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The Golden State Warriors are one of the few teams in the league that have a shot at selecting James Wiseman in the 2020 NBA Draft. During an appearance on ESPN’s The Jump, Wiseman talked about potentially being drafted by the Warriors and if they would be a great fit for him. “I feel like […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have added some depth by claiming tight end Daniel Helm off waivers, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. The #Chiefs added some depth, claiming #49ers TE Daniel Helm, per the wire. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 16, 2020 Helm, 25, originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted rookie free […]

Despite missing All-Star guard Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is confident in his Sixers heading into the playoffs. In a conference call with reporters on Sunday, Brown said his team has enough depth to go on a deep playoff run and make some noise. Sixers coach Brett Brown: “We still have enough depth […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is considering making a bold change to his starting lineup for the playoffs, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. During a conference call with reporters on Sunday, Brown said he and his coaching staff have discussed inserting Matisse Thybulle into the starting lineup, saying that Thybulle can have a “significant” role […]

The New York Giants are expected to sign kicker Graham Gano, pending the results of his physical and COVID-19 tests, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Carolina Panthers released Gano last month after he spent all of last season sidelined with a leg injury. Gano had two years left on a four-year, $17 million contract. Before his […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to sign defensive tackle Kyle Love, who’s a former teammate of Tom Brady. According to Greg Auman of The Athletic, Love recently passed his physical and is expected to sign Monday. Love went undrafted out of Mississippi State and first signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been named the NBA Coach of the Bubble, the league announced on Saturday, via The Athletic’s Shams Charania. NBA Bubble Awards for seeding games: MVP: Portland’s Damian LillardCoach: Phoenix’s Monty Williams — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 15, 2020 Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts finished second in […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has been named the NBA Bubble MVP, the league announced on Saturday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Lillard won the NBA Bubble MVP on a unanimous vote. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was second in the Bubble MVP race, with Indiana Pacers guard T.J.Warren third. Lillard has played phenomenally […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially parted ways with Alvin Gentry after missing the playoffs for the fourth time in his five seasons with the franchise. With Gentry out, the Pelicans are targeting two names to replace him as the head coach. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Los Angeles Lakers assistant Jason Kidd […]

The NCAA has made the decision that there will be no fall championships in Division I in 2020 amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During a video conference call on Thursday, NCAA President Mark Emmert said that college championships cannot be held as long as 50% of conferences are not participating. “Sadly, tragically, that’s going to be […]

Buffalo Bills newly re-signed head coach Sean McDermott has high confidence for his team. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, McDermott said that he promises to bring a championship to this team and to the city of Buffalo. “It hasn’t been an easy lift, but we’ve moved it in a lot of ways. But that said, […]

The New England Patriots have placed veteran running back Lamar Miller on their physically unable to perform (PUP) list, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. The Patriots’ signing of RB Lamar Miller is official, and the team is starting him on the active/PUP list. Miller can come off at any time. — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 13, […]

New York Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins hasn’t had a lot of winning throughout his career since being drafted by the team in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. During a conference call with reporters on Thursday, Jenkins said that he’s tired of losing and is hoping that the Jets will turn things around […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have brought in cornerback Tramaine Brock for a visit, and if all goes well, he should sign, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Veteran CB Tramaine Brock, who mostly recently played for the #Titans, is visiting the #Jaguars, source said. If all goes well, he should sign. Back for an 11th season, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed defensive lineman Caraun Reid, according to Priority Sports agent and Director of Football Operations Mike McCartney. Congrats Caraun Reid signing with the @Jaguars @ChopReid — Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) August 9, 2020 Reid was a fifth-round selection by the Detroit Lions during the 2014 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons with the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed tight end Jordan Reed to a one-year deal after he passed his physical on Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tight end Jordan Reed, who has a history of concussions, passed his physical with the 49ers and signed a one-year deal. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 9, 2020 Reed, […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders will have a chip on his shoulder this season. In a video conference call with reporters on Sunday, Sanders said that he was disappointed he didn’t win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award last season, however, that’ll only motivate him to have a better season in 2020. “Definitely wanted […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This gives the Nuggets a chance to work the star guard back into these seedings games with a week-plus to spare before the playoffs. They're hopeful to get Gary Harris and Will Barton back soon […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams and forward Montrezl Harrell are among two of the three finalists for the Sixth Man of the Year award, along with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder. This is the second consecutive season that both Williams and Harrell have been named finalists for the Sixth Man of the Year […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named as one of the NBA’s three finalists for its 2019-20 MVP award. The three finalists for #KiaMVP… @Giannis_An34, @JHarden13 and @KingJames! pic.twitter.com/ORuBapQO9n — NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2020 After missing the postseason for the first time in 13 years last season, James has elevated his game to […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery on Friday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee. In addition to addressing his ACL injury, Isaac also had some meniscal repair work during the procedure performed by Dr. Robert LaPrade, according to Adrian Wojnowski of ESPN. Orlando's Jonathan Isaac had surgery to repair his torn […]

