July 7, 2020JMELO News 329

Lamelo Ball goes top pick on NBA’s mock draft

By  Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr  -July 7, 2020 | 9:42 AM https://www.bomboradyo.com/lamelo-ball-goes-top-pick-on-nbas-mock-draft/ Former Chino Hills star player LaMelo Ball was picked as the top overall pick in an NBA mock draft. The 6’7” point guard was the upside choice which could go to the Golden State Warriors this October. Ball was fo …

July 3, 2020JMELO News 359

NBA 2k honors late Kobe Bryant as cover athlete

The popular video game NBA 2k made sure to honor the late Kobe Bryant as the final cover athlete of the upcoming NBA 2k21. Three athletes were unveiled as the covers namely Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, rookie Zion Williamson from the New Orleans Pelicans, and the former Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bean Bryant, who lost his life al …

July 1, 2020JMELO News 340

Damian Time to Shine as 2k21 Cover

By  Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr  -July 1, 2020 | 9:25 AM https://www.bomboradyo.com/damian-time-to-shine-as-2k21-cover/ It is about “Dame Time” for Portland Trail Blazers franchise player Damian Lillard as the widely popular NBA 2k revealed him as the first of the three cover athletes for the upcoming 2k21 video game. Put on the cover w …

June 30, 2020JMELO News 340

Rudy Gobert sense of smell has yet to return after Covid

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert revealed that his sense of smell has yet to come back despite overcoming the coronavirus last March. Gobert was one of the first players in the NBA who tested positive with the virus that later resulted to the suspension of the entire league. “The taste has returned, but the smell is still not 100%,” the center fro …

June 28, 2020JMELO News 375

List of Players to Sit-Out on NBA restart

The concern about the safety is growing every single day with NBA players testing positive of coronavirus, thus, resulting to some deciding to completely abandon the 2020-2021 season. Below are the lists of players who expressed to opt out the remainder of the season. Avery Bradley – the Los Angeles Lakers two-way player was the recent to not join. Reaso …

June 28, 2020JMELO News 390

After two decades Vince Carter announces retirement

Known for his jaw-dropping slams since his days with the Toronto Raptors, Vince Carter officially bid farewell to professional basketball during a podcast. Carter is the only player in NBA history that was able to play in the 90’s, 2000’s, 2010’s and 2020. In total, the 43 years old Carter played 22 seasons in the NBA. He retired as a member of the Atlan …

June 28, 2020JMELO News 414

Bubble burst too soon for the NBA?

Does the NBA’s bubble plan about to burst ahead of its target restart? The league is surely worried about the situation on their venue for the season restart, the Disney World in Florida. This was after the state recorded its highest single-day number of affected persons by the deadly coronavirus, 4,049 tested positive. Concern has been swirling arou …

June 19, 2020JMELO News 320

Lakers rumor for major move to acquire Jrue Holiday

A three-team trade is rumoured to happen before the NBA restart its season headlined by Jrue Holiday and Kevin Love. According to reports the Los Angeles Lakers are open to trade Kyle Kuzma, Danny Green, Quinn Cook, and a future draft pick to acquire one of the league’s best two-way player, Jrue Holiday of the New Orleans Pelicans. However, the Lakers p …

June 17, 2020JMELO News 388

Kevin Durant invest at Philadelphia’s soccer team

By  Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr  -June 17, 2020 | 11:49 AM https://www.bomboradyo.com/kevin-durant-invest-at-philadelphias-soccer-team/ Former NBA MVP Kevin Durant made a move outside basketball, buying five percent of the MLB club Philadelphia Union. Durant, who has been a soccer fan can also obtain another five percent of the ownership s …

June 12, 2020Bombo Radyo 371

Several players show concern on NBA’s bubble plan

By  Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr  -June 13, 2020 | 7:50 PM https://www.bomboradyo.com/several-players-show-concern-on-nbas-bubble-plan/ Few NBA players reportedly have concerns regarding NBA’s plan to restart the season at the Disney World in Orlando. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN’s insider, some players aired their issues about bei …

June 10, 2020Bombo Radyo 386

Rumors: Lakers reunion or Heat contract for DeMarcus Cousins

By  Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr  -June 10, 2020 | 7:04 AM https://www.bomboradyo.com/rumors-lakers-reunion-or-heat-contract-for-demarcus-cousins/ DeMarcus Cousins has been the hot topic in the NBA after speculations of him to be brought back by the Los Angeles Lakers and the possibility of signing for the Miami Heat. According t …

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