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Free agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill helped lead a miraculous regular-season and postseason run for the 2019 Tennessee Titans, ending short of Super Bowl LIV with a loss in the AFC Championship Game to the eventual-champion Kansas City Chiefs. Tannehill nearly came out of nowhere for the Titans after former Heisman Trophy winning signal-caller and second […]

Marcus Mariota had a rough 2019 season with the Tennessee Titans, as the former second-overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft dropped in the depth chart at quarterback in favor of eventual Comeback Player of the Year Ryan Tannehill. Could the ex-Heisman Trophy winner find a new home with the Arizona Cardinals? Per Jason La […]

Free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has had a wild NFL career thus far, and he could earn quite the payday when the league’s market opens this month. Where will he go next? Teddy Bridgewater, 27, has been with three franchises in five years, going from starter, to backup, to starting briefly, back to backup. Could […]

The Brooklyn Nets put a hush to any talks revolving around whether All-Star forward Kevin Durant will participate in the United States men’s national team’s 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, bid. Team USA, led by San Antonio Spurs five-time NBA champion head coach Gregg Popovich, could certainly use the injection of talent following their […]

Markelle Fultz has seen his young NBA career revived with a change of scenery since last year’s trade sent him from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Orlando Magic. What has haunted the former Washington Huskies guard, though, is an awkward free-throw shooting form — ever scrutinized since his tenuous time on and off the court […]

On the same week Shaq was embarrassed on national television — having to show his grown hairline — the Hall of Fame center and current NBA on TNT broadcaster was  further pranked by his former college teammate Tracy Murray on his birthday. Murray shared several photos of O’Neal, who turned 48 years old on Friday. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $500,000 by the NBA on Friday following incendiary remarks thrown at the league’s officials in the aftermath of a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. On the same day ,the NBA announced Cuban’s protest for the Hawks loss was dismissed. Cuban, a wealthy software investor and business who purchased […]

The Los Angeles Clippers signed veteran center Joakim Noah to a 10-day contract on Friday, with a start date next week, in hopes they can fortify their frontcourt ahead of the final stretch of the NBA’s 2019-20 regular season. The Clippers, currently five games behind Staples Center rival Los Angeles Lakers, are hoping that the […]

After failing to reach the NBA’s postseason since the 2012-13 season, the Los Angeles Lakers will make it back to the playoffs in 2020. And that’s due in large part to star forward LeBron James, who should be the league’s Most Valuable Player, according to first-year head coach Frank Vogel. Per USA Today’s Mark Medina: […]

The Golden State Warriors are signing power forward Dragan Bender to a second 10-day contract, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Dragan Bender is signing a second 10-day contract with Golden State, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 5, 2020 Bender, 22, the former fourth-overall pick from the 2016 NBA Draft, did not have […]

While Jacoby Brissett’s future with the Indianapolis Colts is still up in the air, offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni has time to evaluate the veteran signal-caller, praising Brissett for improving his ability to extend plays. “And that comes with experience, and that comes with playing time,” Sirianni said, via the team’s website. “You know, you see these […]

Former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Dez Bryant has been a free agent since the New Orleans Saints cut him in Nov. 2018 after shortly suffering an Achilles tendon tear. What about playing for defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs for the 2020 NFL season? Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t up for pitching Bryant […]

The controversial Los Angeles Chargers tenure for Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon could be coming to a close, as a new report signals the five-year veteran rusher intends to become a free agent and test his market value over staying with L.A. Per ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Gordon, 26, will “test the market” this spring […]

Earlier on Thursday, a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo relayed Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs’ disinterest in reuniting with veteran running back LeSean McCoy in 2020. Now, McCoy could instead see interest from the Detroit Lions. Per The Athletic’s Chris Burke on Twitter, a “sleeper pick” to join the Lions in 2020 is […]

The NFLPA has one week for its member-players to vote on the NFL’s proposed new Collective Bargaining Agreement, but one day into the potential ratification or rejection of the deal, Denver Broncos veteran cornerback has come out strongly against the proposal. Harris Jr., 30, shared on social media on Thursday morning, “Gotta Vote No on […]

New York Giants linebacker Markus Golden will test free agency in a couple of weeks on the NFL’s open market in spite of the veteran defensive player’s reported interest in re-signing with the NFC East franchise. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Golden, who turns 29 years old next week, “has interest” in returning to the […]

New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees has his own free agency question to answer this spring, although he has repeatedly said he plans on returning to the NFC South team should he return. What does the gunslinging Saints QB think of his peer Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, though? Brees, 41, spoke […]

Could anybody picture future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady wearing a uniform other than the New England Patriots? Super Bowl champion and MVP Patrick Mahomes is well aware of the rumors circulating that Brady could leave the Patriots in free agency this spring, with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers chief among […]

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon left Wednesday’s tilt against his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks, early with a hip injury, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez. According to The Athletic’s Scott Agness, the 27-year-old combo guard is questionable to return to tonight’s matchup. Malcolm Brogdon has a sore left hip and is questionable to […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star power forward Anthony Davis will be active on Tuesday night in his team’s home matchup with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, per USA Today’s Mark Medina. Anthony Davis will play tonight vs Sixers. But Alex Caruso won’t — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 4, 2020 Additionally, backup guard Alex Caruso will be sidelined […]

