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OK, fine! It’s time, I guess. We shall grade the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2022 offseason! Of course, a Russell Westbrook trade is still possible before training camp — if real estate listings are any indication — which would fundamentally shake up the Lakers’ roster (talks with the Utah Jazz are ongoing). Yet, here we sit […]

FOXBOROUGH – Patriots Pro Bowl linebacker Matthew Judon is ready to flush away Week 1. New England lost to the Miami Dolphins, 20-7, on Sunday. Not only did they lose by multiple scores, but the Patriots looked sloppy and unprepared throughout the Week 1 loss. Judon was one of the very few standouts in Sunday’s […]

FOXBOROUGH – Mac Jones’ back injury continues to be less of a concern three days after he initially suffered the injury in the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. The Patriots’ starting quarterback was a full participant at New England’s practice on Wednesday, its first of the week in the leadup to its matchup […]

Stephen Curry spent a lot of time on the links over the summer, but his most prominent outing on the golf course no doubt came in early July at the American Century Championship, a pro-am tournament that took place in South Lake Tahoe. The Golden State Warriors superstar finished tied for 16th, a solid showing […]

The sage surrounding Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time in the New England Patriots’ Week 1 loss took another twist on Tuesday. Bourne played just two snaps in the Patriots’ season-opening loss against the Dolphins, which owner Robert Kraft apparently took notice of. Bourne’s lack of playing time in Sunday’s game “caught the eyes” of […]

Celtics training camp is right around the corner, and Boston has some thinking to do about which players are going to make up its starting rotation. After a successful offseason that saw the addition of former Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, the Celtics starting lineup seems due for a change. Last year, Jaylen Brown, […]

The Golden State Warriors really did broach a trade this summer that could’ve brought Kevin Durant back to the Bay Area, an idea Stephen Curry whole-heartedly endorsed. Now that he’s re-committed to the Brooklyn Nets in wake of the Warriors winning another championship, though, criticism of Durant’s decision to bail on Golden State in 2019 […]

Stephen Curry just won his fourth NBA championship in eight years, but even that unbelievable accomplishment doesn’t quite do the historical gravity of his current level of play justice. Before Curry tormented the Boston Celtics en route to finally winning his first Finals MVP, only five other players had earned that individual honor at 34 […]

The New England Patriots had something more to worry about than just their play following their season-opening loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Starting quarterback Mac Jones suffered a back injury that required him to take X-rays. After three hours of a game filled with bad plays, the Patriots received good news that Jones’ […]

After his tear ducts were dry and he’d hoisted a fourth Larry O’Brien Trophy, Stephen Curry continued celebrating yet another championship by taking a call from Barack Obama on the Boston Celtics’ home floor. Camera crews recorded video of their conversation, the Golden State Warriors superstar beaming while being personally feted by the 44th President […]

The Patriots lost by multiple scores in their season-opening loss to the Dolphins, falling 20-7 on Sunday. Yet, Patriots coach Bill Belichick is only harping on a couple plays from the loss. “Well, it’s obviously a disappointing start here,” Belichick said. “It was really a pretty even game. Two big plays, 14 points, really skewed […]

Rumors of the Golden State Warriors’ interest in trading for Kevin Durant, as Stephen Curry tells it, are true. And so is the notion Golden State’s franchise player would’ve welcomed his former teammate back to the Bay Area with open arms. In an exclusive interview with Matt Sullivan of Rolling Stone, set to be released […]

The Golden State Warriors hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy again in 2018, winning back-to-back championships for the first time in franchise history. It wasn’t a smooth start to the season that helped Golden State manage the trials and tribulations associated with its title defense, though. The team’s trip to China for a pair of exhibition […]

It’s finally here. The New England Patriots begin the 2022 regular season on Sunday against a division rival. New England made the trek down to South Beach earlier this week to prepare for its matchup against the Miami Dolphins to help acclimate to the weather. While the Dolphins are a usual opponent for the Patriots, […]

No wonder Klay Thompson is on “cloud nine.” The Golden State Warriors star celebrated winning a fourth championship with not just an epic, fun-filled summer, but the first healthy offseason of training he’s had since 2018. No doubt improving Thompson’s mood even further as the 2022-23 season fast approaches? His older brother, Mychel, has been […]

The Golden State Warriors have made a point of letting Andre Iguodala work through his decision to play one more season or call his career quits without interference. As training camp for the 2022-23 season fast approaches, though, they’ll apparently be taking a more active approach in recruiting Iguodala back to the fold. During a […]

The New England Patriots are bringing back a familiar face. Offensive tackle Marcus Cannon agreed to a deal to join New England’s practice squad, ESPN’s Field Yates reported Thursday. Cannon spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Patriots, who drafted him in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. After opting […]

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was named a captain for the first time ahead of his second season in the NFL on Wednesday. To his teammates, Jones’ honor comes as no surprise. Three of Jones’ fellow captains spoke highly of the young quarterback’s leadership on Thursday, saying why he deserved to be named a captain. “I […]

There’s no doubting the Golden State Warriors will take it relatively during the regular season. After proving their dynasty is alive and well by winning a fourth championship in eight years, the Warriors don’t have anything left to prove over the 82-game grind of 2022-23. Don’t confuse Golden State saving its energy for the playoffs […]

