Chiefs GM provides update on Patrick Mahomes after QB’s surgery
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach shared some good news on the status of superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player is still recovering from ACL and LCL tears in his left knee, which he suffered during a Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2025 season. He went under the knife in December but still has no definite timeline for his return to the field.
But the 30-year-old Mahomes could be back in action sooner rather than later.
“He’s way ahead of schedule,” Veach said Monday on SiriusXM. “I think the biggest challenge that we’re going to have is protecting [Mahomes] against himself because I’m sure when we get to St. Joseph, Missouri, for training camp, he’s going to want to be a full-go.”
It remains to be seen whether Mahomes will be under center by Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, but hearing Veach say that the quarterback is ahead of schedule is definitely encouraging for Kansas City supporters.
The Chiefs can get a better picture of Mahomes’ progress if he gets cleared to participate in the team’s voluntary offseason practices. Kansas City will have its first three OTAs on May 26-28.
In 2025, Mahomes passed for 3,587 yards and 22 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
Azzi Fudd escapes punishment after her blunt WNBA observation
Azzi Fudd is still learning the ropes in the WNBA, and that includes some lessons about expressing her thoughts about the league.
The Dallas Wings star rookie turned heads with her candid observation of officiating in the WNBA. Following the Wings’ 101-84 win over the Las Vegas Aces in a preseason matchup at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
“Honestly, I feel more confused,” Fudd told reporters during the postgame press conference. “Like, I thought you could be physical in the W, and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul. So, I’m not really sure whether to be physical. I’m still figuring that out.”
As Fudd was finishing her statement, her teammates, Jessica Shepherd and Aziaha James, laughed after hearing the rookie speak.
“Yeah, you’re still figuring this out, too, because you may get hit with a fine,” Shepherd said.
Azzi Fudd had her teammates laughing when she was asked about how she’s adjusting to the physicality in the WNBA:
— Melissa Triebwasser (@TheCoachMelissa) May 4, 2026
“Honestly I’m more confused. I thought you could be physical in the W and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul.”
Jessica Shepherd and Aziaha James joked that she… pic.twitter.com/HfzC7yGNkT
Although Fudd’s comment prompted some to wonder whether she’ll face the WNBA’s wrath in the form of a fine, she appears to have avoided that predicament. She will not be fined, according to Colin Salao of Front Office Sports.
As for the game, Fudd, the top overall pick at the 2026 WNBA Draft, had 12 points on 4/10 shooting with 1 assist in 21 minutes of action against the reigning WNBA champions.
Fudd and the Wings finished the preseason with a 2-0 record and will open their 2026 campaign on Saturday against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
Flyers’ Rick Tocchet had a powerful quote after Game 2 collapse vs. Hurricanes
The Philadelphia Flyers have their backs firmly against the wall after two games in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes. They are now trailing Carolina 2-0 after suffering a 3-2 defeat in Game 2 of the series on Monday at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
It was an especially tough loss to swallow for Philadelphia, as the Flyers got to a 2-0 lead with back-to-back goals in the first period before Carolina responded by scoring the final three goals of the contest, including Taylor Hall’s overtime game-winner.
“We’ve been dead before, and we’ve climbed out of the grave,” Tocchet said after the game, via Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. “We keep hearing that we’re dead, but the guys won’t give up. That’s why I’m proud of them.”
Given their situation, the Flyers can’t avoid losing confidence, but there’s also a clear need for a greater sense of urgency. If anything, they played better hockey overall in Game 2 as a response to their loss in Game 1.
A return home for Game 3 could give Philadelphia the spark it needs. The Flyers will look to avoid falling into a 3-0 series hole when they take their turn to host Carolina on Thursday at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa.
Spurs coach gets flamed for crucial decision in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves
A timeout could have saved the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.
But Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson opted not to use one in the final seconds of the contest, as San Antonio fell prey to Anthony Edwards and company, 104-102, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio retrieved possession of the leather after a missed jumper by Timberwolves forward Julius Randle with just under 10 seconds left in regulation and the Spurs trailing by two points.
