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The Indiana Pacers are in the running for two solid role players in Danny Green and Justin Holiday as they await the return of star Victor Oladipo. Via J. Michael of the Indy Star: The #Pacers have “strong” interest in signing Danny Green this offseason in free agency, per @ThisIsJMichael. Love that fit. Defense and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have cleared enough space for another max contract to offer in free agency, and one of the best fits could be in the same state. According to Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard, “If I were running the Lakers, I think the player that fits with LeBron and AD better than any […]

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes will likely be staying with the team after declining his player option for 2019-20, and it looks like he’s going to get another massive contract worth nearly $90 million: The Sacramento Kings are working towards an agreement with Harrison Barnes in the 4 year, 88 million dollar range……. — Carmichael […]

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo is slowly making his way back to the hardwood, but there is no set date on when he will return. Oladipo told The Undefeated about his rehab, “I wouldn’t say it is easy for me. But it’s not as bad as it might be for someone else because I work […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Michael Porter Jr. is set to make his NBA debut in the 2019 Summer League, but his position will change throughout. Via Chris Dempsey of Nuggets.com: As we close in on summer league, a couple of quick notes about Michael Porter Jr., from our AltitudeTV interview with him this week. First, expect […]

The pending free agency of Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest stories this offseason, but ESPN analyst Jay Williams it would be a mistake for Leonard to move. “The biggest mistake that would happen would be Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers,” Williams said on First Take. It has been reported by ESPN’s Stephen A. […]

While Boston Celtics center Al Horford is still deciding on his pending free agency, it looks like his time playing at TD Garden is over. Via The Boston Globe:  A source close to Horford said the forward has returned to his home in Atlanta, and that no decision has been made about his future. Nevertheless, a […]

LeBron James is letting new teammate Anthony Davis wear number 23 with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Yahoo Sports. Davis has worn number 23 every one of his seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, and that won’t change as Davis makes the move to Hollywood. James wore number 23 his first seven seasons […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel won’t pick up his player option for the 2019-2020 NBA season. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, “Thunder center Nerlens Noel will not pick up his $1.9M player option for 2019-20 season and will be a free agent, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Noel and Thunder will discuss […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are declining to make a qualifying offer to guard Tyler Dorsey, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Grizzlies remain open to bringing Dorsey back. Dorsey, 23, is entering his third season in the league. He was drafted by the Hawks in the 2017 NBA Draft out of […]

Ex-Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle is having his case for rape put on hold in order for a mental health evaluation. Randle, 27, is accused of raping and abusing a female last September in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Attorneys representing Randle are arguing that the former running back is not in the right mental state […]

Former NFL cornerback and now NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks wants the New York Jets to trade for Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham. “The Jets’ ascension to the top of the AFC East will be fueled by Sam Darnold and his growth as a QB1 in Year 2 of his NFL career. The […]

Cincinnati Bengals 2019 first round pick and left tackle Jonah Williams is expected to miss the 2019 season with a shoulder injury. From Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: Bad blow for the #Bengals: Highly touted first-round rookie OL Jonah Williams had left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. He’ll likely miss the 2019 season, […]

Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott may not be receiving a contract extension for quite some time. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN: “I do not think Elliott gets an extension this offseason, or even next offseason. As vital a player as he is, the Cowboys don’t feel the same urgency with this deal […]

Seattle Seahawks All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner could get a contract extension sooner rather than later. According to Joel Corry of CBS Sports, the Seahawks are quietly negotiating with the veteran linebacker. “All has been quiet on Seattle’s negotiations with Wagner, who is acting as his own agent. Wagner was pretty adamant that any new deal […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Rock Ya-Sin was taken high in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and head coach Frank Reich can see the development unfolding. “He understands the techniques that we are asking him to play,” Reich told Stephen Holder of TheAthletic.com. “You can see him progressing.” Ya-Sin was the third cornerback […]

Coming into the 2019 season healthy, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham has some high praise for the team’s defense and fellow defensive lineman Malik Jackson. “I think we have a chance to do something special, but we also know that we’ve got a lot of work to do and that it’s a long, long […]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan is reaching across the line of scrimmage this offseason and vying for the teams star receiver, Michael Thomas, to earn a contract extension. “Nobody’s done what he’s done in his first three years,” Jordan told Good Morning Football on NFL Network. “More receptions? Who’s had more in his […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is receiving some high praise from coaching staff and players, including head coach Pete Carroll. “Very natural player,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said via ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “He hasn’t had any trouble doing anything we’re doing. He looks like he’s done it before. He’s got to get more […]

Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver Amari Cooper has some pretty lofty goals ahead of him for the 2019 NFL season: 2,000 yards. Cooper told Pro Football Talk that he wants to reach 2,000 receiving yards in his first full season with the Cowboys. No one has ever topped 2,000 receiving yards in NFL history. Former Detriot […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. While Beverley just helped the Clippers give the Golden State Warriors a scare in the postseason, the veteran plans to test the market. Beverley’s hometown Chicago Bulls are one potential new destination: “I am Chicago. I’m from Chicago. […]

Game 6 of the NBA Finals is Thursday in Oakland, and the Toronto Raptors are still favored to win the series against the Golden Warriors in six. The Raptors are +125 Thursday during Game 6 and +175 if the series goes to seven games. The Warriors are +250 to win the series. Despite Golden State […]

One of the most coveted free agents this offseason, Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is weighing his decisions before the start of free agency. According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Walker plans on meeting with Hornets owner Michael Jordan in the coming days, even though the star point guard has said his […]

With one week until the 2019 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls hold the seventh pick, and there could be a surprise prospect that may be available for them. According to Chicago Tribune reporter K.C. Johnson: “One draft possibility that hasn’t been linked to Bulls much but two people I respect/talked to today believe is strong […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron is inching closer and closer to being 100 percent for the team after coming back from groin surgery. According to Indy Star reporter Zak Keefer, the Colts were able to get Ebron back on the practice field and he was running routes. “A good sign for the Colts 6 […]

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders continues a tough first NFL offseason as he continues to battle a hamstring injury. From Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Miles Sanders won’t practice this week. So he misses the spring workouts. The former Penn State Nittany Lion was drafted by the Eagles in the second round […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver A.J. Green is to begin individual drills this week during the Bengals’ mandatory minicamp. Green was put on injured reserve after reaggravating a toe injury he sustained earlier in the 2018 season. Green later had surgery to repair his toe. Green was on his way to another stellar season with […]

Green Bay Packers safety Josh Jones returned to the team for the start of mandatory minicamp after skipping OTA’s in an effort to be traded. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Jones likely won’t be going anywhere this year via trade. “Josh Jones is here for the mandatory minicamp after skipping out on OTAs as […]

New Orleans Saints pass rusher Cameron Jordan will be staying in the bayou for the foreseeable future. According to Adam Schefter, the Saints and Jordan have agreed to a three-year contract extension. “New Orleans’ four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Jordan and the Saints reached agreement on a big three-year contract extension that will contractually tie the […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley is once again in the news, but this time in an effort to bring more respect for slot receivers throughout the league. “There’s a lack of respect around the league for slot receivers,” Beasley told The Athletic. “We automatically get paid less because we’re slot receivers. You can have […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is turning heads at Dolphins practices, currently as the teams starting signal caller. DeVante Parker, the former 14th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, has high praise for the journeyman. “He helped me a lot with communications and signals and everything,” Parker said. “[Fitzpatrick’s] telling me what I’m doing […]

Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller is adding another weapon to his arsenal: MMA. Miller joins fellow pass rusher Derek Wolfe and 10 other teammates at the Factory X Muay Thai in Englewood, Colorado. “The first day was just me and Derek and we were like, ‘Bro, this is super dope,’” Miller told The Athletic. […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will have his Nike signature shoe released on July 3, 2019. The Nike ‘Freak 1’ comes in a traditional black and white colorway (with more colorways), with the number 34 located at the back of the heel. The signature Nike swoosh appears backwards on the side of the shoe. “Building on […]

Since the birth of his child, Toronto Raptors backup guard Fred VanVleet has looked like another player, immediately boosting the team’s chances of taking home the NBA Championship. On May 20, 2019, Fred Jr. was born — in between Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. The night before […]

Phoenix Suns officials traveled to Lubbock, Texas for a private workout with Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. In two seasons with the Red Raiders, Culver averaged 14.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He exploded onto the draft scene with a dominant sophomore season, averaging 18.5 points, […]

While a free agent decision appears to be looming large for Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving, he might have someone who can help him with the potential life-changing move. On an Instagram post, Irving shared a video with his new girlfriend, Marlene Wilkerson, who runs a YouTube channel on beauty. Wilkerson’s channel boasts over […]

Former Boston Celtics star and current ESPN talking head Paul Pierce continues to stay in the news with his comments, with the latest on LeBron James’ decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers: “Everybody sees where LeBron went to L.A.,” Pierce said in a Bleacher Report interview with Howard Beck. “That […]

There has been a lot of smoke regarding Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving going to the Brooklyn Nets this summer, and the rumor mill was churning again on Thursday. It all started with this: Firsthand source says that Kyrie Irving was hanging out at the 40/40 club with Brooklyn Nets players last night. […]

In an in-depth look at the 2009 Orlando Magic by The Ringer, former Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy says that Dwight Howard was a major reason for the team’s success in 2009. Orlando — while it might not earn credit for it — was one of the first teams to revolutionize the NBA […]