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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela rarely keeps two feet on the ground. Given the 6-foot-10 center’s proclivity to rise up for dunks, Capela recently expressed a desire to keep slamming home lobs. At a children’s event for Capela’s foundation, the 25-year-old told The Athletic’s Alykhan Bijani he’s “ready to catch more lobs.” Bijani adds that […]

The Washington Wizards’ 2019 lottery selection forward Rui Hachimura flashed more potential over the summer in Team Japan’s exhibition matchup with Germany on Saturday. Hachimura, 21, led the way for the Japanese men’s national team as they defeated Dennis Schroder and Team Germany 86-83 in a friendly tune-up prior to the start of the 2019 […]

Perhaps not as shocking as Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck retiring, center Ryan Kalil returned from a brief retirement this offseason, deciding he was not done playing. The 34-year-old signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets at the beginning of August despite previously calling it quits after 12 seasons anchoring the Carolina Panthers’ […]

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas might be walking into a nice situation with rising star second-year quarterback Sam Darnold, but the executive hired in June—after the NFL’s draft—has several big decisions to make outside of the vaulted QB position. Douglas, coming over from the Philadelphia Eagles after a three-year stint as their player […]

At 29 years old, Damian Lillard’s career is far from over, yet the Portland Trail Blazers’ star point guard has already recorded multiple unforgettable moments. None of these moments, however, compare to two playoff series-ending triples at the buzzer. Most recently, Lillard waved goodbye to the Russell Westbrook era as he drained a deep 3-pointer […]

It only gets more difficult from here on out for Team USA. USA Basketball’s bid for the 2019 FIBA World Cup gold medal in China hit a speed bump as five-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich’s patriotic squad split a pair of pre-World Cup exhibition games with Australia on the Boomers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is unhappy he had to withdraw from Team USA’s 2019 FIBA World Cup team this week following an untimely ankle injury. Kuzma, 24, tweeted on Sunday morning that it’s a “bummer” he couldn’t finish his time this summer with Team USA, but he’s not worried about them moving forward. […]

The Utah Jazz fell short of their desired outcome last season. With then-sophomore rising star Donovan Mitchell, the Jazz were ousted in the first round of the 2019 NBA playoffs by the Houston Rockets in a gentleman’s sweep. This came one year after Mitchell led Utah in a star-molding performance in 2018 to the second […]

Answering fans on Twitter on Friday afternoon, Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie claimed the Atlanta Hawks are a “dark horse” to make the 2020 NBA playoffs. Dinwiddie, 26, is entering his sixth season in the league come the fall and his fourth with the Nets. The 6-foot-6 floor general also said on the social […]

Dwight Howard and the Memphis Grizzlies completed a buyout on Friday, with the three-time Defensive Player of the Year reportedly giving up $2.6 million of his 5.6 million guaranteed salary in 2019-20. Sources: Dwight Howard surrendered nearly $2.6M of his $5.6M guaranteed salary to Memphis in buyout. He can earn $2.6M on his vet minimum […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie took time on Friday afternoon to praise teammate Caris LeVert, answering a fan’s question on Twitter about whether the small forward could average 20 points per game. “Honestly, it’s hard to say. He’s definitely talented enough to average 20 [points per game.],” Dinwiddie said while taking a selfie video […]

Hearing Dwight Howard is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers is sort of like a bad joke. At first, the instant reaction is, “Very funny,” but immediately afterwards the news requires a “Wait, you’re serious?” Nevertheless, as soon as the 6-foot-11, imposing big man is bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies – Howard’s current team […]

ESPN’s 30 for 30 podcast miniseries “The Sterling Affairs,” released this week, has revealed more behind-the-scenes drama, which unfolded at the time of former Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling’s affair, subsequent ousting, and the aftermath of the sell to Steve Ballmer. Per Sterling’s wife, Shelly, who had briefly separated from her real estate […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn has hit a snag in his young professional career. The Bulls selected North Carolina point guard Coby White with the seventh overall pick in last June’s draft, further indicating that the 6-foot-4 Dunn could be heading out the door. Dunn is entering his fourth year in the NBA and […]

Dwight Howard is back in LA, signing a non-guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. It will be Dwight’s second rodeo in purple and gold after he unceremoniously left the Lakers in 2013 as a free agent. This time, however, Howard is aiming higher as he teams up with All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. […]

The key to success for veteran wing Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics is health. Hayward, now 29 years old, missed pretty much all of the 2017-18 season after he fractured his tibia landing awkwardly in his first game in green. Last season, however, took many minutes for the former Utah Jazz star to feel […]

Mike Scott and the Philadelphia 76ers are a match made in basketball heaven, at least according to the veteran forward himself. Scott, who was traded to the Sixers from Los Angeles Clippers last July, told Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times that the City of Brotherly Love was the place that he always […]

While star running back Ezekiel Elliott has been away from the Dallas Cowboys, rookie Tony Pollard has turned into a replacement unsure if he will have to start in the backfield in Week 1. Elliott is holding out from the Cowboys’ training camp and preseason in hopes to negotiate for a new contract with the […]

24-year-old big man Julius Randle signed a three-year deal worth north of $60 million as a free agent with the New York Knicks in the summer, turning into the unwitting jewel of the metropolitan franchise’s downer of a summer class of new players. While Knicks fans were hoping for bigger and brighter names to match […]

