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Mac Jones was at the forefront of the New England Patriots’ efforts to lure in Ezekiel Elliott when the running back was in the area recently for a visit. Or at least that’s what it looked like from the outside. Jones was pictured with Elliott at a restaurant in Boston’s Seaport district on Saturday shortly […]

The Golden State Warriors’ title defense last season was basically doomed before it tipped off. Draymond Green’s punch to Jordan Poole was just the most combustible among a host of looming internal issues, all at least somewhat related to the “disease of more” so many teams face after raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Poole is […]

Jonathan Kuminga knows exactly what he has to do to become an indispensable cog for the Golden State Warriors in 2023-24. Don’t mistake his frank acknowledgement of the immense pressure facing him as any indication the 20-year-old will be burdened by it, though. “This upcoming season is definitely the year,” Kuminga told Leonard Solms of […]

Allen Iverson left his mark on the Philadelphia 76ers like no player before or since. In addition to becoming an era-defining superstar for the Sixers, he became a beloved figure in the city of Philadelphia. Few athletes in the sports-crazed city are remembered as fondly as Iverson — and the love is mutual. At an […]

It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the Brooklyn Nets. The team hasn’t made a splash move this summer, but one thing is clear: Brooklyn is shifting toward youth and athleticism. The Nets swapped out aging shooters and defensive liabilities in Joe Harris, Patty Mills and Seth Curry for young, versatile athletes in Dennis Smith […]

After playing just one game the past two seasons for the New York Jets because of knee issues, Mekhi Becton has one major goal. “It’s definitely my goal to be a starter for Week 1,” Becton said Tuesday. The massive offensive tackle has been brought along slowly so far in training camp. Becton last played […]

CAMDEN, NJ — Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer took a break from his offseason work to make an appearance at the Jr. 76ers Summer Hoops Tour. Helping the kids with drills and taking pictures — which he did on a previous stop on the tour in July after the Sixers’ Summer League contests — gave […]

Aaron Rodgers is leaving little room for interpretation about his future with the New York Jets. In fact, the future Hall of Fame quarterback doubled down on a recent comment about playing more than one season with his new team. “This is going to be a few years partnership,” Rodgers said Tuesday. "This is going […]

Garrett Wilson won’t play when the New York Jets open their preseason schedule against the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. But the stud wide receiver is expected back at practice from a sprained ankle Saturday. Wilson has been sidelined since last Friday because of a low ankle sprain. But Jets […]

Steve Kerr wasn’t exactly surprised the Golden State Warriors didn’t repeat as champions last season, but it’s at least safe to say he was disappointed. Just because his team failed to raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June for a remarkable fifth time in nine seasons, though, hardly means Kerr didn’t glean joy from another […]

For weeks now, NBA fans across the globe have been waiting to find out if superstars like Damian Lillard or James Harden would be traded this NBA offseason. Well, the NBA Draft has happened, free agency is basically done and NBA Summer League has concluded with neither All-Star being moved. While a deal could still […]

For the Philadelphia 76ers, free agency in 2023 was largely the same as in 2022: figure out how to keep James Harden (or find something suitable in his place) and add value in the margins. As July comes to a close, their offseason moves leave more questions than answers. This year’s Sixers offseason featured numerous […]

Josh Giddey and the Oklahoma City Thunder have arguably the brightest future of any NBA franchise, with star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to go along with 35 draft picks over the next seven seasons — 15 first round picks and 17 second round picks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a huge jump last season, going from a promising star […]

Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier with a head kick in the second round to win the BMF title at UFC 291 on Saturday night. The fight was a rematch of their 2018 bout, which Poirier won by TKO in the fourth round. This angle of Justin Gaethje’s KO is incredible 😍 pic.twitter.com/TLlg7pQ7Ph — MMA […]

Damian Lillard’s time as the face of the Portland Trail Blazers is coming to an end. Through thick and thin, he has remained with and given the Blazers multiple chances to improve their championship outlook, yet both sides appear to be ready to move on after the seven-time All-Star requested a trade this offseason. Then […]

Dalvin Cook was a major presence at New York Jets training camp Sunday, but coach Robert Saleh downplayed the free agent running back’s visit to the Jets. “He’s a good young man, a very good young man,” Saleh said. “I didn’t interact too much (with him). … It was good to say hello.” Robert Saleh […]

The New York Jets provided a mixed bag of injury updates regarding wide receiver Garrett Wilson and offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, among others, on Sunday. Wilson missed practice because of a sprained ankle. The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year sustained the injury during practice Friday. “He’s dealing with a low ankle (sprain), so […]

Dalvin Cook arrived at New York Jets training camp Sunday and made quite the entrance. The free agent running back was dapping up Jets players and soaking in cheers from fans who were attending practice. Cook is in town to meet with Jets coaches and front office brass and see if there’s a mutual fit. […]

No one will ever mistake Brandin Podziemski for lacking confidence. Mere moments after he was selected with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors rookie boasted about his potential to be a “triple-double guy” in the NBA—despite having not accomplished that gaudy statistical feat in either of his […]