The Spurs could have called for a timeout to design a play for at least a game-tying shot, but Johnson let the play continue, leading to a missed 3-point attempt by Spurs forward Julian Champagnie at the buzzer.
— Gonzalo Vázquez (@GVazquezNY) May 5, 2026
Basketball experts on social media immediately criticized Johnson for not using a timeout.
Every San Antonio fan when Mitch Johnson aint call that timeout in the 4th pic.twitter.com/zxLneEQShq
— #LongLiveAyeGee (@RaySkiTheKing) May 5, 2026
if Mitch Johnson had a redo…. should have called the timeout… players were just standing around and no one wanted to take the last shot. pic.twitter.com/WctFThwWMe
— Cris Diokno 🇵🇭 (@cristeven) May 5, 2026
Mitch Johnson knows what a timeout is? Asking for a friend.
— Hec210 (@HecR210) May 5, 2026
Mitch Johnson has never met a timeout he has liked before
— uno back soon (@packemupuno) May 5, 2026
Mitch Johnson master class by not taking that timeout
— Drip (@DripMetaX) May 5, 2026
On the contrary, Champagnie got a great look with his shot, one San Antonio likely could live with even if he missed it coming out of a timeout. By not calling a timeout, the Spurs simply tried to attack a seemingly jumbled Minnesota defense, as Johnson explained after the game.
“It felt like they weren’t organized and there was enough time for us to push the ball and get a look, Johnson said, via Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio. “Julian got a fly-by, got a 3-pointer in rhythm. I had no problem with the shot.”
The Spurs will look to get back at Minnesota in Game 2 on Wednesday, still at Frost Bank Center.
Stars’ Jake Oettinger had a heartbreaking admission after playoff elimination
With the Dallas Stars exiting in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, goaltender Jake Oettinger is once again reminded of the targets he missed and the hardware missing from his trophy case.
“I don’t feel like I accomplished any of my goals,” Oettinger said, via Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News.
“I want to win a Stanley Cup, I want to win a Vezina Trophy, and I want to be a starting goalie for Team USA, and none of those things happened.”
Oettinger’s admission came after the Stars got bounced out in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Minnesota Wild. The Stars held a 2-1 series lead before losing the next three games, largely because of a subpar defense. In the final three games of the series, the Wild outscored Dallas, 12-6.
Oettinger and the Stars made it to three consecutive conference finals before Minnesota showed them the door. With the Stanley Cup out of the picture this season, Oettinger also can’t look forward to winning the Vezina Trophy, as he was not named a finalist for the award. While he won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it was Connor Hellebuyck who enjoyed the spotlight in front of the net.
Nevertheless, Oettinger did the right thing by setting lofty goals for himself.
He finished his 2025-26 NHL season with a 35-12-6 record and a 2.59 goals against average.
WNBA legend retires days before start of 2026 season
Tina Charles is calling it a career.
The former WNBA Most Valuable Player announced her retirement from basketball on Tuesday via social media.
“Today, I officially announce my retirement from basketball,” the 37-year-old Charles wrote in a post she shared just before the WNBA’s scheduled start of the 2026 season on Friday.
“Fifteen years at the professional level and a lifetime of love for this game. I’ve experienced the highest highs and lowest lows, and I’m thankful for all of it.”
It was all a dream.. pic.twitter.com/YtComVxYYN
— Tina Charles (@tinacharles31) May 5, 2026
Selected first overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2010 WNBA Draft, Charles immediately lived up to her hype, as she won that year’s Rookie of the Year award. She played for the Sun, New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury. The UConn Huskies product returned to the Sun in 2025, which turned out to be her final year in the league.
Although she never won a WNBA championship, Charles put together one of the best individual basketball resumes ever. Apart from winning the WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year, Charles was named a WNBA All-Star eight times and was a four-time rebounding champion. She is the league’s all-time leader in rebounds and field goals made with 4,262 and 3,364, respectively.
In 473 games played in the WNBA, she averaged 17.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 blocks.
Timberwolves guard had spicy message for Victor Wembanyama after Game 1
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. wants Victor Wembanyama to know that he’s going to keep coming at him for the rest of their Western Conference semis.