The Boston Celtics are embracing the youth movement, and veteran forward Gordon Hayward likes what he has seen so far. Hayward, who has been training without restrictions this offseason, told Adam Himmelsbach of Boston Globe that he has been impressed by the performance of their rookies during the workouts he had with them. Hayward said […]

Hasheem Thabeet continues his quest for an NBA comeback. After working out with the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets, the veteran center is now scheduled for a workout with an “Eastern Conference team.” Furthermore, according to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops, Thabeet’s camp will also try to get a chance with the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith agreed to a contract extension with the NFC East club on Tuesday, and now it is reported the deal is for five years and worth $65 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter also adds that Smith’s deal has $35.5 million guaranteed—the third-highest figure at his position. The 24-year-old was […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, entering his third season in charge of the team, told reporters on Tuesday he had faith in quarterbacks Nick Mullens and CJ Beathard. Per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, Shanahan said, “I believe in both of those guys.” Maiocco also adds that Shanahan would not decide who […]

The New York Jets are claiming veteran defensive back Derrick Kindred off of waivers from the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN’s Field Yates reported on Tuesday afternoon. Kindred, 25, was picked up by the Colts in April earlier this year after being waived by the Cleveland Browns. Indianapolis later released him, however, yesterday before the Jets brought […]

Oakland Raiders veteran wideout Antonio Brown has filed a second grievance against the NFL following the news that he could not wear an “outdated” helmet that does not meet safety regulations. After the first case was shot down, the 31-year-old wide receiver acquired by the Raiders in the offseason from the Pittsburgh Steelers, will reportedly […]

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Darrell Henderson will likely not be the star of the reigning NFC champions’ backfield, as third-year head coach Sean McVay admitted this week. Henderson, 21, was selected by the Rams out of the University of Memphis in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft last April, but coming […]

New England Patriots veteran wideout Julian Edelman will soon return to the gridiron after passing his physical and being removed from the non-football injury list, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Field Yates. Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman has passed his physical and has been removed from the non-football injury list, per @FieldYates. Back to work. […]

Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Leonard Fournette is being given lofty expectations and full control in the backfield according to new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. DeFilippo, 41, is entering his first season as OC for the Jaguars after spending last year with the Minnesota Vikings and previously organizing the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles’ offense from […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been reportedly lobbying coach Matt LaFleur to get on the gridiron in the team’s next preseason game. Per The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman, the 35-year-old former NFL MVP “wants to play Thursday” if Matt LaFleur “will let him.” https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1163554672419975169 LaFleur, entering his first year in charge of the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are rumored to have a deal in the works with former offensive lineman Jeff Allen, per Geoff Schwartz (via USA Today Sports’ Chiefs Wire). Schwartz and Allen were teammates on the Chiefs in 2013. The former tweeted on Monday morning that “offensive line reinforcements” are coming for Kansas City. Sources: Some […]

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham left the team’s practice on Sunday with a dislocated finger, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Graham, 32, is entering his 10th season in the NFL and second with the Packers. Demovsky adds that it “looked like” a ball deflected off Graham, after which the veteran tight end ran […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is participating in his home country of Greece’s bid in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. In preparation for the international tournament in China this year, Antetokounmpo and the Greek national team are playing friendly matches. Sunday saw Greece and Serbia, most notably featuring MVP candidate and Denver Nuggets […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott told media members on Sunday afternoon that veteran tight end Tyler Kroft is “moving in the right direction” regarding his injured foot, per The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia. Kroft, 26, last played for the Cincinnati Bengals before signing a three-year contract worth nearly $19 million in the offseason with the […]

Perhaps no NBA franchise during the 2019 offseason experience more turbulence and shakeup than the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, losers in the first round of last season’s playoffs, remained hopeful for the 2019-20 regular season with stars still on the team; however, general manager Sam Presti sent forward Paul George to the Los Angeles […]

Rookie offensive tackle Kaleb McGary is working is way back to the gridiron following a heart procedure completed in the offseason. Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, meanwhile, updated the first-year player’s status after the scary episode. Per Vaughn McClure in ESPN: Falcons coach Dan Quinn didn’t put a timetable on a full return, but […]

The Chicago Bears special teams group loss another member this week with the NFC North team waiving former AAF placekicker Elliott Fry. Fry had signed a three-year deal with the club in the offseason as the Bears search for that unidentifiable stable kicker to knock home field goals and extra points. In the wake of […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon that second-year wide receiver Daurice Fountain had dislocated and fractured his ankle, according to Mike Chappell. Fountain, 23, will soon be placed on the injury reserve list and is expected to be out for the entire 2019 season. The Colts selected the 6-foot-2 […]

Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum can’t help but be excited about the future of Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox. Tatum, who was drafted ahead of Fox in the 2017 NBA Draft, acknowledged the improvement the Kings speedster has made in his first two seasons in the league. The Celtics forward then went on […]

Malik Monk knows it’s time put up or shut up next season. The 21-year-old University of Kentucky product enters his third NBA season come the fall and the first without All-Star point guard Kemba Walker leading the Michael Jordan–owned Charlotte Hornets. Here’s what Monk had to say about his own personal expectations for the 2019-20 […]