The season hasn’t even started it, and there’s already plenty of talk about how Cam Newton will perform with the New England Patriots. Norv Turner, who was the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator in 2018, believes Newton will thrive with the Patriots, despite all the injury concerns. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Turner said that the Panthers offense […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was clearly focused on getting into better shape this offseason. In a video conference with reporters on Thursday, Jones said that he added nine pounds of muscle to his frame, so he’s up to 229 pounds now. Furthermore, Jones said he’s feeling good and stronger than ever after dedicating this offseason […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was caught yelling some NSFW words to the referees after fouling out in the third quarter against the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart had some choice words for the referees after picking up his 5th foul in the 3rd quarter.pic.twitter.com/2IXOIIhpHE — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 5, 2020   This past week, Smart […]

NBA legend Vince Carter spent his last two seasons in the league with the Atlanta Hawks, serving as a mentor to some of the young players on the roster. During a recent interview with ClutchPoints, Hawks star Trae Young discussed some of the best advice Carter gave him. “I wish he would’ve given more advice on […]

The New England Patriots have placed running back Sony Michel and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu on their physically unable to perform (PUP) list, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. Because Michel and Sanu were placed on the PUP list now, they’ll be able to come off the reserve list as soon as they pass a physical. […]

After having one the worst games of his NBA career against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Jayson Tatum has bounced back against the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell believes Tatum’s new haircut is the key reason he’s returned to his normal self again. Tatum caused an uproar on social media when […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will have an “incremental increase” in minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Williamson will be playing closer to 20 minutes than 30 minutes a game and he’ll also be ending quarters, instead of starting them, Woj said on ESPN’s “Countdown.” Woj on ESPN’s “Countdown” says Zion will […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler attempted to wear a jersey with no name on the back, but the officials made him change before allowing the game to start against the Denver Nuggets. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1289612341382914054 As part of its restart plan, the NBA is allowing its players allowing players to wear jerseys with personalized social justice, social […]

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard was the lone player to stand during the national anthem as his teammates and Denver Nuggets players knelt to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Leonard is the second NBA player to stand during the national anthem, following the Magic’s Jonathan Isaac, since the NBA relaunched its games from the […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is planning to use a new formation for his offense this season. In a video conference with reporters on Friday, Harbaugh revealed that the Ravens could possibly use a two-RB formation; however, it won’t be a “staple” this year. John Harbaugh says it's possible the Ravens could have two-RB […]

Trae Young and his Atlanta Hawks was one of the eight teams excluded from the NBA’s resumed season at Disney World in Orlando. However, according to ESPN, the NBA is in deep discussions on a second “bubble” in Chicago for the eight teams that were not invited to play in Orlando, allowing them to hold […]

The Green Bay Packers have claimed running back John Lovett off of waivers after the Kansas City Chiefs released him on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This past season with the Chiefs, Lovett looked impressive as a hybrid player trying to play a fullback/H-back role. However, due to a shoulder injury last season, Lovett […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick has confirmed that some NBA superstars are getting special treatment inside their hotel rooms in the Orlando bubble. In a recent appearance on Global Kid Power Hour with Vedant Gupta, JJ Redick spoke about some of the special treatments the superstars are getting inside their hotel rooms. “I’ve seen […]

Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott is continuing to uplift his community with generous acts. On Sunday morning, Elliott posted a video of him surprising the Dallas South Oak Cliff football team with new football gear. In addition to giving them football gear, he also handed out more than 200 sneakers and other apparel […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker is feeling good after making his bubble debut on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Since arriving in Orlando, Walker has been limited in practice due to a nagging left knee injury he suffered in February. However, in a video conference with media members on Sunday, he said he felt good […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart jokingly tweeted that he’s willing to leave the Orlando bubble if the wings at Magic City strip club are really that good. Before Monday’s scrimmage game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Hart tweeted someone’s Yelp review praising the wings at Magic City. Yo if the wings at Magic City hit […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet has been cleared from the coronavirus and is on his way to Orlando, Florida to rejoin the team. Landry Shamet is en route, it would seem. pic.twitter.com/xk0PJZcXD0 — Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) July 25, 2020 Shamet will have to quarantine in his room for at least 48 hours and pass two […]

It’s been nearly four months since the NFL’s free-agency period began, and Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen still remains unsigned. In a conference with media members on Saturday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer expressed that he would love to have him back on the team. Just asked @Vikings Mike Zimmer if there’s any […]