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Free agent closer Craig Kimbrel still doesn’t have a job in mid-April, and a large part of that seems to be down to his contractual demands. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, Kimbrel and his agent were still seeking a five-year, $100 …
It wasn’t seen as likely, but Pat Riley left no doubt that he’s not going to be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers in any capacity. The Miami Heat president, who spent nine seasons as the Laker coach during the Showtime era, said …
Chris Davis’s nightmare is over. The Baltimore Oriole designated hitter stepped to the plate in the first inning of Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox with the bases loaded and two out, and he did so with an 0-for-54 stretch …
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is known as an agitator on defense, and he’ll be tasked with dealing with Stephen Curry when the Golden State Warriors take them on in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Curry’s strategy for …
The San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies played an 18-inning marathon on Friday night, and things got a bit loopy by the end. Oracle Park provides space in the outfield for fans to hang up to 20 “K” signs for every strikeout recorded …
Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin’s time as an NBA TV analyst gave us a lot of insight into how he thinks about things, and some of that is coming in useful now that he has a new job. Now in charge of the New Orleans …
The Toronto Blue Jays are refusing to put a date on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s inevitable call-up. General manager Ross Atkins said Friday that they hope to bring Guerrero up “soon,” but are not treating it like a day-to-day situation. …
The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t quite figure out what to do with Luke Walton even after Magic Johnson’s departure as team president. According to Ramona Shelburne, the Lakers actually spoke with Walton’s representatives after …
After spending two years out of the NBA, David Griffin is back in the executive’s chair. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Griffin is set to be named the new President of Basketball Operations of the New Orleans Pelicans. David Griffin …
Kristaps Porzingis’ decision to demand the New York Knicks trade him came as a surprise to many, including his former head coach. Knicks coach David Fizdale admitted that he was “really surprised” at Porzingis’s trade request, …
It did not take long for a clear frontrunner to be identified after Luke Walton’s departure as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is considered a “strong …
Magic Johnson’s departure as Los Angeles Lakers president was not enough to save the coach’s job. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers and coach Luke Walton have parted ways after three seasons on the job. The Lakers …
The Los Angeles Lakers had a very messy season, and even towards the end, the Ball family and their business associates were causing some additional headaches for the team’s braintrust. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, in late …
The biggest story facing the Charlotte Hornets this offseason will be Kemba Walker’s free agency and whether he’ll still be with the team going forward. Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday that the team is all-in on trying …
The first round of the NBA playoffs gets under way this weekend. While the heavy favorites are expected to have little trouble, that doesn’t mean there’s no intrigue. There are plenty of things worth watching in the opening round of the …
One of the great variables of the NFL Draft is which teams will be active in the trade market. Some teams have made it a habit of trading their picks on draft day, and others have needs, picks to spare, and the willingness to package some of them …
