MLB insider reveals stunning odds of Tarik Skubal trade
The end of the road is very near for Tarik Skubal’s time as a member of the Detroit Tigers.
Skubal is working his way back from having surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow, but he is easily the biggest name in trade rumors.
On Wednesday, MLB insider Jon Heyman gave another update on the Skubal trade front, and he gave him a 90% chance to be traded ahead of the deadline.
“I’m going to say it’s 90% that he gets traded,” Heyman said.
.@JonHeyman says there's a '90% chance' that Tarik Skubal gets traded this summer 🍿 pic.twitter.com/yiVTU0gwsR
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) June 3, 2026
Skubal is expected to go on a rehab assignment soon, meaning he could be back with the Tigers at some point in the middle of June.
Previously, all of the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres were named as finalists for Skubal, although the Tigers have not made any indication that they want to part ways with the reigning AL Cy Young winner.
To make things a bit more complicated, the Tigers just finished a three-game sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays, who entered Wednesday with the best record in the American League.
Still, Heyman says the chances of Skubal being traded are very high, and the rumors should pick up ahead of the deadline, which is on August 3 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Caleb Williams reacts after being named Madden 2026 cover athlete
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is now going to be on the cover of the new Madden 2026 video game, which will release this summer.
After the news was revealed on Wednesday, Williams took to social media with an excited reaction.
“Dream come true to be on the cover of Madden! See you Thursday in Chicago for the full reveal.”
Dream come true to be on the cover of Madden! See you Thursday in Chicago for the full reveal 😎 pic.twitter.com/j2nMUbzbC4
— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) June 3, 2026
Williams becomes the first-ever Bears player to be on the cover of the video game, and the other rumored options were New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who just won the NFL MVP award.
Williams also called it a “childhood dream” to grace the cover, and the Bears signal-caller added that he hopes to be the first-ever star to be on the cover in back-to-back years.
IT'S OFFICIAL @CALEBcsw IS ON THE COVER OF @EAMaddenNFL
— New Heights (@newheightshow) June 3, 2026
and he's got plans on going back-to-back 👀
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!!! pic.twitter.com/Li8jrIzPhr
Williams, who played college football at Oklahoma and then USC after following Lincoln Riley from Norman to LA, is coming off a monstrous season.
Williams threw for 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in his second year in the NFL. The Bears also won the NFC North, earned the No. 2 spot in the conference, but fell just short of an NFC title game trip after losing to Stafford and the Rams.
The future is very bright for Caleb Williams, and now he will hope that he doesn’t fall victim to the Madden cover curse.
Saints WR Chris Olave opens up amid contract rumblings
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is entering the fifth season of his NFL career, and he is hoping to get a nice contract in the near future.
While Olave is not holding out at the moment, the former Ohio State star is optimistic that a new deal will be done by the time training camp begins.
“I feel like we’re going to come down to that before training camp,” Olave said, via Jeff Nowak of Audacy WWL. “I hope we do, so we don’t affect the chemistry and stuff going into training camp, but I think it’s going to get done soon.”
Saints GM Mickey Loomis also said they hope to have something done sooner rather than later, but he also said, “We’re not there yet.”
Olave was selected 11th overall in 2022, and he has put together three 1,000-yard seasons in four years. In 2024, Olave dealt with injuries and concussions, forcing him to play just eight games, although he still had 32 catches for 400 yards and a score.
In 2025, Olave put up career-best numbers with 100 receptions on 156 targets, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns, all of which were career-highs.
Olave’s name came up in trade rumors prior to the 2025 season, although head coach Kellen Moore said not to worry about that.
Olave is currently playing the fifth year of his deal after the Saints exercised his option, but he is hoping to cash in big, especially after seeing the $141 million deal the Atlanta Falcons shelled out to Drake London.
Rams announce unique jersey offer following Myles Garrett trade
Any Los Angeles Rams fan who just purchased a Jared Verse jersey has a chance to exchange it.
After the Rams traded Verse for Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett, the team announced that they are holding a free jersey exchange.
“If you bought a new Jared Verse jersey from the pop-up merch store at the Draft Block Party or at the Equipment Room since we launched our new uniforms in April 2026, you can exchange for another jersey of your choice for free,” per the official release.
On top of that, the Rams are offering a free exchange for any fan who bought a new Verse jersey within the past 90 days.
