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Jared Dudley proved during the 2019 postseason that he’s far more than a veteran mentor and future star media personality. The 12-year veteran was instrumental to the underdog Brooklyn Nets’ relative success against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, playing 20.6 minutes per game and being inserted into the starting lineup […]

Blake Griffin, after an eye-opening 2018-19 season, seems right in the thick of his prime at 30 years old. Andre Drummond, 25, quietly enjoyed a standout season, too, averaging a career-high 17.3 points per game and proving his improvement wasn’t a one-year aberration. As a result, it made sense going into Thursday night’s NBA Draft […]

Continuity is key in the NBA, a reality the Portland Trail Blazers understand better than most. Despite calls to tear down the roster and begin anew after last season’s humiliating first-round sweep by the New Orleans Pelicans, the Blazers mostly stayed the course over the offseason, counting on internal improvement and tweaks at the edges […]

St. John’s guard Shamorie Ponds has signed with the Houston Rockets after not being selected in the 2019 NBA Draft. ESPN’s Jordan Schultz first reported the news on Friday morning, which was confirmed by Ponds himself shortly thereafter. Blessed for this Opportunity.. Im Officially a Houston Rocket.. 🚀🤞🏽 #LetsGetIt pic.twitter.com/fy9HrPFKDN — Shamorie Ponds (@ShamorieP) June […]

Boston College guard Ky Bowman is signing a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors after not being selected in the 2019 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Jordan Schultz. Ky Bowman is signing a one-year deal with the #Warriors, a source tells ESPN. @KyranBowman averaged 19 PPG, 8 RPG and 4 APG as a guard […]

Rui Hachimura made history on Thursday night, becoming the first Japanese-born player to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. Now that the Washington Wizards rookie has an endorsement deal with one of the most iconic basketball outfitters in the world, too, it seems only a matter of time until his star […]

The Dallas Cowboys are very, very high on rookie defensive tackle Trysten Hill. Defensive coordinator Marinelli believes so much in the second-round pick’s talent and potential, in fact, that he’s instructed Hill to study film of some of football’s most legendary interior defensive linemen. “What does it look like? That’s what it looks like,” Marinelli […]

Nick Bosa made the calculated, controversial decision to refrain from posting about conservative politics on social media once it became clear he would soon be a member of the San Francisco 49ers, playing football in one of America’s most forward-thinking cities. While the No. 2 overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft likely made the […]

Richard Sherman is now known for the player he used to be as much for the one as he currently is. That’s not necessarily a slight to the San Francisco 49ers cornerback, either, but more a reflection of just how dominant he was during his prime with the Seattle Seahawks. If at least a portion […]

David Bakhtiari is just 27 years old. The four-year, $48 million extension he signed with the Green Bay Packers in the spring of 2016 contains an opt-out clause following the 2019 season. And earlier this month, Pro Football Focus ranked him as the top offensive lineman in the NFL. Needless to say, a payday is […]

Jameis Winston’s career hasn’t exactly gone smoothly since he was selected with the No. 1 pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. Not only has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback been wildly inconsistent with his play, but more troublingly, the off-field controversies that marked his time at Florida State have proven far from an aberration, as […]

Many, many football fans across the globe, not just those who reside in the Bay Area, would prefer if the Oakland Raiders stayed in their longtime home forever. It’s safe to say that none of them, however, used that sentiment for personal financial gain. Well, except former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete. According to TMZ Sports, […]

Odell Beckham Jr.’s transition to the Cleveland Browns hasn’t been without controversy, deserved or otherwise. First, rumors surfaced that the superstar wide receiver was unhappy about being traded from the New York Giants to the Browns, in part due to his affinity for the glitz and glamor of the New York media market. Once Beckham […]

The primary reason a contingent of current and former players for the New England Patriots are in Israel this week is to help celebrate Robert Kraft. The Patriots’ owner received the Genesis Prize, often referred to as the “Jewish Nobel,” in Jerusalem on Thursday for his commitment to philanthropy and combating anti-semitism across the globe. […]

Brandon McManus has been the Denver Broncos’ kicker for the past five seasons. Just because he’s performed well enough to retain his job for half a decade, though, hardly means Denver wouldn’t be open to replacing him if the team finds a superior option at kicker. Case in point: Taylor Bertolet, who signed with the […]

The period between the end of minicamp and start of training camp is the last opportunity NFL players have for some rest and relaxation before focusing on the regular season grind. As one of football’s foremost veterans, Greg Olsen knows how to take advantage of that allotted time more than most. While walking the streets […]

Those most familiar with Matisse Thybulle’s game believe his wholly unique set of skills, coupled with obvious ability to strengthen his weaknesses, could eventually make him a perfect fit in the modern NBA. After how the University of Washington product on Thursday night described his interaction with the Philadelphia 76ers during the pre-draft process, it’s […]

With Magic Johnson happily tweeting his most mundane NBA thoughts, it makes sense why no one’s still sure who’s calling the shots for the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka is general manager and the supposed chief decision-maker behind Los Angeles’ personnel moves, but it also bears reminding that the team never found a replacement for […]

