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Chris Hogan spent the last three seasons with the New England Patriots, notching a couple of Super Bowl titles in the process. But now, he is a member of the Carolina Panthers after signing with the club in free agency this offseason. Instead of having Tom Brady throw him the football, he will be catching […]

Hakeem Nicks may be finished producing on the NFL level, but how about taking a shot at the XFL? That is exactly what the former New York Giants wide receiver is attempting to do, and he credits Giants quarterback Eli Manning for inspiring him to take that route: “Eli was like, ‘Man, you’ve still got […]

You wouldn’t think Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes would need to improve all that much after a spectacular 2018 campaign, but like any other professional athlete, Mahomes is always looking for ways to get better. This summer, Mahomes is planning on improving his footwork: “My footwork,” Mahomes said when asked what he will work […]

For the first time since 2003, the Cincinnati Bengals are heading into a season with a new head coach, as the Bengals parted ways with Marvin Lewis and hired Zac Taylor. With a new coach on board, Bengals wide receiver John Ross says the atmosphere feels very different: “The energy is completely different,” said Ross, […]

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs yet again, we began hearing chatter that the Rockets were looking to blow it up and had everyone on the roster aside from James Harden up for trade. That meant Chris Paul, Clint Capela, everyone. While we haven’t seen or heard […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant is headed for free agency this summer, and the general consensus all season long has been that he will end up taking his talents to the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Clippers. However, Warriors general manager Bob Myers remains optimistic that Durant will re-sign with the Warriors, according […]

The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty may have come to an end after losing Game 6 of the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, but Klay Thompson still provided us all with a moment that we will never forget. During the third quarter, Thompson took a foul from Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green […]

Jimmy Butler is set to become a free agent this summer, and while he does not carry the cachet he may have had a couple of years ago, he is still one of the best two-way wings in the NBA and will definitely be one of the top players on the market this offseason. We […]

Mychal Thompson, the father of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, says his son will undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL “as soon as possible,” according to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. Thompson suffered the injury during the third quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night after landing […]

Apparently, winning a championship may not be enough to convince Kawhi Leonard to stay with the Toronto Raptors. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers are at the top of Leonard’s list in free agency this summer and the Rpators have “work to do” to try and get him to stay: “He […]

The New York Knicks have exercised their option on guard Allonzo Trier for next season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Trier will earn $3.5 million in 2019-20. Trier is coming off a very impressive rookie campaign in which he played 64 games and averaged 10.9 points and 3.1 rebounds over 22.8 […]

Last week, it was revealed that one of Kawhi Leonard’s biggest trash talk catch phrases while at San Diego State was “board man gets paid,” a reference to guys getting a lot of rebounds getting big money in the NBA. Not that hard to decode. Now, after Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first […]

Kawhi Leonard is set to be a free agent this summer, but after winning a championship and a Finals MVP in his first season with the Toronto Raptors, it would certainly take a lot for him to leave. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins does not see Leonard going elsewhere this offseason, pointing out on ESPN’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry had a chance to hit the go-ahead shot with under 10 seconds left in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, but instead, he clanked a three-pointer, and the Toronto Raptors emerged as NBA champions. This is not the first time Curry has failed to make a […]

If Kawhi Leonard does end up leaving the Toronto Raptors this summer, the Los Angeles Clippers are considered by most to be the most likely landing spot. ESPN’s Max Kellerman thinks that if the Clippers do acquire Leonard this offseason, they will win the championship next season: "If Kawhi Leonard goes to the Clippers … […]

Jimmy Butler is expected to decline his player option with the Philadelphia 76ers for 2019-20 and become a free agent this summer, which should not come as a surprise to anyone. However, if the 76ers want to re-sign him, they might have to be prepared to deal with a pretty big threat from out West. […]

To nobody’s surprise, Jimmy Butler will decline his $19.8 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers and will become a free agent this summer, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Haynes adds that the 76ers still have plans of trying to bring back Butler, who’s seeking a max contract. However, Philadelphia will face some […]

In spite of incessant rumors that Kyrie Irving was strongly considering signing with a New York team in free agency this summer, the Boston Celtics still had plenty of hope that they could bring him back. Now, it appears that hope is dwindling. According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, the Celtics’ belief that […]