The Browns had been rumored to trade Garrett for quite some time, and the idea of landing Verse, who was the Rams’ first-round pick in 2024, was too good to pass up on top of the other picks in the deal.
Verse had become a key piece of the defense, so it was a tough pill to swallow for the Rams to move him.
Fans had high hopes for the young pass rusher, although landing Garrett is a big move towards their Super Bowl dreams.
.@JaredVerse1 has hit the field! pic.twitter.com/PZwn0O45A0
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 3, 2026
Both Garrett and Verse are already getting acclimated to their new teams after the blockbuster trade.
Jets cut kicker just one week after signing him
Younghoe Koo just continues to make his way around the NFL, and now his short time with the New York Jets has come to an end.
The Jets signed Koo on May 28, but the team announced on Wednesday that they have released Koo and signed veteran Jason Sanders.
The Jets are waiving K Younghoe Koo and signing K Jason Sanders, per source.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) June 3, 2026
Would expect it to be Sanders vs Cade York from here on out.
Koo began his career in 2017 with the Los Angeles Chargers, although he played just four games before being waived. Koo then signed with the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) league.
Koo then signed with the New England Patriots in October 2019 after the AAF ended, although he was released by New England not even two weeks later.
Koo then spent seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, and that is where things turned around for him. Koo played in 89 games with the Falcons, going 178-of-205 on field goal attempts and making the Pro Bowl in 2021.
Koo played just one game for Atlanta in 2025 before being released, and he played five games with the New York Giants. Unfortunately, he went viral after a botched kick where he missed the ball completely and hit the turf.
Not even three weeks later, the Giants moved on from Koo.
So, it has been quite the whirlwind for Koo lately, and he is now a free agent once again after signing a deal at the end of May.
Micah Parsons reveals firm injury return timeline after ACL surgery
The Green Bay Packers are going to have to begin the 2026 NFL season without superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons.
On Wednesday, Parsons spoke to reporters and announced that he still has four more months to go in his recovery while also mentioning that he underwent a meniscus procedure as well.
Five months into his ACL rehab, Micah Parsons said he has four more months to go, saying that they have a strict nine-month rule especially for players who had more than just the ACL tear, revealing that he also had a meniscus procedure.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) June 3, 2026
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said recently that Parsons “looks pretty good” as he is getting closer to a full return, so that is a positive sign for both sides.
Parsons said after tearing his ACL that this will be his “greatest test,” but so far, his recovery has appeared to be going well, with an early return in 2026 looking very likely.
Parsons also said on Wednesday that his goal has “always been playoffs,” so it makes sense that he makes sure not to rush the process and to be fully ready for a playoff push this season to help Green Bay.
Micah Parsons on return: "The goal for me is to complete the season. Not no relapse. And playoffs, pushing toward a championship. The goal isn't for me to go out there and re-hurt myself, trying to force myself to be back in the first few games. The goal has always been playoffs"
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) June 3, 2026
A four-month timeline would mean that Parsons is back sometime in October.
Padres move on from 2-time All-Star
The San Diego Padres are moving on from two-time All-Star slugger Nick Castellanos after just 59 games.
The Padres announced on Wednesday that Castellanos has been designated for assignment. Castellanos, the former Philadelphia Phillies star, hit just .191 with four home runs and 20 RBI in 39 games for the Padres.
We have designated 1B/OF Nick Castellanos for assignment and selected the contract of INF/OF Samad Taylor from Triple-A El Paso. Taylor will wear No. 0.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 3, 2026
Castellanos played with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds before spending four years with the Phillies. However, the Phillies released him before the 2026 season, and he signed a one-year contract with San Diego.
Castellanos has been just one part of a struggling Padres’ offense, and he platooned with Ramon Laureano and Gavin Sheets in the corner outfield spots while also experimenting at first base during spring training.
The corresponding move saw Samad Taylor join the big-league club. Taylor spent 2023 with the Kansas City Royals and the past two seasons with the Seattle Mariners before joining San Diego.
As for Castellanos, it will be interesting to see if any team takes a chance on the veteran slugger, especially since he struck out 34 times in 115 at-bats and didn’t show much promise on offense or defense in his brief stint in San Diego.
Cam Heyward trolls Browns after Myles Garrett trade
The blockbuster trade that sent Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams has sent quite a shockwave around the NFL.
This includes a strong reaction from Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cam Heyward, who spent his entire NFL career battling against Garrett in the AFC North.