Dalvin Cook was wooed by Aaron Rodgers even before the free agent running back’s visit with the New York Jets this weekend. Cook told Dan Patrick on Saturday that Rodgers texted him Thursday. That would be the day after the future Hall of Fame quarterback signed off on a restructured contract that saved the Jets […]

Moving on from Jordan Poole should’ve been a tough pill to swallow for the Golden State Warriors. Not only were the Dubs trading a 23-year-old who helped them win a title as negative value, but Poole’s departure marked the unofficial end of Golden State’s second timeline behind its dynastic core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Los Angeles Clippers selected forward Kobe Brown with the 30th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. This year’s class was a deep one, featuring some very high-upside players as far as the early second round. Paul George and Tyronn Lue are already excited about the potential for Brown. Cam […]

Stephen Curry is the driving force behind the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. Anyone with even a passing understanding of the team’s historic success over the last decade, though, knows full well that Curry and the Warriors may not have won a single championship, let alone four, without the singular impact provided by Draymond Green. As […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t enter 2023-24 as championship favorites. If the stunning offseason acquisition of Chris Paul goes even half as well as the Boston Celtics’ league-shaking trade for Kevin Garnett leading up to 2007-08, though, the Warriors will no doubt have a real chance to win a remarkable fifth title in nine years. […]

Matthew Judon’s limited action in practice so far has been one of the top storylines out of New England Patriots training camp. The Pro Bowl edge rusher has mostly worked off to the side and on the lower field, where injured players typically workout during practice, even though he isn’t on the physically unable to […]

In an interview published on Friday, Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss addressed a plethora of topics, including upcoming contract extension talks with Anthony Davis. Davis, 30, will be eligible to sign a three-year, $167.6 million max extension on Aug. 4. “Rob said it best. Our intention is that we want to keep continuity with […]

New England Patriots star Matthew Judon isn’t on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but his participation so far in training camp has been limited as he has worked out the lower field among the injured players. As some might be concerned about Judon’s situation, Bill Belichick gave a little bit of clarity, but […]

Dalvin Cook is meeting with the New York Jets this weekend, and the free agent running back just said odds are “pretty high” he’ll sign with them. “I think we’re in position of, you know, a team that’s building something special and I want to be a part of something special as a player,” Cook […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to leave Wells Fargo Center to build its own home in Center City Philadelphia. 76DevCorp, the company behind the project for the proposed arena, 76 Place, strives to renovate an existing space within the city and construct an arena that will open in time for the Sixers’ 2031-32 season. Some […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James conducted a workout with prospect AJ Dybantsa on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Bronny James, who suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday, was discharged from the hospital. On Thursday morning, LeBron released his first personal public statement on Bronny: “I want to thank the countless people sending my family […]

As Mac Jones was a bit open about his relationship with Bill Belichick on Wednesday, the head coach was in usual form when asked about how things stand between him and his quarterback. The New England Patriots coach opted to keep things close to the vest when he was asked his thoughts on Jones saying […]

Bad news for the rest of the NBA: As his 15th season begins to dawn, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry feels fresher than ever. Among the many reasons why, unfortunately, won’t sit well with fans fed up by the continued spread of load management across the league. Lauding the impact Warriors director of sports […]

Many studies have been conducted over the last decade exploring whether the “hot hand” is a tangible phenomenon in sports. No matter what conclusion data scientists land on, it goes without saying they aren’t as well-versed in the topic as Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Unsurprisingly, the greatest shooter in the history of basketball […]

The New England Patriots’ interest in Dalvin Cook continues to grow, and it appears they might be taking the next step in the recruiting process. Cook is in discussions with the Patriots to set up a possible visit to New England, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday. The report comes on the heels of news breaking […]

Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers re-signed Russell Westbrook this offseason after a successful stint to close out the 2022-23 season. Westbrook and the Clippers were able to find each other after the Los Angeles Lakers traded him to the Utah Jazz at the February trade deadline. In 21 regular season appearances with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing undrafted free agent Alex Fudge to a two-way contract that was previously held by Cole Swider. The team requested waivers on Swider. The Lakers officially announced the signing of Alex Fudge and requested waivers on Cole Swider pic.twitter.com/JYYGeo8yrm — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) July 26, 2023 Swider appeared in seven […]

Some unexpected questions about Mac Jones’ future with the New England Patriots emerged over the offseason as rumors trickled out that his relationship with Bill Belichick soured during the 2022 season. Following the Patriots’ first training camp practice on Wednesday, Jones shut down any idea that there’s any turmoil between the two entering the season. […]

Paul Reed took a break from working out at the Philadelphia 76ers practice facility to make an appearance at the Jr. 76ers Summer Hoops Tour at the Boys and Girls Club in Chester, Pennsylvania. The Sixers big man has worked on his game all summer long as he prepares to return to Philly, which he […]

A decade before Daryl Morey hired Nick Nurse to be the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Morey hired Nurse to be the head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the G League (then it was called the D-League) affiliate of the Houston Rockets. In that role, he evolved and showcased the innovative tactical […]