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The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly did not consider Tyronn Lue a unanimous favorite for the job over Monty Williams due to one factor in particular. Lue is likely set to join the Lakers, while Williams was named the new coach of the Phoenix Suns. But it appears that Lue wasn’t the overwhelming favorite to earn […]

The Dallas Cowboys don’t seem to be in a hurry when it comes to working on a contract extension for running back Ezekiel Elliott. It’s a big offseason in Dallas, as the team has tried to continue adding pieces to the roster that could help the franchise return to the Super Bowl for the first […]

New England Patriots center David Andrews feels like any player that joins the franchise is going to get an equal chance to make an impact. Andrews was picked to announce one of the team’s 2019 NFL draft picks, with the Patriots selecting several players that they hope will be mainstays on the roster. And if […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens isn’t all that concerned with the recent trade request by running back Duke Johnson. The Browns have had quite an offseason thus far, but Johnson has seemingly made it clear that he would prefer to play elsewhere after Cleveland signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. However, […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Hakeem Butler is glad to finally have the opportunity to play for head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Butler was drafted in the fourth round with the No. 103 overall pick, and he’s someone that could play a significant role in Kingsbury’s unique offensive system. Of course, that same offensive style is what […]

New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams is already looking forward to learning from Stephon Gilmore after being drafted by the franchise. Williams was selected with the No. 45 overall pick in the NFL draft, and it was clear entering the weekend that he was someone the Patriots had plenty of interest in. And now that […]

Former Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham is thrilled to have the opportunity to join the New England Patriots. Stidham was drafted in the fourth round with the No. 133 overall pick, and the Patriots are clearly intrigued by what he may be able to offer the franchise. As for Stidham, he’s clearly excited to be joining […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant thinks the reported locker room problems with the team this season were completely off base. The Warriors took care of business against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 on Friday night, which now sets up an intriguing showdown with James Harden and the Houston Rockets in the next […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is one of many NFL players reacting to the Arizona Cardinals taking Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Murray helped Oklahoma become the first school in history to produce back-to-back top picks in the draft at the same position, with Mayfield earning that honor […]

The Oakland Raiders are reportedly discussing a potential first round swap with the New York Jets ahead of the 2019 NFL draft. There are always trades that can completely change the landscape of an entire draft, and it seems like the Raiders could be the team that makes things interesting. With a new general manager […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been officially revealed as the cover athlete for the Madden 20 video game. It’s no surprise to see Mahomes selected after he was named NFL MVP this past season, but this particular honor may not be one that Chiefs fans were hoping for. The Madden curse has been […]

The New York Giants are reportedly still in trade talks with the Arizona Cardinals about possibly completing a deal for quarterback Josh Rosen. It’s no secret that the Cardinals are expected to take former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, and it’s clear that the franchise […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took to Twitter to deliver a hilarious message to 2019 NFL draft prospects. The draft is always an exciting time for players who will have a chance to achieve their football dreams, and for some, it can also produce plenty of nervous moments. But Brady decided that he would […]

The New York Giants reportedly have their eye on former Missouri quarterback Drew Lock as a possible selection in the 2019 NFL draft. Lock is considered one of the best quarterbacks in this year’s draft, and it makes sense why the Giants front office would be intriguing by the possibility of drafting him. While New […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly entertaining the thought of trading up for former Iowa tight end Noah Fant in the 2019 NFL Draft. While the Patriots currently hold the No. 32 pick in the first round, but it would be highly unlikely that they would be able to land Fant in that spot. That’s […]

Philadephia 76ers star Jimmy Butler continued to embrace his role as one of the team’s primary leaders during their series with the Brooklyn Nets. The Sixers grabbed a crucial victory at Barclays Center on Thursday night, and they’ll now try to get another win in Game 4 on Saturday. And while Butler has only scored […]

Magic Johnson was thrilled with recruiting LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers and feels as though the team is not far from other teams around the NBA. Johnson surprised the NBA world on Tuesday night when he announced that he was stepping down as the president of basketball operations for the franchise, which was […]

