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The moment the New England Patriots brought in tight ends, Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith in free agency, the first thing that popped up in most people’s minds is the two tight end set the Pats used in the past with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. This duo in the 2011 season put the whole […]

The Denver Broncos are in talks to sign free safety Justin Simmons to a 4-year, $61 million contract, per Benjamin Allbright of KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM. $35 million of this pact is guaranteed.   Breaking: Per source: #Broncos are getting close to re-signing safety Justin Simmons, not done yet but will be. 4-year, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma spoke up about LeBron James and how he should have more MVP awards in an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN.  “The NBA MVP is a very political award,” Kuzma remarked after the Lakers’ victory against the Charlotte Hornets last Thursday. “Bron should have been the MVP at least eight, […]

The San Francisco 49ers had one of the worst cases of a Super Bowl hangover last year. Several starters and even their backups missed significant time due to injury. There is a reason for the Niners Faithful to be hopeful next season as the team will be healthy and maybe stay that way. The upcoming […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have added depth to their defensive line by signing Solomon Thomas to a one-year, $5 million contract, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Coming out of Stanford, Thomas displayed uncommon quickness for his position and was a disruptive force capable of playing all over the line. During the 2017 edition of […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash gave a status update on superstar Kevin Durant’s hamstring injury. According to Nash, per Malika Andrews of ESPN, Durant has shown improvement in his recovery. However, the Nets star is still a couple of weeks away before even being considered to be ready to play. Kevin Durant had another […]

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman and second-year forward Eric Paschall will once again be under NBA health and safety protocols, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. This development means the two will have to miss the Warriors’ game against the Houston Rockets. Warriors center James Wiseman and forward Eric Paschall have entered NBA health […]

There are few certainties in the Oklahoma City Thunder roster moving forward but now Lu Dort can be classified as one of them. The Thunder guaranteed the last two years on Dort’s contract for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.   In 37 games this season for the Thunder, he has averaged […]

The Philadelphia 76ers edged out the New York Knicks in a thrilling 99 – 96 battle last Tuesday. Tobias Harris had a fantastic stat line as he led the team with 30 points. One of the solid performances from the team came from Dwight Howard. This led head coach Doc Rivers to give his take […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton was at the receiving end of another tough loss after the Cavs were bested by the Miami Heat, 113-98. Sexton displayed grit following the contest, as he gave a reassuring statement to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “I will be in the gym early in the morning,” Sexton shared. Collin Sexton […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves’ game on Tuesday, LeBron James fired a beautiful dime to Kyle Kuzma, who finished the play with an easy two.   LeBron full-court dime to Kuzma 💰 pic.twitter.com/LAUx5YTDJ6 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 17, 2021 The Lakers are near the top of the standings in the loaded […]

From blatantly trying to tank to finishing with 10 wins and six losses last season and almost making the playoffs, the Miami Dolphins have swum a long way to get to where they are. Getting head coach Brian Flores turned out to be one of the better acquisitions as he brought with him a much-needed […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be keeping defender Derek Wolfe with the team, as the two parties have agreed on a three-year, $12 million pact, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic -Baltimore. At 6’5 and 285 pounds, the 10-year veteran is a relatively lean defensive end. He looks even smaller beside Brandon Williams and Calais Campbell. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue their spending spree as they have just acquired wide receiver Marvin Jones. The deal is for two years and $14.5 million with $9.2 million fully guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  Jaguars are giving former Lions' WR Marvin Jones a two-year, $14.5 million deal, including $9.2 million fully guaranteed, per source. […]

The Brooklyn Nets came out on top against the New York Knicks in the Battle for New York, 117-112 on Monday. Knicks big man Julius Randle was visibly disappointed during an interview because of the outcome of the game. Randle was called for a crucial traveling violation in the final seconds of the game, which […]

The Orlando Magic are listening on trade offers for athletic forward Aaron Gordon, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania reports the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers as trade suitors, while  Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report has more details on suitors and a pair of deals that fell through earlier this season. Fischer reports the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets are expected to be the top candidates for acquiring center Andre Drummond should he be bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. However, the Cavaliers are fighting hard to find a trade partner for Drummond and get an asset in return, such […]

Atlanta Hawks big John Collins is in the sights of the Boston Celtics for a trade, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The latest NBA trade rumors say that the Hawks are asking for a king’s ransom in exchange for the young, talented Collins — a high first-round draft pick and/or a talented young player.  A […]

The New York Jets intend to open their wallets wide to bolster their offensive line and are interested in signing center Corey Linsley and guard Joe Thuney, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN NFL Nation. New York had one of the worst lines in the league last season. The linemen did not do a good job […]