While discussing the Rams-Browns trade, Heyward admitted that Aaron Rodgers will be happy not to face Garrett while also firing a shot towards Cleveland.
“I think Aaron’s definitely happy to not have that guy in our division,” Heyward said, via Curt Popejoy of Steelers Wire. “I could care less. I like competing against talent. I don’t think anyone wants to be in Cleveland.”
Heyward has been with the Steelers since being selected 31st overall in 2011, and he has been a part of plenty of AFC North divisional showdowns with the Browns.
However, Heyward made it clear how he feels about the Browns with his latest comments.
As far as the Garrett trade goes, the writing had been on the wall for sometime regarding a deal that would sent the All-Pro pass rusher elsewhere for the first time in his career.
It sure seems like Garrett’s days of terrorizing the AFC North teams twice a year are done. The Rams’ 2029 pick they traded includes a clause that will make it a first if Garrett is dealt to another AFC North team.
Browns’ 2029 pick from Myles Garrett trade features an interesting wrinkle
The Cleveland Browns on Monday finally decided to trade superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett.
The Browns sent Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for a massive package, including 2024 first-round pick Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a third-round pick in 2029.
As it turns out, the 2029 third-round pick the Browns received has a very odd twist. According to Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, that pick would become a first-round selection if the Rams trade Garrett to another AFC North team.
The condition on the #Browns 2029 3rd round pick? It becomes a 1st if the #Rams trade Myles Garrett into the #AFCNorth: pic.twitter.com/hFo84Nvo7D
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) June 3, 2026
That means that the chances of the Browns facing Garrett twice a year are very unlikely, unless the Rams end the experiment at some point and send him to the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals or Pittsburgh Steelers.
Conditional draft picks usually are tied to playing time or specific stats, but this one essentially includes a no-trade incentive for three teams. The Browns don’t want to end up facing Garrett.
Following the trade, Garrett penned a heartfelt letter to Cleveland, thanking the fans and the city for the first nine years of his NFL career.
Garrett was already in LA on Tuesday for his introductory press conference, and the star pass rusher revealed he will continue to wear No. 95 after Poona Ford switched numbers.
Joey Porter Jr. had a telling remark after Nick Herbig’s contract news
Joey Porter Jr. wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to show him the money, but they gave linebacker Nick Herbig the bag first.
Herbig and the Steelers agreed to a 4-year, $100 million contract extension that includes $42 million guaranteed.
Meanwhile, Porter is still waiting for the Steelers to shower him with the same financial love. Porter and Herbig were part of the same 2023 NFL Draft class, but it remains to be seen whether Pittsburgh will sign the defensive back to a new deal ahead of the 2026 season.
On Tuesday, Porter shared his thoughts on his situation amid Herbig’s new contract.
“I’m out here,” Porter said on Tuesday, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “I’m happy to be out here. I’m happy I’m with the guys on the plays. That’s all I really can ask for at this time right now. [I’ll] just keep doing that and keep teaching the young guys when I can.”
It is up to Pittsburgh to decide on Porter’s future with the team, and the former Penn State Nittany Lions star believes he deserves to get paid big.
“Definitely,” added Porter, who will turn 26 years old in July. “I feel like I’ve been an elite guy since I’ve been in this league, and I’m happy that I’m getting the respect that I feel like I’m owed.”
In his first three seasons in the NFL, Porter has recorded zero interceptions but has 31 passes defended, 1.0 sack and 165 combined tackles in 47 games (41 starts).
Why a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Trail Blazers is ‘unlikely’
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade buzz is picking up a lot with the 2026 NBA Draft coming at the end of June.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat have reportedly been “in pursuit” of a potential trade for the Milwaukee Bucks star. However, there is one big reason why Antetokounmpo going to Portland is being called “unlikely.”
“The widely held belief that Antetokounmpo prefers to play in the East, and the level of chatter relating to those teams around the league. To that end, the Portland possibility, which has become such a focal point, is, per league sources, unlikely given Antetokounmpo’s preference to play in the East,” according to Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
It was previously reported that Antetokounmpo wants to play for a title contender and prefers to stay in the Eastern Conference, so the Trail Blazers don’t meet either of those qualifications at the moment.
NBA insider Marc Stein previously reported that Antetokounmpo is most intrigued by the Heat and Boston Celtics, although the Bucks might settle for the best offer they can get.
