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Excuse Jordan Whitehead if the New York Jets safety feels like he’s been here before. As a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, Whitehead saw his team acquire a legendary quarterback to improve the offense and complement an elite defense. They went on to win Super Bowl LV that season. The Jets are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could be leaning toward trading the no. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. In a mock draft posted on Tuesday, The Athletic’s plugged-in Lakers beat reporter Jovan Buha wrote that “there is an increasing likelihood” the Lakers deal their first-rounder. The Lakers own the no. 47 pick, too. The Lakers […]

In today’s NBA, players will do just about anything to draw a foul. Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart is no different, but even he agrees flopping should be policed more by referees. Smart commented on the league’s proposal to penalize flopping with technical fouls during a Q&A with The Big Lead. In his opinion, as […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s name continues to swirl in trade rumors as the 2023 NBA Draft draws closer and closer. If the former No. 7 overall pick is ultimately moved before Thursday night, it appears the Golden State Warriors will have made that drastic decision for the chance to select an elite prospect with a high-value lottery […]

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard has been on the trade block for some time, yet a deal could finally occur during the 2023 NBA Draft. On Thursday night, the Celtics could stay put in the draft and use the No. 35 pick in the second round. Or, they could package their selection with Pritchard […]

The UFC headed back to the Apex for a great fight night event UFC Vegas 75 which saw Marvin Vettori get beaten up pretty badly in a very tough but entertaining fight against top contender Jared Cannonier. ALL TOUGHNESS. ALL HEART. 🦍 Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori go the distance in an absolute SLUGFEST. #UFCVegas75 […]

The UFC headed back to the Apex for a great fight night event UFC Vegas 75 which saw Jared Cannonier power past Marvin Vettori in an all-out war in a middleweight showdown in the main event. ALL TOUGHNESS. ALL HEART. 🦍 Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori go the distance in an absolute SLUGFEST. #UFCVegas75 pic.twitter.com/OkuknXSbYw […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in adding 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, but only for the right price — and not necessarily to be their starting point guard. The Lakers are monitoring the Paul situation, but would only consider signing him as a free agent at the veteran’s minimum, or possibly the mini-mid-level exception, according […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is set to occur on Thursday, June 22, and the Houston Rockets currently own the fourth overall pick. A team that had high aspirations for immediate growth after trading former league MVP James Harden in 2021, the Rockets have made little to no progress the last couple of seasons, which is […]

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 […]