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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry’s usage rate has dipped as the season has gone along, a tactic quarterback Ryan Tannehill says is “by design.” Since the Titans need Henry to be as fresh as possible for a deep postseason run, Tennessee has made it a point to conserve his body as much as possible. […]

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris is expected to receive interest from multiple teams on the open market since he’s one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA. However, Harris will most likely re-sign with the Nets on a multi-year deal. Via Ian Begley of SNY: SNY sources confirm multiple reports that stated Hawks are […]

Once the Los Angeles Lakers re-sign superstar big man Anthony Davis, general manager Rob Pelinka will turn his attention to Dwight Howard and Markieff Morris. Both Howard and Morris will become unrestricted free agents once the 2020 free agency period begins. According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are interested in […]

Whenever he retires from the NFL, don’t expect to see Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers follow Tony Romo’s lead and become a football broadcaster. One of the greatest signal-callers in NFL history, Rodgers says he won’t be doing much with football when he hangs up his cleats. “Well, I’ve given a lot to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign DeAndre Baker to their practice squad, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Baker was released by the New York Giants this past offseason due to his alleged involvement in an armed robbery in Florida. On Monday, the State Attorney’s office dropped the charges against Baker. The #Chiefs are expected to […]

Chris Paul and Devin Booker are already training together just one day after the Phoenix Suns acquired CP3 from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns traded Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio and a 2022 first-round pick for Paul, unarguably one of the best point guards in NBA history. Chris Paul and Devin Booker already […]

As expected, the Houston Rockets‘ asking price for superstar shooting guard James Harden is very steep. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Houston wants a lot in return for Harden and doesn’t feel obligated to deliver the 2018 MVP to the Brooklyn Nets. The Rockets are demanding an especially steep return for Harden, a perennial […]

The undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers face the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11 in what some are calling a “trap game” for Mike Tomlin’s group. However, Tomlin knows his Steelers aren’t going to take the Jaguars lightly. “We are not a Big Ten team playing a MAC opponent this week,” Mike Tomlin said, via NFL.com. “(The […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Antonio Brown is being accused of destroying a camera and throwing a bike at a security shack before signing with the Bucs. Because Brown didn’t tell the NFL about his Oct. 15 incident, he may have violated the league’s personal conduct policy, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The NFL […]

Chris Paul has made his first statement since being traded to the Phoenix Suns from the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Paul penned a heartfelt message to Thunder fans on Instagram. ”Much love to everyone in the organization, the fans, and most importantly the fellas who brought out that dog, day in and day out!! […]

There have been rumblings that Jimmy Garoppolo may not be the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback next season due to his fragile body and poor play this campaign. However, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan fully expects Garoppolo to be back next season and under center as the team’s starter. “I expect Jimmy to be our […]

The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have discussed a deal centered on Russell Westbrook for John Wall, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Westbrook, the 2017 MVP, has requested a trade from the Rockets. Wall, meanwhile, missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear. The Rockets and Wizards have discussed a deal centered […]

If the Charlotte Hornets don’t land LaMelo Ball in the 2020 draft, the franchise could pull the trigger on a Russell Westbrook trade with the Houston Rockets, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. Hornets owner Michael Jordan loves Westbrook, as the 2017 MVP is a Jordan Brand athlete. In the Hornets’ case, there […]

New Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey wants to give Sixers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons one last chance to click before trading one of them, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. Embiid and Simmons have proven to be a bad fit together due to Simmons’ lack of a jump […]

Denver Broncos starting quarterback Drew Lock is dealing with a rib injury and may not be able to play in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, per NFL Network. If Lock–who has bad muscle strains–can’t play versus the Dolphins, the Broncos will start Brett Rypien. Brett Rypien held his own in his last chance as […]

Everyone in Clutch City is trying to figure out why James Harden is upset with the Houston Rockets. Harden, the 2018 MVP, has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets and wants to get dealt to the Brooklyn Nets so he can reunite with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate, Kevin Durant. While it’s hard to […]

The Chicago Bulls desperately need a point guard next to shooting guard Zach LaVine, which is why the team reportedly reached out to the Boston Celtics about a Kemba Walker trade, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Walker signed a four-year, $140.8 million maximum contract with the Celtics in the summer of 2019 as part […]

The Green Bay Packers have activated wideout Allen Lazard, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lazard has recovered from surgery to repair a core muscle injury. He hasn’t played since Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints. Packers activated WR Allen Lazard from injured reserve. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 17, 2020 Allen Lazard has 13 […]

James Harden and Kevin Durant want to team up on the Brooklyn Nets, but Kyrie Irving may not be interested in having The Beard in town. According to Chris Broussard on FS1’s “The Herd,” that’s what people around the NBA are saying. If the Nets acquire James Harden, Kyrie Irving would be the third option on […]

