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The Boston Celtics are looking to get clarity on Kyrie Irving’s future as quickly as possible. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Celtics will meet with Irving in the near future to discuss his plans for free agency. That meeting …
The Houston Rockets have at least looked into the possibility of trading Chris Paul, according to a report. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Monday that the Rockets have had preliminary conversations about dealing Paul. Those talks have …
The Toronto Raptors managed to claim an NBA championship without a single lottery pick on the roster, the first team to do so in the lottery era. To one team president, that’s an indictment of every other NBA general manager. Orlando Magic …
The Golden State Warriors pulled off a classy gesture in congratulating the Toronto Raptors on their NBA championship. The Warriors took out a full page ad in Monday’s Toronto Star, offering their congratulations on the Raptors’ …
The Boston Red Sox have had a very uneven season, but one of their players thinks this weekend’s sweep of the Baltimore Orioles could mark a turning point. Catcher Christian Vazquez celebrated the team’s three-game sweep in Baltimore by …
The Chicago White Sox are continuing their youth movement. According to Andy Slater of 640 The Hurricane, the White Sox are calling up 2016 first-round draft pick Zack Collins. SLATER SCOOP: White Sox are calling up first-round pick, former Canes …
Clint Frazier continues to struggle to nail down a spot on the New York Yankees’ roster. Manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Frazier would be sent down to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for trade acquisition Edwin Encarnacion. Clint …
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly going to try to bring Kawhi Leonard home to Southern California. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Lakers will pursue Leonard in free agency, provided they have the cap space to make a max …
Hunter Pence has been a big part of the Texas Rangers’ surprising success in 2019, but he could be sidelined after hurting his groin on Sunday. Pence was pursuing a fly ball when he pulled up limping and left the game. The Rangers announced he …
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet knows as well as everyone else that Kawhi Leonard may leave Toronto this offseason, and he’s prepared for the possibility. VanVleet said Sunday that he’ll have a simple solution if Leonard departs for …
The big question that lingers around the Toronto Raptors after winning the NBA title is whether they will be able to retain forward Kawhi Leonard. Coach Nick Nurse believes that the Raptors can make a compelling case to the star free agent, and they …
The Boston Celtics were reportedly willing to discuss their most talented young players in an Anthony Davis trade, but many limitations prevented the team from pushing ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers in trade talks. According to ESPN’s Ramona …
The Toronto Raptors are preparing for a truly massive crowd to attend the victory parade celebrating their first NBA title. The parade is planned for Monday, and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is preparing for a huge event. MLSE Head of …
The New York Yankees appear intent on living up to the “Bronx Bombers” nickname with their addition of Edwin Encarnacion. Encarnacion becomes the latest power hitter to join the New York lineup. As ESPN’s Jeff Passan notes, the move …
Anthony Davis got his wish to be dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers, but it doesn’t change his eventual free agency plans. Despite the fact that he could sign an extension with the Lakers this summer, Davis will not do so, preferring to play out …
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting Anthony Davis in the fold, but they know they’ll need more help to turn themselves into a championship contender. It appears they’re ready to pursue that help. According to Marc Stein of the New York …
