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The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off the 17th championship in franchise history. LeBron James and Anthony Davis carried the Purple and Gold to a title, with L.A.’s assemblage of role players carrying out their duties and plugging whatever holes the Lakers had throughout the playoff run. Now, they are primed to run it back. […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has made a curious investment as his future in D.C. remains up for grabs. Marc Stein of the New York Times reported Wall as purchased an ownership stake in the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the National Basketball League in Australia. The Phoenix apparently have a number of current and former […]

The Baltimore Ravens have had a rough go of things in recent days. After losing their second straight game on Sunday, the Ravens were notified of multiple positive tests for COVID-19. Jamison Hensley of ESPN reported Baltimore has shut down the facility on Monday. Ravens have had multiple positives tests for COVID-19 and has shut […]

The Atlanta Hawks have made good use of their cap space during the NBA offseason, a trend that continued Monday with the addition of Solomon Hill. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the Hawks signed Hill to a one-year deal, giving Atlanta a veteran wing presence alongside its other new signings. Free agent F Solomon Hill […]

Former first-round pick Takk McKinley cannot find a landing spot. McKinley was waived by the Atlanta Falcons after he complained about the team’s failure to trade him ahead of the deadline. The Cincinnati Bengals claimed McKinley off waivers, but also parted ways with him after a failed physical. The San Francisco 49ers then scooped up McKinley, […]

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees was hoping on a better second opinion regarding his cracked ribs and collapsed lungs. However, doctors confirmed the injuries Brees sustained during the team’s Week 10 over the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran was likely to miss at least two games. Now, he will miss at least the next three. […]

The Toronto Raptors have a target in mind for the kind of contract they will offer point guard Fred VanVleet. Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports Toronto is hoping to sign VanVleet to a “Malcolm Brogdon-type contract.” Brogdon signed a four-year, $85 million deal with the Indiana Pacers during free agency last year. That […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are no longer in line to acquire Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings, and other suitors have emerged. Bogdanovic will enter restricted free agency later Friday evening. Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic reported the NBA is vigorously investigating the failed sign-and-trade between Milwaukee and Sacramento, while the Atlanta Hawks […]

Green Bay Packers star wideout Davante Adams gave fans a scare when he did not practice on Saturday due to an ankle injury. However, it appears the Packers held Adams out as a precaution. Head coach Matt LaFleur said the three-time Pro Bowler will play on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, per Pro Football Talk. […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift popped up on the injury report yesterday after missing practice with a concussion. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the concussion will keep Swift out of the lineup for this weekend’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Lions' RB D'Andre Swift is out this week. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, […]

Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen suffered a ruptured plantar fascia in Thursday night’s win over the Arizona Cardinals, but he does not want to rule out a return just yet. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the veteran tight end is hoping to defy the odds and return at some point during the playoffs. […]

Bogdan Bodanovic will not be a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the Bucks are moving on from their pursuit of the Sacramento Kings swingman after a sign-and-trade between the two teams fell through earlier this week. Bogdanovic—a restricted fee agent—will field offers from other teams. The Bucks are moving […]

The Toronto Raptors have been looking for a new home for the 2020-21 season after the Canadian government denied them the ability to play home games at Scotiabank Arena. It appears they have found that new home. Raptors president Masai Ujiri released a statement saying the Raptors will play home games in Tampa, Florida. Ujiri […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ trade for Mookie Betts last winter played a vital role in L.A. capturing its first World Series title since 1988. But the Dodgers already have another star in their sights as they hope to repeat. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported L.A. is interested in trading for Colorado Rockies third baseman […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will not play this weekend due to continued pain in his right shoulder. However, the 23-year-old is trending in the right direction, and head coach Adam Gase said Darnold is on track to possibly play in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins: “He’s doing good,” Gase said, via video […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are getting their first look at the 2020 NBA Draft’s No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards in their team’s threads on Friday. Edwards donned the team’s home jersey in a photoshoot, and the first overall pick is rocking the No. 1 too as of now (via Timberwolves on Twitter). No Photoshop needed. pic.twitter.com/yldOeeJy8b […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has had a tough time getting things going this year. But Jerry Jones still feels the former All-Pro is the best player on the roster. Jones talked about “Zeke” Friday during an interview with 105.3 The Fan, also stating the Cowboys need to do a better job of getting […]

The Boston Celtics signed Kemba Walker to a lucrative contract just last summer. Would they really be willing to move him just over a year later? Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated thinks the trade chatter surrounding Walker is all smoke. Mannix said the Celtics remain high on Walker during an appearance on the “Dale & […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is reportedly on the trade block, and the New York Knicks are expressing interest. Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reported Minnesota was making the combo guard available in discussions after acquiring Beasley from the Denver Nuggets in February. The Minnesota Timberwolves have made guard Malik Beasley available in discussions, and […]