On Tuesday, insider Jake Fischer said five teams appear to be out of the running for Antetokounmpo, although he didn’t mention either one of the Heat or the Trail Blazers.
In a vacuum, the Trail Blazers’ landing Antetokounmpo always felt like a long shot for several reasons, although so much can change in the next few weeks.
David Njoku had a strong reaction to Myles Garrett’s farewell message
It will take some time for fans to get used to seeing Myles Garrett in a Los Angeles Rams uniform.
One of Garrett’s former teammates with the Cleveland Browns, tight end David Njoku, also can’t believe how much time had passed before the stunning trade that brought the superstar defensive end to the Rams.
“9 years!!!!!! Love u my boy see u on this side,” Njoku commented on Garrett’s emotional farewell message to Cleveland, via Instagram, on Monday.
Those nine years also represent how long Garrett and Njoku were teammates in Cleveland. They were both taken by the Browns in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Garrett was the first pick overall of that class, while Njoku was the 29th pick.
Over the years, Garrett and Njoku experienced the lows of being with the Browns, who made the NFL playoffs just twice during their tenure in Cleveland.
Now, they are on their separate ways, each looking to enjoy the kind of success they never had with the Browns.
Njoku signed a 1-year, $8 million contract with the Chargers, who, interestingly, share the same stadium as Garrett’s new team, as both Los Angeles franchises call SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., home.
Former NFL QB is set to become an agent
Nathan Peterman spent almost a decade in the NFL while playing for multiple teams, and it seems he isn’t ready to walk away from the game of football.
Peterman is making the transition to become an agent with Range Sports, and he will work under NFLPA representative Kyle Strongin, according to a report from Irving Mejia-Hilario of Sports Business Journal.
Peterman will focus on “talent identification and recruiting, NIL representation and, pending certification, NFL player representation,” per Mejia-Hilario.
Peterman was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In 2018, he won the starting job before being benched in favor of Josh Allen.
Peterman started two games in 2017 and two games in 2018 before Allen took over. Peterman then spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders and Chicago Bears before spending time on three different practice squads in 2024. He was known for some of his terrible outings at quarterback.
The New York Jets brought Peterman in for a workout before the 2025 NFL season, although no deal came to light.
Now, as Peterman begins his new journey, he is hoping his experience in the league will help him relate to players.
“I got to live through what I’m now getting tested on in the CBA,” Peterman said. “Being up and down on a roster, being put on IR, negotiating contracts. I hope I can help a younger person that’s on a similar journey.”
Range Sports represents NFL stars such as San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo.
Matt LaFleur reacts to Micah Parsons’ current condition
Micah Parsons has yet to practice in the offseason, but the recovering Green Bay Packers star pass rusher is trending in the right direction.
On Tuesday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided an encouraging observation of the five-time Pro Bowler.
“From my eyes, he looks pretty good,” LaFleur said, via Ryan Wood of USA Today.
Parsons is still recovering from a torn ACL he sustained in a Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos in the 2025 season.
When he was healthy, Parsons was as devastating as ever on defense in his first year with Green Bay, recording 12.5 sacks and 27 quarterback hits with 41 combined tackles in 14 games. It was his fourth season in a row with at least 12.0 sacks.
There is no certainty at the moment that the former Penn State Nittany Lions star will be back in action by Week 1 of the 2026 season, but Green Bay is at least seeing encouraging signs regarding Parsons’ status.
Months after suffering the serious lower-body injury, Parsons continues his recovery, hoping not to miss several games in the upcoming season.
Green Bay will open its 2026 campaign on Sep. 13 against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Freddie Freeman had the most hilarious reaction to Mike Soroka’s pickoff attempt
Freddie Freeman couldn’t believe what his former teammate tried to do during Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
At 36 years old, Freeman no longer has the wheels he used to have on the basepaths. But Diamondbacks starter (and Freeman’s former teammate) Mike Soroka was not going to let Freeman’s age stop him from trying to pick off the former National League Most Valuable Player in the fifth inning.
That attempt drew a confused look from Freeman, whose facial reaction to Soroka’s unexpected move summed it all up.
Freddie Freeman couldn't believe that his former teammate Michael Soroka was trying to pick him off 😭 pic.twitter.com/5ZC6R0D2t9
— MLB (@MLB) June 3, 2026
Freeman only has 106 stolen bases in his career in the big leagues, which started way back in 2010. He only stole a base six times in 2025 and only twice so far in the 2026 campaign, making Soroka’s tactic even more surprising.