The Portland Trail Blazers quietly have one of the best player-development records in the NBA. C.J. McCollum was barely a role player his first two years in the league before breaking out in his third. Jusuf Nurkic was something close to a cast-off when the Blazers acquired him at the 2017 trade deadline, and before […]

It’s safe to say the Portland Trail Blazers were as shocked as anyone when Nassir Little fell to them late in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. Speaking with reporters after Portland ended his stunning draft-night slide at No. 25, the University of North Carolina product said he not only never worked out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the No. 46 pick in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft from the Orlando Magic in exchange for future draft compensation and cash consideration, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the No. 46 overall pick in the NBA draft from […]

Arguably the best trade of draft night got even better for the Indiana Pacers early in the second round. After acquiring forward T.J. Warren and the No. 32 overall pick from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for cash shortly before the draft began, the Pacers flipped the early second-round choice they received from Phoenix into […]

The Boston Celtics were beaten to the punch by the Atlanta Hawks, missing their opportunity to trade into the top-five picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. Just because Danny Ainge and company failed to acquire the No. 4 pick from the New Orleans Pelicans, though, certainly didn’t mean they would mostly play bystander on draft […]

The Dallas Mavericks could make major moves this summer. As the situation stands now, though, they’re far more likely to come in free agency than during the 2019 NBA Draft. As Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson told team beat reporter Dwain Price on Thursday night, his team is unlikely to trade back into […]

Dwyane Wade, depressingly, no longer plays in the NBA. The Miami Heat legend, though, is clearly already relishing his role as an ambassador for the league and mentor to basketball’s next generation of stars. After Zion Williamson was selected by with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans’ […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Minnesota acquired the pick in a draft-night trade with the Phoenix Suns for Dario Saric and No. 11. Culver averaged 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game for the Red […]

The New York Knicks didn’t have the chance to draft Zion Williamson on Thursday night, but came away with quite the consolation prize regardless. This time last year, R.J. Barrett was considered the prize of the 2019 draft class, and all he did since then is become one of only several freshman in NCAA history […]

The New York Knicks have selected Duke wing R.J. Barrett with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. A consensus First Team All-American as a freshman, Barrett averaged 22.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game as a freshman. While he shot a solid 45.4 percent from the field, an especially […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have selected Murray State point guard Ja Morant with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Morant, a consensus First Team All-American as a sophomore, averaged 24.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, an NCAA-leading 10.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game in 2018-19. He shot 49.9 percent from the field and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Duke University forward Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Williamson, the consensus National Player of the Year as a freshman, averaged 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game last season. At 6-foot-7 and a chiseled 285 pounds, […]

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers are open to trading the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA Draft. With the wine and gold soon on the clock, though, it’s still unclear whether or not Koby Altman and company will stay put or trade down. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers have received […]

The Atlanta Hawks weren’t the only who sought the New Orleans Pelicans’ second top-five pick. As reported by ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan, the Boston Celtics had attempted to engage the Pelicans in trade discussions about the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft before it was sent to the Hawks. Jackie MacMullan was on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired the No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for big man Dario Saric and the 11th overall pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Minnesota has traded No. 11 and Dario Saric to Phoenix for the No. 6 pick in the draft, league […]

The 2019 NBA Draft hasn’t even started, and there’s already been a major trade near the top. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks have acquired the No. 4 overall pick, the No. 57 pick, a future second-rounder, and forward Solomon Hill from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for No. 8, No. 17, […]

Jalin Marshall has been suspended for the first four games of the 2019 NFL season, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. WR Jalin Marshall, who signed briefly with the Raiders this offseason and recently inked a CFL deal, has been suspended for the first four weeks of the 2019 NFL season. Likely explains his short stay […]

A new generation of elite quarterbacks is in the early stages of taking the NFL by storm. The Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes put together one of the finest seasons of all time as a first-year starter in 2018, becoming the youngest MVP since Dan Marino. Baker Mayfield led the Cleveland Browns to a franchise-altering […]

It’s safe to say that Ja Morant would have relished spending a portion of his debut NBA campaign learning from a seasoned veteran like Mike Conley. Once the presumptive No. 2 overall pick in Thursday’s draft heard the Memphis Grizzlies had agreed to trade their long-time point guard to the Utah Jazz, though, Morant couldn’t […]

The Utah Jazz finally made the long-anticipated move that many believe has them poised for legitimate championship contention next season. Just because Donovan Mitchell is thrilled about his team adding Mike Conley, though, hardly means the Jazz’s young star is above a little good-natured ribbing about the surprisingly frequent confusion between the state of Utah […]

Lonzo Ball has not only failed to live up to his pre-draft hype, but the rising third-year guard is taking his talents to the New Orleans Pelicans in the wake of the Anthony Davis trade. His oldest younger brother, LiAngelo, never even received a cup of coffee in the NBA before pursuing other avenues of […]