The Golden State Warriors attempted to secure a co-star for Stephen Curry this summer but were unsuccessful, with Paul George signing with Philadelphia and Lauri Markkanen extending his contract with the Utah Jazz. Unwilling to sacrifice their core, the Warriors may focus on acquiring a complementary piece instead. Walker Kessler’s long-term fit with the Jazz…
Anfernee Simons, a promising young talent for the Portland Trail Blazers, finds himself in a difficult position. Despite his efforts, the Blazers struggled and finished near the bottom of the Western Conference. With the team shifting focus towards a younger core, Simons, at 25, has become a candidate for trade as Portland looks to rebuild….
The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost a significant figure from their organization as Ryan Lambert departs to join the Charlotte Hornets. According to HoopsHype’s Mike Scotto, Lambert will leave his role in OKC’s scouting department to become the Hornets’ Director of Amateur Scouting. Lambert began with the Thunder in 2012 as an assistant to basketball…
For years, fans have speculated about the possibility of European stars Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic joining forces in the NBA. However, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon dismissed this idea on a recent episode of ‘The Hoop Collective’ podcast, explaining that the salary cap rules and the assets both the Mavericks and Nuggets have make such a…
The Indiana Pacers have officially signed shooting guard Dakota Mathias to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, according to RealGM’s transaction log. Mathias, 29, is a 6-foot-4 guard who went undrafted out of Purdue in 2018. He played eight games for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2020-21 season and six games with the Memphis Grizzlies…
A day after Bengals coach Zac Taylor mentioned that Ja’Marr Chase was expected to resume practicing, the star receiver arrived in street clothes while his teammates continued their preparations for the regular season. Chase, a three-time Pro Bowler, had recently started practicing again after holding out during training camp as he negotiated a contract extension….
Week 1 is just around the corner, and Oklahoma football is already dealing with injuries. The Sooners’ wide receiver corps has been hit hard ahead of their game against Temple on Saturday. Top receiver Nic Anderson will be unavailable, as reported by On3’s George Stoia. “Unfortunately for Oklahoma… junior receiver Nic Anderson will not be…
The San Antonio Spurs have completed their roster for the offseason and are unlikely to bring in any additional free agents before the NBA season begins. This summer, the Spurs bolstered their playmaking by drafting Stephon Castle and signing Chris Paul, while they enhanced their shooting by trading for Harrison Barnes and drafting Harrison Ingram….
As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, the Oklahoma City Thunder are poised for another exciting 82-game stretch. The team has emerged as a standout contender in the league, and while they are well-positioned for the upcoming season, they still have one open roster spot. Though this isn’t an immediate concern, it does leave room for…
In a surprising decision likely driven by financial considerations, the Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. This move has captured the attention of teams with postseason hopes, such as the New York Mets. SI.com speculates that the Mets might consider acquiring Smyly. Joe Calabrese highlights that with a two-day window…