It’s hard to believe now, but there was a time when Stephen Curry’s career seemed doomed before it really got off the ground. Who hasn’t forgotten the injury trials and tribulations that nearly cost the Golden State Warriors a dynasty that’s still ongoing? Tim Hardaway, Curry’s franchise-great predecessor at point guard. Speaking with Monte Poole […]

Shaquille O’Neal knows what it’s like to be truly one of one. The four-time NBA champion has famously called himself and Wilt Chamberlain the two “most dominant” players of all time, but even his fellow Los Angeles Lakers great wasn’t quite the singular on-court presence O’Neal was during his playing prime. Which current superstar occupies a similar […]

So much of what could make this season a success for the New York Jets centers around the development of Zach Wilson. But that doesn’t mean the second-year quarterback is the Jets X-factor for the 2022 NFL season. Wilson will miss the at least New York’s first three games after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery August […]

The Patriots’ ground game notably struggled for much of training camp and the regular season while operating under a new zone-blocking scheme. However, New England running back Rhamondre Stevenson isn’t hitting the panic button with the regular season just days away. He recognized the team’s struggles on the ground over the summer, but holds confidence […]

Stephen Curry’s tears really did tell the whole story. As preparations begin for yet another title defense with the Golden State Warriors, the reigning Finals MVP explained to Ashley Nicole Moss of Sports Illustrated why his fourth championship ring was “the most special.” “You don’t find me ugly crying on the court for no reason. That […]

The Golden State Warriors’ “foundational six,” as Steve Kerr calls them, comprise arguably the best mix of talent and cohesion among any group of core rotation players in basketball. No one threatens defenses like Stephen Curry and no one impacts offenses like Draymond Green. Andrew Wiggins might be the NBA’s best two-way role player on […]

When Patrick Beverley was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, it seemed to signal, once and for all, the end of Russell Westbrook’s inauspicious tenure with his hometown franchise. For one thing, Beverley is another starting-caliber 34-year-old point guard on the final year of his contract — and a better fit alongside LeBron James and […]

It’s safe to say the Golden State Warriors aren’t exactly pleased with their player ratings in NBA 2K23.  Stephen Curry is one of just six players rated 96 or higher, but the reigning Finals MVP comes in one point lower than the top-ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo. Andrew Wiggins’ star turn on Golden State’s title run yielded […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham remains optimistic that longtime rivals and first-time teammates Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley can thrive on the court together — and he might even start both 34-year-old point guards. Well, only if they play defense. Ham and Westbrook were on-hand at the Lakers practice facility on Tuesday as […]

The Golden State Warriors’ penultimate roster spot is still earmarked for Andre Iguodala, and it remains likely they’ll leave the 15th and final roster spot open throughout 2022-23, either saving against the luxury tax or holding out hope for an impact addition on the buyout market before the playoffs. With training camp fast approaching on […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have a rich history, winning 17 NBA Championships in the league’s 75 years of existence. The organization has an innumerable amount of NBA Champions, whether they’re stars or role players, that have turned into sports media members analyzing the game. Byron Scott is one of those players who […]

The New York Jets are brimming with confidence that better days are ahead. With the 2022 NFL season about to get underway, here are some bold Jets predictions for the upcoming campaign. The Jets won six games the past two seasons (four in Robert Saleh’s first season as coach in 2021) but have bolstered their […]

All signs still point to Stephen Curry playing the entirety of his career with the Golden State Warriors. Considering his well-known affinity for Charlotte, North Carolina, though, the four-time champion’s hypothetical desire to play for his hometown franchise comes as no surprise. Receiving a key to the city of Charlotte on Thursday, Curry openly pondered […]

An updated injury status revealed that new Boston Celtics signee Danilo Gallinari suffered an ACL tear in his left knee. The Celtics should be scouring the market for replacements, and future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony might just fit the bill for that spot. According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Bally Sports, the Celtics’ free […]

The New York Jets reportedly made a monster move Friday to create nearly $12 million in salary cap space for the 2022 NFL season by restructuring C.J. Mosley’s contract. Per Field Yates of ESPN, the Jets converted nearly $15 million of the linebacker’s contract to a signing bonus and added two void years to the […]

If they want to make some in-season moves, the New England Patriots needed to clear some cap space at some point. They made one move to do that on Friday with Jonnu Smith. Smith’s contract for the 2022 season was reworked. New England converted $7.965 million of the tight end’s base salary into a bonus, […]

The New England Patriots made an interesting addition to their practice squad on Thursday. Wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. was picked up by the Patriots two days after one of its division rivals, the Miami Dolphins, waived him on cut down day. While listed as a receiver, Bowden’s seen as a multi-talented player. In his […]

The New York Jets are feeling good about themselves heading into Week 1 of the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things to be concerned about. Zach Wilson hasn’t returned to practice yet following minor surgery on his right knee and likely will miss the opener. His replacement at […]

FOXBOROUGH – Patriots Pro Bowl linebacker Matthew Judon brought a guest with him to the podium following practice Wednesday. Judon’s mother, Pieretta, joined him via FaceTime. Judon had one ask for the room when he arrived at the microphone. “I’ve got my momma with me, so don’t ask me no crazy questions,” Judon said. But […]

FOXBOROUGH – Mac Jones knows that the Patriots offense has to improve following their disappointing showing in training camp and the preseason. Jones played in seven drives over the final two preseason games with New England scoring in just two (a touchdown and a field goal) as the quarterback only found success when working out […]