Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers second round draft pick Bronny James at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports JJ Redick is hoping that he will have his own version of The Dorture Chamber with Bronny James. The new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick was interviewed this week by SiriusXM NBA Radio. During the interview, Redick spoke on the Lakers rookie guard Bronny and shared an interesting player comparison for him — Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort. “You have to be a guy that’s a…
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Oct 6, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green (14) warms up before play the Miami Heat in game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Even at 37 years old, one longtime NBA veteran still has his hoop dreams. Former NBA champion Danny Green hosted the “Ballin’ in the RGV” basketball camp in Edinburg, Tex. over the weekend. At the event, Green briefly spoke with reporters and said he is still looking to return to the NBA. “I would love to come back if I had the opportunity,”…
Every sport has a handful of national reporters that have managed to become just as famous as some of the top players, largely as a result of their frequent and relentless reporting and scoops. Shams Charania of The Athletic is one of them, and he offered a glimpse into the effort required to get those scoops. Speaking at the Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday, Charania offered a glimpse at his phone activity on July 1, the first day of NBA free agency. According to his iPhone, Charania logged a ridiculous 21 hours and 34 minutes of screen time that…
Feb 8, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) high fives fans while entering the court for the game against the Denver Nuggets at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports Things can change fast in the NBA, as the Brooklyn Nets are well aware. In the span of a few hours, Mikal Bridges went from being the team’s core piece to being shipped out to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade. Nets wing Dorian Finney-Smith likely already knew this, but he got quite the reminder as a result of the Bridges…
Dec 17, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Boston Celtics logo is seen before their game against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports As the Boston Celtics try to become a dynasty, they are following in the footsteps of another NBA dynasty. Jared Weiss of The Athletic reported Sunday that the Celtics are signing Ron Harper Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal. Harper Jr, who has played for Boston’s Summer League team this offseason, is getting a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract from the Celtics. The 24-year-old small forward Harper Jr. is the son of…
Aug 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass during warmups before their game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Kyle Pitts has not made the impact in the passing game over the past two years that the Atlanta Falcons hoped he would, but it sounds like they are planning to address that by implementing some new plays for the tight end this season. New Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said this week that the Falcons have Pitts “learning basically two different positions” this offseason. In…
Mar 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Free agent guard Patrick Beverley offered an intriguing update on his basketball future Sunday in a social media post. Beverley said on X that he is “weighing his options” between a veteran minimum contract in the NBA and what he called a “historic” contract to play in Europe. DEVELOPING: @patbev21 is currently weighing his options between a NBA Vet Minimum contract and a HISTORIC contract in Europe 💰 —…
Feb 6, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen at midfield before the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports NFL preseason games are typically nothing more than an opportunity for players to showcase their skills in hopes of making the final roster, but there is a reason the exhibition contests may hold more significance to teams this year. The NFL has completely revamped the kickoff play for 2024. The new format is designed to encourage returns while limiting the risk of injury. As New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant…
Jul 21, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes receiver Travis Hunter during Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Colorado star Travis Hunter seems to have taken a big shot at some of his own teammates ahead of the 2024 season. Hunter and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a chance to play “EA Sports College Football 25” in a live stream on Sunday. The video game is set to be released to the public this week. At one point during their game against one another, Hunter dropped back to and tried to…
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsTee Higgins has been wrapped up in a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals, and there will reportedly be no resolution this offseason.The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins in February. That led to talk of the veteran wide receiver requesting a trade, but he remains with the team. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, there will be no long-term extension between Higgins and the Bengals prior…