Mar 17, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Mavericks have traded Tim Hardaway Jr., and the veteran swingman is quite familiar with the city where he ended up. The Mavericks on Friday traded Hardaway and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Dallas has traded Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to Detroit for Quentin Grimes, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June…
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Aug 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) warms up before the game between the Browns and the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Amari Cooper did not attend mandatory minicamp with the Cleveland Browns earlier this month, and it seems clearer than ever now that his absence was contract-related. Cooper is entering the final year of a 5-year, $100 million contract he signed in 2020 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that the star wide receiver’s absence from minicamp was unexcused, though…
May 23, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) warms up during organized team activities at Halas Hall Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze wants to make a massive impact in the team’s passing game as a rookie this year, but he could also play a prominent role on special teams. Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower was asked on Thursday about the possibility of Odunze returning punts this season. Hightower referred to Odunze as an “every-down player” and did not rule it out. “Rome is an every-down player.…
Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti speaks during a press conference in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 18, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry / The Oklahoman / USA Today Network Oakland sharpshooter Jack Gohlke captivated college basketball fans with his pair of epic performances at the 2024 NCAA Tournament. On Thursday, he got a chance to keep his hoops journey alive with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gohlke, who went undrafted, signed a summer league deal with the Thunder. While the deal isn’t guaranteed to turn into an NBA contract, the 24-year-old will at least get an opportunity to…
Mar 8, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright reacts during the first half against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Jay Wright isn’t on the New York Knicks coaching staff. But the former Villanova basketball head coach would probably be welcomed inside the Knicks’ locker room whenever he wants. On Tuesday, news broke that the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for an absurd amount of draft capital. More details on the trade can be found here.…
Toronto Raptors wing Jalen McDaniels went from smiling to stunned in a matter of seconds when he found out he got traded to the Sacramento Kings. News broke on Thursday that the Raptors agreed to trade McDaniels to the Kings in exchange for Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov, and the 45th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. McDaniels’ trainer Clint Parks apparently caught wind of the deal before his client did. The trainer recorded McDaniels while informing the five-year pro that he was headed to Sacramento. Parks posted the video on his Instagram story. In the clip, McDaniels appeared carefree with…
Nov 17, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford with wife Kelly Stafford during the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Kelly Stafford expressed regret after recently oversharing about her and her husband’s personal life. Kelly Stafford made headlines last week when she talked about dating Matthew’s backup quarterback when the two were still students at Georgia in the mid-2000s. Kelly admitted that she had dated the “bad boy” backup just to make Matthew jealous. The story quickly went viral on social…
ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday came to the defense of the Los Angeles Lakers and their recent selection of Bronny James. Wojnarowski appeared on ESPN’s live draft show during the second day of the 2024 NBA Draft. With just a few selections left before the Lakers’ 55th pick, Woj lambasted anyone who’d inevitably condemn the Lakers for potentially making a “nepotism” pick. “I don’t want to hear these charges, people talking about nepotism,” said Woj. “The NBA is full of nepotism. The ownership level, front offices, coaching. I don’t want to hear it all of a sudden because Bronny…
The Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft surprised no one. But that doesn’t change how the moment felt to the 19-year-old. On Thursday, the Lakers selected James with the 55th overall pick. The move opened the door for the youngster to play on an NBA floor alongside his father LeBron James. The younger James was speechless and filled with emotion as he watched the announcement from a watch party. Bronny’s agent Rich Paul sat next to him, while his mother Savannah handed him the Lakers’ draft cap. Bronny’s reaction to getting…
Just weeks after landing a monster contract extension from the Jacksonville Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence has even more to celebrate. In a post to Instagram on Thursday, the Jaguars quarterback Lawrence announced with his wife Marissa that they are expecting their… One former NBA player somehow managed to speak the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason into existence. The Lakers finally pulled off their long-expected move this week, selecting Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James, in the second round of the… NC State’s NCAA Tournament hero DJ Burns is officially getting a shot at the NBA. Burns is set to join…