In addition, Freeman is one of the slowest players in 2026, placing just in the seventh percentile in terms of sprint speed, according to Baseball Savant.
What was less shocking was Freeman’s mastery with the bat against Arizona, as he went 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs in a 6-5 win. He helped set the tone early when he lifted a 2-run home run off Soroka in the first inning.
So far in 2026, Freeman is hitting .274/.360/.475 with 9 home runs and 32 RBIs.
As for the Dodgers, they improved to 39-22, as they head to the third game of this series against the Arizona.
AJ Brown reveals health update after his trade to the Patriots
The New England Patriots landed wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, but should they be concerned about his knee?
Brown sent a clear message about his health following the deal and amid reports that knee concerns had dampened the Los Angeles Rams’ interest in trading for him in April.
“No injury, nothing to worry about,” Brown said, via Sophie Weller of USA Today. “You got to understand where I came from, so any conversation about anything is going to come up. So maybe in what, four years, I’ve missed one game from a shot to the knee.
“So that’s nothing to worry about. I’m good. I’m ready to go.”
Patriots fans will hold on to what Brown said as they look forward to his contributions downfield in the 2026 NFL season.
Brown essentially replaces Stefon Diggs, whom New England released in March. In 2025, Diggs led the team with 1,013 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, and 85 catches on 102 targets across 17 games.
In order to at least match those numbers, Brown will need to stay healthy. Turning 29 on June 30, the three-time Pro Bowler has recorded at least 1,003 receiving yards in each of his four seasons with the Eagles.
Hurricanes fans shower Carter Hart with savage chants during Game 1
Carolina Hurricanes fans were a ruthless bunch during Game 1 of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday.
Many in the upper deck of the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C., specifically targeted Vegas Golden Knights netminder Carter Hart with a savage chant, according to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski.
“A ‘No Means No’ chant in the upper deck at Game 1,” Wyshynski shared on X.
Here is also a video of fans chanting during the second period of the contest.
A “no means no” chant has started here pic.twitter.com/6lKI5aD8un
— IcyVert (@IcyVert) June 3, 2026
It’s not hard to identify what exactly those fans were referencing with that chant.
Hart was a controversial addition to the Golden Knights’ roster in October. He is the only one of the five players charged in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case to sign an NHL contract since being acquitted.
Hart has since become a major target for fans online and at arenas, though he has managed to find success in his role with Vegas despite the noise. Vegas also faced backlash for its decision to sign the goaltender.
In any case, Hart and the Golden Knights had the last laugh in the series opener against Carolina, as they overcame a 2-0 deficit to secure a 5-4 victory.
With the Hurricanes down 1-0 in the series, their fans might troll Hart even louder in Game 2 on Thursday at the same venue.
Fans turned off by AJ Dybantsa’s ‘cocky’ demand directed at Trae Young
AJ Dybantsa has turned off some fans with his recent request directed at Washington Wizards guard Trae Young.
Dybantsa appeared on Wizards icon Gilbert Arenas’ podcast this week, and the two discussed the prospect of Washington picking the BYU alum with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft. Arenas brought up a potential jersey number conflict, with Young currently rocking the same No. 3 that Dybantsa has worn throughout his entire amateur career.
Arenas stated that if the Wizards draft Dybantsa, Young should give up the number he wore in his five games played in Washington this season. Dybantsa concurred.
“If they draft me, I do need 3, Trae,” Dybantsa said.
“If they draft me. You’ll never know. We’re going to see in like five weeks.”
AJ Dybantsa says Trae Young will have to come off number 3 if he gets drafted to the Wizards:
— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) June 1, 2026
“If they draft me, I do need 3, Trae. If they draft me. We’re gonna see in like 5 weeks”
(Via @NoChillGilZero) pic.twitter.com/aUTUvG0oe5
Dybantsa hasn’t even played a single minute in the NBA, nor have the Wizards officially drafted him yet. Regardless of how one feels about the comments, it’s difficult to deny that the kid has supreme confidence.
The bold statement, however, did not sit well with some fans who viewed it as cocky, entitled, or even disrespectful to Young, a four-time All-Star who has played in a conference finals.
