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PFL 5 took place on Friday night in Atlanta, and the salaries for the fighters have been released. Six fighters topped the list at $100,000, while all other fighters received five-figure or four-figure payouts. PFL 5 salaries: Larissa Pacheco, Ante Delija, Aspen Ladd, 2 more share highest payouts (@DamonMartin) https://t.co/ZxXJhNCYsn pic.twitter.com/LtLw6y7o6N — MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who hold the No. 17 pick, basically have three ways to approach the 2023 NBA Draft. One option is to trade down, a scenario the front office is reportedly considering. A handful of teams — e.g. the Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, and Utah Jazz — own multiple […]

Phil Handy, a player development guru and a key figure on Darvin Ham’s staff who works closely with LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura, said he’s returning to the Los Angeles Lakers’ bench next season. Handy was rumored to be a candidate to join Frank Vogel’s staff with the Phoenix Suns. Handy worked under […]

NBA free agency hasn’t officially started, but multiple teams around the league are reportedly interested in Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams. The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent this summer once the Celtics make him a $6.2 million qualifying offer. However, there’s no guarantee he’ll stay in Beantown. The Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and […]

Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori put on a show at UFC Vegas 75, and they were rewarded for their efforts with $50,000 bonuses for Fight of the Night. The two fighters engaged in a thrilling five-round war of attrition in the main event, which saw Cannonier ultimately emerge victorious via unanimous decision. Despite early trouble, […]

The New York Jets believe the addition of Aaron Rodgers makes them a Super Bowl contender this season. So, it’s hard to envision Robert Saleh and company relying on rookies as heavily as they did the past two seasons. To that point, several of New York’s rookies will have development seasons in 2023, meaning they […]

There’s no denying the Golden State Warriors need to add more size and athleticism up front this summer. Their means of signing an impact big man extremely limited by luxury tax complications, could the Dubs instead find that type of player by trading up in the 2023 NBA Draft? The latest intel suggests Mike Dunleavy […]

The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat have emerged as finalists in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes. All indications are the Washington Wizards want to move him as soon as possible, finally beginning a full-scale rebuild that’s already years overdue. If discussions with the Suns and Heat hit an unexpected snag, though? The Golden State Warriors “could […]

With the Washington Wizards in talks with star shooting guard Bradley Beal on a potential offseason trade, the Miami Heat have emerged as very aggressive suitors for the three-time All-Star, sources told ClutchPoints on Saturday. Signing a five-year, $251 million max contract with the Wizards a season ago, Beal’s future in Washington became questionable this […]

Jaden Springer left the 2022-23 season as a champion. While the Philadelphia 76ers were gearing up for a playoff run that ultimately ended in the second round once again, Springer helped lead the Delaware Blue Coats to the G League championship. The Sixers’ 2021 first-round draft pick won the G League Finals MVP award after […]

The Golden State Warriors have a new general manager. As Mike Dunleavy Jr. embarks on a pivotal offseason already marked by significant changes, Steve Kerr seems fully confident in his team’s new lead basketball decision-maker. “Everybody’s excited,” Kerr said of Dunleavy taking the reins from Bob Myers, per Madeline Kenney of Bay Area News Group. […]

It’s still unclear where the Golden State Warriors will be picking in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether they simply stick at No. 19, trade Jonathan Kuminga to vault into the lottery or move out of the first round altogether, though, the type of prospect the Dubs will be targeting next Thursday night is likely to […]

DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the New England Patriots continued well into Thursday afternoon, which could be a good sign of things to come on a possible deal between the two sides. Hopkins’ visit in Foxborough with the Patriots was positive for both parties as of Thursday afternoon, according to MassLive’s Mark Daniels. The visit appeared […]

Bradley Beal finally seems on his way out of the nation’s capital. As the Washington Wizards mull trade negotiations for the three-time All-Star, is there a chance the Golden State Warriors get involved? Beal’s past reported interest in joining the Dubs certainly adds some intrigue to that long-shot possibility. Assessing Beal’s potential destinations this summer, […]

Golden State Warriors guard Ryan Rollins is on track to play in Summer League after undergoing season-ending surgery in February for a broken right foot. “I’m just now starting to get back full live playing, so I’ll be ready by Summer League and all that,” he told KRON4 News. “I’m gonna be good.” Warriors guard […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hold the No. 17 and No. 47 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Lakers haven’t had a first-round selection play for them as a rookie since Moritz Wagner in 2018-19, and he was dealt after one season. The organization boasts a superb track record of discovering and developing prospects, whether […]

The Brooklyn Nets have cornered the market on 3-and-D wings following the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. With a rotation that includes Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Royce O’Neale and Joe Harris, opposing teams are inquiring about the availability of two Brooklyn veterans, according to the Ringer: “Multiple reports have already said […]

Daryl Morey began the 2023 offseason by saying he wanted James Harden back with the Philadelphia 76ers. The possibility of re-signing the veteran star is still very much in play, though he has other options besides the Sixers, namely the Houston Rockets. The Sixers’ desire to retain Harden is not wavering but they do not […]

As teams prepare for the 2023 NBA Draft next week, the Washington Wizards continue to have ongoing discussions about what the future holds for three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. Beal has been with the franchise for all 11 seasons of his career, but change is imminent for the Wizards, an organization that has made the playoffs […]