The San Antonio Spurs star emphatically blocked Shannon twice on Monday in the opening minute of Game 1 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. It was an immediate reality check for Shannon that he would not have as easy a time getting to the basket against Wembanyama as he did in the first round versus Nikola Jokic.
3 French blocks to start Spurs-Wolves Game 1 (but Wemby clearly goaltended his 2nd block and they missed it). pic.twitter.com/homGSdiyT9
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) May 5, 2026
Despite taking his licks early, Shannon kept on attacking the basket the rest of the game. He finished with 16 points and led the Timberwolves with eight free throws in a stunning 104-102 Minnesota upset win in Game 1.
“He gonna have to block it every time,” Shannon Jr. said when reporters asked about Wembanyama’s rim protection.
“I ain’t gonna stop going downhill, and I told him that when he said a little something after he blocked my second one. He gonna have to block it every time, man. I know he ain’t gonna block it every single time.”
Shannon closed his statement with a promise that Timberwolves fans will be hoping to be fulfilled.
“I’m gonna dunk on him,” Shannon added.
Wembanyama set an NBA record for most blocks in a postseason game with 12. However, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch contended during his postgame press conference that several of Wemby’s swats were actually goaltends — and he appeared to have a point.
With referees likely to watch out for goaltending violations more sharply the rest of the series, Finch will probably give Shannon the green light to keep attacking Wembanyama.
Anthony Edwards had ‘disappointed’ reaction after winning Game 1
Anthony Edwards made his triumphant return in a Game 1 win to open the Western Conference semifinals. But you wouldn’t have assumed that, judging by his answer during his postgame interview.
The Minnesota Timberwolves star looked like he was full of regret as he spoke to NBC courtside reporter Jordan Cornette following a gritty 104-102 win at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
“I’m disappointed in myself. … For me, man, 75 percent of the game for me is my mind. My mind has got to be where it needs to be. In the last two minutes of the game, it wasn’t,” Edwards said.
"I'm disappointed in myself… yeah I'll be better."
— Underdog (@Underdog) May 5, 2026
Anthony Edwards after scoring 18 points on 61.5% from the field in only 25 minutes in his first game back from his knee injurypic.twitter.com/oKRSIVQhBd
Edwards had several mental lapses in the closing minutes of Monday’s game.
The Timberwolves tried to lessen his load by having him defend fifth option Julian Champagnie. The Spurs veteran punished Edwards twice for loafing on defense via a pair of critical putbacks. Minnesota could have virtually iced the game had Edwards boxed out on at least one of those defensive stands.
Edwards also committed a costly turnover on an inbounds pass with just over 30 seconds left that gave the Spurs life in the closing moments.
It’s tough, however, for Timberwolves fans to fault Edwards for his mistakes in Game 1, given that Edwards wasn’t even expected to be in the lineup at all.
The All-Star guard was sidelined for over a week due to a knee injury suffered in the first round — one that was expected to keep him out at least until the series shifted back to Minnesota. He somehow played in Game 1 and finished with 18 points on 8/13 across 25 minutes off the bench.
Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1
Victor Wembanyama threw a block party on Monday night, but not everyone was happy about it.
The San Antonio Spurs star swatted every shot in sight in Game 1 of his team’s Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wemby had three blocks in the opening few minutes, with each drawing a louder applause than the last inside Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Wembanyama had 7 blocks by halftime and finished with 12 blocks once the final buzzer sounded. He set the record for most blocks in an NBA playoff game with a board-slapper on Anthony Edwards early in the fourth quarter.
THE RECORD FOR THE MOST BLOCKS IN AN NBA PLAYOFF GAME BELONGS TO VICTOR WEMBANYAMA pic.twitter.com/XMK6ffIViB
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 5, 2026
However, Wemby appeared to get away with a few uncalled goaltending violations and at least one foul to pad his stats. Here’s a video compiling the more questionable blocks the Frenchman tallied.
