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All-Star forward Paul George surprised many by deciding to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a four-year, $137 million deal spurning the Los Angeles Lakers. In the wake of that decision, plenty of criticism tossed in George’s direction that has locked him into a long-term deal that many had believed cost him millions. However, […]

Throughout much of the offseason, there has been much uncertainty surrounding All-Pro safety Kam Chancellor’s future in the NFL centered on health status concerning his neck. The Seattle Seahawks have kept the window open for the last few months on the possibility of bringing back Chancellor next season. With that in mind, the 30-year-old took […]

Shortly following the start of the NBA free agency period, the Minnesota Timberwolves moved fast to agree to terms on a one-year deal to bring back former All-Star point guard Derrick Rose. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, this has helped Rose trigger his endorsement contract with Adidas as the company will pay him more […]

The free agency market is beginning to thin out with many of the top names finding the next destinations of their respective careers. Among those names that could attract plenty of attention is restricted free agent veteran forward Jabari Parker. According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Parker has drawn some interest on the open market from his hometown Chicago […]

The Houston Rockets have lost out on one of their core group players with veteran forward Trevor Ariza choosing to agree to terms on a one-year, $15 million deal with Phoenix Suns. This has put the Rockets in the position of having to find his replacement around the league that includes both NBA free agency […]

The free agency frenzy has begun with many notable names available on the open market immediately making the decision on the next chapter of their respective careers. Among those was former All-Star point guard Derrick Rose deciding to ink a one-year deal to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. […]

Following weeks of speculation about where All-Star forward Paul George will choose to sign for the next chapter of his career, he made the decision public quite quickly by agreeing to a four-year, $137 million max contract to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 28-year-old announced his move at a party held by teammate and […]

Heading into this year’s free agency period, All-Star forward Kevin Durant is expected to hit the open market for the second straight year with the expectation that he will re-sign with the Golden State Warriors. It appears it won’t take long for the Warriors to hammer out a new deal with Durant as Marc Stein of […]

The free agency period is quickly approaching — less than three hours away — where several of the league’s top player will be able to speak and agree to sign with any team of their choosing. The bulk of the chatter around the league prior to July 1 has been focused on the future of All-Star […]

The Utah Jazz are coming off their second straight trip to the playoff where the franchise put together a promising campaign behind their young core group. One of those core pieces to the puzzle in veteran forward Derrick Favors is set to hit the open market this offseason as an unrestricted free agent where he could […]

Following a disappointing 2017 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts are hoping to get back on track this upcoming campaign that the team hopes will be spearheaded by the return of Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck. However, the Colts have taken a significant hit in their backfield with starting running back Robert Turbin being handed a […]

The NFL has made the decision to hand a three-game suspension to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for his alleged actions in groping a female Uber driver back in March 2016. This has seen a public statement being issued from Winston about the situation where he voiced a vague apology for putting woman involved […]

In the last couple of weeks, the chatter surrounding LeBron James’ possible strong interest in joining the Los Angeles Lakers has taken center stage in the sports world. This has only ramped up after James informed the Cleveland Cavaliers that he plans on opting out of the final year of his deal to hit the […]

The trade chatter around San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has picked up once again just days ahead of the start of the NBA free agency period. This has seen various reports with the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the primary teams leading the charge towards working out a deal to pry Leonard away […]

This year’s class of free agents is set to be headlined by some of the game’s top superstars in the league with the likes LeBron James, Paul George, and DeMarcus Cousins. One of the more under-the-radar names that could be on the move is forward Jabari Parker. According to Bucks reporter Gery Woelfel, there is […]

In light of his pending free agency decision, All-Star forward Paul George has put together a three-part documentary with ESPN that will follow his entire process. As that is happening Oklahoma City Thunder fans wait nervously. During Part 2 of the documentary, George spoke to former All-Star guard Dwyane Wade about the factors that come […]

In the 2017 season, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Wentz experienced a significant leap forward in his progression putting up an MVP-caliber campaign prior to suffering a torn ACL and LCL. This has earned him the recognition and praise from his peers around the league voted him third-best player in the NFL this past […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off another disappointing campaign that saw them fall in disappointing fashion in the divisional round of the playoffs after a promising regular season. However, it hasn’t derailed the level of expectations around the organization as head coach Mike Tomlin has stated that he believes the Steelers have a Super Bowl-caliber […]