Phoenix Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is set to be sidelined at least four weeks following successful knee surgery, according to The New York Times’ Marc Stein. The Suns have announced that Kelly Oubre will be sidelined at least four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown showed off his hops on Tuesday night in his team’s home matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, pulling off a 360 slam dunk following a steal. JAYLEN 3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/WL7N8KItoI — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 4, 2020 Brown was nearly selected for his first All-Star nod this season amid his breakout year […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart leapt up high in the air to reject Brooklyn Nets third-year center Jarrett Allen on Tuesday in the two teams’ Tuesday night matchup. Smart, 25, then gave Allen the classic Dikembe Mutombo finger wag (via Taylor Snow). MARCUS SMART MUTOMBO'D JARRETT ALLEN 💀@smart_MS3 pic.twitter.com/DmsKayiPiF — Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) March 4, […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young drew attention and national headlines in recent days due to his performative “nutmegs” — deliberate crossover dribble moves to disorient his defenders. One such opponent who didn’t like the move was Portland Trail Blazers wing Trevor Ariza, as he didn’t take the dribble move too kindly and instantly […]

Future NBA Hall of Fame shooting guard Dwyane Wade has enjoyed retirement thus far, with the Miami Heat lifting his No. 3 jersey into the rafters of American Airlines Arena last month and now his new TNT broadcast colleague (and former teammate) Shaq losing an on-air bet to him. Shaquille O’Neal bet Wade that the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is inking a shoe endorsement deal with athletic brand Converse, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is signing a shoe deal with Converse, sources tell ESPN. He will become the brand’s highest profile athlete since Dwyane Wade. Green had been with Nike. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the more promising young players in the NBA right now, but despite being just 21 years old, the former Kentucky Wildcat still knows how to honor the game’s history. Gilgeous-Alexander came through to the Thunder’s home matchup on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers—his former […]

Amid the coronavirus scare, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr briefed the media today to explain the situation for the Bay Area franchise, per Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports. Steve Kerr on the coronavirus outbreak: “Our team doctor came in and addressed our team. So we have addressed it and talked a lot about […]

One year removed from drafting Duke standout RJ Barrett with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks are poised to be a lottery team again — only incrementally improving since the 2018-19 campaign. One top prospect that could land in the Big Apple is China Hills High School and […]

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera was reportedly not in the team’s meeting with potential first-round selection Tua Tagovailoa, the Alabama quarterback. The Redskins, possessing the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, met with the Hawaiian-born signal-caller of the Crimson Tide in Indianapolis during the Combine. However, many around the league expect Washington […]

Former New England Patriots teammates quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Antonio Brown share one major thing in common: they’re both NFL free agents. Brady’s, 42, pending free agency has been the top talk of the league in the last several months, with doubt casting over a presumptive reunion with the Patriots. The 31-year-old Brown, […]

The New Orleans Saints are targeting pending free agent linebacker Jamie Collins of the New England Patriots, per The Athletic’s Larry Holder. The Saints are historically aggressive at filling needs at linebacker through free agency as well. One name to keep an eye on: Jamie Collins. Interest will be there from the Saints for the […]

After failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension during the season, the Dallas Cowboys will likely franchise tag quarterback Dak Prescott, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine. Laine, in a tweet shared on Monday afternoon, predicted Prescott, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil […]

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt had marijuana possession charges levied by the Rocky River Police Department in Ohio dropped on Monday, authorities announced. Hunt, a 24-year-old pending free agent rusher, spent the 2019 campaign with the Browns after the Kansas City Chiefs released the one-time Pro Bowl running back in Nov. 2018 stemming from […]

The Atlanta Falcons released veteran offensive tackle John Wetzel on Monday, ending the fifth-year lineman’s relationship with the NFC South team following one season in Georgia, per ProFootballTalk. Wetzel, 28, signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in April of last year and was later released during training camp before the regular season. However, due […]

The New York Jets and pending free agent wide receiver Robby Anderson haven’t known much success in their relationship. Since the 26-year-old wideout joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2016, the Jets have gone 21-43, and since Anderson’s breakout sophomore campaign in 2017, his numbers haven’t taken significant leaps. That’s all to […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran sharpshooter JJ Redick sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of his team’s home matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Redick, 35, is doubtful to return to action tonight, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. New Orleans' JJ Redick (left hamstring strain) is doubtful to return tonight, per team. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Dallas Mavericks point-forward Luka Doncic has made short work of the NBA through just 119 games stateside. The former EuroLeague MVP hopped across the Atlantic Ocean after the Mavs traded for the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, later winning Rookie of the Year and now turning into a legitimate MVP candidate this […]

Newest addition to the Los Angeles Lakers, veteran power forward Markieff Morris, has in short order already been impressed by his new teammate Kyle Kuzma. Morris, who was bought out by the Detroit Pistons and signed as a free agent with the Western Conference’s top team, shared praise with the third-year forward, who has had […]