The New Orleans Saints are negotiating with quarterback Jameis Winston to make him stay with the team, per Dianna Russini of ESPN. It is not implied though that Winston will be the starter in chooses to sign with the Saints, as there will still be competition for the position during camp. The 2015 number one […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a disappointing end to what had otherwise been another dominant season, as they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl. Despite this setback, the Chiefs are still favorites to win it all next season. As long as they have Patrick Mahomes under center and his elite weapons, […]

Houston Rockets veteran and shoe aficionado PJ Tucker is set to move on from the organization. While he is already 35-years old, Tucker still provides value for teams in need of outside shooting and hard-nosed defense. His game is not dependent on speed and athleticism. Further, Tucker played for years in Europe, which suggests his […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sailing high after winning their franchise’s second-ever Super Bowl. Led by a 43-year old Tom Brady, the team is in win-now mode and has made several moves to keep their championship window open. Wide receiver Chris Godwin and inside linebacker Lavonte David have been brought back to the fold in […]

The NBA trade deadline on March 25 is fast approaching and while the focus is usually on teams that need upgrades to reach their goals, several teams need to trade their players away to either accelerate a rebuild or improve the salary cap situation. Below are five teams that should be on the sell-side of […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Caris LeVert will make his much-awaited debut with his new team on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.  It’s not often a trade could be considered life-saving, but in LeVert’s case, it may have been. As part of the James Harden trade, LeVert required a medical checkup, and […]

The New Orleans Saints entered this offseason staring at the barrel of the worst salary cap situation in the NFL. After several moves, that gun is slowly losing some of its bullets.  Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Saints have restructured star wideout Michael Thomas’ contract. His base salary will be turned into a […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is pumped up for the second half of this season, per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, “I’m ready to go … I’m in a good place. A little break was all I really needed,” Caruso said. “After about 4, 5 days, I was ready to get back in the […]

This year’s rookie class did not receive much fanfare compared to previous batches, but there have been pleasant surprises like the strong showing of Charlotte Hornet LaMelo Ball and Sacramento King Tyrese Haliburton. One player who has not been living up to his draft position as of late is Golden State Warrior James Wiseman. One […]

Way back in 2015, LaMarcus Aldridge was one of the most sought-after free agents in the league. One of the possible destinations for the longtime Portland Trail Blazer was the Los Angeles Lakers.  It reached the point, where Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine joined in recruitment efforts for the Purple and Gold. LA Lakers, LA (LaMarcus Aldridge) […]

The Buffalo Bills exceeded all expectations when they reached the AFC Championship Game and just fell short against the vaunted Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills won 13 games in the regular season and only lost three contests. Bills quarterback Josh Allen transformed from a promising, young quarterback into an MVP candidate, with All-Pro Stefon Diggs […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has been at the center of trade rumors. It is understandable as he is an aging, albeit productive veteran on a team with virtually no chance of winning a championship. Another thing that increased trade talk was Lowry selling his house in Toronto recently. According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, Lowry’s […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry had a chance to agree on a contract extension with the team last season, per Drew Schiller of NBC Sports. However, that did not happen. Had a max deal been agreed upon, Curry would have seen a payday of approximately $156 million for three years. Warriors president of basketball […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a rough start to last season, dropping three games and winning two, but things took a turn for the worst when Dak Prescott sustained a season-ending injury. The team finished with six wins and 10 losses, missing the playoffs despite playing in the worst division that year, the NFC East. It […]

One of the main storylines for the Memphis Grizzlies this season is the absence of big man Jaren Jackson Jr. Fans have been waiting for Jackson to come back and strengthen the Grizzlies frontcourt. Per Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Evan Barnes, head coach Taylor Jenkins gave no definite timeline last Tuesday on Jackson playing again. Jenkins remained […]

Fans were surprised when the Philadelphia 76ers duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons was suddenly unavailable for the All-Star Game. Unfortunately, the two had to miss out on the annual event due to contact tracing protocols.  The NBA has stated that Embiid will have to quarantine until Friday, while Simmons’ will have to wait until […]

The last feather put in a great NBA player’s cap is being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh both have been named as finalists to the 2021 Class. Pierce is best known for his stint with the Celtics and Bosh for his time with the Toronto Raptors […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made the biggest splash in free agency so far after they handed out a monster four-year, $160 million contract to quarterback Dak Prescott. The deal includes a guaranteed amount of $126 million. The deal has sent shockwaves to the football world and received mixed reactions from fans. Some say that the Cowboys […]

The Chicago Bears snuck their way into the Wild Card Round with an 8-8 record. Predictably, the New Orleans Saints showed them the way out as quickly as they got in. This current Chicago team continues its proud tradition of having a great defense, anchored by the likes of former Defensive Player of the Year […]

Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo got a break from captain duties in last Sunday’s All-Star festivities, but he still ended up being the center of attention as he won the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player award. Antetokounmpo was ecstatic in his interview with ESPN. “Obviously, I’m extremely happy at just having […]