After the Boston Red Sox’s final game on September 29, Masataka Yoshida addressed the media regarding his health. Reports from Carlos Yamazaki of Tokyo Sports indicated that Yoshida might need surgery on his right shoulder soon. The designated hitter revealed that he has been dealing with shoulder pain for a while, particularly feeling discomfort during…
The Utah Jazz have added undrafted rookie forward Babacar Sane to their offseason roster, as noted in RealGM’s transaction log. Tony Jones of The Athletic previously reported in June that Sane would sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the team. An Exhibit 10 contract allows a player to earn a bonus of up to $77.5K…
Elias Lindholm, the Boston Bruins’ major offseason signing, is currently sidelined due to an undisclosed day-to-day injury. The center, who recently inked a seven-year, $54.25 million contract to lead the Bruins’ top line, has not yet participated in full-contact training or games, missing the start of training camp. Head coach Jim Montgomery has been cautious…
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been sidelined since September 15 due to a persistent back injury. Initially, it was suggested he would need “a miracle” to be ready for Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. However, Lindor made an appearance in the on-deck circle during the ninth inning of the Mets’ 5-1 loss,…
The Denver Nuggets are bringing Mike Singer, a former beat reporter for the team, into their front office, according to Bennett Durando from the Denver Post. Durando, who replaced Singer on the Nuggets beat, noted that Singer covered the team from 2018 to 2023 and will take on the role of “director of intelligence and…
The Golden State Warriors are entering a new phase in their team’s evolution. While Stephen Curry and Draymond Green remain key figures, Klay Thompson’s departure in free agency opens up opportunities for other players. Among them, Jonathan Kuminga is expected to emerge as a significant contributor.  As a former lottery pick, Kuminga has shown…
Forward Markieff Morris has agreed to rejoin the Dallas Mavericks, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Mavericks, who were the Western Conference champions last season, have made re-signing the 35-year-old Morris a priority. As he enters his 14th NBA season, Morris is valued for his leadership in the locker room. During the…
Oklahoma kicked off its 2024 season with a commanding 51-3 win over the Temple Owls on Friday night. The game, however, saw a lack of high school recruits due to their inability to attend, compounded by DeMarco Murray’s one-game NCAA suspension which barred unofficial visits for Week 1. Before the game, Brent Venables and his…
The Los Angeles Clippers have secured Ivica Zubac with a three-year, $58 million extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is the maximum extension Zubac was eligible for, ensuring he will earn $70 million over the next four years. He will make $11.7 million for this season before the extension kicks in for the 2025-26…
Many players change their jersey numbers during the offseason, often due to moving to a new team or for personal reasons. Russell Westbrook, a former MVP, recently made headlines by changing his number to four after joining the Denver Nuggets. This switch stirred up some controversy, and here’s why. Initially, when news broke of Westbrook…