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Is the so-called “Paul Pierce Curse” finally over? With the Toronto Raptors’ emphatic victory in the 2019 NBA Finals, Paul Pierce certainly thinks so. Paul reminded fans about his pre-NBA Finals predictions on Twitter on June 13. “The Truth” nailed it: he predicted the Raptors will win in six games. Plus, he also predicted Kawhi […]

Kawhi Leonard is celebrating the Toronto Raptors’ first NBA title in franchise history. The usually stoic Leonard raised his arms in jubilation in the waning moments of the Raptors’ 114-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 13. Kawhi celebrates pic.twitter.com/2jXKwvpPVO — CJ Fogler account may or […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has praised Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson for returning after his apparent leg injury in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. McCollum took to ‘Twitter to sing praises to Thompson. Damn Klay a real 🐕. I know that shi hurting. He need to get that checked after […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson took a fall in the third quarter of Game 6 and writhed in pain as he grabs his left knee. Thompson drove to the rim in transition and tried to dunk the ball. However, he took a hit from Toronto Raptors swingman Danny Green and instantly fell in serious […]

The Draymond Green-to-Andre Iguodala connection is in full swing in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. As the Golden State Warriors settle into their half-court set with 5:26 to go in the first half, shooting guard Klay Thompson gets double-teamed by Toronto Raptors stars Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol. Thompson then spots a cutting […]

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick could be on the roster bubble. The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett explained why on June 13. The Lions have used Theo Riddick as their primary receiving back the last few seasons, and that’s still the role he’s best suited for, assuming he makes the team. But I’m not […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says a lawsuit he filed has been “very stressful” this offseason. According to Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper, Brees made it back in time for the final two days of Saints minicamp on June 13. However, he missed the entirety of last week’s training and part of this week’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted Andy Weidl to their vice president of player personnel position. According to the Eagles’ official website (via ESPN’s Chris Mortensen), Weidl replaces Joe Douglas, whom the New York Jets hired to become their new general manager. The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted Andy Weidl to vice president of player personnel, succeeding […]

It’s all systems go for Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook in 2019. Cook told the St. Paul Pioneer Press‘ Chris Tomasson (via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio) he’s “healthy” and “able to be me” on June 13. I’m healthy. I was able to be me [during the offseason program], fly around and be Dalvin. […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is happy for Carson Wentz getting a lucrative contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. While the Eagles will pay Wentz top dollar in Philly, Prescott is still waiting for an extension from the Cowboys. Regarding the matter, he told Pro Football Focus’ Charean Williams on June 13, “I’ve got my […]

The Sacramento Kings are hiring former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as an assistant, according to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. The Sacramento Kings are hiring former Suns coach Igor Kokoskov as an assistant coach, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 13, 2019 Kokoskov joins the Kings coaching staff which […]

Offensive lineman Richie Incognito has been making a positive impression with the Oakland Raiders. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden spoke highly of Incognito to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Scott Bair (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) on June 11. He’s pretty good. I like him. He’s a Pro Bowl left guard. The last time he […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum is ecstatic over the St. Louis Blues’ win in the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Tatum reacted to fellow St. Louis native and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s tweet in the aftermath of the Blues’ win on Wednesday. The Blues beat the Boston Bruins on the road, 4-1, to […]

The Toronto Raptors will visit Israel if they win the 2019 NBA Finals. This was what the Raptors billionaire co-owner, Larry Tanenbaum, promised to do, per the Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s Marcy Oster. The Toronto Raptors are one win away from the NBA championship – and a free trip to Israel. The team’s Jewish billionaire co-owner, […]

Highly rated 2019 NBA Draft prospect Ja Morant has resumed basketball-related activities just one week after undergoing a minor knee surgery. Morant’s cousin, Graysen O. Morant, tweeted a video of the NBA aspirant getting his shots. The Murray State guard knocked down eight consecutive 3-pointers with a shooting coach’s hand in his face. Apparently, his […]

Utah Jazz’s unrestricted free agent point guard Ricky Rubio expects plenty of suitors despite a loaded free agent market. This was what Rubio told EuroHoops.net’s Stefan Djordevic on June 12. It will be very fun because I’m able to choose between many teams. But it depends on many factors because there will be many free […]

The Denver Nuggets are not retaining the services of assistant coaches Mark Price and Bob Weiss. Denver Post Nuggets beat writer Mark Singer tweeted the news on June 12. Little bit of Nuggets news: Assistants Mark Price and Bob Weiss did not have their contracts renewed for the 2019-20 season and won’t be back. There […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper continues to focus on football rather than a new contract. ESPN staff writer Todd Archer reported on the development on June 12. Amari Cooper is not sweating out when he will get a long-term contract with the Dallas Cowboys finalized. He said he has not talked to his agents […]

New Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief has been a consummate professional so far. This was what Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner told ESPN senior writer Jeremy Fowler on June 12. Free agent addition Donte Moncrief has added ‘unbelievable professionalism’ to Steelers receiver room, OC Randy Fichtner said. pic.twitter.com/bAXF5rnBS5 — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) June 12, […]