On Thursday, the NFL officially handed down a three-game suspension to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for groping a female Uber driver back in March 2016. In response to that, Winston issued a statement where he apologized to the woman involved in the situation, but  he did so without specifying what the apology was […]

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck continues to improve in his recovery from what has been well over a year rehab from shoulder surgery. Things have particularly picked up over the last few months with him progressing to the point where he is throwing footballs again. The most promising part of the situation is […]

New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has ventured through the offseason on the final year of his rookie contract without any true progress toward a lucrative extension. Despite that, Beckham Jr. continues to participate in all team activities and workouts without any consideration of holding out, unlike many of his peers in […]

The NFL announced their decision to suspend Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games of the 2018 season due to his involvement in an alleged groping of a female Uber driver back in March 2016. This has brought forth questions concerning his long-term future with the Bucs. In their statement about […]

The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of the rebuilding process of the franchise that is centered around their young promising talent. One of those key pieces to the puzzle is guard Zach LaVine, who is set to hit the free agent market this offseason for the first time in his career. According to Keith Smith of […]

Things have steadily picked up over the few weeks for the San Antonio Spurs regarding All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard’s future with the franchise. It has become quite clear that he has a strong desire to move on elsewhere due to how things have unfolded over this past season involving his quad injury. Throughout the process, the […]

Through his first two seasons in the league, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has shown plenty of glimpses of promise to be the primary workhorse in the backfield. However, he has taken a secondary role alongside former Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray. With Murray now out of the picture, it has put forth an […]

Through the first five seasons of his career, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has developed into one of the league’s most productive offensive talents. However, there hasn’t been an overwhelming amount of attention through his way for what he brings to the table on a weekly basis. This is something that former star wideout […]

The NFL has made the official announcement on Thursday morning that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston will be suspended for the first three games of the 2018 season due to his actions involved in an alleged groping of a female Uber driver back in March 2016. Winston has already made a public statement voicing […]

Through the first several years of his NFL career, Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey has established himself as one of the best players in the league at his position. However, he went through a rocky 2017 campaign where injuries began to mount and limit his availability on the field. Bailey has used this offseason to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been put in a tough position with starting quarterback Jameis Winston facing a three-game suspension for actions involving allegedly groping a female Uber driver back in March 2016. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, Winston has been officially given the multi-game ban after he has decided not to appeal […]

The Miami Dolphins have gone through some significant roster changes this NFL offseason that has seen the departure of a few key players on both sides of the football that has lowered the expectations for the franchise. Miami is coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign where the team fell well short of reaching the playoffs, […]

Running back Matt Jones is set to play for his third team heading into his fourth year in the NFL with an opportunity to possibly take the field for the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Jones is entering yet another situation where he will have to compete for playing time in the crowded backfield […]

In the last couple of years, the Minnesota Vikings have strung together quite a formidable roster that has a plethora of talent on both sides of the football. This has come through their continued success in finding high-impact players through the draft that have put a bright future ahead of the franchise. As Field Yates […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had to linger through the situation involving Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell’s extension talks looming overhead of the franchise. It is something that has yet to have any clarity regarding when things will get ironed out on both sides this offseason if at all. All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has […]

In the second straight year, the Dallas Cowboys will be without rising star defensive tackle David Irving for the first four games due to violating NFL’s substance abuse policy. It has brought forth concerning his long-term future with the franchise that goes well beyond the 2018 campaign. With all noise around him, Irving has decided to […]

With the Cleveland Browns’ selection of former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield as the first overall pick in this year’s draft, the franchise hopes it has found its long-term answer under center. One of the big pieces of the puzzle that the Browns are hoping to lean on in the process is former Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon. […]

For much of the offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with the looming cloud of Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell’s contract situation, as he has been designated the franchise tag for the second straight year. However, there have been some encouraging signs over the last couple of days, as Bell voiced during an appearance […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have put into a precarious position with their starting quarterback Jamies Winston likely being out for the first three games of the season due to an off-the-field issue stemming back to an alleged groping incident involving an uber driver back in 2016. This has once again put into question his decision […]

The Indianapolis Colts have kept a close eye on Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck’s recovery process over the last several months that has recently ramped up significantly. This has pushed forward plenty of optimism that he will be ready to go by the season opener. During an interview with Dave Calabro of WTHR, the 28-year-old […]

San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman has been on a steady path to recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered last November. Sherman has continued to ramp up his level of activity this offseason that suggest that he will ready by the season opener. Another a strong indication that will be the […]