Almost all Wemby's blocks were goaltends/fouls. pic.twitter.com/kiFxdO82u9
— House of Lowlights (@HouseLowlights) May 5, 2026
“[Victor Wembanyama] had a lot of blocks, he had a couple of uncalled goaltendings too,” said Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch after the game. “Those are valuable points we’d like to have back.”
Several fans agreed with Finch on social media, with many calling out the unfair whistle that went Wemby’s way.
Going to be impossible for the Wolves to score if Wemby is allowed to goal tend. Officials have missed two calls on fairly obvious shots that hit the back board
— Ryan Eichten (@REichten) May 5, 2026
It's going to be hard for the #Timberwolves to win this series if the refs just let Wemby foul and goaltend every game without any calls…
— Jeff Wald (@JeffWaldFox9) May 5, 2026
Wemby gets away w goaltending just because of his perception as an elite shot blocker lmao
— Amy (@amyknowsball) May 5, 2026
Wembanyama finished with an absurd triple-double of 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 blocks. While his defensive impact was invaluable, his offense left a lot to be desired. The Spurs big man settled for several outside shots, going 0/8 from distance against a physical Timberwolves defense.
With Wemby’s offense out of sync, Minnesota was able to steal Game 1 in a 104-102 affair.
Knicks accomplish feat in Game 1 never seen in NBA history
The New York Knicks have hit never-before-seen heights of dominance through their Eastern Conference semifinals opener against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Knicks gave the Sixers a public spanking on Monday at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. The home team outscored the visitors by at least eight points in every quarter of the 137-98 Game 1 beatdown just a few blocks off Broadway.
The victory marked the Knicks’ fourth straight double-digit playoff win dating back to their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, and their third straight by at least 29 points. The result made New York the first team in NBA history to record three consecutive playoff wins by 25 or more points.
The Knicks are the first team in NBA history to win three-straight playoff games by 25+ points 🔥
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) May 5, 2026
In fact, the two highest scoring games in Knicks postseason history have been the last two they've played 😲 pic.twitter.com/vZAQl7hcJr
The Knicks have been firing on all cylinders on both ends of the floor. New York has posted 137 and 140 points in its last two games, marking its two highest point totals in postseason history. They’ve done it while also limiting their opponents to below 100 points in each of their last four games.
Jalen Brunson was once again at the center of the offense for the Knicks in Game 1 against the 76ers. The All-Star guard finished with 35 points on 12/18 shooting and a perfect 8/8 from the free throw line.
Brunson’s teammates followed suit, with all 14 Knicks players to take the floor scoring at least one field goal.
The playoffs often come down to which team gets hot at the right time, and the Knicks have been setting the nets ablaze for over a week now. With the Boston Celtics no longer in the picture, New York has become the heavy favorite to emerge out of the East.
Athletics trade for a former All-Star hitter
The Athletics are taking a chance on an old friend.
The team officially announced on Monday that they are trading for veteran catcher Jonah Heim, formerly of the Atlanta Braves. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Athletics will be sending cash considerations back to the Braves in exchange for Heim, who was designated for assignment by Atlanta earlier in the day.
Heim, 30, was already with the Athletics organization from 2017-20. He made his MLB debut with the team in 2020 back when they were still based in Oakland.
The switch-hitting Heim was then traded by the Athletics to the Texas Rangers in 2021 and blossomed into an impact player. He was an All-Star and a Gold Glove winner for Texas in 2023 and also helped the Rangers win the World Series that year.
But Heim had been a negative WAR player this season for the Braves, batting .231 with one home runs and eight RBIs through 12 games. With Atlanta having just activated fellow catcher Sean Murphy from the injured list, Heim’s services were no longer needed.
Of course, the Athletics have a standout catcher of their own right now in Shea Langeliers, who has been one of MLB’s best players this season. He leads the big leagues with 45 hits and is also batting a scorching .336 with 10 home runs and 18 RBIs through 32 games. But in the event that Langeliers needs a day off, Heim now figures to be the preferred backup option (marking the latest interesting reunion for the Athletics).
Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him
Draymond Green was never going to take Austin Rivers’ comments about him sitting down.
Rivers spoke about the Golden State Warriors forward during a recent appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show.” The veteran host asked Rivers about Green’s claim last week that Steve Kerr “hindered” him from developing more as a scorer.