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy expects to perform a similar role as last season. Despite the Bills adding new running backs to their roster, McCoy told The Buffalo News’ Vic Carucci on June 12 he still expects to start for Buffalo. In this league, in general, it’s always competition. I’m a type of guy, […]

If there’s one free agent the Indianapolis Colts should still target this offseason, it’s free safety Tre Boston. Boston visited the Colts in May 2018, per NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport. There could be some movement in a stagnant safety market: Free agent Tre Boston is visiting the #Colts, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

According to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, team owner Arthur Blank’s “word is gold” on his new contract. This was what Jones told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper) on June 12. Nah, man, as far as the contract thing, Mr. Blank has spoken. At the end of […]

According to the NBA, 50 percent of Canada’s population has watched the 2019 NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. Wow. According to the NBA, 50% of the Canadian population has watched all or part of the 2019 NBA Finals. — Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) June 11, 2019 This report comes at the […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell has won GQ Magazine’s “NBA Style Showdown.” GQ’s editors crowned Russell as the most stylish NBA player. He beat Phoenix Suns swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in the final round of the competition. Newly retired Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade, Oklahoma City […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton has moved into a home in a Milwaukee-area suburb. Bucks reporter Paul Henning confirmed the development on June 11. Bucks free agent, Khris Middleton, has reportedly moved into a new home in a Milwaukee area suburb. Have to think that bodes well for him resigning with Bucks when free agency […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is excited about Kristaps Porzingis taking the court healthy in the 2019-20 NBA season. This was what Carlisle told SportsDay during the Basketball Without Borders camp in Latvia on Tuesday. (Porzingis is) doing great and he practiced with us the last month of the season, did extremely well. (He) […]

It turns out new New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations and team development Swin Cash is a big fan of Jrue Holiday. Cash expressed her admiration for Holiday to The Bird Writes editor-in-chief Oleh Kosel on June 11. Swin Cash: "I have always admired Jrue {Holiday}. He is tough." — Oleh Kosel 🇺🇦 […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has always seen something special in the City of Brotherly Love. This was what Wentz told ESPN on June 10. “From the moment they traded up for me they saw something special in me, and that means a lot. And at the same time, I saw something special in this […]

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser can’t wait to show everybody what he can do in the 2019 NFL season. Terrell Suggs signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals in March. On the other hand, Za’Darius Smith signed a four-year, $66 million contract with the Green Bay Packers that same month. Enter the […]

Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow, Jr. has been found guilty of rape. According to The Associated Press (via ESPN), a San Diego jury convicted the 35-year-old Winslow of raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year. Former NFL player Kellen Winslow, Jr. has been convicted for raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year north of […]

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon considers his team a “real-life contender” in the 2019 NFL season. Mixon also told SiriusXM NFL Radio (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper) on June 10 the Bengals are “gonna shock a lot of people.” Everybody’s starting to buy in. We’re all excited to be there. Coach (Zac) Taylor, […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz says both sides wanted a contract extension done at the soonest possible time. This was what Wentz told Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith on June 10. It was something both sides wanted to get done. I wanted this to be home for a long time. Ever since being drafted it’s […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner claims nobody can block him. This was what Buckner told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco on June 10. I can’t be blocked. I approach that every day. That’s my mindset going in every day for practice. That’s how I approach every game. I want to be the […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has sent his well-wishes to Boston Red Sox legend, David Ortiz. Brady took to Twitter to wish Ortiz a speedy recovery on Monday. Papi defines Boston Strong… get well soon my friend!!! pic.twitter.com/QFFJ4nvQnU — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) June 10, 2019 According to CDN 37 of the Dominican Republic (via […]

It seems one can attribute part of the success of Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich to his past ministry work. According to The Athletic’s Stephen Holder, Reich was the president of the Reformed Theological Seminary’s Charlotte campus. He also served as the pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian (now known as Ballantyne Presbyterian). Cornerstone Presbyterian committee […]

The NFL has suspended Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Antonio Garcia for the first four games of the 2019 NFL season for violating its PED policy. NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the development on June 10. #Colts OT Antonio Garcia has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2019 regular season […]

Chicago Bears legendary linebacker Dick Butkus has reached out to his former teammate Gale Sayers, who is battling dementia. The 76-year-old Sayers has been living with the condition for five years now. Bears fans gave him a thunderous ovation at the kickoff of the team’s 100th anniversary celebration on June 7. Butkus told NBC Chicago […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a partnership with health company Fusionetics. Fusionetics, through their official Twitter account, announced the partnership on June 9. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the New Orleans Pelicans. Welcome to the Fusionetics Family! @PelicansNBA #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/YNZaWWeQvB — Fusionetics (@fusionetics) June 8, 2019 Fusionetics, according to its […]

Highly-acclaimed NBA draft prospect R.J. Barrett has visited the Memphis Grizzlies. The New York Post’s Marc Berman reported on the development on June 9. While R.J. Barrett will work out with the (New York) Knicks on Monday in Tarrytown, the former Duke swingman made a pit stop in Memphis on Sunday to meet with Grizzlies […]