The Boston Celtics like to make it clear that former members of the franchise are welcomed back whenever they are around, though there may be one exception to that rule. In a recent episode of SiriusXM’s “The Starting Lineup” show, former Celtics player and current TV analyst Brian Scalabrine discussed the Celtics’ “open door” policy toward former players. Co-host Frank Isola started prodding Scalabrine for exceptions and named Perkins, prompting a firm “no” from Scalabrine. Brian Scalabrine just went on the radio and said that the Celtics don’t welcome Kendrick Perkins back like they do with the other former players…
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The top-heavy Phoenix Suns may be taking another yet hit to their depth. Longtime Phoenix sports host John Gambadoro said in a post to X this week that he does not expect veteran guard Eric Gordon to return to the Suns next season. Gordon has a $3.4 million player option for next season that he has until June 29 to decide on. As a result, Gambadoro seems to believe that Gordon will turn down the option and test free agency. The 35-year-old Gordon is a former Sixth Man of the Year winner and was a 20-point-per-game scorer during his NBA…
Apr 26, 2024; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick quarterback Michael Penix Jr talks to the media at a press conference introducing him at the Falcons training complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsMichael Penix Jr. has become the latest rookie quarterback to sign his contract with his new team.The Atlanta Falcons quarterback signed his rookie deal on Friday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schulz. Penix’s four-year deal is worth $22.88 million and includes a $13.46 million signing bonus.Penix becomes the fourth of the six first-round rookie quarterbacks to sign his rookie deal. Only first overall…
ESPN may just end up replacing JJ Redick with a more decorated former NBA player. In a report this week, Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post named retired ex-NBA forward Chris Webber as a “solid darkhorse candidate” to succeed Redick at ESPN now that Redick has become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Glasspiegel notes that Webber is currently a free agent after parting ways with TNT before the 2021 NBA playoffs. Current ESPN analyst (and ex-NBA guard) Tim Legler is also mentioned by Glasspiegel as a potential Redick replacement option in the piece. You can…
Friday’s championship parade provided a great platform for Boston Celtics players to fire back at critics, and Jaylen Brown fully embraced the opportunity. Brown wore a very telling shirt while participating in Friday’s parade. The black shirt bore a simple… Boston Celtics fans brought their A-game for Friday’s championship parade, and Joel Embiid was among those taking it on the chin. One Celtics fan was photographed holding a fantastic sign at the parade that compared Embiid’s ring haul to that… The UFC announced last week that Conor McGregor had withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Michael Chandler in the main…
Apr 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during overtime in game 5 of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Boston Celtics fans brought their A-game for Friday’s championship parade, and Joel Embiid was among those taking it on the chin. One Celtics fan was photographed holding a fantastic sign at the parade that compared Embiid’s ring haul to that of Deuce Tatum, Jayson’s son. The score currently stands at 1-0 to Tatum. Nothing but facts. 😮💨…
Brent Venables opened his tenure as OU football coach with a rousing victory against UTEP on Sept 4. Photo Credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK Oklahoma has given head football coach Brent Venables a contract extension. Oklahoma’s Board of Regents approved a six-year, $46.05 million contract extension for Venables that runs through the 2029 season. The raises for Venables will begin next year. Brent Venables is extended through 2029. He’ll make $7.2 million this year and the raises kick in beginning in 2025. 2025 salary: $7.625 mil2026: $7.725 mil2027: no raise2028: $7.825 mil2029: $7.925 mil#Sooners — Mason Young…
Al Horford finally got to take part in an NBA championship parade on Friday, and the Boston Celtics star found a way to include Tom Brady in the party. Horford showed up to the Celtics’ celebration wearing a T-shirt that… Jayson Tatum has finally earned the right to flex on the rest of the NBA, and he wasted no time doing just that during the Boston Celtics’ championship celebration on Friday. Tatum was interviewed by Brian Scalabrine of NBC Sports… One of the biggest questions heading into the NBA Draft is whether a team will draft Bronny James in an…
Jayson Tatum has finally earned the right to flex on the rest of the NBA, and he wasted no time doing just that during the Boston Celtics’ championship celebration on Friday. Tatum was interviewed by Brian Scalabrine of NBC Sports Boston just before the Celtics boarded the duck boats for their victory parade through the streets of Boston. The five-time All-Star was asked about flying to Miami after Game 5 to celebrate winning the NBA title and whether that trip was “a little sweeter” than past ones. Tatum smiled and said the trips to Miami are “always easy.” Brian Scalabrine:…
Nov 24, 2023; La Jolla, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Bronny James (6) warms up before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at LionTree Arena. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports One of the biggest questions heading into the NBA Draft is whether a team will draft Bronny James in an attempt to boost their chances of signing LeBron in free agency. At least one NBA executive does not expect that to happen. An NBA executive who spoke with Mark Medina of Sportskeeda said he does not envision any team drafting Bronny as a precursor to pursuing LeBron in free…