While Green was effusive in his praise of Kerr, he pointed to the Warriors not having a single play in their playbook with him as the primary offensive target. Rivers said that he was “bewildered” by Draymond claiming such a thing, calling it “ridiculous” that Green didn’t understand why Kerr didn’t utilize him more as a scorer.
Green responded on Monday on the latest episode of “The Draymond Green Show.”
“Speaking of Austin Rivers,” Green said. “I saw that he said he’s bewildered, and it’s ridiculous what I said, and I just find it interesting that a guy who was the 10th pick in my draft — I was 35 — who’s on his second act — I’m still on act one — he goes, ‘Draymond, never been a scorer.’
“Austin, you and I averaged the same amount of points in high school, and I say high school cause that’s when you were at your best. … Should he really talk about my NBA career? I’m still with my first team. He was gone from his first team in two years. The guy received the biggest bailout in US history prior to President Trump bailing out the airlines when his dad gave him 42 million dollars.”
Draymond responds to Austin Rivers 👀
— The Draymond Green Show (@DraymondShow) May 4, 2026
“Austin, you and I averaged the same amount of points in high school and I say high school cause that's when you were at your best. Should he really talk about my NBA career? The guy received the biggest bailout in US history prior to… pic.twitter.com/R3fFBMLqiN
Green’s best offensive skill has always been his passing ability. Given that Draymond has always been surrounded by some of the best scorers in NBA history, it’s not hard to understand why he was never the focal point of his team’s offense.
The former Defensive Player of the Year shot below 45% for his career and always ranked as a below-average outside shooter with a limited handle. That’s not exactly someone you run plays for.
One could argue that Kerr could have done a better job of empowering and developing Green as a scorer, like the veteran forward claimed. But with four championship rings in each man’s trophy cabinet, it’s hard to complain about how things shook out.
Son of former All-Pro RB commits to UCLA
UCLA is keeping the legacy alive.
Duece Jones-Drew, a Class of 2027 running back, announced in a video feature this week that he is committing to UCLA for college. Duece is a four-star prospect who is the son of retired former NFL RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
Nicknamed “MJD,” the elder Jones-Drew played in the NFL from 2006-14. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and a one-time All-Pro who led the league in rushing yards during the 2011 season as well.
Meanwhile, Maurice also played his college ball at UCLA from 2003-05. He was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection and a unanimous All-American with the Bruins, helping him become a second-round NFL pick (No. 60 overall).
As for Duece, he committed to UCLA over a number of other notable finalists. Eli Lederman of ESPN reports that Duece (who is from De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif.) also considered Arizona, Cal, SMU, and Utah.
At 5-foot-8 and 175 pounds, Duece will be looking to follow in the footsteps of his father as an undersized running back with enough burst and speed to make up for it. At the same time, UCLA is now in its first year under new head coach Bob Chesney, who recently cleaned house and even let go of one of the Bruins’ most beloved coaches.
Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1
Mikal Bridges delivered some pain to Joel Embiid in Monday’s Game 1.
Bridges and the New York Knicks met Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the opening game of their second-round playoff series. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Embiid was setting a screen for 76ers teammate Tyrese Maxey.
While attempting to fight over the screen, Bridges hit Embiid right in the midsection area. Bridges appeared to give a little bit of an extra arm extension into Embiid, and the seven-footer was left doubled over in pain by the hit.
Here is the video.
Joel Embiid suffers from a pain in the mid-section, after Mikal Bridges collides with him. Kelly Oubre Jr. scores the And-1 pic.twitter.com/CKnnp8ruuU
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) May 5, 2026
Fans immediately accused Bridges of committing a dirty play on Embiid. Notably, Embiid recently returned from an emergency appendectomy in April that kept him sidelined for multiple weeks.
The former All-Defensive First Team selection Bridges does not have much of a reputation as a dirty player. But that hit during Monday’s game on the former NBA MVP Embiid definitely seemed to have some extra meaning, especially given Embiid’s negative history with the Knicks.
