Drew Brees

Drew Brees from the New Orleans Saints was signed to a $100 million dollar contract for 5 years. He is guaranteed $60 million dollars this past Friday. Brees will get $20 million dollars in the 2013 NFL season and $19 million dollars in the 2014 season. Now that he is the highest paid Quarterback he said he feels like he needs to play like it.

http://www.wwltv.com/video/featured-videos/Full-interview-with-Drew-Brees-132592743.html

Kyle Irving and Kobe Bryant

Kyle Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers challenges Kobe Bryant from the Los Angeles Lakers to a one-on-one game at their basketball practice for the 2012 Olympics basketball team. The loser has to pay $50 thousand dollars to the other person's charity. It will be a friendly game out of respect, and I will tell you who wins when it happens. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/kobe-bryant-kyrie-irving-one-one-challenge-50-145848783--nba.html

Nash hoping for a Championship with Bryant

Two time NBA MVP, Steve Nash, is going to join Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Nash agreed to sign a three year contract for $27 million dollars. The Lakers really needed an experienced true point guard. Nash is 38 years old and has been in the NBA for 16 years. Despite Nash's age, he is hoping to bring the Lakers back to the NBA Playoff Championships and get his first NBA Championship ring. All of the current Laker players are thrilled and can't wait for Steve Nash to join them on there Los Angeles Laker squad. ESPN's thought on Steve Nash

   

Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade

Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic, Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh from, the 2011-2012 NBA championship team, the Miami Heat will not be participating in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England due to injury. Howard is expected to be done for the rest of the year due to a herniated disk in his back. Wade has  had a pain in his knee and legs thought out the season and required treatment in the last week. Rose suffered a a torn ACL with an 6-9 month recovery. Bosh has a lower-abdominal strain. All of these injured players will not compete in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Derrick Rose's Injury

Jamaal Charles got married

Two years ago in the 2010-2011 NFL season Jamaal Charles from the Kansas City Chiefs, my favorite NFL player, was the second leading rusher behind Arian Foster for the Houston Texans. That same year he went to the Pro-bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii were he ran in an 8 yard touchdown. Yesterday, July 7, 2012, Charles got married to his new wife Whitney Charles! Recovering from a torn ACL and a torn meniscus in his 2011-2012 season, Charles is ready to kick off this up coming season married. Visit http://via.me/-2tzb5xm to see Danny Gorrer's posts on Jamaal Charles.

Ray Allen takes his talent to the Miami Heat

The 2012 NBA champions, the Miami Heat was in desperate need of a consistent shooter. The Heat just signed Ray Allen a 10 time NBA All-Star for  about $3 million a year. He also is a 45% three point shooter and holds the record for most career three points at 2,718. Two particular reasons Ray Allen chose to go to the Heat instead of staying with the Boston Celtics was earlier this week the Celtics signed Jason Terry for the Dallas Mavericks which might have reduced Allen’s playing time on the Celtics. The Miami Heat is also trying to get Marcus Camby from the Houston Rockets and Rashard Lewis from the New Oleans Hornets. Marcus Camby is looking at many different teams, including the Heat on Saturday. Rashard Lewis is willing to go to the Heat for only $1.2 million a year. Ray Allen takes his talent to the Miami Heat

                                                                          

Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin being undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft pick was waived off by the Houston Rockets for free as a walk on. Less than a year ago Lin signed with the New York Knicks and started an amazing scoring run, Linsanity. He averaged 14.6 points and 6.2 assists with the Knicks in the 2011-2012 season. On  Friday, February 10, 2012, Lin had a career high 38 points. This was the same guy that got waived by the Rockets for FREE! Lin visited the Rockets Wednesday July 4, 2012 and the Rockets offered him $28.8 million dollars for four years. The Knicks promise to match any offer the Rockets put up in order to keep Lin. Will Jeremy Lin go to the Rockets or stay with the Knicks? I will update you more when I find out more about Jeremy Lin. Lin's view on being waived by the Rockets 2011

        

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This blog will inform people about sports from Josh Payne's point of view.  As a well-rounded athlete, I like to stay updated on my sports.  My personal sports include basketball, baseball, soccer, ping-pong, and cross-country track.  My favorite sports to watch are football and basketball.  I keep myself updated by watching Sportscenter daily, reading Sports Illustrated, and various internet sites.  I will also share insights on all teams including my favorite teams-- Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Texas Longhorns, and Houston Cougars. Thank you for tuning in at joshpaynespoint.blogspot.com.