Russell Westbrook’s trade request from the Houston Rockets was leaked to the media before the NBA world found out that James Harden was looking to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets. However, Westbrook may have heard about Harden’s Nets plan before everyone else. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Westbrook requested a trade from the […]

Gordon Hayward and the Boston Celtics are working to extend the deadline on the small forward to decide on his $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season from Tuesday at 5 p.m. to Thursday afternoon, per Zach Lowe of ESPN. If Hayward declines his lucrative player option, he’ll become an unrestricted free agent and […]

Jamal Adams is so happy he’s on the Seattle Seahawks and not playing for the New York Jets anymore. On the “All Things Covered” podcast, Adams revealed he “fought depression” during his time with the Jets since the franchise went just 16-32 while he was in New York. “They do not want to win,” Seahawks […]

After he was waived by the Atlanta Falcons, defensive end Takk McKinley was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals were hoping that a change of scenery and a fresh start would be exactly what McKinley needed to turn his career around. However, McKinley failed his physical with the Bengals and was waived on […]

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen torched the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Thielen, one of the best and most elusive wideouts in the NFL, caught his second touchdown against the Bears, this one coming in the fourth quarter. Cousins. Thielen. The @Vikings take the lead! #SKOL 📺: #MINvsCHI on ESPN📱: NFL app // Yahoo […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are “very interested” in acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Pelicans are reportedly listening to Holiday trade offers. The All-NBA guard began his pro career with the Sixers. I’m hearing Sixers are very interested in & are trying to trade for […]

Chicago Bears kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson took the second-half kickoff against the Minnesota Vikings all the way to the house. It was officially recorded as a 104-yard touchdown. CORDARRELLE PATTERSON DID IT AGAIN. @ceeflashpee84 📺: #MINvsCHI on ESPN📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/mAxh3SSnWm pic.twitter.com/49hBV0FLXd — NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2020 The Bears have […]

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen scored a slick one-handed touchdown catch against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Take a look as Thielen beat Bears cornerback Buster Skrine. Adam Thielen with ONE HAND 😤 #SKOL (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/ilKMoLzVQI — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 17, 2020 The Vikings are looking to win their third straight game. […]

James Harden turned down a two-year, $103 million extension from the Houston Rockets, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harden wants to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets so he can play with his friends, two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant and All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. After turning down the chance to become the first $50 […]

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen has been mentioned as a player who could possibly get traded to the Houston Rockets for 2018 MVP James Harden, who has reportedly told Houston he wants to get traded to Brooklyn so he can play with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Allen, speaking from the Meals and Math Thanksgiving […]

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins and it appears he is on the Atlanta Hawks’ radar. According to Sam Amico of Outkick, the Hawks are prepared to make a significant offer to Harris in free agency. With significant room under salary cap, Hawks […]

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs will be out for revenge in Week 11 when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders upset the Chiefs in Week 5 by a final score of 40-32. After the game, Las Vegas’ team buses circled Arrowhead Stadium on their way to Kansas […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton took part in the team’s practice session on Monday in a full capacity, meaning he’s on track to return to the lineup in Week 11 against the Minnesota Vikings, per Pro Football Talk. Dalton suffered a concussion in Week 7 after Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic viciously hit him. […]

Now that Chris Paul has been traded to the Phoenix Suns, the New York Knicks could turn their attention to Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet, who becomes an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins. The Knicks are in desperate need of a starting-caliber point guard and VanVleet certainly fits that […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released a statement regarding the latest Antonio Brown scandal. Brown is being accused of destroying a camera and throwing a bike at a security shack before signing with the Buccaneers. “We are aware of the reported incident involving Antonio Brown prior to his signing,” the Buccaneers said in their statement. […]

Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to pursue him, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Millsap made $30 million in 2019-20 from the Nuggets, who lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals in five games. Sources: Free […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have designated tight end Zach Ertz to return from injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ertz now has a 21-day practice window. The Eagles can activate him to the 53-player roster at any point in the next three weeks. The #Chiefs placed both starting OTs Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz […]

Robin Lopez is declining his $5,005,350 player option with the Milwaukee Bucks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lopez will become an unrestricted free agent. Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez is declining his $5M player option and becoming a free agent, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 16, 2020 Robin Lopez appeared in 66 […]

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is declining his $9.3 million player option for the 2020-21 season to become an unrestricted free agent, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Grant is expected to get paid handsomely after playing well for the Nuggets. Yahoo Sources: Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is declining his $9.3 million player option […]

The Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks are interested in luring Avery Bradley away from the Los Angeles Lakers, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Bradley can become an unrestricted free agent once the 2020 free agency period begins if he declines his 2020-21 player option with the Lakers worth $5,005,350. Yahoo Sources: Potential free […]