TV broadcast captures the moment lightning struck during Tigers-Red Sox game
The Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox were out there battling the elements on Monday.
Detroit and Boston met on Monday for a game that was played in inclement weather at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. During the seventh inning of the contest, Red Sox third baseman Andruw Monasterio knocked a base hit into right field.
As Monasterio was running to first base, a visible flash of lightning hit near the stadium. The local television broadcast on Detroit SportsNet captured an amazing video showing the moment of the lightning strike.
The footage was filmed by the “Dirt Cam” angle of the broadcast. You can see the video at the link here.
The two teams were able to play out the rest of the seventh inning as Boston scored five times to take a 5-2 lead over the Tigers. But the game then went into a rain delay in the eighth inning, getting set back by 28 minutes before play was resumed. The Red Sox eventually went on to win over the Tigers by a final score of 5-4.
But that looked like a pretty close call by the strike of lightning in the seventh inning. It definitely brought back memories of the baseball game last year where thunder and lightning actually managed to cause a run-scoring balk.
Astros fans shower Kyle Tucker with boos in his return to Houston
Houston Astros fans did not give Kyle Tucker the warmest of welcomes during his return to Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
Tucker came up to bat with Los Angeles Dodgers runners on first and second and two outs in the bottom of the first inning. The Astros faithful booed him heavily before he took his first pitch from opener Steven Okert.
The scene confused Dodgers announcer Joe Davis, who wondered aloud why Houstonians jeered Tucker as if he wasn’t traded by the Astros two seasons ago.
“Kyle Tucker gets a chance here, and apparently, these fans don’t know that Tucker was traded,” Davis said on the SNLA broadcast. “He didn’t trade himself, as they boo him coming up to the plate.”
Kyle Tucker got booed in his return to Houston. 😂 pic.twitter.com/W8R6IMdfKQ
— DodgersMuse (@LADodgersMuse) May 5, 2026
The Astros traded Tucker to the Chicago Cubs in December 2024. The deal was considered a cost-cutting move as Tucker was heading into his final year of team control at the time.
The veteran outfielder played seven seasons in Houston, garnering three All-Star nods during that time and even earning himself a top-5 MVP finish in 2023. But those seven years of service were apparently outweighed by his decision to join a rival Dodgers team in the offseason.
Tucker didn’t let the boos from his former fanbase faze him. He blooped a single to left field to drive in the first run of the game.
Kyle Tucker torches an RBI single to start the scoring. pic.twitter.com/FFchMHOt4F
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) May 5, 2026
It’s the second time this season Tucker has been booed heavily by an opposing fanbase. The Toronto Blue Jays crowd gave Tucker the same treatment last month, despite him not even being on the World Series team that beat the Blue Jays last November.
Fans are unhappy about the latest Draymond Green news
The Golden State Warriors did not make the playoffs this year, but fans will still be having to hear from Draymond Green.
The Warriors star Green will be making three upcoming appearances on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” this postseason, filling in for Kenny Smith starting on Wednesday. Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal reported that Green will be doing so as a TNT employee, similar to the other analysts on the show.
Additionally, Green’s other appearances on “Inside the NBA” will reportedly come later in the month, including during the conference finals. You can read Karp’s full report on the situation here.
The news about Green led to a universal groan from fans on social media. Many took to their X pages to express displeasure about Green’s return to the airwaves.
thought I was free of this guy on my tv screen for a while https://t.co/NjRFBbL6BM
— Caden (@Howell17Caden) May 4, 2026
NOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/lU3fqhutkD
— Rod (@rodimusprime) May 4, 2026
Nobody wanna see Draymond on the cast pic.twitter.com/5bEk4O1eew
— Curry Flurry (@BabyFaceDubs) May 4, 2026
— b.t (@BreppeT24) May 4, 2026
The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year is already plenty familiar with the “Inside the NBA” set. He has made multiple appearances on the program during the playoffs in recent years, though to largely negative reviews. Green has regularly used his platform to diss other players and once even appeared to cross a line by giving out tips to one player during an active series.
Now 36 years old, Green is not exactly the most popular guy due to his well-documented history of antics and bad behavior on the court. Unfortunately for many fans though, Green will be back on a television set near you within the coming days.