The New York Knicks were thought to be chasing a star point guard this offseason. But with Chris Paul going to the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets seemingly content to retain Russell Westbrook (for now), the Knicks might miss out on their chance to acquire a star point guard. That does not, however, mean […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift earned the first start of his NFL career last weekend. However, he might not be able to suit up for a Week 11 showdown with the Carolina Panthers. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Swift did not practice on Thursday due to a concussion, rendering his status questionable for Sunday’s […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has had an NFL journey like few others, falling from a first-round projection to the end of the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. But after a breakout rookie season and a stellar sophomore campaign, Metcalf — thanks to some motivation from Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson — already […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will retain at least one part of its shot-blocking frontcourt. Veteran center JaVale McGee has exercised his $4.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lakers center JaVale McGee will exercise his $4.2M player option for 2020-21 season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, is quite frustrated by the COVID-19 restrictions in place in the state of Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer instituted a three-week shutdown for some businesses and schools in the state. The decision did not sit well with Stafford, who took to Instagram to get some things off her chest. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to create more cap space with free agency officially opening on Friday. Los Angeles waived Quinn Cook on Thursday, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Cook had a non-guaranteed salary of $3 million for the 2020-21 season, receiving $1 million for getting waived, and the move frees up that […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. will stay in Dallas with the Mavs. The Mavericks shooting guard exercised his $19 million player option for the 2020-21 season, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Source: Tim Hardaway Jr. is exercising his $19 million player option. He will return to the Mavs after thriving in a starting role last season. — Tim […]

The Atlanta Hawks are making some noise as they hope to bolster the roster with assets this offseason. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Atlanta was “in play” to acquire Gordon Hayward from the Boston Celtics. Now, based on latest reports, the Hawks are also pursuing Danilo Gallinari and Rajon Rondo and are actually […]

Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics have been quite involved in trade talks ahead of Wednesday night’s NBA Draft. The Celtics reportedly offered Gordon Hayward and all of their first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Jrue Holiday before the Pelicans sent Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks. Wednesday, it was reported that […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett popped up on the team’s injury report with a knee issue, but head coach Pete Carroll said the injury is not concerning. Carroll told reporters Lockett—currently listed as questionable—is going to play in Thursday night’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Seahawks running back Chris […]

The Las Vegas Raiders already had their work cut out ahead of a Week 11 showdown with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. But the challenge has doubled after the majority of the starting defense drew the “close contact” designation for COVID-19. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports at least eight defensive starters will […]

Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt is far from happy. Watt said Wednesday he has not done enough to help the Texans win more games, but also noted individual numbers would mean absolutely nothing given the team’s 2-7 start. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was asked about his performance, and responded in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks traded away a ton of future draft capital in order to acquire Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. That trend continued on Wednesday. Milwaukee traded two future second-round picks to the Orlando Magic in exchange for the No. 45 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft The Magic released the specifics of […]

In addition to being a leading candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has some tremendous flow. Or, rather, he had tremendous flow. Herbert showed up to his Wednesday media session with a fresh cut, prompting some hilarious Twitter reactions: BREAKING: Justin Herbert got a haircut. pic.twitter.com/EEU2IoEalm — Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers had high praise for Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers ahead of the Week 11 matchup between the two teams. Rivers marveled at Rodgers’ stunning efficiency as a passer and his general ball security throughout his career given some of the throws A-Rod tends to make: “The number that stands […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will be held out for the second consecutive game, according to the team. The Panthers officially ruled McCaffrey out for this weekend’s game against the Detroit Lions after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mike Davis is likely to get another start in […]

Yet another professional athlete has apparently had their social media hacked. Green Bay Packers rookie linebacker Kamal Martin deleted his Twitter after tweeting out a link to a pornographic film. Martin initially claimed he had been hacked after the link was sent, though the prompt deletion of his account had some Twitter users feeling skeptical. […]

Tayshia Adams’ celebrity has risen as the “Bachelorette” on ABC’s hit show. At present, Adams has a full host of men competing for her love. But she also claimed on “Click Bait with Bachelor Nation” a player from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship squad hit her direct message line: “Well, I’m not going to […]

The NBA rumor mill has been full of James Harden trade reports in recent days. To the casual fan, it might seem the Houston Rockets star is desperate to get out of H-Town. But while he might be eager to take a new direction in terms of his basketball journey, he still has plenty of […]