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The Golden State Warriors are ready to do everything they can to retain their superstar free agents. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, all signs point to the Warriors offering Durant a five-year, $221 million max contract once free …
With D’Angelo Russell’s Brooklyn Nets future looking increasingly murky, the guard is starting to set up meetings with other teams. According to Chris B. Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Russell is set to meet with the Minnesota Timberwolves once …
The New Orleans Pelicans are still looking to boost their frontcourt as free agency prepares to open Sunday. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Pelicans are interested in center Al Horford, but are unsure if they will manage to be the …
As has been the case too often in 2019, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly had a night to forget on Friday. Kelly gave up five hits in an eight-run Colorado fifth, lifting his ERA to 6.26 despite giving up only one earned run. Kelly still …
Kevin Durant may want to form a superteam with Kawhi Leonard, and two options are on the table if they want to make it happen. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Durant and Leonard have discussed various scenarios that …
Terry Rozier may not really want to be a Boston Celtic, but he’s going to remain one, at least for the moment. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, the Celtics are likely to extend Rozier a qualifying offer to ensure that he remains …
One of Major League Baseball’s brightest young sluggers is taking his talents to the Home Run Derby. New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso confirmed Friday that he will be participating in the 2019 Derby in Cleveland, becoming the third …
Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers just can’t quit each other. Despite his recent issues with the franchise, Johnson is planning to help recruit Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers. The Los Angeles Times’ Brad Turner reported on Friday that …
The Milwaukee Bucks are, at least for now, parting ways with guard George Hill. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Bucks have waived Hill, and he will become a free agent. They are interested in retaining the guard, but he is expected …
Klay Thompson looks set to get the max deal from the Golden State Warriors he so badly wanted. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Warriors will offer Thompson the five-year, $190 million max deal he is seeking when free agency starts at 6 …
The Houston Rockets believe they have what it takes to acquire Jimmy Butler — if he and the Philadelphia 76ers want to make it happen. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Rockets believe they have found a trade partner to move …
Sorry, Toronto Raptors fans, but Kawhi Leonard’s presence in Barbados is not an indication that he has agreed to stay with the franchise. In mid-June, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. offered Leonard a free vacation to the Caribbean island on …
The New York Mets brought in closer Edwin Diaz last offseason believing that he would be a lockdown closer for the team, but that simply hasn’t happened before. Diaz was dominant for the Seattle Mariners in 2018, posting a 1.96 ERA with a …
Ahead of a summer of free agent uncertainty, the Golden State Warriors have reportedly locked up a key piece of their organization structure. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Warriors and team president Bob Myers have agreed to …
Harrison Barnes opted out of his contract with the Sacramento Kings last week, but it looks increasingly likely that the two sides will stay together. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Kings are preparing to offer Barnes a new …
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing a luxury tax bill if they retain their key free agents, and some teams are ready to test their resolve to pay it with a big offer sheet for restricted free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon. According to Ramona Shelburne and …
