations.
LeBron & Giannis drafted their teams for the All-Star Game today
FULL RESULTS: pic.twitter.com/cuBd918O1E
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
Related: NBA All-Star Weekend
In addition to the 3 blockbuster trades mentioned above, check out the full recap of a NBA Trade Deadline to remember. Many significant players will be wearing new uniforms in their next game.
Full NBA Trade Deadline Recap From a Busy Day https://t.co/wlye2Ckhor
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
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Zion, Air Gordon, and Jaxson Hayes all had some Dunk Contest worthy slams on Thursday.
🔥 Zo to Zion 🔥 pic.twitter.com/k0dbKoCBZo
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
Aaron Gordon prepping for the #NBAAllStar Dunk Content 😯 pic.twitter.com/FEQJLd6jOR
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
JAXSON. HAYES. 😱 pic.twitter.com/IGN4nhgYtA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
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Super Bowl 54 Mic’d Up All-Access https://t.co/OJ529cGpeO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
Biggest Spring Training Storyline for Every MLB Team https://t.co/BpZMd2vNBl
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
Why This Was the Wildest MLB Offseason EVER https://t.co/gNhyyiBIKV
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
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#PlayerOfTheDay (2/6/20) – F Greek Freak, MIL
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Only player w/ a 35/20/5 game in >35 min since 1983
– 1st MIL player w/ a 30/20/5 game since Abdul-Jabbar
– 1 of 2 ever w/ 5-game streak of 30+Pts/15+Reb/5+Ast https://t.co/RcyuE81Zlx— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 7, 2020
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Russ is in rare air with his all-around production.
Russell Westbrook joins LeBron James and Oscar Robertson as the third player in NBA history to accumulate 20000 points, 6000 rebounds and 7000 assists in his career. pic.twitter.com/8NbvAf2nJr
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 7, 2020
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