Tom Thibodeau is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job
Tom Thibodeau may soon be dropping down from the rafters again.
The former NBA Coach of the Year Thibodeau is being mentioned in connection with the Orlando Magic head coaching job. Steve Popper of Newsday reported on Monday that Thibodeau is a possible replacement for ex-Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley.
Orlando made the decision earlier in the day to fire Mosley after five seasons in charge. Mosley, 47, was 189-221 (.461) overall with the Magic, failing to win even a single playoff series and having just blown a 3-1 lead to lose to the Detroit Pistons during the first round this year. On top of that, Mosley was reportedly clashing with some of Orlando’s star players.
As for Thibodeau, 68, he is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year with 13 total seasons of head coaching experience in the league. He most recently coached the New York Knicks from 2020-25, leading them to their first Eastern Conference Finals berth in a quarter-century last season before surprisingly getting fired.
Thibodeau is currently taking the 2025-26 season off but has remained close to the game in some notable regards. In particular, Thibodeau was spotted around some big-name NBA teams during training camp last October.
The veteran Thibodeau is generally very well-liked by his players and has a reputation as a very strong identity coach. But with Thibodeau specializing in defense, perhaps the Magic (who just submitted one of the worst offensive performances in NBA playoff history) would be smart to cast a wider net in their coaching search.
Trinidad Chambliss had an honest admission about considering LSU
Lane Kiffin leaving the Ole Miss Rebels right before the College Football Playoff to become the new head coach at LSU was quite the story.
In the end, Ole Miss hired Pete Golding and the Rebels won two games in the College Football Playoff. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is back at Ole Miss for his final season after a strong CFP run.
However, Chambliss said there were “discussions” and “thoughts” about following Kiffin to LSU this past offseason.
“I mean, there were discussions. There were thoughts,” Chambliss said, via Chris Low of On3. “I’m not going to lie about that because you have to understand what my circumstance was. I had just transferred here. My offensive coordinator was Coach Weis. I had just learned that system. He was leaving, and they were taking most of the offensive guys. I didn’t know who was going to be our head coach at the time. I didn’t know who was going to be the OC. There were just a lot of unknowns and question marks.” So, yes, those thoughts were there, but once we went with PG (Golding), it didn’t take me too long to decide. I was all Ole Miss.”
Chambliss added that once he found out Golding was the new head coach at Ole Miss, he was all-in to stay in Oxford.
Still, Chambliss admitted the initial thought and discussion were there, especially with plenty of unknowns.
Chambliss transferred from Division II Ferris State ahead of the 2025 season and took over as the QB1 midseason after Austin Simmons suffered an injury.
Right now, Chambliss is set to be the QB1 for Ole Miss in 2026, although the offseason has been met with plenty of twists and turns. Chamblis ended up being granted a preliminary injunction to play in 2026, although the NCAA appealed the decision.
J.B. Bickerstaff gets new contract after Pistons overcome 3-1 deficit
The Detroit Pistons somehow overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic and advance to the semifinals in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Next up is a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and one day before Game 1, the Pistons gave head coach J.B. Bickerstaff a new contract extension.
The team announced the news on Monday, although final terms were not disclosed.
Detroit Pistons extend contract of Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff. pic.twitter.com/xvXh23wRrm
— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) May 4, 2026
The No. 1 seed Pistons were shockingly down to the No. 8 seed Magic three games to one, but Detroit pieced together three straight wins to advance.
On Monday, the Magic announced that head coach Jamahl Mosley was fired, and the expectation is that he will be one of the favorites for the New Orleans Pelicans opening.
Bickerstaff was previously the head coach of the Cavaliers, and he put together a 170-159 record before being fired after the 2023-24 NBA season.
The Pistons had Monty Williams for just one season before he was fired and replaced with Bickerstaff.
And, Bickerstaff has now taken Detroit to two straight playoff appearances, including the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2008.
The Pistons will look to keep the momentum going, and it strangely comes against the team Bickerstaff used to coach.
Game 1 is on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