The Dallas Cowboys are set to be a young team in the 2023 season. After knocking off Tampa Bay in the first round of last year’s playoffs, WFAA’s Paul Livengood wrote in January that The Cowboys’ average age of 25 years and nine months made them the youngest overall team to win a playoff game […]

What the Washington Wizards decide to do with Bradley Beal will have a drastic impact on their organization moving forward. If the Wizards decide to trade Beal this offseason, they will be entering a rebuild, thus leading to questions about Kyle Kuzma’s future. Owning a $13 million player option this offseason, Kuzma is expected to […]

DeAndre Hopkins is reportedly visiting with the New England Patriots beginning on Wednesday and into Thursday. Hopkins’ visit with the Patriots is the second he’ll take since becoming a free agent as he visited the Tennessee Titans earlier in the week. It’s also the only visit he has scheduled for the foreseeable future. It should […]

A rock, a hard place or a third option that is equally not ideal? The Philadelphia 76ers are met with a multitude of options for stars to put next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey but none of the realistic options are home runs. The balance of the Sixers’ future currently weighs on James Harden’s […]

You can’t separate the Golden State Warriors’ reported interest in trading Jonathan Kuminga for a high pick in the 2023 NBA Draft from the other major questions this team must answer during a potentially franchise-altering offseason. It was only February when the Warriors finally gave up on James Wiseman, scrapping the two-timeline blueprint to firmly […]

The Boston Celtics had a disappointing finish to their 2022-23 season, yet they could start the offseason with some excitement by working a deal for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. Beal has been on the middling Wizards for his entire career, and despite 11 years of never making it past the second round, he signed […]

If the Washington Wizards decide to blow it up, the front office will reportedly work with Bradley Beal to find a new landing spot for the three-time All-Star ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft on June 22. Beal, 29, averaged 23.2 points and 5.4 assists while shooting a career-best 50.6% from the field across 50 […]

In just over a week, 58 different basketball prospects will hear their names called during the 2023 NBA Draft, changing their lives forever. At this point, everyone who has entered the draft is keeping their name right where it is, as the final withdrawal deadline has come and gone.  After a total of 242 players […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick usually says kind things about his players in the media during the offseason, but there was one player in particular he gave effusive praise to on Tuesday. Ahead of the Patriots’ second mandatory minicamp practice, Belichick was asked if he’s seen any “particular growth” from […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – In the New England Patriots’ three organized team activities and two mandatory minicamp practices made available to the media, the defense has mostly gotten the upper hand against the offense. That was the case on Tuesday with the defense recording a pair of interceptions against Mac Jones. Some of the defense’s success […]

The New York Jets had a Top 5 defense last season, but they’re not resting on their laurels heading into 2023. Continuing to look for ways to improve their defense, the Jets signed Adrian Amos to a reported one-year, $4 million contract Tuesday. The move adds another veteran to an impressive unit. So far this […]

James Harden and Doc Rivers added to their histories of playoff failures during their time together with the Philadelphia 76ers. As Rivers moves on from the Sixers after being fired, Harden is deciding whether or not he wants to stay with Philly. Rivers believes that Harden is a very talented player and pushed against the […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – With DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the New England Patriots reportedly happening in the upcoming days, some players on the team’s offense have expressed a desire for him to join the team. There is one player that didn’t want to talk about the receiver, though. DeVante Parker wanted to keep the focus on […]

How can Joel Embiid be better for the Philadelphia 76ers? His status as the franchise player means he gets a lot of credit for the Sixers being really good. But it also means that the expectations are sky-high. Failing in the playoffs again means that the burden of improvement is mostly on him. Doc Rivers, […]

Not everybody on the New York Jets can be as high profile as Aaron Rodgers, Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams and Garrett Wilson. So, like every other NFL team, the Jets have some hidden gems that round out their roster. Interestingly, Rodgers called out wide receivers Irv Charles, Jason Brownlee and Xavier Gipson last week at […]

The Denver Nuggets just defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals to claim their first championship in franchise history. With Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and others under contract in Denver for the foreseeable future, could this be the next dynasty in the NBA? The Nuggets have a […]

The Golden State Warriors have every reason to downplay their interest in moving Jordan Poole. Entering trade negotiations from multiple positions of weakness is a losing game even before letting rumors of a player’s availability run rampant. The Warriors’ new front office has nothing to gain and even more to lose from confirming its hopes […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have successfully converted college quarterbacks into wide receivers in the NFL on multiple occasions. There’s another player hoping to join that lineage soon. Malik Cunningham is in the midst of learning how to play wide receiver with the Patriots after playing quarterback at Louisville for the last five […]

Fred VanVleet has declined his $22.8 million player option with the Toronto Raptors and will hit unrestricted free agency. In recent weeks, the Klutch client has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in the market for a point guard, ideally one of star-caliber. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: VanVleet hasn’t ruled out negotiating […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is set to take place next Thursday and aside from the San Antonio Spurs selecting Victor Wembanyama first overall, it seems like another draft pick is becoming clearer. The Charlotte Hornets are leaning towards selecting Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson with the second overall pick in this year’s draft, sources told […]