Reed Sheppard decided to keep things simple on NBA Draft day. The former Kentucky star Sheppard was a big winner during Wednesday’s draft, climbing into the top three and landing with the Houston Rockets at No. 3 overall. Welcome to… New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is taking a big step regarding the status of one of his struggling players. Boone confirmed Wednesday that second baseman Gleyber Torres will be benched, likely for a few days, as he continues to… Rumor has suggested that some teams were going to try to lure OG Anunoby away from the New York Knicks…
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Jan 25, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Rumor has suggested that some teams were going to try to lure OG Anunoby away from the New York Knicks this summer. As it turns out, none of them will get the chance. Anunoby agreed to a five-year contract with the Knicks on Wednesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal is worth $212.5 million and includes a trade kicker and a player option. Free agent…
Feb 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant looks on against the LA Clippers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia issued a public response on Wednesday to rumors that teams are trying to get his team to consider trading Kevin Durant. In a post on X, Ishbia acknowledged that the NBA Draft generates a lot of “drama,” though not all of it is correct. He followed up by saying Durant and the Suns are very happy with each other, and the team intends to compete…
Jan 13, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; USC Trojans guard Bronny James (6) warms up before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Bronny James’ expected arrival in Los Angeles may come at the cost of another young player. Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily reported Wednesday that the name of Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino has been mentioned in trade talks this summer. Irwin notes that this comes as the Lakers prepare to draft Bronny, the son of LeBron James, at the same position. The former Indiana star Hood-Schifino is still only…
Sep 26, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) walks on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports A new report has shed some light on the nature of the San Francisco 49ers’ recent meeting with disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero confirmed Wednesday that Monday’s meeting took place at Aiyuk’s request, and largely served to reset the situation between the two of sides. Pelissero said both sides reiterated their eagerness to sort out a new contract, and the…
John Calipari has always championed his players during the NBA Draft, and this year is no different. However, he is bringing receipts with him in 2024. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Wednesday, Calipari issued a warning to NBA teams that might consider passing on the guards he coached at Kentucky. Calipari noted that plenty of teams passed on both Tyrese Maxey and Immanuel Quickley, and he warned them not to make the same mistake again. “How do you pass on my guards? … How about they passed on [Tyrese] Maxey and [Immanuel] Quickley? And I told them…
Mar 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; A detail of the Houston Rockets logo on the side of Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) shorts as he plays against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Rockets might be willing to obliterate one timeline to chase another. In an appearance Wednesday on “Get Up,” Brian Windhorst of ESPN suggested that Houston could potentially be open to dealing young big man Alperen Sengun. Windhorst notes that the Rockets, who also have the No. 3 overall pick in this week’s draft, would…
Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; T-shirts depicting a map of the bay area and the new bay bridge Golden State Warriors logo at Oracle Arena before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Golden State Warriors would lose a longtime member of their championship core if Klay Thompson departs in free agency, but they might have their eye on another star player as a potential replacement. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on Wednesday that the Warriors plan to go “big fish hunting” this offseason. One player that…
Apr 6, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Footprint Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns may claim to want to keep their current trio of star players together, but one prominent member of the NBA media says the team has had enough of Kevin Durant. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said on “First Take” Wednesday that the Suns want to trade Durant. Smith, who often shares rumors and information he has heard through the grapevine, made sure to specify that he was reporting the…
Dec 16, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the ball up the court against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Heat are likely to receive several trade offers for Jimmy Butler this offseason, but there seems to be a difference of opinions on whether they are truly listening. The Philadelphia 76ers are one team that is known to have interest in Butler. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers want to acquire Butler and sign him to a maximum contract…