The Toronto Raptors may have just won the NBA championship and may have dispatched the Milwaukee Bucks along the way, but it’s the Bucks who are opening as the favorite to win the title next season, per BetOnline.ag. The Bucks (+450), Golden State Warriors (+500) and Los Angeles Lakers (+700) are the top three favorites, […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson was on his way to a masterful performance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night and seemed primed to lead the Warriors to a win, which would have forced a Game 7 in Toronto. However, in the third quarter, Thompson landed awkwardly after a foul from […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is set to be a free agent this summer, but the general consensus has always been that he will re-sign with the Warriors. Well, his father, former NBA player Mychal Thompson, didn’t mince any words when he was asked about Klay’s free agency, saying that there is “no question” […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has heard his fair share of criticism over the years, with much of that criticism coming from his own Raptors fans for his lack of playoff success. But now, Lowry is an NBA champion, and in the deciding Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors on […]

For the first time in what seems like ages, the Golden State Warriors are entering an offseason in which they face genuine concerns. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson are both free agents, and even if they both re-sign, they are both dealing with major injuries. Durant will likely miss all of next season with a […]

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon is likely facing a two-game suspension for pleading guilty in January to driving while intoxicated, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Herndon is coming off of an impressive rookie campaign in which he played all 16 games and hauled in 39 receptions for 502 yards and four touchdowns. […]

The Dallas Cowboys have not had a very busy offseason, but one of their most significant moves was signing wide receiver Randall Cobb, who is expected to be the team’s No. 3 receiver behind Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. According to Todd Archer of ESPN, Cobb has been very impressive thus far and may end […]

Long-time Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen passed away at the age of 75 earlier this week, 35 years after he originally bought the Broncos franchise. During his time at the helm, Denver won three Super Bowl championships, two of which came with current general manager John Elway under center at quarterback during the 1997-98 and […]

Let’s not sugarcoat anything: the Arizona Cardinals were not good in 2018. As a matter of fact, they stunk, as they won just three games and finished with the worst record in the NFL. The good news was that because the Cardinals were so bad, they ended up with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of a disappointing 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games, but there is a lot of hope around the team heading in this coming season. With Matt Ryan under center and a great group of receivers, the Falcons could have a very explosive offense in 2019, and […]

The Cleveland Browns are a brand new team with brand new expectations, and with all of that comes a new system that the players need to learn. So far, it does not seem to be going as planned, as a report surfaced on Thursday that Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s transition has not been all […]

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has made it clear that he is not happy with his current situation and wants a trade, and quarterback Baker Mayfield has made it equally clear that he is not happy about Johnson’s attitude. Earlier in the offseason, Mayfield called Johnson’s issues “self-inflicted” and said that “you’re either on […]

When the New York Giants took Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April, the vast majority of fans and media pundits wondered just what the Giants were doing. Jones over Dwayne Haskins? Really? Well, now, doubters seem to be beginning to change their tune, as ESPN’s […]

The Washington Redskins hit a home run in the NFL Draft back in April, as Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins fell right into their laps at No. 15 overall. Many automatically assumed that Haskins would be the starting quarterback for the Redskins going into 2019, but with veteran Case Keenum providing Haskins with some stiff […]

The Baltimore Ravens are coming off of a 2018 campaign in which they won 10 games and captured the AFC North division title, a run that came as somewhat of a surprise to many who felt that the Pittsburgh Steelers would win the division once again. But, rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson took the reins under […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering uncharted territory going into 2019. Typically favorites, there don’t seem to be many people picking the Steelers to win the AFC North division title this coming season. Pittsburgh went 9-6-1 and missed the playoffs this past year, largely due to locker room issues. The Steelers then traded Antonio Brown during […]

As a result of an offseason in which the Baltimore Ravens lost numerous key defensive players, linebacker Matthew Judon is now the longest-tenured Raven on that side of the ball. And he hopes it stays that way. While Judon is entering the final year of his deal and is unsure of his future, he knows […]

The Dallas Cowboys may be without a couple of their best defensive players in training camp, as defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence and cornerback Byron Jones are likely to hit the PUP list, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. Both Lawrence and Jones have had surgeries this offseason, with Lawrence undergoing shoulder surgery and Jones […]

The Seattle Seahawks are looking for an answer in terms of pressuring the quarterback, as they traded defensive end Frank Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this offseason. The Seahawks did sign fellow defensive lineman Ezekiel Ansah, but Ansah is still recovering from shoulder surgery. So, Seattle may have to be resourceful in order […]

The Green Bay Packers are considered by many to be a potential Super Bowl contender this coming season as a result of a fine offseason, and BetOnline.ag has them making the playoffs. Should the Packers qualify for the postseason, it would be their first playoff trip since the 2016-17 campaign. Green Bay has missed the […]

The Houston Rockets have claimed big man Deyonta Davis off of waivers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Davis spent the 2018-19 campaign with the Atlanta Hawks, playing in just nine games. When he was on the floor, he averaged four points and four rebounds over 13.1 minutes per game while shooting 68.2 percent […]