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Former Miami Heat player Malik Allen is expected to join Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff. The Associated Press basketball writer Tim Reynolds reported on the development on June 4. Barring some late issue, word here at the NBA Finals today was that Malik Allen is expected to be hired by the Miami Heat to join Erik […]

The Los Angeles Chargers expect Melvin Gordon and Melvin Ingram to report to mandatory minicamp next week. This was what Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told NBC San Diego’s Fernando Ramirez (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) on June 3. Melvin Gordon hasn’t attended the Chargers’ voluntary offseason workouts, but the running back told coach […]

Chicago Bears assistant coach Mike Furrey is proud of wide receiver Taylor Gabriel’s growth as a player over the course of a season. Furrey spoke about Gabriel’s development with The Athletic’s Kevin Kevin Fishbain on June 3. “Last year…we’re all sitting here like, ‘You haven’t done anything.’ Fast forward to now, he hasn’t missed a […]

Count Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen as one of the ecstatic players over the signing of Gerald McCoy. Olsen reacted to a tweet from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter saying McCoy is signing with the Panthers on Monday. https://t.co/RYFb7wIscw pic.twitter.com/KK5M0JmqyC — Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) June 3, 2019 Schefter told ESPN’s David Newton on June […]

Jordy Nelson will sign a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the Green Bay Packers. Nelson told WIBW’s Melissa Brunner (via Packers Wire’s Zach Kruse) on June 3 he expects to sign the contract during Packers training camp in August. Yes, we’re heading back up there in August sometime, we haven’t […]

Gerald McCoy thought he was signing with the Baltimore Ravens. That is, until the Carolina Panthers wowed him. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton also helped recruit McCoy. Plus, he gets a little payback against the Panthers’ NFC South rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who released him on May 20. […]

The suspense is finally over: Gerald McCoy is signing with the Carolina Panthers. No less than ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted the news on Monday, June 3. Former Buccaneers’ DT Gerald McCoy is signing with the Carolina Panthers, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 3, 2019 The Panthers will sign McCoy to a […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has weighed in on the possibility of the Buffalo Bills getting a new stadium. Goodell told The Athletic’s Matthew Fairburn on June 2 he supports the idea of a new stadium in Buffalo because he wants the Bills to remain competitive. I think they’re doing the work and talking about what […]

Retired New York Giants defensive lineman Justin Tuck understands what general manager Dave Gettleman is doing during the team’s rebuilding process. This was what Justin Tuck told SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano on June 2. Listen, I know Gettleman well. I know how he likes to build teams – or at least what his thoughts around that […]

Raptors fans in Toronto welcomed former U.S. president Barack Obama with open arms in the 2019 NBA Finals. Obama sat at courtside of Scotiabank Arena during Game 2 of the Finals featuring the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. The Warriors prevailed, 109-104, to knot the series at a game apiece. Cameras zoomed in on […]

The Golden State Warriors had seven players step on the floor during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. With the Warriors leading the Toronto Raptors, 95-88, with 8:18 left to play, Andre Iguodala had the ball at the top of the key. He dished off to Quinn Cook, who drills […]

The injury bug has bitten the Golden State Warriors once again during the 2019 NBA Finals. Center Kevon Looney is the latest casualty. With the Toronto Raptors leading 12-9 with 5:20 left in the first quarter, forward Kawhi Leonard drove to his right and got past Warriors forward Draymond Green. Looney came in to help […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton says rookie tight end Drew Sample is fitting right in with the team’s offense. Dalton spoke highly of Sample to Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper) on May 28. He’s picked up on things quickly. He’s what you want in a tight end. ‘Polished’ is […]

The New York Jets have finished interviewing Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas for their vacant general manager position. Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper reported on the development on June 2. The Jets have interviewed another candidate for their general manager job and many reports have indicated that he’s the favorite for […]

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Malcom Brown is having a good time with the team so far. Brown told The New Orleans Advocate’s Nathan Brown on June 2 he is “having fun” in Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen’s system. I just love it. It was a defense where I knew I could have fun, […]

The Miami Dolphins prefer to trade strong safety, Reshad Jones. A league source told the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson on June 2 the Dolphins are willing to trade Jones if the right offer comes their way. The Dolphins ideally would prefer to trade safety Reshad Jones if they get an offer to their liking, according […]

Wide receiver Parris Campbell will end up becoming the steal of the 2019 NFL Draft for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts made Campbell the 59th overall pick of the draft in April. The moment general manager Chris Ballard and Co. drafted Campbell; you just knew he was a rookie who represented the Colts’ horseshoe from […]

Buffalo Bills rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson has been arrested for domestic violence. According to TMZ (via Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith), Dodson’s arrest stems from a fight with his girlfriend in Scottsdale, Ariz. on May 25. According to the police report, Dodson threw up in his girlfriend’s bedroom after drinking too much, resulting in […]

New Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has revealed his expectations with the team for the 2019 NFL season. At a press conference on May 30, Tannehill told the media (via Tennessee Titans reporter Paul Kuharsky) his aim is “to be ready if my number is called.” Yeah, my end game right now is to be […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam has dedicated his first NBA Finals game to his late father. Siakam told the press after the Raptors’ resounding 118-109 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday that he commits himself to a purpose bigger than basketball. "For me, like I always say man, […]

There has been no official update on the injury to Golden State Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala in Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said “he’s doing okay.” These were Kerr’s words to The Athletic Warriors reporter Anthony Slater on Thursday. Kerr on Iguodala: “I think he’s doing OK. […]

The basketball continues to bounce Fred VanVleet’s way in the 2019 NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors backup point guard helped secure his team’s 118-109 win in Game 1 with a desperation jumper in the waning moments. With 3:26 left in the game, the Raptors led the visiting Golden State Warriors by 10 points, 108-98. The […]

For the first time since the 2012-13 NBA season, Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has played a reserve role. ESPN NBA reporter Nick Friedell confirmed the news on May 30. Cousins came off the bench for the Warriors in Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. It was his first […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam made NBA history in his first NBA Finals game on Thursday. According to Basketball Reference’s official Twitter account, Siakam becomes just the fourth player with a maximum of three years’ experience to score at least 30 points in his first NBA Finals game. He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, […]

It seems Toronto Raptors fans are well aware of the so-called “Paul Pierce Curse.” Toronto fans were up in arms during Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals on Thursday. They collectively chanted, “Paul Pierce sucks!” in Pierce’s direction toward the broadcast booth. For his part, Pierce egged them on, cupping his hands against his […]

Count Paul “The Truth” Pierce as one of the basketball analysts predicting the Toronto Raptors’ first world title in the NBA Finals. Pierce predicted the Raptors will beat the Golden State Warriors in six games in the 2019 NBA Finals, per ESPN’s official Twitter account. Six other ESPN NBA analysts cast their vote. Max Kellerman […]

Free agent running back and kick return specialist Darren Sproles is taking his time mulling over his future in the NFL. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter told 97.5 The Fanatic (via Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith) on May 30 the ideal scenario: Sproles suiting up with one of his former teams again. I think […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been a no-show at team OTAs. Nonetheless, the Falcons expressed total confidence he’ll be ready for the upcoming 2019 NFL season. Falcons assistant head coach and wide receivers coach Raheem Morris told D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams) on May 30 […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens has revealed one area of performance in which quarterback Baker Mayfield can improve. Kitchens went into more detail with 247Sports.com NFL managing editor Allan Bell during his Browns OTA press conference on May 30. "One thing Baker can get better at, although they're not here, is he still has […]

The Los Angeles Rams have signed cornerback Troy Hill to a contract extension. According to Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams, Los Angeles signed Hill to a two-year deal on May 30. #LARams sign @thrilll_32 to a two-year extension. — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 30, 2019 Myles Simmons of the team’s official website also confirmed […]

Peyton Manning has spoken: the offer to become a commentator on ESPN’s Monday Night Football came at the wrong time. Manning attended Denver Broncos OTAs on May 30. He told The Athletic Broncos reporter Nicki Jhabvala, “It wasn’t the right time this year.”  Peyton Manning attended Broncos OTAs today and spoke to a few of […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh feels free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy could be a good fit for his team. In fact, Harbaugh described McCoy as an “A-plus guy” to ESPN reporter Jamison Hensley on May 30. John Harbaugh on free agent Gerald McCoy, who visited the Ravens this week. “He’s an A-plus guy. […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has no problem coaching the team without a new contract in place. This was what D’Antoni told Fox 26 sports director Mark Berman on May 30. Mike D'Antoni says he'll have no issues coaching the #Rockets with 1 year left on his contract: "No, no, there are no problems. […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph believes he can still remain with the team. The two sides haven’t come to terms on a new contract. They have placed a potential five-year deal on the table. According to Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams, Rudolph will not accept a pay cut from his base salary of $7.5 […]

NBA legend Isiah Thomas believes today’s players would’ve aspired to become like Grant Hill or Penny Hardaway if they didn’t get injured. Thomas aired his sentiments during the May 29 episode of NBA TV’s “Open Court,” via the network’s official Twitter account. The two biggest what-ifs for me in terms of injuries is Grant Hill […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson doesn’t mind the heckling from Toronto Raptors fans at all. During an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Thompson spoke about the heckling he received from the Canadian fans in his hotel. The Warriors sharpshooter said they are nice even when they heckle. “I’m excited. I know Canada always […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey have begun putting together names of potential assistant coaching candidates. The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen reported on the development on May 29. The Rockets had begun the process of retooling the staff with coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey putting together ‘preferred […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is “a little jealous” RJ Hampton chose to play in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) over the NBA G League. This was what Silver told ESPN (via TVNZ.co.nz) on May 29. I am a little jealous because we are, in our G League, trying to create our own professional track. I […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is the first former NBA G League coach to lead a team to the NBA Finals. HoopsHype NBA writer Alex Kennedy tweeted the fact on May 29. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is the first former @nbagleague coach to lead a team to the NBA Finals. Nurse is also […]