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Markelle Fultz’s ankle sprain may not be as serious as initially feared, but according to reports, it will still be enough to end his NBA Summer League season. A source told ESPN’s Marc J. Spears that the Philadelphia 76ers rookie likely …
The New York Knicks and free agent point guard Rajon Rondo continue to have mutual interest, according to a report. ESPN’s Ian Begley reported Sunday that the two sides remain in touch, with the Knicks considering several veteran point guards. …
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid got a little bit confused by an ESPN graphic on Saturday. The always outspoken big man spotted an ESPN graphic displayed during a summer league telecast that he thought meant he had yet to play a single NBA game, …
The New York Knicks’ decision to give Tim Hardaway Jr. $71 million raised eyebrows around the NBA, but according to a report, it was just as surprising to some members of the organization. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of …
The NBA Summer League is a great way for rookies and fringe players to get their feet wet in a pro environment. Perhaps the same can be said of those who craft the jerseys. Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen took part in a summer league game …
With Chris Paul in the fold and James Harden locked up long-term, the Houston Rockets are shifting their attention to try to assemble their own big three. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Rockets pushed through the …
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman’s unique delivery led to some issues on Sunday, and he’s not happy with umpires because of it. In the top of the fourth inning, with Stroman facing the Houston Astros, the young right-hander went …
UPDATE: The Rockets have officially announced a four-year extension with James Harden, keeping him in Houston through the 2022-23 season. James Harden is reportedly moving close to becoming a very wealthy man. According to ESPN’s Adrian …
Tim Hardaway Jr.’s four year, $71 million deal with the New York Knicks has been the source of a lot of mockery online. Just don’t count on Dwyane Wade joining in. Wade sent a message of support to Hardaway on Saturday, encouraging the …
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge seems to have more up his sleeve. Ainge admitted Friday that, even after adding Gordon Hayward and making the requisite moves to fit his contract on the books, the team is still searching for upgrades. …
At the age of 48, former Oakland Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich is taking another shot at football. Marinovich announced Friday that he is attempting a comeback with the SoCal Coyotes, a developmental league team based in southern California. …
Another Seattle Seahawk has come out against reports of a locker room divide between Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman. Defensive lineman Cliff Avril, appearing on the “NFL No Huddle” podcast, dubbed the report “fake news” …
The Boston Celtics have a couple of players who have some awkward pasts with each other, but Isaiah Thomas isn’t worried about that. Celtics center Al Horford has a less-than-stellar relationship with new acquisition Marcus Morris’s twin …
If one chooses to look at things a certain way, Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has nowhere to go but up. Making his NBA Summer League debut Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Ball scored just five points on 2-of-15 shooting from the field. …
The Philadelphia Phillies’ rebuilding process has been slow and arduous, but there could be some light at the end of the tunnel. The team has just one guaranteed contract on the books for 2018 — outfielder Odubel Herrera’s — …
Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has as many drug tests as he has starts in 2017, and he’s not particularly thrilled about it. Duffy has been limited to 12 starts in 2017, but it turns out that he’s had that many drug tests as well …