He’s too cocky for me already. That comment shouldn’t been said on a podcast and is disrespectful
— Melvin Mumford (@MelvinMumf10982) June 2, 2026
Rookie talking about he needs Trae Young to give up his jersey number??
— Saint (@no_real_id) June 2, 2026
entitlement. trae young has been an all star in this league you a rookie who aint played 1 second yet. he should have the mentality of i gotta earn everything
— slickwatts100 (@100harambee) June 2, 2026
i don't like this kid nor the hype around him. he is way too cocky to have talent that hasn't proved anything yet.
— MICAH MYERS (@MicahMyers76) June 2, 2026
Some others felt like Dybantsa was showing off poor character on purpose, with the hope that the Wizards let him drop to the Utah Jazz at No. 2.
bro’s trying to tank his value so the wizards don't draft him 😭
— SleeperRockets (@SleeperRockets) June 2, 2026
Yeah, he really is trying not to go to the Wizards cus this is wild talk!!
— Van (@vanman_1000) June 2, 2026
It’s hard to imagine Young taking kindly to an incoming rookie already trying to throw his weight around before even hearing his name called in the draft.
While Trae is no longer considered the franchise player he once was in Atlanta, the man still sees himself as an NBA star — something that Dybantsa has yet to earn.
Victor Wembanyama claps back on Spurs’ biggest weakness ahead of NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama believes the biggest criticism of his San Antonio Spurs may play to their advantage heading into the NBA Finals.
The Spurs are considered the favorites over the New York Knicks as the two sides clash for the NBA championship in the coming weeks. While San Antonio does have homecourt advantage and an arguably more talented roster, one knock against them has been their lack of playoff experience.
Young teams are supposed to take their postseason lumps for at least a season or two before developing any semblance of championship-caliber mettle. But the Spurs of today are four wins away from winning it all in their first playoffs together.
Wemby believes the Spurs’ naivete could be considered a “strength” for San Antonio against a more battle-tested Knicks team.
“The lack of experience is a strength for us,” Wembanyama told Malika Andrews in a recent interview aired on NBA Today.
“Because we don’t know. We could do impossible stuff because we don’t know it’s impossible.”
"The lack of experience is a strength of us…because we could do impossible stuff because we don't know it's impossible.”
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 2, 2026
— Victor Wembanyama.
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24)
pic.twitter.com/c8nMgFaKxR
The Spurs are relying heavily on a trio of early-twenty-somethings that only seem to be getting better by the game in Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.
The second-year Castle and the rookie Harper have so far played like seasoned veterans in their first playoffs, which completely goes against the usual trajectory that similar stars of the past needed to take. The inexperienced Spurs have so far knocked off veteran squads in the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and look to add the Knicks to their kill list.
Six of the Spurs’ top seven rotation players are all currently aged 26 or younger, with 28-year-old De’Aaron Fox serving as the team’s elder statesman.
A Finals run is not supposed to happen this soon for San Antonio, but as Wemby said, his team doesn’t seem to know any better.
Details emerge on Malik Nabers’ police encounter
The latest reports on Malik Nabers’ police encounter will have New York Giants fans breathing a collective sigh of relief.
A photo of Nabers speaking to a trio of police officers made the rounds on social media on Tuesday night, leading some Giants fans to speculate that Nabers was potentially in trouble with the law. In the snapshot, Nabers stood next to his parked vehicle while seemingly being interrogated.
However, Nabers was said to be a victim of “mistaken identity” and was never close to getting arrested. According to ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan, the police were on the lookout for a man in a similar black Tesla Cybertruck who had “brandished a gun” in an instance of road rage. Once the authorities confirmed he was not the suspect they were looking for, Nabers was allowed to leave shortly after.
Malik Nabers was stopped in Paramus by police after a report of road rage by someone driving a similar vehicle. They searched Nabers’ car and spoke to him. No weapon, no arrest, no citation and he was sent on his way.
— SleeperGiants (@SleeperGiants) June 3, 2026
(via @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/NKQh1JyrkE
The police encounter reportedly happened in the suburb of Paramus, New Jersey. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, police conducted a complete search of Nabers’ vehicle and did not find a weapon.
The Giants’ brass must have been sweating before details of Nabers’ run-in with police came to light.
The team already has Nabers’ recovery from injury to worry about coming into next season. A legal issue would have sent his fledgling career spiraling in the wrong direction. Fortunately for Giants fans, Malik was able to sidestep any trouble.