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase isn’t shy about discussing the team’s playoff hopes heading into next season. Gase is now the new man in charge after several disappointing seasons in a row, and he’ll try to turn things around for the franchise moving forward. The Jets have already taken some positive steps towards […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is among the group of NFL coaches that would love to see the league increase the time spent with players during the offseason. At the NFL’s annual owners meetings, coaches like Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll voiced their support of the idea, and Rivera also had his own interesting […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll agrees with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick when it comes to the NFL allowing more time with players during the offseason. Both coaches haven’t been shy about voicing their opinion on the matter, and Belichick recently brought it up in discussions at the NFL owners meetings. That led Carroll […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is already prepared to embrace his leadership role heading into next season. The Broncos are entering a new era with Vic Fangio as head coach, and the franchise has already made several intriguing roster moves this offseason. But Miller understands that communication and keeping everyone on the same page will […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor feels like he learned a lot from his experience with the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor left the Rams this offseason to take over as the new coach in Cincinnati, and he’ll try to instill the same things that worked in Los Angeles in his new role. Of course, that […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart didn’t exactly seem all that upset about his ejection during Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. After getting knocked to the floor by Sixers star Joel Embiid, Smart decided that he would go over and give him a huge shove. Naturally, that resulted in him getting thrown out of […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart decided to shove Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid in retaliation for getting knocked down, and that led to Smart being ejected from the game. It probably isn’t all that surprising to see things get heated between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, as both are trying to […]

There was plenty of speculation regarding the future of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson. It seems he will end up in a familiar place with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson made it clear that he was unhappy with his role in Tampa Bay and wanted out. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, he will […]

The Oakland Raiders reportedly not expected to be in the mix for former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell due to financial reasons. It’s already been an eventful offseason for the Raiders, as they’ve managed to land wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade while also signing former New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown. […]

The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens are reportedly among the teams that are showing interest in New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram. There figures to be a strong market for Ingram this offseason, as he’s shown his abilities with plenty of impressive performances with the Saints throughout his NFL career. However, while it seems […]

The Oakland Raiders have reportedly agreed to a deal with former New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown. It’s already been a busy offseason for the Raiders, as the team has started to revamp its roster by making several significant signings. Of course, the first came in the trade deal for wide receiver Antonio Brown, […]

The Washington Redskins are reportedly a possible destination for former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell. There’s no doubt that Bell is expected to be one of the top targets on the free agent market, with plenty of speculation as to where he could land. However, in addition to what seems to be the favorite […]

The Antonio Brown to the Buffalo Bills trade deal reportedly fell through because of the wide receiver’s contract requests. Brown was dealt to the Oakland Raiders on Saturday night after seemingly being set to join the Bills the day before. And while there has been plenty of speculation as to why he didn’t wind up […]

The Philadephia Eagles and Washington Redskins reportedly reached out to the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly after the Antonio Brown trade deal to the Buffalo Bills fell through. Antonio Brown has found a new team in the Oakland Raiders, but it was certainly a wild sequence that eventually landed him with Jon Gruden and company. It started […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had an interesting Twitter reaction to former teammate Antonio Brown being traded to the Oakland Raiders. After plenty of speculation surrounding Brown’s future with the franchise, his request for a trade put things in motion for him to be dealt, and it was the Raiders that ultimately landed him […]

Free agent running back Le’Veon Bell had an interesting response to Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard about the possibility of joining up with new Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown. The trade saga between Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers finally came to a close on Saturday night, as the Raiders were able to complete […]

The Philadephia Eagles reportedly had interest in new Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown prior to him being traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers. After plenty of speculation as to where he would land, it was the Raiders that pulled off the deal acquire Brown just a day after he was apparently set to join the […]

The Oakland Raiders have reportedly verbally agreed to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. After what’s been a wild saga surrounding Brown, it appears as though the Raiders were willing to take a risk on bringing in the talented wideout. It was initially reported that Brown would be traded to the Buffalo Bills, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball is reportedly expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season due to his ankle injury. The Lakers have already received one huge piece of injury news that will affect their rotation moving forward, as forward Brandon Ingram will miss the remainder of the season after tests […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram is expected to miss the rest of the season after tests revealed a Deep Venous Thrombosis in his arm. Ingram has missed the past two games due to right shoulder issues, and it made sense for the Lakers to do more testing to find the problem. Unfortunately, he will […]

The Green Bay Packers reportedly have no plans to have conversations with the Pittsburgh Steelers regarding a trade for wide receiver Antonio Brown. In the latest twist in the saga, it was reported on Thursday night that Brown was set to head to the Buffalo Bills in a move that surprised everyone. However, the trade […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly set to trade wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Buffalo Bills. After much speculation as to where Brown would land after requesting a trade, it was the Bills that apparently made an offer that the Steelers front office couldn’t refuse, beating out a number of other interested franchises. And while […]