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What Happened in Sports: February 22, 2022
See what happened in sports on February 22, 2022 ft. Nuggets signing DeMarcus Cousins for rest of season, Chiefs cutting Anthony Hitchens, & more
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February 22nd, 2022 was highlighted by the Denver Nuggets re-signing 4x All-Star C DeMarcus Cousins for the remainder of the 2021-22 season to backup reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Boogie has recorded 6.1 PPG & 6.3 RPG during 13.1 MPG through his eight games played with Denver thus far. The Kansas City Chiefs also released LB Anthony Hitchens to save over $8M in 2022 cap space. No NBA, NFL, or MLB games took place as the NBA was in a post-All-Star break while NFL prepared for franchise tag decisions, and MLB’s CBA negotiations continued.
See what happened in sports on February 22nd last year, headlined by an overtime thriller during the Wizards vs. Lakers game and the Jazz hitting a franchise-record 28 threes in a win over Charlotte, as well as what happened in sports on February 22nd, 2020 ft. Giannis dominating in a win over the 76ers and D-Wade‘s memorable jersey retirement in Miami.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Demarcus Cousins' career resume:
– 4x All-Star
– 2x All-NBA 2nd Team
– 2011 NBA All-Rookie 1st Team
– Most PTS (56) in 1 Kings GP
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No NBA, NFL, or MLB games today
NBA: SG Devonte’ Graham, New Orleans Pelicans (turns 27)
NFL: OT Kaleb McGary, Atlanta Falcons (27)
MLB: SP German Marquez, Colorado Rockies (27)
NBA: PG Elfrid Payton, Phoenix Suns (28)
NFL: P Pat O’Donnell, Chicago Bears (31)
NFL: EDGE Khalil Mack, Chicago Bears (31)
MLB: SP Chris Bassitt, Oakland Athletics (33)
NBA: PG Rajon Rondo, Cleveland Cavaliers (36)
NBA: SF Julius Erving, Hall of Fame (72)
2020: Miami Heat hosted a memorable jersey retirement for Dwyane Wade‘s #3 jersey, who’s largely considered the greatest player in franchise history
2019: Oklahoma City Thunder F Paul George capped off his 45-point performance with the GW-FG over Rudy Gobert in the final second after Russell Westbrook fouled out to lead OKC to the 148-147 2OT victory over the Utah Jazz
1996: On 1 of the most active trade deadline days in NBA history, 19 players were involved in 6 trades while the Miami Heat completely revamped their roster with the acquisitions of SG Tim Hardaway (GSW), PF Chris Gatling (GSW), SF Walt Williams (SAC), SF Tyrone Corbin (SAC), and SG Tony Smith (PHX)
1996: Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Bullets, announced the team would be dropping its longtime nickname and adopting the “Wizards” name in the near future
1974: C/PF Bob McAdoo recorded the most PTS (52) during 1 game in Los Angeles Clippers history. McAdoo and Charles Smith tied the record which still stands as the franchise record
1962: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain recorded the most Free Throw attempts (34) during 1 game in NBA history as they beat the St. Louis Hawks
1860: The very 1st organized game of baseball was played in San Fransisco, CA between the “Eagles” and “Red Rovers”
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